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Arena REIT reported a remarkable 202% jump in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by significant property revaluation gains and steady rental income growth. Distributions rose 5%, supported by an expanded and fully leased portfolio of early learning and healthcare properties.

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.

Beach Energy reported a resilient first half of FY26, overcoming Cooper Basin floods to deliver solid earnings boosted by LNG cargoes and higher gas prices. The company’s operational safety and environmental efforts underpin a confident outlook as key projects ramp up.

Island Pharmaceuticals has raised $9 million to advance its antiviral drug Galidesivir through the FDA’s Animal Rule pathway, targeting inclusion in the US Strategic National Stockpile for biodefense viruses.

Island Pharmaceuticals secures FDA confirmation on Galidesivir’s development under the Animal Rule, unlocking a streamlined two-stage approval process and significant commercial incentives.

Argenica Therapeutics has won a crucial regulatory waiver from the European Medicines Agency, removing the need for paediatric trials for its stroke drug ARG-007 and clearing the way for faster adult market approval in Europe.

Adavale Resources has reported its highest-grade gold intercepts to date at the London-Victoria Gold Mine, confirming significant potential for resource expansion. The company also strengthened its leadership with the appointment of David Ward as Managing Director, advancing its exploration momentum.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX, AT4) has initiated drilling at its Utah antimony project and expanded its Nevada tungsten portfolio, while preparing a spin-out IPO of Australian assets to sharpen its US focus.

Conrad Asia Energy and Empyrean Energy have reached a binding settlement over historical cash call arrears in the Duyung Production Sharing Contract, involving asset transfers and payments that realign project interests and support the Mako gas field’s development timeline.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust 2025 performance with a 12% rise in statutory profit before tax and upgraded its 2026 guidance, underpinned by strong loan growth and digital innovation. The Group also announced significant shareholder returns totalling £3.9 billion, including dividends and a share buyback programme.

Bioxyne Limited has delivered a record-breaking second quarter in FY2026, posting $17.2 million in revenue and expanding its footprint into key international markets. The company’s growth is underpinned by new contracts, innovative psychedelics products, and strategic government funding.