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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a steady cash profit of around $2.7 billion in 3Q26, balancing disciplined lending growth and cautious provisioning amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

InvestSMART Group’s total Funds Under Management fell to $712 million in Q3 FY2026, weighed down by market dips and underperforming ETFs, even as subscriber revenue nudged higher and account numbers grew.

Challenger Limited reported a 19% jump in Life sales to $1.7 billion in Q3 FY26, driven by strong annuity demand and offshore growth. Despite a 10% dip in Funds Management FUM amid market volatility, the company advanced key retirement partnerships and tightened its FY26 EPS guidance.

Fiducian Group Limited has responded to a sharp share price drop by denying any undisclosed information and downplaying the impact of new APRA licence conditions on its operations.

Syrah Resources has opened its retail entitlement offer to raise approximately A$104 million, supported by strategic funding proposals from US and Australian government-linked entities. The capital raise aims to underpin the ramp-up of its Balama graphite mine and Vidalia anode material facility.

Wrkr Ltd reports a 43% revenue increase to nearly $7 million in H1 FY2026 but also a 75% rise in net loss, while completing a $15 million capital raise and acquiring payroll compliance firm PaidRight.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) announces the retirement of long-serving CEO Mark Freeman and the appointment of Alison Gibson as his successor, marking a significant leadership transition for the $12 billion investment firm.

Challenger reports a solid first half of FY26 with rising profits, strong annuity sales, and strategic partnerships, underpinning a confident outlook and a $150 million share buy-back plan.

Challenger Limited reported a solid first half of FY26 with a 2% rise in normalised net profit after tax and record annuity sales. The company also announced a $150 million on-market share buy-back, reflecting confidence in its strong capital position.

InvestSMART Group Limited reported a 2.2% increase in Funds Under Management to $750 million as of December 2025, supported by growth in Professionally Managed Accounts and rising subscription income. The company also extended its Employee and Director Share Plan loans and executed an on-market share buyback.

Kalamazoo Resources has initiated a $2 million underwritten Share Purchase Plan, offering eligible shareholders shares at a 16.4% discount to recent prices. The offer aims to fund exploration and development activities across its Victorian and Western Australian projects.

Wrkr Ltd has reported a strong start to FY26 with its third consecutive quarter of positive operating cash flow and a successful $15 million capital raise, positioning the fintech for accelerated growth ahead of major client launches.