Isaac Francis

Transurban (ASX:TCL) announced its results for the first half of fiscal year 2026, underscored by a 2.5% increase in average daily traffic across all markets.

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) announced a robust statutory net profit after tax of $1,603 million for the half-year ended Dec. 31, 2025, marking a 9.3% increase.

Step One Clothing (ASX:STP) reported a challenging first half for the 2026 fiscal year, characterised by a significant revenue dip and a pivot toward "resetting" its brand value.

The Northern Territory Government has launched a major international recruitment drive for gas exploration, unveiling a massive new acreage release in the Beetaloo Basin.

Solvar (ASX:SVR) reported a normalised net profit after tax of $20 million in the first half of FY26, representing a steady 5.8% increase.

Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) has delivered a 63.5% increase in statutory net profit after tax, reaching $805.6 million, for first half of fiscal year 2026.

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand elected to hold the official cash rate at 2.25%.

New York-based MFA Financial (NYSE:MFA) reported fourth-quarter results on Wednesday that met analyst expectations for core profitability while showcasing a significant rebound in net income and a major new commitment to returning capital to investors.

SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:SEDG) reported a fourth-quarter 2025 net loss of $132.1 million, or $2.21 per diluted share, a marked improvement from the $287.4 million loss, or $5 per share, in the year-ago period.

Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING), the Dallas-based fast-casual chicken wing restaurant chain known for its franchised growth model, reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings amid continued domestic same-store sales momentum and international expansion, though revenue came in slightly below Wall Street estimates.