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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 2.3% increase in cash NPAT for the half year ended December 2024, underpinned by disciplined lending growth and robust capital management. The bank maintained its leadership in customer engagement and digital innovation while navigating ongoing economic uncertainties.

Argenica Therapeutics reported a 16% reduction in half-year losses to $1.19 million, buoyed by a 29% increase in other income largely from R&D tax incentives, as it advances its neuroprotective drug development.

Computershare delivered a robust 1H25 performance with an 18.7% rise in management EPS and a 12.5% increase in interim dividends, prompting an upgraded FY25 earnings outlook.

BKI Investment Company Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.039 per share and providing key details on its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).

Tamawood Limited has reported a steady increase in revenue and profit for the half year ended December 31, 2024, signaling ongoing resilience in the residential construction sector.

VanEck Investments Limited has released detailed dividend component breakdowns for ten of its exchange traded funds for the period ending 31 January 2025, outlining key dates and tax information.

Ardea Resources progresses its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS, awarding a key $5.4 million contract to Lycopodium for the Hydrogen Sulphide Plant, underpinning plans for a low-cost nickel-cobalt operation.

Light & Wonder, Inc. has amended its credit agreement to increase its revolving credit facility from $750 million to $1 billion, extend the maturity to 2030, and reduce interest margins based on leverage tests, enhancing its financial flexibility.

VGI Partners Global Investments has raised its semi-annual dividend target to 6 cents per share, reflecting strong profit reserves and a commitment to growing shareholder returns.

VGI Partners Global Investments reported a steep $43.1 million loss for the half-year ending December 2024 but announced an increased fully franked interim dividend and expanded share buy-back program.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT delivered a solid 2025 half-year performance, maintaining distribution guidance while enhancing its portfolio through key acquisitions and divestments. The REIT’s outlook brightens with an increased full-year distribution forecast.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT has reported a strong turnaround with a statutory profit of $31 million for the half year ended December 31, 2024, reversing last year's loss. Despite a slight dip in operating earnings and distributions, the REIT maintains a stable financial position amid ongoing economic uncertainties.