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Medibank Private Limited reported a 6% rise in operating profit for the half-year ended December 2025, despite an 11% drop in net profit after tax amid ongoing cybercrime-related costs and legal challenges. The company also raised its interim dividend by 6.4%, signalling confidence in its capital position and growth strategy.

Telstra Group Limited reported solid half-year results for December 2025, with revenue and profit growth underpinning a higher dividend and an expanded share buy-back program. The company’s Connected Future 30 strategy continues to drive operational momentum amid disciplined cost management.

Orora Limited reported a statutory profit of $58.9 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by operational improvements despite significant restructuring costs. The company declared an interim dividend and announced a fresh share buy-back program.

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.

Netwealth has lodged a formal application for government financial assistance following a $101 million exposure linked to alleged fraud in the First Guardian Master Fund, impacting over a thousand members.

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.