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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 5% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $5.367 billion for the half year ended December 2025, supported by lending growth and improved credit quality despite margin pressures and higher expenses. The bank declared a fully franked interim dividend of $2.35 per share.

Bailador Technology Investments reports a 33% rise in net profit for HY26 and declares a fully-franked interim dividend, underpinned by robust portfolio company valuations and cash realisations.

Macquarie Group reports solid 3Q26 results with robust profit growth across divisions and a strong capital surplus, underpinned by strategic technology investments and regulatory compliance.

Macquarie Group has reported a solid third quarter for FY26, with significant profit gains in asset management and capital divisions, alongside steady growth in banking services. The group maintains a strong capital buffer, positioning itself well despite a cautious economic outlook.

Bailador Technology Investments reported a 33% increase in net profit after tax for H1 FY26, driven by strong portfolio gains and a partial realisation of SiteMinder shares. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.9 cents per share, maintaining its steady dividend policy.

Argo Investments reported a striking 79% jump in half-year profit to $130.8 million, underpinned by stronger investment income, and announced an 18.5 cents per share fully franked interim dividend.

CAR Group Limited reported a strong half-year result for the period ending 31 December 2025, with revenue up 8% and adjusted net profit rising 11.5%, driven by robust performance across Australia, North America, Latin America, and Asia.

Brisbane Broncos Limited projects a significant profit increase for 2025, driven by premiership wins in both their NRL and NRLW teams and boosted commercial revenues.

FirstWave has unveiled a strategic shift towards AI-powered compliance management, backed by strong user growth for its Open-AudIT platform and significant cost savings from restructuring.

News Corporation reported a 6% rise in Q2 FY2026 revenues to $2.36 billion, driven by strong performances in Dow Jones, Digital Real Estate Services, and Book Publishing. Despite a 21% fall in net income due to prior year one-offs, the company is optimistic about AI partnerships and accelerating share buybacks.

Regal Partners has launched a $75 million on-market share buy-back program, signalling strong confidence in its financial health and growth prospects. The buy-back aims to enhance shareholder value while preserving capital for strategic opportunities.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT (ASX – TCF) reported a robust HY26 with a 10.4% distribution yield and a $16.6 million capital raise, underscoring its disciplined growth and strong portfolio performance.