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Argo Investments reported a stable $260.2 million profit for FY2026, declared a record fully franked 38.5c dividend, and announced a shift to quarterly dividends from January 2027 with a forecast 40c annual payout.

Endeavour Group posted a 1.3% rise in FY26 sales to $12.2 billion but underlying profit slipped as it flagged $372 million in significant asset write-downs and restructuring costs.

AoFrio’s revenue fell 21.5% in 1H26, dragged down by a 50.5% plunge in motor sales due to US tariffs, while IoT revenue grew modestly. The company launched new cellular and software platforms, raised NZD 8.9 million, and is expanding into Food Retail, but full-year revenue growth now looks unlikely.

Pinnacle Investment Management delivered a 31.5% jump in net profit after tax to $176.7 million for FY26, boosted by full ownership of Pacific Asset Management and strong inflows across retail, institutional, and international channels.

Unith Ltd has issued over 222 million securities, raising $1 million via share placement and converting $500,000 of debt to equity, while attaching options await shareholder approval.

Critica Limited has achieved a roughly 30% reduction in sulphuric acid consumption in the hydrometallurgical circuit of its Jupiter Rare Earth Project, confirmed by independent labs. This milestone complements earlier gains in concentrate grade and rare earth recovery, underpinning a lower-cost processing route ahead of the Q3 2026 scoping study.

TG Metals has raised A$2.5 million through a placement backed by institutional investors and insiders to fund resource expansion, scoping studies, and direct shipping ore opportunities at its Western Australian gold and lithium assets.

Environmental Clean Technologies (ASX: ECT) disclosed confidential talks on acquiring Xenica Materials and a new engineering deal with Metallium amid a price surge, followed by a $12 million placement announcement.

Acusensus has landed a statewide contract in Kentucky to provide real-time speed enforcement at highway work zones, with initial orders worth US$2.1 million and potential expansion to US$20 million over five years.

Stakk Ltd's combined pro forma FY2026 revenue with ParaScript has climbed to approximately A$45 million, surpassing earlier forecasts by 9%. Both companies outperformed initial revenue assumptions, setting a stronger baseline ahead of integration benefits.

Canterbury Resources has reported consistent assay results from initial drilling at its Briggs Copper Project, supporting a significant resource upgrade and ongoing Pre-Feasibility Study, while gearing up for a new drilling campaign at the Monto Project's John Hill deposit.

FlexiRoam has landed a two-year master agreement with Etihad Airways to provide global connectivity for staff, aircraft data, and pilot iPads, reinforcing its enterprise growth strategy.