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Zip Co Limited has increased its on-market share buy-back limit from $50 million to $100 million, reflecting confidence in its financial strength and growth prospects. The move underscores the company’s commitment to capital management and shareholder returns.

Podium Minerals has achieved a metallurgical breakthrough at its Parks Reef project, delivering an 80% recovery of key metals and a 50-fold concentrate grade upgrade. The company is advancing a A$12 million capital raise to accelerate development amid soaring platinum and palladium prices.

Shriro Holdings announces a $5 million off-market share buy-back at a 14.1% premium, signaling a pivot from acquisitions to expanding its BBQ range globally. The move aims to return excess capital to shareholders while maintaining flexibility for further buy-backs.

Multistack International Limited has announced plans to discontinue its current business operations due to sustained losses and capital constraints, with a strategic disposal of its Australian subsidiary underway.

Iluka Resources reported steady Q3 production but announced suspension of synthetic rutile and Cataby mine operations from December 2025, aiming for significant cost savings. Meanwhile, rare earths refinery construction accelerates amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Connexion Mobility Ltd has secured shareholder approval to initiate an on-market buy-back of up to 160 million shares, aiming to enhance capital management over the next year.

Australian Finance Group Ltd (AFG) reported a robust 21% increase in net profit for FY25, driven by strategic broker network expansion and technology investments, while setting ambitious growth goals through FY29.

Fiducian Group Limited has voluntarily released its Appendix 4C for Q3 2025, reporting steady net inflows to its core platform and a rise in total funds under management to $15.6 billion.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) has announced a $162 million non-renounceable entitlement offer at $1.60 per unit, aiming to capitalize on a robust pipeline of commercial real estate loans. The offer provides existing investors an opportunity to deepen exposure to Australia's evolving private credit market.

Resolution Minerals Ltd has responded to an ASX price query following a significant jump in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed material information. The company attributes the surge to sector-wide momentum and recent diplomatic engagements.

Bannerman Energy reports solid progress at its Etango Uranium Project, securing initial offtake agreements and maintaining robust financial health as it targets a Final Investment Decision within the next year.

Stockland has reaffirmed its FY26 financial guidance following a strong first quarter marked by solid sales in masterplanned and land lease communities and positive leasing outcomes across its commercial portfolio.