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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.

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.

Iris Cairns Property Trust has confirmed new funding arrangements and plans to extend its takeover offer period for Reef Casino Trust, navigating regulatory hurdles and reassuring investors of its financial backing.

Rent.com.au has locked in up to $5.5 million in growth capital by underwriting the exercise of its remaining listed options, positioning the company for accelerated profitability and expansion of its RentBond® loan book.

ANZ Group Holdings reported a 10% decline in cash profit for FY2025 despite an 8% rise in operating income, maintaining its dividend amid significant restructuring and regulatory costs.

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.

Australian authorities have executed a search warrant at WiseTech Global's Sydney office amid an investigation into alleged insider trading involving the company's founder and employees. No charges have been filed, and the company pledges full cooperation.

Broken Hill Mines Limited has locked in a binding underwriting agreement for its BHMO Options, aiming to raise approximately A$7.5 million to accelerate drilling and development at its Broken Hill projects.

NexGen Energy Ltd. has launched a significant dual equity financing, successfully upsizing its Australian offering and targeting combined proceeds exceeding C$1 billion. This move underscores the company's strategic capital expansion across North American and Australian markets.

Green Critical Minerals has locked in a $5.2 million underwriting agreement to support the exercise of its expiring options, reinforcing its commercialisation strategy for innovative VHD graphite technology.

Nuix Limited has showcased its strategic AI-driven growth plan centered on the Nuix Neo Platform and Deep Learning Framework, promising enhanced data processing and new regulatory solutions in FY26.