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WAM Global's FY2026 investment portfolio fell 4.2%, dragging the company to a $35.2 million net loss despite a 6.6 cent fully franked final dividend.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 29% drop in underlying net profit to $227 million for FY26, despite record safety outcomes and successful debt refinancing that lowered funding costs and extended maturities.

Aurizon lifted FY2026 underlying EBITDA by 9% to $1.72 billion, boosted by strong Bulk growth and regulatory gains, while locking in a major Queensland coal haulage contract with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance.

Telstra reported a solid FY26 with EBITDAaL up 4% and cash EPS rising 14%, alongside increased capital expenditure and a new $1 billion share buyback. The company is advancing its digital infrastructure investments and AI capabilities while addressing a significant July network outage under regulatory scrutiny.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia delivered a solid FY26 with 7% growth in net profit and a strong capital position, while continuing investments in AI and customer protection.

News Corp’s FY26 revenue rose 7% to $9.03 billion, driven by Digital Real Estate Services and Dow Jones, while net income from continuing operations increased 15% to $743 million.

DeSoto Resources has restarted a 10,000m power auger drilling program and launched a 6,262-line kilometre airborne geophysical survey across multiple projects in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin following government approval after a pause due to illegal mining enforcement.

FleetPartners has received a non-binding, conditional indicative offer from SG Fleet to acquire all outstanding shares at A$3.601 each, subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals.

Strike Resources is progressing the sale of a 28.52% indirect stake in its high-grade Apurímac Iron Ore Project for A$5.5 million, while advancing exploration programs and preparing for potential small-scale mining under Peru’s artisanal regime. The company also holds a 27.7% interest in LE Minerals, which is spinning out its Graphite Projects via an IPO.

Northern Minerals propels its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project forward with a planned Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026 and a significant 40% increase in the Dazzler Deposit resource.

Sprintex boosted its commercial footprint in the June quarter with a 65% order book increase from Mest Water, a paid trial at Taiwan's TSMC, and Dutch regulatory clearance lifting key uncertainties.

KALiNA Power has strengthened its foothold in Alberta’s booming AI data centre sector, securing a C$18 million load sale to Meta alongside key regulatory reforms that enhance project flexibility and commercial prospects.