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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.

DigitalX Limited has increased its Bitcoin exposure to approximately 504 BTC while implementing a significant operational reset that delivered $1 million in annualised cost savings. The company also deployed A$4.9 million into a market-neutral trading strategy to generate sustainable cash flows.

Astron Limited has advanced its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project with conditional senior debt support and ongoing financing discussions, targeting a final investment decision by the end of March 2026.

XPON Technologies Group delivered a robust Q1 FY26 with an 8.3% revenue increase and positive operating cash flow, underpinned by successful Alpha Digital integration and strong recurring revenue.

HyTerra Limited has unveiled a comprehensive strategic plan to commercialise its Nemaha Project in Kansas, backed by new leadership and a key US technology partnership. The company is advancing towards production testing in 2026 amid promising hydrogen and helium discoveries.

RocketDNA’s December quarter saw a robust 32% revenue jump, underpinned by new contracts with mining giants BHP and Anglo American, signalling strong momentum for 2026.

Ovanti Limited has raised $3 million through a discounted share placement to fund its expansion into the US buy now, pay later market and support ongoing litigation.

Verbrec Limited has announced over $20 million in new contracts spanning biogas engineering, cyber security, pipeline maintenance, mining technology, and water security, reinforcing its leadership in energy transition and sustainable mining sectors.

6K Additive, Inc. launches a fully underwritten A$48 million IPO on the ASX, aiming to scale its innovative scrap-based metal powder production for additive manufacturing. The capital raise supports a major capacity expansion backed by a US Department of Defense grant.

Web Travel Group Limited has reported a robust first half of FY26 with a 22% increase in Total Transaction Value and EBITDA growth surpassing expectations, setting a confident tone for the year ahead.

Verbrec Limited has announced a transformative acquisition of Alliance Automation, adding over $60 million in annual revenue and significantly boosting its digital and automation capabilities across Australia and New Zealand.

xReality Group Limited reported a robust 36% revenue increase in FY25, driven by rapid expansion of its Operator XR platform and strategic balance sheet improvements. The company’s optimistic outlook for FY26 is underpinned by new contracts, AI investments, and international distributor expansion.