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Tribune Resources plans an on-market buyback of up to 5.25 million shares valued at approximately $27.8 million, aiming to return capital without disrupting ongoing operations.

Celsius Resources faces a setback as interim legal orders to block Sodor’s control over Makilala Mining are denied, with recent shareholder meetings reshaping the board despite expired payment deadlines.

NT Minerals has launched a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer aiming to raise up to $968,722 at $0.002 per share, providing shareholders a chance to subscribe for two shares for every five held. The offer opened on 5 May 2026 and closes on 26 May 2026, with electronic access to prospectus documents and a focus on reducing paper usage.

Klevo Rewards disclosed a $2 million incentive from Mastercard, triggering a trading halt and sparking consideration of an on-market share buy-back. The company addressed ASX concerns over disclosure timing and affirmed compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

Vicinity Centres delivered a robust third quarter in FY26 with high occupancy and retail sales growth, while successfully extending debt maturity and advancing key developments at Chatswood Chase and Galleria.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund (ASX: FPC) has kicked off a non-renounceable rights issue aiming to raise up to $8.45 million, with directors and a $1 million underwriter backing the offer. The capital raise is designed to boost liquidity, grow assets, and enhance market presence.

Ampol Limited showcased resilience in 2025 with strong refining margins supported by government payments and robust retail growth, while awaiting ACCC approval for its EG Australia acquisition promising significant synergies.

The Lottery Corporation has locked in a 40-year extension of its Victorian Public Lottery Licence to 2068, paying a $1.145 billion upfront premium funded by debt and revising its dividend policy to distribute 80-100% of NPATA from FY27.

Flight Centre Travel Group posted strong nine-month growth with record transaction values and profit gains, while geopolitical unrest in the Middle East caused a $10 million hit to leisure profits in April. The corporate segment remains robust, and the company maintains its full-year profit guidance amid ongoing AI-driven efficiency improvements and strategic portfolio reshaping.

Holista Colltech has partnered with Swang Chai Chuan to develop a nano-collagen production facility in Western Australia, marking a major step in commercialising its collagen technology with a $1.6 million initial investment.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) has initiated a fully underwritten $4 million entitlement offer to fund the next phase of its Seymour Lithium Project, alongside a $7 million placement subject to shareholder approval.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a statutory net profit of AUD 3.414 billion for the half year ended March 2026, marking a 3% increase on the prior corresponding period despite a 5% decline from the previous half. The bank maintained a strong capital position and declared a fully franked interim dividend of 77 cents per share.