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Aristocrat Leisure reported solid half-year results with a 5.6% rise in normalised net profit after tax and before amortisation to $733 million, underpinned by growth across its gaming and interactive segments. The company also declared an unfranked interim dividend of 44 cents per share.

Noronex Limited has appointed seasoned mining executive Victor Rajasooriar as Managing Director and CEO to spearhead growth in its Kalahari Copper Belt portfolio. This leadership change comes alongside a strategic share subscription and the retirement of a founding director.

Yowie Group has announced an all-scrip off-market takeover bid for Keybridge Capital, offering one Yowie share per Keybridge share. The bid is subject to key regulatory and shareholder approvals, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the ASX-listed consumer goods and investment sectors.

Chrysos Corporation has secured a landmark Master Services Agreement with Newmont Corporation, marking its first PhotonAssay unit deployment at the Ahafo mine in Ghana. This deal signals growing adoption of Chrysos’ cutting-edge gold analysis technology among top-tier miners.

QBE Insurance Group reported a robust 31% increase in net profit for 2024, declaring its highest dividend in years and outlining a confident outlook for 2025 amid ongoing global risks.

QBE Insurance Group reported robust 8% gross written premium growth in 1Q25, driven by strong momentum in North America and International markets, while managing significant catastrophe claims. The insurer reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite ongoing market challenges.

Macquarie Group reported a 5% rise in full-year net profit to A$3.715 billion for FY25, driven by growth across its diversified businesses and a solid capital position. The group’s assets under management reached A$941 billion, supported by strong home loan and deposit growth.

Light & Wonder, Inc. reported steady Q1 2025 results with modest revenue growth, margin expansion, and a strategic acquisition poised to reshape its land-based gaming footprint.

Orica Limited reported its strongest half-year EBIT in over a decade, driven by robust demand for premium blasting products and technology adoption, alongside significant safety and sustainability achievements.

Orica Limited reported a robust first half FY2025 with a 40% rise in NPAT pre-significant items and strong cash flow, underpinned by demand for premium blasting and digital solutions. The company also announced a $400 million share buy-back and a 32% higher interim dividend.

Althea Group Holdings has agreed to sell its pharmaceutical assets to Tasmanian Botanics, enabling a strategic pivot towards the booming North American THC-infused beverage market.

EcoGraf Limited has been granted a second Australian patent for its HFfree® purification technology, reinforcing its position in the sustainable battery materials market. This patent extends protection for its innovative graphite purification process critical to lithium-ion battery anode production and recycling.