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Zip Co Limited has reported a near doubling in cash earnings for Q1 FY26, driven by robust transaction growth and improved operating leverage, particularly in the US market. The company also doubled its share buy-back program and raised its US transaction volume growth guidance.

Reece Limited has completed a $365 million off-market share buy-back, repurchasing 4.3% of its shares at $13 each with no scale-back applied. This move returns excess capital to shareholders while preserving financial flexibility for future growth.

Podium Minerals has achieved a metallurgical breakthrough at its Parks Reef project, delivering an 80% recovery of key metals and a 50-fold concentrate grade upgrade. The company is advancing a A$12 million capital raise to accelerate development amid soaring platinum and palladium prices.

Euro Manganese is pushing forward an optimization program for its Chvaletice Manganese Project to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, aligning with surging global demand for high-purity manganese critical to electric vehicle batteries and energy storage.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals reports a strong start to FY26 with a 50% surge in Sofdra prescriptions and a 65% rise in net revenue, underpinned by a larger sales team and operational efficiencies.

Aura Energy announces the immediate resignation of Managing Director Andrew Grove, with Executive Chair Philip Mitchell stepping in to manage operations during critical funding talks. The company remains focused on advancing its uranium and polymetallic projects in Mauritania and Sweden.

Vection Technologies has secured $1.5 million in AI-driven enterprise orders spanning agritech, cybersecurity, real estate, healthcare, and public administration, reinforcing its recurring revenue model and cross-sector appeal.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a prime site and finalized key contracts for its Rare Earth Research and Processing Centre in Brazil, positioning itself as a critical Western-aligned rare earth supplier amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Auravelle Metals has identified a significant 10-kilometre zone of gold and silver anomalies at its Nuckulla Hill project in South Australia, setting the stage for an active drilling campaign and further exploration in 2026.

Ardea Resources has extended its Major Project Status for the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, reinforcing its strategic role in Australia's critical minerals sector and ensuring continued government support.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced final cash distributions for its iShares Balanced ESG ETF and High Growth ESG ETF, detailing payment schedules and reinvestment options for investors.

FortifAI Limited reported steady revenue and significant cost reductions in Q1 FY26, while securing new contracts and advancing AI initiatives to boost operational efficiency.