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Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) reported a 30% jump in FY2026 net profit to A$4.85 billion, driven by growth across all divisions and bolstered by strategic investments in AI and sustainability. The board declared a total dividend of A$7 per share and maintained a strong capital position amid ongoing regulatory remediation.

Locate Technologies has landed a three-year contract with FedEx Australia to deploy its AI-driven Locate2u platform, marking a significant commercial win for the New Zealand logistics tech firm.

Dubber Corporation reported a historic positive underlying operating cashflow run-rate in Q3 FY26, driven by a USD 3.06 million initial payment from a Tier 1 North American communications service provider and ongoing cost reductions. Recurring revenue dipped 6% quarter-on-quarter due to portfolio optimisation and foreign exchange impacts.

Temple & Webster is reshaping its leadership with co-founder Mark Coulter stepping down as CEO to become Executive Chair, while former executive Susie Sugden returns to helm the company from July 2026.

Qoria Limited updates shareholders on its proposed merger with Aura Consolidated Group, highlighting Aura's robust financial performance and cost-saving initiatives. The merger remains unanimously recommended by Qoria's board, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Vection Technologies has renewed a $1.64 million annual recurring revenue contract with a classified defence client, leveraging Dell Technologies AI appliances to enhance mission-critical intelligence capabilities.

Vection Technologies has secured approximately $4 million in new orders for its Algho AI platform, spanning 10 diverse industry verticals and reinforcing its strong momentum following a record half-year performance.

A new clinical study from Sichuan University confirms that TruScreen’s AI-enabled cervical cancer screening combined with high-risk HPV testing outperforms traditional cytology methods, reinforcing its global potential.

Flight Centre Travel Group has delivered a robust first half in FY26, reporting record total transaction value and profit growth, underpinned by AI-driven efficiency and strategic portfolio reshaping.

Nine Entertainment reports a 6% increase in Group EBITDA to $201 million and a 30% jump in net profit, driven by strong streaming and digital subscription growth amid strategic portfolio shifts.

QBE Insurance Group has reported its strongest financial performance in over a decade for 2025, with a 7% premium growth and a combined operating ratio improvement to 91.9%. The insurer also raised its dividend and announced a substantial share buyback, signaling confidence in sustained growth.

SEEK Limited posted strong half-year revenue growth and record dividends, but a hefty impairment charge on its Chinese associate Zhaopin led to a significant net loss. The company’s strategic platform unification and Sidekicker reacquisition underpin operational momentum despite macroeconomic headwinds.