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Audinate (ASX:AD8) reported FY26 revenue of US$46 million, rising 14.9% from the prior year of US$40 million.

Iress (ASX:IRE) reported an 85% statutory profit increase to $32 million, signalling improved overall earnings quality.

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) posted a 4.8% increase in annual sales to $11.06 billion amidst an uncertain retail environment.

GPT Group (ASX:GPT) recorded a $400.1 million statutory net profit for the half-year.

Advertising network oOh!media (ASX:OML) reported half-year revenue of $340.9 million and a binding takeover agreement.

The a2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) announced full-year revenue of NZ$1.97 billion, representing a 12.4% increase.

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) logged fiscal Q3 cash earnings to $1.83 billion, up 2% from the previous quarter.

BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) reported a FY26 underlying EBIT of $1.27 billion, driven by stronger US spreads.

Meta (NASDAQ:META) deactivated 756,000 underage accounts as platforms navigate Australia's nationwide under-16 social media ban.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers rejected One Nation policies that propose early superannuation access and a 130,000 annual migration cap.

• The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its official cash rate at 4.35% for the second consecutive meeting, noting that persistent inflation keeps potential monetary tightening on the table.
• Australia's major banks trade on price-to-earnings ratios spanning 17.6 to 28.2, underpinned by robust capital positions and stable credit quality.
• Sector executives project that high borrowing costs and slowing domestic economic activity will continue to influence credit growth and loan impairment expenses.

• The Australian Productivity Commission released an interim report declaring the 2018 GST distribution reforms a costly error. The system shifted $23 billion to Western Australia and requires an immediate overhaul.
• Maintaining the current structure will cost the federal budget an estimated $60 billion by the end of the decade. This structural shortfall actively strains the fiscal capacity of eastern states.
• Returning to horizontal fiscal equalisation threatens Western Australia's economic surplus. It simultaneously unlocks $47 billion for eastern states, forcing civil contractors to re-evaluate domestic pipelines.

• Lendlease executed a contract to divest its 50% stakes in two high-profile shopping centres, Lakeside Joondalup and Westfield Carindale, to Cbus Property for approximately $1.3 billion.
• The transaction highlights active capital recycling across major Australian property groups, with Lendlease Group shares reacting at $3.14 following the announcement.
• Sector participants continue to focus on operational streamlining, liquidity enhancement, and capital return strategies amid evolving commercial property valuations.

Inghams Group (ASX:ING) responded to a stock exchange price query after its share price rose from $2.08 to $2.23 in a single trading session.

Canva saw its external valuation fall by US$7.1 billion amid rising artificial intelligence costs.

NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH) subsidiary Golding Contractors secured approximately $130 million in civil works contracts from Stockland Development.

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) is reassessing its KPMG audit appointment after an enquiry prompted a review of 130,000 internal communications.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining (ASX:KAL) completed its aircore drilling campaign at the Flexure target located southeast of the Pinjin gold deposits.

The Australian Productivity Commission stated 2018 GST reforms have cost taxpayers $23 billion since inception.

Ainsworth Game Technology (ASX:AGI) executed an $8.5 million patent licence agreement with Aristocrat Technologies.

Ryder Capital (ASX:RYD) recorded a 45.79% comprehensive income increase to $31.8 million in FY26.

Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL) increased its corporate credit facility to $200 million, bringing total treasury resources to $531 million.

Hamelin Gold (ASX:HMG) has commenced Phase 2 reverse-circulation drilling programme at the Day Dawn Gold Project.

BNK Banking (ASX:BBC) locked in its permanent executive leadership team by appointing Steve Kinsella as CEO and Judith Newman as CFO.