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Bell Financial Group delivered a robust 17.1% rise in net profit after tax to $36 million for 2025, driven by strong growth in its Platforms division and a rebound in market activity. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share, signalling confidence as it prepares to launch a new wealth management platform in 2026.

Treasury Wine Estates reports a sharp 39.6% drop in earnings and a $649 million statutory loss due to a major US asset impairment, suspending dividends to preserve capital while advancing a $100 million cost-cutting transformation.

Treasury Wine Estates has reported a staggering $649.4 million net loss for the half year ending December 2025, driven by significant impairments on US assets and a drop in revenue. The company has suspended its interim dividend and unveiled a new Luxury-led operating model as it navigates these challenges.

Neometals Ltd has resolved a longstanding legal dispute with a $1 million settlement, clearing the way to focus on advancing its Barrambie Gold Project and sustainable processing technologies.

Manuka Resources has affirmed the material significance of a draft decision by New Zealand’s EPA declining consent for its Taranaki VTM Project, clarifying its disclosure timeline and compliance with ASX rules amid recent share price volatility.

Bailador Technology Investments reports a strong HY26 with a 9.5% post-tax NTA per share increase to $1.76 and declares a fully franked interim dividend of 3.9 cents. The technology-focused portfolio saw revenue surge 42% to $673 million, underpinned by robust cash realisations including a $25 million partial sale of SiteMinder.

QX Resources has raised $1.23 million through a placement to fund exploration at its promising Madaba Uranium Project in Tanzania, setting the stage for a heli-borne survey and maiden drilling program this year.

Venari Minerals has announced a maiden inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 3.03 million tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent at its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, positioning it as a major new lithium contender in North America.

Adheris Health has expanded its operating cost reduction program, aiming for more than 30% savings by FY27, while refocusing on high-growth pharmaceutical categories and enhancing its AI-powered patient engagement platform.

Conico Ltd has finalised a major recapitalisation and corporate restructure, positioning itself for renewed exploration with a focus on scandium amid strong market demand. The company plans an extensive drilling program at its Mt Thirsty project to expand its scandium resource.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for January 2026 across a broad suite of ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA market, detailing payment schedules and reinvestment options.

Terra Critical Minerals has completed a key acquisition in Nevada and boosted its Canadian uranium investment, positioning itself to capitalise on soaring tungsten and uranium prices.