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Inghams Group delivered modest revenue growth in FY26 but saw net profit collapse amid cost pressures and tax disputes. Executive short-term incentives were forfeited, while the company declared a fully franked dividend and outlined a cautious FY27 outlook.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX: AT4) has kicked off critical wet table trials at its Del Sol Refinery in Nevada, moving closer to producing ammonium paratungstate and antimony flake from domestic sources. Engineering proposals for expanding the plant’s tungsten processing capacity are under review, while the company pursues US government funding and regulatory approvals.

Peter Warren Automotive reported a modest revenue increase to AUD 2.489 billion in FY26 but saw profit after tax nearly halve to AUD 6.3 million, reflecting margin pressure in new vehicles and rising operating costs. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.6 cents per share and is poised for growth with expanded Chinese brand exposure and a disciplined acquisition pipeline.

Excite Technology Services (ASX: EXT) has secured $3.122 million in sales over June and July 2026, bolstered by government contracts and private sector recurring revenue. The company is also tapping into a growing AI cybersecurity market with a pipeline exceeding $200,000.

Viridis Mining and Minerals completes a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Colossus Rare Earth Project, confirming strong economics and project readiness, while securing $120 million in equity funding to advance into execution.

Heartland Group Holdings delivered a striking 140% jump in net profit for FY2026, underpinned by margin gains and asset quality improvements, while advancing a transformative merger with TSB to create a major New Zealand challenger bank.

InvestSMART Group Limited swung to a net loss of $575,633 in FY26, marking a sharp reversal from the prior year’s profit, amid a strategic pivot including a pending $16 million sale of its Intelligent Investor business.

Australis Oil & Gas Ltd posted a $2.6 million net loss for 1H 2026 amid sharply reduced production volumes but is progressing its Tuscaloosa Marine Shale development with a key partner and a planned Q4 well spud.

Santos Limited's half-year results show a 19% drop in net profit to US$355 million amid higher production and LNG ramp-up costs, while declaring an interim dividend of 11.6 US cents per share.

Buru Energy has boosted its Ungani oil field’s 2C Contingent Resources by around 200%, lifting recoverable oil estimates to 660,000 barrels while exploring new, lower-cost production and local refining options.

BHP Group Limited’s 2026 US Annual Report (Form 20-F) filed with the SEC details robust production across key assets, disciplined capital allocation, and advances in sustainability and leadership transition.

NextEd Group navigated a tough international education market in FY26, boosting underlying EBITDA by 7% to $15.3 million even as revenue fell 6.7%. A $13 million goodwill impairment weighed on net losses, but ongoing cost discipline and vocational course growth underpin a resilient platform.