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Cuscal (ASX:CCL) reported a 49% statutory profit increase to $42.7 million for the 2026 financial year.

Ashok Leyland MD & CEO Shenu Agarwal discusses how sustained oil strength could reshape demand, costs and opportunities for one of India's most iconic commercial vehicle makers. He also talks about positioning the company at a critical juncture in its Middle Eastern journey. Shenu speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin.

Alex Xia, Founder and CEO at Hangzhou-based robot hand maker Xynova, discusses innovation and industry bottlenecks. He also talks about and fundraising plans exclusively on "Bloomberg: The China Show."

Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) reported a full-year net profit of $49 million, up 39% year over year.

Nangle Zheng, Strategic Investment Director at LeadShine Technology, says China has shortened the development cycle for humanoid robots from years to just months. He speaks to David Ingles and Yvonne Man on "Bloomberg: The China Show."

Pepper Money (ASX:PPM) reported a statutory net profit after tax of $50.4 million for the first half of 2026.

MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) reported record underlying revenue of $230.1 million for the first half of 2026.

Garth Jones, CFO of AIA Group, discusses the Hong Kong-listed insurer's 13% growth in value of new business in the first half of the year. He says the fundamental demand for business remains in China, but the company is also looking to continue to invest in ASEAN region, as it is a core growth engine. He speaks exclusively with Paul Allen on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade".

Heartland Group (ASX:HGH) reported a net profit after tax of NZ$93.2 million for the financial year ended June 30.

Lawrie Conway, Managing Director and CEO of Evolution Mining, discusses the miner's full-year profit that saw a 59% growth year on year. He also discusses the company's dividend payout plans and potential acquisitions. He speaks with Paul Allen on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade".

Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) reported a statutory net profit after tax of $116.4 million for the financial year ended June 30.

The Reserve Bank of Australia stated that interest rates could rise to 4.6% if inflation persists.