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Locality Planning Energy has signed three utility infrastructure agreements that will add approximately 750 electricity and water service points across Victoria and Queensland. The expansion requires about $1.28 million of LPE-funded investment, but revenue will build only as homes, connections and retail tenancies come online.

Gowing Bros’ FY2026 loss widened to $3.49 million as Surf Hardware International remained deeply loss-making and investment properties were marked down by $3.0 million. The ASX-listed investment company kept its fully franked final dividend at 3 cents per share, despite negative operating cash flow and lower cash reserves.

MA Financial has agreed to buy a 50% interest in Melbourne’s The Glen Shopping Centre for $327.5 million while launching a fund targeting more than $500 million of large format retail assets. The transactions lift its retail property activity in the second half of 2026 to $500 million.

Vicinity Centres used its 2026 Capability Showcase to make the case for a more concentrated, premium retail portfolio, led by Chadstone and Chatswood Chase. The presentation also set out development returns, balance-sheet capacity and a sizeable residential option beside Chatswood Chase, although much of the value remains dependent on stabilisation, approvals and market conditions.

Dotz Nano has secured a technology licence with Eneriqs AI, signed its first commercial pilot for ChillerAI, and appointed Bridgeford Group as a distribution partner targeting substantial energy savings and recurring revenue.

Steamships Trading Company Limited saw a 14.3% revenue increase to K413.4 million in H1 2026, while net profit attributable to shareholders fell 12.2% to K21.8 million. Underlying profit rose 27.2% after adjusting for ERP expenses and insurance proceeds, with capital investment and cash flow both strengthening.

Kyron Capital Group (ASX: KYN) reported a $51.9 million net loss for FY26, completing a $125 million recapitalisation to stabilise its balance sheet and reduce gearing. The Group's assets under management shrank to $1.8 billion following strategic divestments and mandate exits.

Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) is rapidly expanding its Australian retail footprint with 14 new stores opened or committed in the past 18 months, alongside the full acquisition of Mobile Travel Agents (MTA), Australia's largest home-based travel network. This growth underscores strong confidence in the Helloworld brand and the enduring demand for expert travel advice.

Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) posted a statutory net loss of $74.5 million for FY26, driven by a $122.1 million accounting hit from reclassifying its Storage King stake following management internalisation, while Funds from Operations dipped slightly and distributions were held steady.

Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) posted a 4.0% rise in operating earnings to $153.4 million for FY26, driven by portfolio diversification and a $305 million valuation uplift. The REIT also advanced sustainability initiatives, achieving net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Dexus (ASX: DXS) reported steady FY26 results with AFFO of 45.0 cents per security and distributions of 37.0 cents, while initiating a strategic review of infrastructure funds following an adverse APAC court judgment.

Region Group (ASX: RGN) delivered solid FY26 results with a 3.2% increase in Funds From Operations per security, a 9.8% total security holder return, and a leadership change as Greg Chubb took the helm as CEO.