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NAOS Emerging Opportunities Company Limited has reported a robust half-year profit increase of 103%, alongside a fully franked interim dividend of 2.10 cents per share, reflecting strong portfolio performance and market confidence.

Charter Hall Group has reported a strong first half for FY26, with operating earnings surging 21.6% and record equity inflows driving funds under management to $92.2 billion. The group has upgraded its full-year earnings guidance, signalling confidence amid ongoing market volatility.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 28% revenue decline to $2.48 billion and a net profit of $69 million for H1 FY26 amid softer coal prices and reduced equity sales. The company declared a fully franked 4 cent interim dividend and outlined ongoing development projects despite market headwinds.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has announced estimated distributions for three ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA Market for the period ending 28 February 2026, providing key dates and dividend reinvestment plan eligibility.

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.

Servcorp has reported a robust first half for FY2026, with underlying profit soaring 34% and a strong dividend declared, signalling sustained momentum despite economic uncertainties.

SHAPE Australia Corporation Limited reported a robust half-year performance with a 48.5% rise in net profit and declared a fully franked 14 cent interim dividend, underpinned by strategic acquisition and operational discipline.

Empire Resources has successfully raised nearly $2.9 million through the first tranche of its planned $5 million placement, with a second tranche pending shareholder approval in March.

Viva Leisure has announced a year-long on-market share buy-back program targeting up to 10% of its issued shares, aiming to capitalise on market volatility and reinforce its strong cash flow outlook.

BHP Group Limited reported a robust half-year to December 2025, with copper overtaking iron ore as the top earnings contributor and a detailed technical assessment released for its promising Vicuña copper-gold project.

Qualitas Limited has delivered a standout first half of FY26, posting a 30% rise in normalised net profit before tax and record investment deployment, reinforcing its position in Australia’s alternative investment sector.

Ophir High Conviction Fund reported a 6.24% increase in net assets to $765 million for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a sharp 62.7% fall in operating profit. The Fund’s portfolio performance slowed significantly, prompting no distributions during the period.