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The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

ResMed Inc has updated the foreign exchange rate for its upcoming dividend payment to Australian CDI holders, impacting the Australian dollar amount payable per share. The dividend remains unfranked and subject to US withholding tax, with a reduced rate available under the US-Australia tax treaty.

WAM Leaders Limited has reported a remarkable half-year profit surge and raised its fully franked interim dividend, driven by strong portfolio gains that outpaced the ASX 200.

GQG Partners Inc. reported a 6.3% increase in net revenue and a 7.3% rise in net profit for 2025, alongside a strategic US ETF launch and a new dividend declaration.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a steady net profit of AUD 1.9 billion for the first quarter of 2026, underpinned by stable margins and robust capital ratios. The bank’s credit quality and funding position remain resilient amid a cautious economic outlook.

WT Financial Group has delivered a robust half-year performance with underlying net revenue up 19.3% and net profit after tax rising 14.4%, driven by adviser productivity and strategic investments.

ASX Limited reported robust first-half results with 11.2% revenue growth, while advancing a strategic reset in response to the ASIC Inquiry and pushing forward its technology modernization agenda.

ASX Limited reported robust half-year results with an 11.2% rise in operating revenue and a steady net profit, while advancing its technology upgrade and responding to regulatory scrutiny.

ASX Limited has posted a solid 8.3% increase in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, while announcing a reduced dividend payout and the planned departure of its CEO. The company is navigating regulatory scrutiny and investing heavily in technology upgrades.

AMP Limited reported a 20.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax for 2025, driven by growth in wealth platforms and investments, alongside a planned CEO transition and pending class action settlements.