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Lincoln Minerals is accelerating development across its diversified portfolio of critical minerals projects in South Australia's Gawler Craton, targeting copper, uranium, graphite, and high-purity iron to meet global electrification and decarbonization demands.

HUB24 has delivered a standout first half of FY25, posting record platform net inflows of $9.5 billion and a 40% rise in underlying net profit, reinforcing its position as a market leader in Australia’s wealth management sector.

Baby Bunting Group Limited reported a 2.4% increase in revenue to $254.4 million for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a 45.3% surge in net profit after tax. The company expanded its footprint with two new stores and improved gross margins, signaling operational momentum despite withholding an interim dividend.

Deterra Royalties Limited reported a solid half-year profit of $63.9 million despite iron ore price pressures, supported by strong production volumes and gold offtake performance. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 9.0 cents per share and maintains robust liquidity for strategic investments.

Deterra Royalties reported a 6% revenue decline to $112.3 million for 1H25, offset by record Mining Area C volumes and new gold income from its Trident acquisition. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 9.0 cents per share, reflecting confidence in its diversified royalty portfolio.

Monadelphous Group Limited has reported a robust 41.33% increase in profit after tax for the half-year ending December 2024, alongside a modest 2.05% rise in revenue and a significant hike in its interim dividend.

Challenger Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.145 per share for the six months ending December 2024, payable in March 2025. The company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan remains active, offering shareholders flexibility in managing their returns.

Propell Holdings Limited reported a 75% surge in revenue driven by a rapidly expanding loan book, yet losses more than doubled amid rising impairments. The company is navigating growth challenges while engaging with the ASX on potential delisting.

Maximus Resources Limited has issued a Target's Statement recommending shareholders accept Astral Resources NL's off-market takeover bid, which offers a significant premium and improved liquidity. The offer, valuing Maximus shares at approximately $0.073 each, aims to consolidate gold assets in Western Australia under Astral's larger portfolio.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited reported a robust turnaround with a $2.96 million profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2024, reversing last year’s losses despite no dividends declared.

Health and Plant Protein Group Limited has dramatically reduced its half-year net loss to $43,000 following the divestment of its macadamia division, though uncertainty lingers over a significant IRS receivable in the US.

Health and Plant Protein Group Limited reported a significantly reduced net loss of $43,000 for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a $748,000 loss in the prior period, despite no operational revenue following the sale of its macadamia division.