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Macquarie Group Limited reported a 3% increase in half-year profit to $1.655 billion, driven by growth across its asset management, banking, commodities, and capital markets divisions. The group maintains robust capital and liquidity positions despite margin pressures and regulatory challenges.

Briscoe Group reports a slight sales decline in Q3 2025 but stabilizes gross profit margins and advances key strategic projects, positioning itself cautiously for the critical fourth quarter.

Warriedar Resources shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Capricorn Metals, clearing a key hurdle ahead of final court approval and delisting.

VGI Partners Global Investments Limited has announced an on-market buy-back of its ordinary shares, set to begin in late November 2025 and run for a full year. The buy-back offers a flexible approach without fixed volume limits or a set price, signaling a strategic capital management move.

Seven West Media reports a 6% EBITDA rise in H2 FY25 driven by TV and digital growth, while announcing a transformative merger with Southern Cross Media.

Bisalloy Steel Group Limited has announced a fully franked special dividend of AUD 0.164 per ordinary share for the financial year ending June 2025, with key dates set for December.

Mount Hope Mining has issued over six million shares via placement and is set to offer additional shares through a share purchase plan, signaling a strategic capital raise.

National Australia Bank has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.85 per share for the half-year ending September 2025, offering shareholders multiple currency payment options and participation in dividend reinvestment and bonus security plans.

Alice Queen Limited is updating its Horn Island Gold Project scoping study following a dramatic gold price increase, while engaging GBA Capital to explore financing options.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has successfully completed a $40 million capital raise and is reinstated to ASX trading, positioning itself as a mid-tier copper producer with a dual-hub operation in Queensland.

Nanosonics Limited has announced a $20 million on-market share buy-back program for FY26, underscoring its robust financial health and confidence in future growth driven by new product innovations.

QBE Insurance Group has priced a $300 million issue of USD subordinated notes due in 2037, offering investors a fixed 5.239% interest rate initially, with a reset in 2032 tied to U.S. Treasury yields. These notes strengthen QBE’s regulatory capital under APRA’s framework.