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Perth-based Deterra Royalties (ASX:DRR) delivered a robust half-year result for the period ended December 2025, reporting a 36% rise in net profit after tax to $87.2 million.

HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT (ASX:HCW) reported a funds from operations of $12.3 million (2.2cpu) and a net tangible asset value of $1.39 per unit for H1 FY26.

Centrepoint Alliance (ASX:CAF) has signaled a robust start to the 2026 fiscal year, reporting a normalised EBITDA of $6.2 million for the first half of the year.

Austal (ASX:ASB) announced that Michelle Kruger, President of Austal USA, will retire effective June 1.

Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) entered into a strategic distribution service agreement with 4Cyte Pathology, one of Australia's largest independent pathology providers.

The Federal Court of Australia has dismissed a high-stakes lawsuit against oil and gas giant Santos (ASX:STO)

MLG Oz (ASX:MLG) delivered a standout half-year performance for the period ended Dec. 31, 2025, reporting a 73.2% surge in statutory net profit after tax.

Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) has reported a slight dip in its headline reserves for the 2025 fiscal year, as the impact of annual production and strategic divestments outweighed new additions.

Baby Bunting Group (ASX:BBN) reported total sales of $271.4 million for H1 FY26, representing a 6.7% increase a year earlier.

Judo Capital (ASX:JDO) delivered a 46% year-on-year surge in statutory net profit after tax in H1 FY26, which reached $59.9 million.

Employment marketplace giant SEEK (ASX:SEK) reported a period of strategic growth despite a complex macroeconomic backdrop in H1 FY26, revealing sales revenue rose 21% to $647 million.

Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC) reported a challenging first half for the 2026 fiscal year, with statutory net profit after tax plummeting 34.9% to US$43.7 million.

Financial services giant Challenger (ASX:CGF) reported a normalised net profit after tax of $229 million, representing a 2% increase.

Sims (ASX:SGM) reported a modest 3.7% increase in sales revenue for the first half to Dec. 31, 2025 to $3.78 billion.

Macmahon Holdings (ASX:MAH) reported a revenue of $1.3 billion, an 11% increase over the previous year for the six-month period ended Dec. 31, 2025.

Global resources titan BHP (ASX:BHP) posted a robust 28% climb in first-half statutory net profit, reaching US$5.64 billion.

Qualitas (ASX:QAL), an Australian alternative investment manager, has reported a robust financial performance for the half-year ended Dec. 31, 2025.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched a high-stakes legal battle against Coles (ASX:COL) in the Federal Court.

Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1) announced a transformative move to secure its financial future through the binding acquisition of the Lady Loretta mining assets from Glencore.

Victory Metals (ASX:VTM) announced a landmark strategic partnership with Curtin University to accelerate the development of the North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth and Strategic Defence Metal Project.

Temas Resources (ASX:TIO) entered into a letter of intent with 1542642 B.C. to validate and commercialise its patented regenerative chloride leach technology.

North Stawell Minerals (ASX:NSM) announced an evolution in its corporate strategy, signaling a transition from localised exploration to a broader, more aggressive growth mandate.

Xpedra Resources (ASX:XPD) entered into a binding agreement to sell its 100% interest in the Hidden Bay Uranium Project.

Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has signaled a massive acceleration in New Zealand’s renewable energy transition, posting a stellar financial performance for the first half of 2026.