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Scentre Group's first quarter update reveals robust retail sales growth and strong leasing metrics, alongside significant capital management moves including bond redemption and a major joint venture stake sale.

Golden State Mining Limited has reinforced its leadership and maintained disciplined exploration efforts across its Western Australian projects, holding a cash balance of $1.3 million at the end of March 2026.

Mercury has lifted its FY2026 EBITDAF guidance by 5%, citing better-than-expected renewable generation from hydro and new assets. The upgrade signals disciplined portfolio management but remains sensitive to hydrological variability.

Lincoln Minerals (ASX:LML) has received all necessary approvals to begin a significant air core drilling program at its Minbrie Copper Project in South Australia, targeting 17km of prospective copper stratigraphy including 1.7km of untested strike at Eagle Ridge. The company plans at least 40 holes in Q2 2026 to identify key targets for follow-up drilling.

Desane Group Holdings has locked in a decade-long lease with a leading national retailer at 322 Norton Street, Leichhardt, underpinning steady rental income and portfolio strength.

Stonepeak-Plus Infra Debt Limited is raising $50-100 million through a new tranche of its INFRA1 Notes, offering a floating rate of BBSW plus 3.25%. The unsecured notes mature in 2032, aiming to broaden investor base and portfolio diversification amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

PPK Group has inked a conditional deal to sell its near 40% interest in Craig International Ballistics to German defence firm Mehler for a headline price of A$27.45 million plus a potential earn-out. Completion is targeted by June 30, 2026, subject to regulatory and contractual conditions.

The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) has raised its March 2026 distribution yield to 7.25% annualised, reflecting a completed investment loan on assets needing repositioning amid ongoing high interest rates.

360 Capital REIT (ASX:TOT) has secured five-year leases with Siemens Energy and Stack Infrastructure at its Cremorne property, raising occupancy to 96.7% and extending lease expiry profiles.

Elanor Investors Group posted a net loss after tax of $13.8 million for the half year ended 31 December 2025, with no interim distribution declared. The group is progressing a strategic recapitalisation with Rockworth Capital Partners to strengthen its balance sheet amid ongoing financial challenges and material uncertainty about its ability to continue as a going concern.

Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX: FLT) has agreed to divest its 47% shareholding in Pedal Group to the Turner Collective for $61.7 million, aligning with its strategy to focus on core travel businesses. The sale requires shareholder approval and is expected to complete next month, with FLT anticipating a one-off accounting gain of approximately $15 million.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has announced increased fully franked monthly dividends for Q2 2026, reflecting robust portfolio performance since its April 2025 IPO. The diversified investment strategy combining Australian equities and investment grade corporate debt has outperformed its benchmark by 6%, delivering both income growth and reduced volatility.