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Cash Converters posted 11% revenue growth in FY26 driven by franchise acquisitions and loan book evolution, while net profit fell 20% amid strategic shifts and one-off costs.

Loyal Metals has completed the acquisition of the Highway Reward Copper-Gold Project, clearing a major hurdle ahead of its A$79 million takeover by PT Bumi Resources. With shareholder approval secured, the scheme awaits final court endorsement.

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) has confirmed a major new discovery of thick, high-grade silver, lead, and zinc mineralisation at its Centenary Zone, extending the resource strike length to 1,600m and significantly exceeding historical estimates.

BCAL Diagnostics has updated investors on its $10 million convertible note facility, revealing $7.6 million drawn to date with further funding contingent on upcoming shareholder approval.

Gryphon Capital Income Trust (ASX: GCI) posted a 31% increase in revenue and a 30.6% jump in profit for the year ended 30 June 2026, underpinned by significant capital raises and expanded investment in Australian RMBS and ABS portfolios.

Greenvale Energy is pushing forward with its strategic acquisition of uranium rights at Pine Creek, aiming to create a 2,500km² contiguous exploration footprint alongside Douglas River. A critical shareholder vote is set for August 24 to approve the deal.

AdAlta Limited (ASX:1AD) has progressed its ‘East to West’ cellular immunotherapy strategy by securing its first CAR-T asset, advancing Australian manufacturing and US FDA regulatory engagement, while raising A$5.3 million in FY2026 and reporting a net loss of $4.68 million.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) posted a 6% rise in operating profit to $70.9 million for FY26, driven by portfolio growth and rising interest rates. The Trust raised $34.6 million via an entitlement offer to expand its mortgage-backed loan portfolio, maintaining stable distributions despite a modest unit price discount to NAV.

Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus Limited (ASX:SET) has delivered a maiden profit and outperformed its benchmark since listing in April 2026, announcing initial fully franked monthly dividends.

Lowell Resources Fund (ASX: LRT) reported a 48.7% increase in profit to nearly $33 million for FY2026, alongside a 37.6% rise in net assets to $99.5 million, driven by strong junior resources sector performance despite mid-year commodity volatility.

Auris Minerals cut its annual loss to $604,506 and is gearing up for key drilling at Morck Well while progressing mining studies at Forrest, backed by a $3.05 million cash buffer.

A2MP Investments has pushed back the deadline for its takeover bid for Canyon Resources, giving shareholders more time to review key documents amid ongoing conditionality.

Cadence Opportunities Fund delivered a standout FY26 with profit after tax soaring 279% to $5.66 million and a 30.3% fund return, prompting a fully franked final dividend and a special payout.

Cadence Capital Limited delivered a stellar 434% jump in profit after tax to $33.4 million for FY26, driven by a 313% revenue surge. The company declared a 3.0 cent fully franked final dividend plus a 1.0 cent special dividend, underpinning a strong yield amid active portfolio repositioning.

Powerhaus Uranium launches an IPO to raise up to A$10 million, aiming to accelerate uranium exploration in underexplored Argentine provinces and acquire a Canadian Athabasca Basin project. The company’s flagship Malbec Project shows promising early-stage results, with plans for extensive drilling and in-situ recovery methods.

South Port New Zealand has delivered a record full-year profit in FY26, driven by a strong 11.5% rise in cargo volumes and significant container throughput growth. The company is positioning for future expansion amid leadership changes and cautious FY27 outlook.

Iron Bear Resources has received the last USD 1.3 million tranche from Vale, completing a USD 18 million Phase 1 funding package under their joint development agreement for the Iron Bear project in Canada.

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF) posted a sharp jump in FY26 earnings to $124.1 million, driven by strategic asset sales and property revaluations, while gearing was trimmed to 31.8%. The group maintains steady AFFO and distribution forecasts for FY27 amid ongoing development and sustainability initiatives.

Seafarms Group has terminated CEO Peter Fraser for cause and appointed Rod Dyer as CEO on an ongoing, casual basis with hourly remuneration.

Terra Critical Minerals has obtained full land-access approval for its Glen Eden Project, paving the way for drilling to test a substantial tungsten exploration target in New South Wales.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) posted a robust FY26 result with a 13.1% rise in operating earnings per unit, driven by strategic acquisitions and disciplined capital recycling. The portfolio now boasts a $2.3 billion valuation, near-full occupancy, and extended lease terms, underpinning income resilience amid ongoing sector demand.

Javelin Minerals is gearing up to drill two deep, untested magnetic anomalies at its Coogee Gold-Copper Project, aiming to unlock the source of significant mineralisation with government-backed funding.

Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) posted a 4.0% rise in operating earnings to $153.4 million for FY26, driven by portfolio diversification and a $305 million valuation uplift. The REIT also advanced sustainability initiatives, achieving net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) reported steady operating earnings growth and reinforced its long WALE portfolio quality for FY26, alongside a $2 billion debt refinancing and enhanced sustainability credentials.