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Synlait Milk announces CEO Richard Wyeth's resignation effective end of June, with Acting CEO Leon Fung appointed immediately to steer through ongoing operational challenges.

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.

Aguia Resources has addressed all regulatory queries for its Tres Estradas phosphate mine operating licence, with final approval expected soon. The project remains on track for mid-May operational readiness, while its Pampafos fertiliser offers a significant cost edge amid supply shortages in Southern Brazil.

Schoolblazer reports a modest revenue dip to $55.4m in 1H FY26 amid supply chain and geopolitical headwinds but strengthens its balance sheet with a new $110 million credit facility and advances integration efforts targeting profitability in FY27.

Amcor posted a 77% jump in Q3 net sales fueled by the Berry acquisition, delivering synergy gains above expectations and updating fiscal 2026 guidance amid geopolitical headwinds.

Super Retail Group reports a subdued second half in FY26 with 0.4% like-for-like sales growth, impacted by geopolitical tensions and inflation, while costs rise to $66 million due to accelerated projects.

JB Hi-Fi posted modest sales growth in Australia and The Good Guys during Q3 FY26, while New Zealand sales declined amid rising supplier costs and stock shortages heading into a critical trading period.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a statutory net profit of AUD 3.414 billion for the half year ended March 2026, marking a 3% increase on the prior corresponding period despite a 5% decline from the previous half. The bank maintained a strong capital position and declared a fully franked interim dividend of 77 cents per share.

Synlait Milk has obtained waivers from its syndicated banks on key financial covenants for the quarter ending April 2026, reflecting ongoing operational and market challenges.

Endeavour Group posts modest sales gains in Retail and Hotels for Q3 F26 while bracing for supply chain pressures from Middle East tensions and launching a $100 million cost reduction drive.

Cavalier Resources has boosted the net present value of its Stage 1 Crawford Gold Project by 50% to A$77.2 million in an updated Pre-Feasibility Study, despite rising costs. The company secured a US$18.7 million gold sale agreement and raised $4 million to fund pre-production activities.

Blue Star Helium has completed Stage 1 of its Galactica development, tying six wells into the Pinon Canyon facility and starting spot-priced helium sales. The company raised A$10 million to fund further project expansion and working capital.