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Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) reported 2026 full-year revenue of $1.30 billion and an underlying EBITDA of $165.3 million.

The Blockchain Association and Crypto Council for Innovation sued Illinois on 21 August over its 0.2% digital asset tax.

Health insurer Nib (ASX:NHF) reported a 9.1% increase in underlying operating profit to $260.9 million.

Reece (ASX:REH) increased its FY26 sales revenue by 4.5% to $9.38 billion.

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) reported a net profit of $526 million for the 2026 financial year following increased production.

Cash Converters (ASX:CCV) reported a 2026 financial year revenue increase to $429.2 million, driven by store acquisitions.

One Nation clarified its net overseas migration target, confirming a strict cap of 130,000 arrivals.

• Pharos Network has launched PGNGI+, an on‑chain infrastructure fund product linked to Partners Group, extending its RealFi ecosystem beyond basic DeFi into tokenised infrastructure income rights.
• Pharos currently holds about US$127.75 million in active RWA value and US$6.79 million in DeFi TVL, which is materially smaller than leading RWA platforms such as Ondo ~US$3.44b TVL, Securitize ~US$4.96b, Maple ~US$2.23b and Centrifuge ~US$1.63b.
• The broader RWA sector is fragmenting by niche - tokenised funds and Treasuries Ondo, Centrifuge, institutional credit, and regulated issuance across many chains - with competition centred on institutional access, compliance frameworks and on‑chain liquidity.

• The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission executed search warrants at the offices of WiseTech Global regarding past acquisitions and software pricing practices.
• The company's shares recently traded lower at $39.58 following the regulatory action, adding pressure to its software sector valuation.
• Industry executives report that compliance reviews and stricter competition oversight remain key risks across the global technology sector.

• The Home Depot (NYSE:HD) reported fiscal Q2 2026 sales of $47.9 billion, up 5.7%, as comparable sales increased 1.7%.
• Lowe’s, Tractor Supply, Floor & Decor and Williams-Sonoma are facing similar consumer spending pressures across home projects, repairs and discretionary purchases.
• The sector outlook depends on housing activity, interest rates, consumer confidence and whether delayed renovation demand returns.