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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.

MFF Capital Investments reported a 45% drop in net profit for the half year to December 2025 but declared a higher fully franked dividend, marking a milestone in its operational independence and strategic growth.

Evolution Energy Minerals Limited has announced a renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer to raise up to $4.03 million, aiming to fund exploration and development of its Tanzanian copper and graphite assets. The offer includes free attaching options and is partially underwritten, reflecting both opportunity and risk amid regulatory challenges.

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.

St George Mining’s latest drill results from the Araxá Project in Brazil reveal thick, high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation starting from surface, pointing to a significant resource expansion. With ongoing 24/7 drilling and government backing, Araxá’s potential continues to grow.

Apollo Minerals welcomes a $2.8 million investment from Tribeca Investment Partners, marking a significant vote of confidence in its Couflens tungsten-gold project in southern France. This capital injection follows a recent $6.5 million raise and aims to accelerate exploration and development activities.

Acadia Pharmaceuticals has received a negative vote from the European Medicines Agency’s committee on its application to market trofinetide for Rett syndrome in the EU, prompting plans for a re-examination request.

Apollo Minerals has secured a five-year reinstatement of its Couflens exploration permit in France, reviving prospects at the historic Salau tungsten mine alongside promising gold mineralisation. The company also advances exploration in Gabon and Serbia while raising A$6.55 million to fund its growth.

Quantum Graphite has extended its Uley 2 Project mining leases for 21 years, underpinning long-term development plans while showcasing its innovative TES Graphite Cells technology at a major energy conference. Financing discussions are progressing to potentially integrate downstream processing, signalling a pivotal phase for the company.

AXP Energy has completed and commissioned its first vertical well in Oklahoma, initiating gas sales while raising over A$1 million to fund further development. The company is pivoting its gas-to-power strategy towards Oklahoma after a limited trial in Colorado.

Burgundy Diamond Mines reported a mixed Q4 2025 with operational challenges at Ekati and a significant C$115 million loan secured, while trading remains suspended pending regulatory remediation.

Bubs Australia reports a 14% increase in half-year revenue, powered by a 47% jump in US sales, while other regions face challenges. The company remains optimistic about FDA approval and market recovery in H2 FY26.