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The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

Galilee Energy has launched an offer of up to 464 million new options to participants in its recent $6.5 million placement, aiming to bolster exploration funding and working capital. The options, exercisable at $0.011 each over three years, come amid significant operational and market risks.

Alkane Resources has reported record-breaking financial and operational results for the first half of FY2026, driven by strong gold and antimony production across its expanded three-mine portfolio. The company’s robust cash flow and profit position set a confident tone for meeting full-year guidance.

WAM Leaders Limited has reported a remarkable half-year profit surge and raised its fully franked interim dividend, driven by strong portfolio gains that outpaced the ASX 200.

Horizon Minerals Limited has announced a significant update to its gold mineral resource, increasing contained ounces to 1.88 million by lowering cutoff grades and accounting for mining depletion. This comprehensive update spans multiple key deposits and sets the stage for upcoming development studies.

Verity Resources Limited has announced a pro-rata entitlement issue to raise up to $2.05 million, partially underwritten by entities linked to its directors. The capital raise aims to fund exploration and technical studies across its key projects, including the Monument Gold Project.

MFF Capital Investments reported a 45% drop in net profit for the half year to December 2025 but declared a higher fully franked dividend, marking a milestone in its operational independence and strategic growth.

Viva Leisure has reported a robust half-year performance with underlying NPAT up 46.8% and revenue climbing to $116.5 million, driven by strong organic membership growth and a booming technology segment.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT reported a solid first half for FY26, with a 2% rise in operating earnings per security and a $139 million uplift in property valuations, underpinned by a diversified portfolio and strong tenant demand.

Orora Limited reported a statutory profit of $58.9 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by operational improvements despite significant restructuring costs. The company declared an interim dividend and announced a fresh share buy-back program.

AGL Energy reported a steady first half with flat underlying EBITDA and a narrowed FY26 earnings outlook, while accelerating its renewable projects and forming a strategic partnership with Aussie Broadband.