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The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a steady net profit of AUD 1.9 billion for the first quarter of 2026, underpinned by stable margins and robust capital ratios. The bank’s credit quality and funding position remain resilient amid a cautious economic outlook.

ASX Limited reported robust first-half results with 11.2% revenue growth, while advancing a strategic reset in response to the ASIC Inquiry and pushing forward its technology modernization agenda.

ASX Limited reported robust half-year results with an 11.2% rise in operating revenue and a steady net profit, while advancing its technology upgrade and responding to regulatory scrutiny.

ASX Limited has posted a solid 8.3% increase in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, while announcing a reduced dividend payout and the planned departure of its CEO. The company is navigating regulatory scrutiny and investing heavily in technology upgrades.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s latest Basel III Pillar 3 disclosures reveal steady capital adequacy ratios and proactive adaptation to evolving regulatory standards as of December 2025.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with a 6% rise in cash NPAT to $5.445 billion and a 10-cent dividend increase, underpinned by disciplined growth and strong capital management.

ASX Limited has updated its FY26 expense growth guidance upwards, reflecting increased investments in risk management and technology modernisation alongside ASIC Inquiry-related costs, while reporting strong unaudited 1H26 revenue growth.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.1789 per Westpac Capital Notes 10 for the quarter ending March 2026, reflecting a 4.78% annualised yield based on current market rates.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked quarterly dividend of AUD 1.1326 per security on its PERLS XV capital notes, payable in March 2026.

Bank of Queensland Limited has announced a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.2412 per Capital Note 3 security, payable in March 2026. The distribution reflects a 4.9784% annualised rate based on the BBSW plus a margin.