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Aland Equity Group (ASX: AEG) reveals advanced talks on a property funds management transaction linked to its chairman, explaining recent unusual share price activity.

Vinyl Group has completed its $10.5 million acquisition of Val Morgan Digital, boosting its digital media revenue by 73% and audience reach to rival Australia's largest media players. The deal also brings HOYTS CEO Damian Keogh onto Vinyl’s board, signalling a strategic pivot towards integrated media offerings.

News Corporation reported a 4% revenue increase to US$4.506 billion for the half-year ended December 2025, while net income declined 9% to US$305 million. The company declared an interim dividend and continued its stock repurchase program amid mixed segment performances and ongoing legal challenges.

News Corporation reported a 6% rise in Q2 FY2026 revenues to $2.36 billion, driven by strong performances in Dow Jones, Digital Real Estate Services, and Book Publishing. Despite a 21% fall in net income due to prior year one-offs, the company is optimistic about AI partnerships and accelerating share buybacks.

Aspermont Limited reported a 6% rise in revenue and a 12% increase in EBITDA for the year ended September 2025, yet posted a net loss of A$2.576 million. The company’s financial health shows mixed signals amid ongoing operational improvements.

Sequoia Financial Group has acknowledged that ASIC’s civil penalty proceedings against its subsidiary InterPrac are material and confirmed timely disclosure to the market following formal notification.

Aspermont Limited's trading suspension has been lifted following a key announcement about new board appointments, signaling a fresh chapter for the media publisher.

Linius Technologies has secured a 12-month extension with Racing.com and reported ahead-of-schedule progress on its AI-powered proof of concept with a top European soccer league, signaling growth in sports media technology.

News Corporation reported a 2% revenue increase to $2.144 billion for Q1 FY2026, driven by growth in Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate Services, while Book Publishing faced headwinds. Net income rose 4% to $150 million, supported by operational efficiencies and a robust balance sheet.

News Corporation has updated its dividend details for the six months ending June 2025, confirming an ordinary unfranked dividend of USD 0.10 per share, payable in October. The dividend will be paid in US dollars to stockholders and Australian dollars to ASX CDI holders.

Aspermont Limited has raised an additional $891,210 through its Share Purchase Plan, complementing a recent $1.75 million institutional placement. This capital injection supports the company’s strategic pivot towards data-driven mining intelligence and AI-powered services.

News Corp will temporarily halt conversions between its Australian and US securities registers around the September 10 dividend record date to ensure fair treatment of shareholders.