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Meridian Energy navigated a record July electricity demand with robust renewable generation and high hydro inflows, while retail sales volumes grew and wholesale prices fell sharply.

Green Cross Health CEO Rachael Newfield will step down in January 2027 following the sale of the Medical division, paving the way for a new pharmacy-centric leadership role.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund (ASX: PGF) has successfully completed a $221 million placement, issuing 15% new shares at the estimated net tangible asset value to expand its scale and shareholder base.

Podium Minerals has secured a $4 million underwritten share purchase plan to fund advancing metallurgical work and site rehabilitation at its Parks Reef PGM Project, following a significant step-change in concentrator performance.

Avira Resources has confirmed strong high-grade gold mineralisation continuing at depth at its Mt Cattlin Gold Project in Western Australia, with standout assay results from its maiden RC drilling program at Maori Queen. The company plans further drilling to test extensions and new prospects from September 2026.

FINEOS Corporation Holdings PLC reported a robust half with 7.9% total revenue growth, a 32% jump in EBITDA, and a return to net profit driven by subscription sales and operational efficiencies.

Insurance Australia Group reported a 15.1% revenue increase to $21.3 billion in FY26 but saw net profit after tax fall 24.8% to $1.022 billion, impacted by natural peril claims and RACQ acquisition costs. The company declared a 20c final dividend, suspending its DRP.

ANZ posted a 3Q26 cash profit of AUD 1.90 billion, modestly up on the half-year quarterly average despite a NZD125 million legal provision. The bank’s capital position strengthened, and strategic integration efforts progress on schedule.

Vital Healthcare Property Trust (NZX:VHP) delivered a robust FY26, marked by a successful management internalisation, 23.5% AFFO growth, and a stable distribution payout, underpinning its position as a leading healthcare infrastructure owner in Australasia.

X2M Connect Limited (ASX:X2M) has launched a fully underwritten Share Purchase Plan (SPP) aiming to raise up to $1 million, offering eligible shareholders shares at a discount plus free options and bonus shares, subject to shareholder approval.

The Calmer Co. has pushed back the closing date of its $3.5 million renounceable entitlement offer to give shareholders more time to participate, including those overseas.

Andromeda Metals launches a $3 million Share Purchase Plan to fund the next phase of its High Purity Alumina project, aiming to complete a Pre-Feasibility Study and advance commercialisation.