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Macquarie Group reports a 30% profit increase in FY26 to A$4.85 billion as CEO Shemara Wikramanayake announces retirement, with Greg Ward set to take the helm in November 2026.

Locate Technologies’ Q4 FY26 update highlights a 54% surge in Locate2u revenue to NZ$1.20 million, driving normalised EBITDA into positive territory. AI integration accelerated product development and customer onboarding, while capital moves included a share buyback and royalty conversion.

Tourism Holdings Limited has upgraded its FY26 underlying net profit after tax to around $46 million, beating earlier guidance. The company reports strong vehicle sales in New Zealand and robust late bookings, particularly in North America, while net debt ended lower than expected.

Monvia Limited, an Australian SaaS provider for life insurers, is seeking to raise $17.5 million via an IPO on the ASX. The funds will support redemption of preference shares and fuel growth in existing and new markets.

The ACCC has initiated Federal Court proceedings against Dusk Group's subsidiary, alleging supply of button battery products without completed safety testing and breaches of prior undertakings.

Spenda Limited anticipates a significant R&D tax offset exceeding AUD 1.75 million for FY26, providing a timely cash boost amid its push towards cash-flow neutrality.

Tali Resources (ASX: TR2) is gearing up for a major exploration push across its 4,000km2 West Arunta tenure, targeting copper and critical metals with multiple drilling programs scheduled throughout 2026.

Mercury NZ Limited (ASX:MCY) posted a 33% jump in Q4 trading margin to $390 million, driven by strong renewable generation and key wind farm progress.

Recce Pharmaceuticals secured a non-binding term sheet with a major Middle Eastern pharma for its diabetic foot infection treatment and raised A$4 million to fund pivotal Phase 3 trials in Australia and Indonesia.

XPON Technologies delivered a positive unaudited Group EBITDA of $1.1 million for FY26, supported by strategic divestments and a focus on its AI marketing platform Wondaris. The company improved gross margins and maintained strong customer retention despite divesting non-core businesses.

Noumi Limited has struck a binding deal with major shareholder Arrovest to acquire all remaining shares via a scheme of arrangement, offering shareholders a 12.2% premium amid looming $610 million convertible note maturity.

Waypoint REIT's half-year valuation shows a small 0.4% lift in portfolio value and a 0.7% increase in net tangible assets per security to $2.92, with capitalisation rates softening slightly.