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AMA Group has initiated an on-market share buy-back program for up to 47.8 million shares, signalling confidence in its financial position and growth strategy without needing shareholder approval.

Macquarie Bank Limited has posted a robust FY2026 result, with net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders soaring 74% to AUD 6.011 billion, underpinned by strong performances in its Banking and Financial Services and Commodities and Global Markets divisions.

Australian Unity Office Fund has called an extraordinary meeting to secure approval for selling its final property, delisting from the ASX, and winding up the fund, with directors unanimously recommending the proposal.

Regener8 Resources has closed its entitlement offer, raising $1.42 million to fund the acquisition and exploration of its Srebrenica North Project, with new shares set to begin trading next week.

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) reported a 30% jump in FY2026 net profit to A$4.85 billion, driven by growth across all divisions and bolstered by strategic investments in AI and sustainability. The board declared a total dividend of A$7 per share and maintained a strong capital position amid ongoing regulatory remediation.

Murray Cod Australia (ASX:MCA) has launched the retail tranche of its fully underwritten $18.6 million entitlement offer at a 43% discount, aiming to convert its record 3,700-tonne biomass into cash and expand processing capacity.

QBE Insurance Group kicked off 2026 with robust premium growth and solid underwriting, maintaining its full-year guidance amid geopolitical uncertainty and evolving risks.

NexGen Energy's latest 2025 assays reveal significant expansion and continuity of high-grade uranium mineralisation at Patterson Corridor East, alongside the discovery of a new high-grade subdomain at depth, underscoring the project's growth potential ahead of major construction.

Block, Inc. reported a robust Q1 2026 with AI-powered productivity gains, strong Cash App and Square growth, and a $5 billion share buyback boost. Despite a GAAP net loss due to restructuring and legal costs, the fintech giant raised its full-year outlook, signaling confidence in its AI-led transformation.

European Lithium (ASX: EUR) and Critical Metals Corp (NASDAQ: CRML) have agreed to prolong their exclusivity period to finalise a binding scheme of arrangement. The proposed deal would see CRML acquire 100% of EUR's shares and listed options, with EUR shareholders receiving CRML shares at a fixed exchange ratio.

News Corporation posted a solid third quarter with revenues climbing 9% to $2.19 billion and net income from continuing operations up 13% to $121 million, driven by robust performances in Digital Real Estate Services, Dow Jones, and Book Publishing.

Swift TV has gained final Netflix approval after a multi-year certification, becoming Australia’s sole enterprise Connective TV platform with direct Google Play Store access. This integration bolsters its foothold in sectors demanding seamless consumer streaming with robust enterprise controls.