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Bank of Queensland reported a robust FY25 with 12% growth in cash earnings and significant progress in its digital banking and branch conversion initiatives. The bank’s focus on productivity and specialist business lending underpins its optimistic outlook despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

Bank of Queensland reports a 12% rise in cash earnings for FY25 despite a 53% drop in statutory profit due to one-off impairments and restructuring. The bank’s strategic pivot towards commercial lending and digital transformation underpins improved operational performance and shareholder returns.

Halo Technologies Holdings has responded to ASX queries about a sharp rise in its share price and trading volume, denying any undisclosed information and confirming compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a steady financial performance for FY2025, raising its ordinary dividend by 1% to 7.90 cents per share. The company remains confident in maintaining dividends in FY2026, supported by a diversified portfolio and positive economic outlook.

Delorean Corporation has applied for Practical Completion of its Yarra Valley Water bioenergy facility, signaling readiness to transition into operations and maintenance. This milestone sets the stage for an $8 million contract phase and highlights the company’s growing footprint in renewable energy.

Baby Bunting has reported record FY25 results and reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, driven by strong sales growth and the ongoing Store of the Future refurbishment program. The company is expanding both large and small format stores, aiming to return to a +10% EBITDA margin business.

OMG Group has completed a strategic integration with Shiperoo, enhancing its supply chain to meet rising demand from major Australian retailers and ecommerce channels. This move supports recent product expansions and aims to drive cost efficiencies and scalability.

Meridian Energy’s September 2025 report reveals exceptional hydro storage levels and a notable uptick in electricity demand and retail sales, setting a positive tone for the company’s near-term outlook.

Amplitude Energy has successfully closed a $150 million equity raising, including a $19 million retail entitlement offer, positioning the company to expand its East Coast Supply Project and potentially restart the Patricia Baleen project.

Latrobe Magnesium has locked in $10 million through a placement and entitlement offer to complete its demonstration plant and push towards commercial-scale magnesium production.

Catapult Sports is set to acquire German soccer analytics innovator IMPECT, backed by a A$150 million equity raise, enhancing its global sports technology platform with proprietary scouting insights.

Immuron Limited reports a robust 34% year-on-year sales increase for Q1 FY26, driven by strong growth in Australia and the USA, while Canadian sales dip seasonally. The company’s marketing efforts and expanding retail presence underpin this momentum.