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Macquarie Group reported a 5% rise in full-year net profit to A$3.715 billion for FY25, driven by growth across its diversified businesses and a solid capital position. The group’s assets under management reached A$941 billion, supported by strong home loan and deposit growth.

Light & Wonder, Inc. reported steady Q1 2025 results with modest revenue growth, margin expansion, and a strategic acquisition poised to reshape its land-based gaming footprint.

Orica Limited reported its strongest half-year EBIT in over a decade, driven by robust demand for premium blasting products and technology adoption, alongside significant safety and sustainability achievements.

Orica Limited reported a robust first half FY2025 with a 40% rise in NPAT pre-significant items and strong cash flow, underpinned by demand for premium blasting and digital solutions. The company also announced a $400 million share buy-back and a 32% higher interim dividend.

Althea Group Holdings has agreed to sell its pharmaceutical assets to Tasmanian Botanics, enabling a strategic pivot towards the booming North American THC-infused beverage market.

EcoGraf Limited has been granted a second Australian patent for its HFfree® purification technology, reinforcing its position in the sustainable battery materials market. This patent extends protection for its innovative graphite purification process critical to lithium-ion battery anode production and recycling.

CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals has completed recruitment for its Phase III trial of SCENESSE® in vitiligo patients with darker skin types, setting the stage for first results in late 2026. Early clinical observations suggest promising repigmentation outcomes.

Blue Star Helium has successfully drilled the Jackson 2 well to total depth at its Galactica project in Colorado, confirming strong natural gas flow and advancing the project toward commercial production.

Hazer Group has entered a binding six-year strategic alliance with global engineering leader KBR to exclusively market and license its methane pyrolysis technology, targeting the ammonia and methanol sectors. This partnership aims to accelerate commercialisation, expand global reach, and materially de-risk Hazer’s business plan.

Somerset Minerals has completed its acquisition of the high-grade Coppermine copper project in Nunavut, Canada, and is set to begin a maiden exploration campaign backed by a $2.39 million capital raise.

Corporate Travel Management revises down its FY25 revenue outlook by 4%, citing tariff and economic uncertainties in North America and Asia, while strong client wins bolster confidence for FY26.

Yowie Group has clarified misleading substantial shareholder notices linked to Keybridge Capital's administration, denying any current plans for board changes and highlighting ongoing legal disputes.