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GWR Group is actively pursuing a transformative transaction in Western Australia while maintaining a robust cash and investment position of $53.6 million. The company underscores its confidence in tungsten amid tightening global supply.

BlueScope Steel reported a resilient $309 million underlying EBIT for 1H FY2025 despite depressed steel spreads, announcing a 30 cents per share interim dividend and extending its buy-back program. The company is targeting a $500 million incremental EBIT uplift by 2030 through cost initiatives and strategic growth projects.

BlueScope reported a $179 million net profit for 1H FY2025 amid challenging steel market conditions, while announcing a 30 cents per share dividend and a $240 million buy-back plan. The company is banking on cost initiatives and market recovery to boost earnings in the second half.

BlueScope Steel’s half-year results for December 2024 reveal a sharp 63% decline in underlying NPAT amid lower steel spreads and rising costs, yet the company raises its interim dividend and extends its share buy-back program, signaling confidence in a recovering second half.

Contact Energy reported a 12% rise in EBITDAF to $404 million for 1H25, driven by new geothermal assets and strategic contracts, while net profit fell 7% due to market volatility and acquisition costs.

Patriot Battery Metals reported a Q3 net loss of $2.23 million and a nine-month loss of $5.60 million, reflecting heavy investment in its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project. A strategic $69 million private placement with Volkswagen post-quarter end underscores growing industry confidence.

Abacus Storage King reported a modest 1.1% increase in statutory profit for HY25, underpinned by resilient operating metrics and a robust balance sheet. The company’s multi-pronged growth strategy, including acquisitions and a substantial development pipeline, supports a confident outlook with reaffirmed distribution guidance.

Abacus Storage King reported a striking turnaround with a $67.8 million net profit for H1 2024, up from just $0.4 million a year earlier, alongside a raised interim distribution reflecting robust growth in the self-storage sector.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reports solid 1H FY25 results with $73.1 million operating earnings and strategic moves to enhance income growth, including a major stake in Hotel Property Investments Ltd.

AMP reported a robust FY24 with underlying NPAT rising 15.1% to $236 million, driven by disciplined cost management and strong cash flows. The company declared a final dividend of 1.0 cents per share and is set to launch a new digital bank in February 2025, signaling strategic growth in wealth and banking sectors.

GQG Partners Inc. reported strong financial results for 2024, with significant increases in revenue, net income, and funds under management, alongside a raised dividend and strategic moves including the deconsolidation of its PCS Master Fund.

GrainCorp reported a solid FY24 with underlying EBITDA of $268 million and a net profit after tax of $77 million, underpinned by operational efficiency and strategic growth. The company announced a $50 million on-market share buy-back and reinforced its commitment to sustainability and shareholder returns.