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BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) announced a robust financial performance for the first half of FY2026, headlined by a net profit after tax of $391 million.

A federal jury has ruled that Ismael Sanchez is liable for securities fraud and registration breaches connected to the CryptoFX scheme that affected around 40,000 investors.

Major artificial intelligence firms are preparing to invest heavily in the upcoming midterm elections, mirroring the political strategy previously adopted by the cryptocurrency sector.

Hot Chili (ASX:HCH) closed a private placement, raising approximately $40 million through the issuance of over 24 million new shares.

Specialist Risk Group, the high-growth insurance intermediary backed by heavyweights Warburg Pincus, Ecclesia, and Temasek, has planted its flag in Australia.

Resource Base (ASX:RBX) has been granted a deed of exploration by the Department of Defence.

Virgin Australia (ASX:VGN) appointed industry veteran Andrew Cleary as the airline's new Chief Customer Officer and CEO of Velocity Frequent Flyer.

Ousted Liberal leader Sussan Ley has announced she will quit federal politics in the coming weeks, triggering a high-stakes by-election in her regional New South Wales seat of Farrer.

nib Group (ASX:NHF) announced a binding agreement to sell its international travel insurance brand, World Nomads, to International Medical Group.

PodcastOne (NASDAQ:PODC) raised its full-year financial outlook on Friday, signaling that its strategy of converting popular audio titles into television properties is beginning to yield significant high-margin returns.