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Challenger Limited posted a robust first half of FY25, with normalised net profit after tax rising 12% to $225 million, underpinned by strong Life and Funds Management segments despite softer annuity sales. The company maintains a confident outlook for FY25, forecasting further profit growth.

GWA Group Limited reported a 1.9% revenue increase and a 3.2% rise in normalised EBIT for the half year ended December 2024, supported by strong cash flow and operational discipline. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 7.5 cents per share, up 7.1%.

Carly Holdings Limited has agreed to merge its car subscription operations with Carbar Holdings in a $3.8 million deal, aiming to create a larger, more competitive player in Australia’s growing car subscription sector.

Neurotech International has inked a development deal with RH Farma to produce a pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid drug targeting pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders, leveraging advanced European extraction technology.

ASX Limited delivered a robust first half in 2025 with record operating revenue and a 10% rise in underlying NPAT, underscoring its strategic focus on technology modernisation and disciplined cost management.

Origin Energy reported a solid half-year performance with statutory profit rising to $1.02 billion and underlying profit up 24% to $924 million, driven by strong LNG trading and APLNG operations. The company is advancing its renewable energy investments and technology platforms while maintaining dividend growth.

Macquarie Group’s 3Q25 trading update reveals strong growth in its annuity-style businesses, while markets-facing segments face pressure from subdued commodity markets, resulting in a mixed financial performance for the year to date.

KALINA Power has significantly expanded its land holdings in Alberta, boosting its potential Power-CCS capacity to 1.7 GW to meet surging demand for data centre power solutions with carbon capture.

Firebird Metals has inked a non-binding MoU with global mining giant Eramet to supply manganese ore for its upcoming battery-grade manganese plant in China, marking a pivotal step toward production. The agreement aims to evolve into a long-term supply contract by 2026, underpinning Firebird’s growth in the EV battery materials market.

AdAlta Limited is accelerating its 'East to West' cellular immunotherapy strategy, aiming to bridge Asian innovation with Western clinical development and manufacturing to target solid cancers. The company plans to secure three assets by the end of 2025 and initiate clinical trials, positioning itself as a leader in this emerging market.

News Corporation reported a robust half-year performance with revenues up 4% to $4.33 billion and net income soaring 80% to $334 million, while advancing its strategic pivot through the planned sale of Foxtel.

Midway Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading following Federal Court approval of its acquisition by River Capital’s RCM BidCo Pty Ltd, marking a pivotal moment for the timber producer.