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The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

GQG Partners Inc. reported a 6.3% increase in net revenue and a 7.3% rise in net profit for 2025, alongside a strategic US ETF launch and a new dividend declaration.

Temple & Webster Group Limited reported a robust 20% revenue increase to $376 million in the first half of FY26, maintaining momentum towards its $1 billion revenue target by FY28. The company’s strategic investments in AI, exclusive products, and new markets like New Zealand underpin its expanding market presence.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with a 6% rise in cash NPAT to $5.445 billion and a 10-cent dividend increase, underpinned by disciplined growth and strong capital management.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 5% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $5.367 billion for the half year ended December 2025, supported by lending growth and improved credit quality despite margin pressures and higher expenses. The bank declared a fully franked interim dividend of $2.35 per share.

Macquarie Group reports solid 3Q26 results with robust profit growth across divisions and a strong capital surplus, underpinned by strategic technology investments and regulatory compliance.

ION Video Ltd has strengthened its board with the return of its original inventor, Finbar O’Hanlon, alongside CEO Anthony Baker, as the company pivots to become foundational infrastructure for Video Superintelligence.

Blue Energy Limited reports steady progress on its Sapphire gas project and awaits key government decisions on additional resource areas, positioning itself strongly in Queensland's evolving energy landscape.

DXN Limited has signed a strategic MOU with Super Sistem Indonesia to form a joint venture targeting Indonesia’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure market, aiming for US$7 million in revenue over three years.

Powerhouse Ventures has entered a strategic partnership with GlobalDots to back its new Burleigh Ventures Critical Infrastructure Opportunities Fund, aiming to capitalize on emerging technologies in AI, quantum, and cloud infrastructure.

4DMedical secures a key clinical adoption milestone as the University of Miami begins using its CT – VQ™ respiratory imaging technology, following Stanford’s lead. Meanwhile, Lahey Hospital inks a two-year deal for IQ-UIP™, underscoring growing traction in US academic medical centers.