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Sequoia Financial Group reported a 75.9% jump in operating profit for 1H FY26 despite a net loss after non-operating charges, prompting a cautious dividend cut amid regulatory challenges.

Impact Minerals’ 50%-owned Alluminous has hit a key milestone by shipping its first batch of high purity alumina to U.S. battery innovator C4V, advancing pilot plant operations and product qualification.

Cogstate Limited reported a solid 12% increase in revenue to $26.9 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by growth in its Clinical Trials segment and a 2% rise in net profit before tax. The company’s contracted future Clinical Trials revenue also grew 10%, signalling strong momentum ahead.

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.

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.