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Insurance Australia Group’s half year net profit fell 35% to $505 million, weighed down by natural peril claims and integration costs from its RACQI acquisition. Despite this, the insurer maintains its full-year guidance and announces a $200 million share buy-back.

Equatorial Resources has completed the final hearing in its high-stakes arbitration against the Republic of Congo and is pursuing clarity on permit cancellations in Guinea, all while maintaining a solid cash reserve.

Little Green Pharma welcomes a landmark US Executive Order directing cannabis rescheduling, a move poised to reshape the global medicinal cannabis landscape.

Block, Inc. reported a modest 2% revenue increase in Q3 2025 driven by growth in its Cash App and Square segments, alongside a $461.5 million net income. The company issued $2.2 billion in senior notes and repurchased $1.5 billion in stock, while navigating ongoing regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges.

Robex Resources Inc. reported a challenging Q2 2025 with a significant net loss driven by legal settlements and subsidiary dissolution, yet it progresses steadily on its Kiniéro Gold Project with strong backing from its recent ASX IPO and Sprott financing.

Light & Wonder reported a slight revenue dip in Q2 2025 but expanded earnings and margins, fueled by its $850 million Grover acquisition and a strategic shift to a sole ASX listing.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust first half in 2025, with net income up 6%, strong lending growth, and a 15% increase in its interim dividend. The bank reaffirmed its 2025 guidance and expressed confidence in meeting ambitious 2026 targets.