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Harris Technology’s refurbished tech division surpassed $1 million in monthly sales for the first time in July 2026, nearly doubling year-on-year revenue and becoming the company’s main earnings driver.

Block, Inc. delivered a robust Q2 2026 with 25% gross profit growth, driven by strong Cash App and Square performances, and raised its full-year guidance reflecting accelerating AI integration and hardware innovation.

AMP Limited reported a robust first half of 2026, with statutory profit rising 57% to $154 million and underlying profit up 33%, driven by strong Platforms growth, positive cashflows, and a doubling of China partnership contributions.

WAM Income Maximiser (ASX: WMX) has kicked off a $125.4 million entitlement offer priced at $1.62 per share, alongside a $47 million placement, aiming to bolster its capital base while maintaining a 7.1% fully franked dividend yield.

Toubani Resources has successfully closed the retail tranche of its fully underwritten entitlement offer, securing approximately A$70 million to support its Kobada Gold Project development.

Endeavour Group posted a 1.3% rise in FY26 sales to $12.2 billion but underlying profit slipped as it flagged $372 million in significant asset write-downs and restructuring costs.

AoFrio’s revenue fell 21.5% in 1H26, dragged down by a 50.5% plunge in motor sales due to US tariffs, while IoT revenue grew modestly. The company launched new cellular and software platforms, raised NZD 8.9 million, and is expanding into Food Retail, but full-year revenue growth now looks unlikely.

Pinnacle Investment Management delivered a 31.5% jump in net profit after tax to $176.7 million for FY26, boosted by full ownership of Pacific Asset Management and strong inflows across retail, institutional, and international channels.

OMG Group smashed its July sales record with net sales soaring to approximately $738,000, a 120% jump on last year, reversing typical seasonal declines and boosted by a refreshed Blue Dinosaur brand.

SKS Technologies Group is set to surpass its February profit forecast with an unaudited before-tax profit of $39.3 million, driven by operational discipline and scalable growth.

Briscoe Group reports a third consecutive quarter of sales growth with second quarter revenue edging up 0.25% to $193.4 million, while online sales and sporting goods categories drive resilience despite headwinds in homewares.

HSBC Bank Australia is selling its AUD36 billion home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone affiliates, marking a significant step in winding down its Australian retail banking operations. The deal awaits regulatory approvals and is expected to close in early 2027.