🕒 Thursday 19 February 2026 Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Magnum Mining has confirmed that its Piracanjuba Prospect hosts an Ionic Adsorption Clay rare earth element system, revealing high recoveries of strategic metals under mild leaching conditions. This discovery could pave the way for a large-scale, low-cost rare earth operation in Brazil’s Azimuth REE Project.

Adrad Holdings reported a modest revenue rise and a dip in statutory profit for the half-year ending December 2025, while its Heat Transfer Solutions segment showed robust growth. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend, reflecting confidence amid ongoing restructuring.

NAOS Emerging Opportunities Company Limited has reported a robust half-year profit increase of 103%, alongside a fully franked interim dividend of 2.10 cents per share, reflecting strong portfolio performance and market confidence.

Codan Limited has reported a robust half-year performance for FY26, with revenue climbing 29% and net profit after tax jumping 55%, underpinned by strong demand in communications and metal detection sectors. The company also announced a 56% increase in its interim dividend, signalling confidence in sustained growth.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a 261% increase in net profit for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a fully franked dividend hike and ongoing share buybacks.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited reported a remarkable half-year profit surge and declared a steady quarterly dividend, despite portfolio returns lagging the benchmark index.

Viking Mines has revealed promising high-grade tungsten intercepts from digitised historical drilling at its Linka Project in Nevada, accelerating exploration plans amid a bullish tungsten market.

360 Capital REIT reported a 63.2% rise in statutory profit to $3.1 million for H1 2026, maintaining distributions and expanding its portfolio with a $10 million Sydney apartment block investment.

Mitchell Services Limited reported a solid half-year performance with revenue up 3% to $102.4 million and EBITDA soaring 69% to $21.4 million, returning to profit after a prior loss. The company declared a fully franked 4 cent dividend, reflecting strong cash flow and disciplined capital management.

EQT Holdings Limited has reported a strong half-year performance with an 11.8% revenue increase and a 67% surge in profit after tax, while announcing a fully franked interim dividend of 56 cents per share despite suspending its dividend reinvestment plan.

Aspen Group Limited reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with statutory profit up 15% and a 51% surge in underlying earnings, driven by rental portfolio expansion and accelerated development settlements.

Medical Developments International (MVP) reported an 8% revenue increase driven by strong Penthrox growth, despite a slight EBIT loss impacted by foreign exchange. The company advances pediatric approvals and targets further volume gains.

MA Financial Group reported a 36.1% rise in revenue and a 51.6% jump in net profit for 2025, while declaring a fully franked final dividend of 14 cents per share.

88 Energy has released a significant update to its South Prudhoe prospective resource estimates, revealing over 500 million barrels of oil and NGLs gross across multiple reservoirs on Alaska’s North Slope. The company is advancing well planning and farm-out talks targeting a 2027 drilling campaign.

Universal Store Holdings has reported a robust first half of FY26, with sales and profits climbing significantly across its key brands, supported by margin gains and strategic investments.

PlaySide Studios has secured a global publishing agreement with Swedish developer MVRX Games for the upcoming co-op platformer 'Dew', aiming for a 2028 PC and console release. This deal marks a strategic expansion of PlaySide’s publishing portfolio, backed by a multi-million AUD investment.

MoneyMe Limited reported a 17.2% rise in gross revenue and a 43.7% reduction in net loss for the half-year to December 2025, underpinned by strong loan book growth and enhanced funding capacity.

Charter Hall Group has reported a strong first half for FY26, with operating earnings surging 21.6% and record equity inflows driving funds under management to $92.2 billion. The group has upgraded its full-year earnings guidance, signalling confidence amid ongoing market volatility.

Enero Group’s half-year results reveal a 6.3% revenue decline but a striking 119% surge in adjusted profit, alongside strategic leadership changes and a steady dividend.

Articore Group Limited reports a significant turnaround in 1HFY26 with improved profitability and margin expansion, prompting an upgrade to its FY26 EBIT guidance. The company’s strategic initiatives in marketing, supply chain, and technology are driving renewed momentum.

Sonic Healthcare has reported a robust half-year performance, with revenue climbing 16.6% to A$5.45 billion and net profit rising 10.9%, underpinned by organic growth and key acquisitions. The company maintains its full-year guidance amid ongoing US business rationalisation.

Zip Co has delivered a standout half-year performance with record cash earnings and upgraded FY26 guidance, driven by strong US market momentum and innovative product launches.

Prime Financial Group has reported a robust first half of FY26, with revenue climbing 31% and underlying EBITDA soaring 60%, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic growth.

Aristocrat Leisure reported robust FY25 results with double-digit revenue and profit growth, underpinned by strategic divestments and investments in AI. The company’s FY26 outlook remains positive, driven by market share gains and new product launches.