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Canadian Phosphate Limited’s initial 2026 drilling at Wapiti has successfully intersected phosphate mineralisation in all eight holes, extending the known Main Zone strike by over 3km. Assay results are pending, with a resource update planned for late 2026.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited delivered a 1.34% rise in net profit to $7.32 million for FY26, outpacing its benchmark with a 29.11% portfolio return and announcing a fully franked 1.4 cent dividend alongside plans for a substantial share buyback.

After more than 11 years at the helm, Stewart Tully steps down as CEO of Alliance Aviation, handing leadership to Steven Greenway from October 2026. The transition aligns with Alliance's strategic realignment following a revised wet lease deal with Qantas.

Pro Medicus delivered a robust FY26 with 28% underlying revenue growth, a surge in new contract wins worth $407 million, and a 25% increase in fully franked dividends, underpinned by strong AI product development and rapid implementations.

EML Payments reported a 6% revenue decline and an 18% drop in underlying EBITDA for FY26, completing a major restructuring and advancing its Arlo technology platform. The company projects FY27 EBITDA between $50 million and $54 million, with a strong new program pipeline and strategic investments underpinning growth.

Sims Limited delivered a striking FY26 turnaround with net profit soaring 1391%, driven by strong metals trading and a booming technology lifecycle services segment, while advancing sustainability and strategic acquisitions.

Scott Technology has locked in NZ$20 million worth of new Materials Handling & Logistics contracts across North America and Europe, reinforcing its Destination 2030 growth strategy and building on strong FY26 momentum.

Euro Manganese has signed a non-binding term sheet with US battery materials producer 6K Energy, marking a critical step towards commercialising its Chvaletice manganese project with validated product quality and supportive financing terms.

BlueScope Steel posted a remarkable 857% jump in reported NPAT to $802 million for FY2026, underpinned by strong US spreads, cost discipline, and growth in value-added steel products. The company declared record dividends and advanced key decarbonisation projects, signaling a confident transition from investment to shareholder returns.

Marlin Global delivered a robust 3.1% gross portfolio return in July 2026, significantly outpacing its benchmark which fell 3.6%, thanks to strategic semiconductor underweighting and strong gains in tech giants Microsoft, Dexcom, and Amazon.

Ainsworth Game Technology has locked in a critical patent licence agreement with Aristocrat, granting rights to key gaming features and responsible gaming technologies in Australia while settling past patent disputes.

QBE Insurance Group posted a modest 1% increase in net profit to US$1.03 billion for the first half of 2026, underpinned by steady premium growth and disciplined underwriting.