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8COMMON Ltd Delivers Solid Q1 FY26 Results 8common Limited (ASX: 8CO), a fintech company, has reported a good start to the fiscal year with growing transaction and SaaS revenue, positive cashflow and EBITDA, and reduced operational costs. Transaction and recurring SaaS revenue reached $1.29 million, up 8% from the prior corresponding period. The company also saw its Annualised Recurring Revenue (ARR) climb to around $5.2 million. Importantly, 8common achieved a net operating cash inflow of $55,000 and reduced total costs by 38% compared to the prior year. The company is now focused on expanding its product and client segments, which, combined with its robust pipeline, should support expectations for full-year positive cashflow and EBITDA.

MA Financial Group Surges Ahead in Q3 MA Financial Group Limited (ASX: MAF) has reported a stellar third-quarter performance, with record gross fund inflows of $2.2 billion, up 41% from the prior year. Assets under Management grew 34% to $13.3 billion, while the group's mortgage aggregation and technology platform, Finsure, saw its managed loans increase by 29% to $165 billion. The company's residential mortgage business, MA Money, also experienced impressive growth, with its loan book expanding by 135% to over $4 billion. Given the strong momentum across the business, MA Financial Group continues to be on track to deliver materially higher underlying earnings per share in the second half of 2025 compared to the first half.

Karoon Energy Navigates Challenges, Advances Key Projects Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) reported lower third-quarter production, down 12% compared to the prior quarter, due to issues with two Baúna Project wells and a scheduled shutdown. However, the company's Baúna FPSO efficiency improved to 92.7%, reflecting the positive impact of Karoon's ongoing enhanced maintenance program. Despite the production challenges, Karoon made progress on its Neon project, refining the Field Development Plan and commencing a farm-down process. The company was also awarded a 100% interest in the Esmeralda block in the deep water Santos basin, expanding its acreage. Looking ahead, Karoon's priorities include optimizing operational performance at Baúna and Who Dat, and advancing its organic growth pipeline, while maintaining capital discipline and providing returns to shareholders.

Cochlear Leads the Way in Hearing Health Cochlear Limited's (ASX: COH) 2025 Annual General Meeting highlighted the company's continued leadership in implantable hearing solutions. Cochlear remains committed to transforming the way people understand and treat hearing loss, investing in R&D and innovation to enhance hearing outcomes and quality of life. The company has also strengthened its culture, leadership development, and Board renewal to deliver value for stakeholders. Looking ahead, Cochlear is confident in its ability to expand within its markets, with a substantial and addressable clinical need for cochlear and acoustic implants supporting the long-term sustainable growth of the business.

Northern Star Delivers Solid Q1 FY26 Results Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) reported solid September quarter results, with gold sold of 381,055oz at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of A$2,522/oz. The Kalgoorlie Production Centre, led by KCGM, performed well, maintaining elevated production and development rates. Northern Star provided FY26 guidance of 1,700-1,850koz gold sold and AISC of A$2,300-2,700/oz, with stronger grades expected at KCGM in the second half along with improved volume and grade performance across the broader portfolio. The company's growth capital expenditure in FY26 includes the KCGM Mill Expansion Project, KCGM Operational Readiness, and the Hemi Development Project. Northern Star remains well-positioned to deliver its full-year guidance, with a focus on capital discipline and delivering superior returns for shareholders.