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The Regal Partners Ltd (ASX: REG) share price is in focus today after the company reported preliminary 1H26 results, with normalised NPAT expected to double to at least $90 million and record net FUM inflows of over $1.3 billion for the half.

What did Regal Partners report?

• Normalised NPAT for 1H26 expected to be at least $90 million, up about 100% on 1H25
• Management fees for 1H26 anticipated at least $110 million
• Performance fees estimated to reach at least $115 million for 1H26
• Funds under management (FUM) grew 6% in the June quarter to approximately $21.4 billion
• Net FUM inflows hit a record $0.9 billion for the quarter, over $1.3 billion for the half

What else do investors need to know?

Regal Partners attributed strong performance fees to its PM Capital global strategy and robust flows across hedge funds, resources, and royalty strategies. The June quarter included the first close of the Taurus Mining Finance Fund III, raising around US$0.7 billion, contributing significantly to net inflows.

Partially offsetting these gains was the reduction in water entitlement assets under management, relating to the Commonwealth Government’s water buy-back program, which saw about $0.5 billion realised for institutional investors. Preliminary figures remain subject to final reviews and audit.

What’s next for Regal Partners?

The company will release its full 1H26 results on 24 August 2026 and remains focused on growing assets across its diverse investment strategies. Management flagged continued innovation in alternative investments and ongoing commitment to expanding Regal’s offering for institutional, family office, and private investors.

Investors can expect more details on outlook and strategy, as well as further updates on FUM and performance, at the official half-year results presentation.

Regal Partners share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Regal Partners shares have risen 7%, outperforming the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which is flat over the same period.

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Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) shares received a nice boost yesterday after the company released Q2 2026 results.

Telix Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical group specialising in the development and commercialisation of radio pharmaceuticals for the imaging and treatment of certain cancers.

What did the company report yesterday?

As The Motley Fool’s Bernd Struben reported, the company announced: 

• 21% year-on-year revenue boost to US$247 million (AU$353 million). 
• Second-quarter revenue rise of 7% from the prior quarter.
• The company’s Precision Medicine segment brought in US$202 million of that quarterly revenue, a 30% increase from Q2 2025 and up 9% from last quarter.

The company said it expects FY 2026 revenue and other income to be in excess of US$1 billion, with revenue tracking in line with the upper end of FY 2026 guidance of US$950 million to US$970 million.

Speaking on the results, Dr Christian Behrenbruch, Managing Director and Group CEO, said: 

We delivered another quarter of growth with U.S. dose volumes increasing 7% during the quarter, driven by growing demand for Gozellix and continued strength across our PSMA7 imaging portfolio. This performance underscores the strength of our differentiated two-product PSMA imaging strategy and reinforces Telix’s market leadership, built on clinical differentiation, supply chain resilience and commercial execution.

Following these results, Bell Potter released updated guidance on Telix shares. 

Solid growth 

Bell Potter’s report yesterday shows the broker sees the results largely as positive. 

Telix is growing faster than expected and appears to be gaining market share in PSMA imaging; it is confident enough to invest more in research and still expects strong underlying sales even without the one-off Regeneron payment.

Other than the half year result in August, the major upcoming catalyst is the FDA decision on approval of Pixclara for brain cancer imaging, due 11 September 2026. 

This pending approval represents a pivotal moment. Approval would likely generate a welcome re-rating. A second Complete Response Letter (CRL), depending on the nature of the contents, could be highly damaging as there are no other near to revenue pipeline products. 

In the clinic, we expect the FDA should clear the amended IND for TLX591 in the coming weeks, finally allowing recruitment of the Part 2 of this trial to commence recruitment in the US.

Healthy upside for Telix shares 

Based on this guidance, the team at Bell Potter has retained its buy recommendation for Telix shares. 

The broker has maintained its 12-month price target of $19. 

Based on yesterday’s closing price, this indicates upside potential of almost 26%. 

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The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) share price is in focus today as the company announced a CFO transition and reaffirmed its FY26 earnings outlook, with underlying EBIT expected around $470 million.

What did Cleanaway Waste Management report?

• Appointment of Nigel Simonsz as incoming Chief Financial Officer, starting 27 July 2026
• Current CFO Paul Binfield stepping down, supporting transition through H1 FY27
• FY26 underlying EBIT expected to be approximately $470 million (midpoint of prior guidance)
• FY26 full year results set for release on 20 August 2026

What else do investors need to know?

Nigel Simonsz brings broad financial leadership experience from listed companies such as United Petroleum, Sigma Healthcare, and Australian Agricultural Company. The appointment follows an internal and external search, with an emphasis on continuity during Cleanaway’s reporting and strategy cycle.

Outgoing CFO Paul Binfield has served over five years, during which he guided the company through strategic acquisitions and helped shape Cleanaway’s Blueprint 2030 strategy. The board acknowledged his contribution and commitment to a smooth leadership handover.

What’s next for Cleanaway Waste Management?

Cleanaway will continue its focus on delivering Blueprint 2030, which centres on long-term sustainable growth and capital discipline. The company plans a structured CFO transition, maintaining stability while progressing its growth and operational strategies.

Further details on full-year financial performance and forward outlook are expected at the FY26 results announcement in August.

Cleanaway Waste Management share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Cleanaway shares have declined 20%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has risen 1% over the same period.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares closed in the red on Tuesday afternoon.

The bank shares fell around 0.4% for the day, ending at $170.49 a piece.

Thanks to a strong start to the year, the bank shares are up around 6% for the year to date, but they’re still around 4% lower than 12 months ago.

For context, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is up around 1% year to date and roughly 1.5% higher than 12 months ago.

But brokers are pretty pessimistic about the outlook for CBA shares over the next 12 months. Market Index data shows that all brokers have a sell rating on the banking giant’s shares. The average $123.25 target price implies a potential 28% downside at the time of writing. 

It’s not good news for CBA shares. But regardless of where the stock will be in 12 months’ time, there are a few other reasons I think the ASX bank shares are a screaming buy right now.

Here are three of them.

1. CBA has defensive qualities

CBA is huge in scale. The bank sits in second place on the ASX 200, behind only BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) in terms of market capitalisation.

CBA is primarily a cyclical stock, but it has strong defensive qualities. Scarcity of quality stocks on the ASX also means investors tend to put major players, like CBA, on a pedestal. Its sheer scale often means investors generally consider it a safe haven when markets are unstable. 

We’ve seen this play out throughout 2026. Regardless of the business fundamentals and analyst outlooks, many investors will always favour and buy into CBA shares purely because it is Australia’s largest bank.

2. Consistent operational performance

Because CBA is a large-scale ASX bank stock with defensive qualities, its operational performance and earnings are mostly strong and consistent, even when markets are weaker. 

CBA posted its half-year results in February, where it revealed a 6% increase in cash net profit to $5,445 million. The result was far better than the market expected and demonstrated core banking business growth. 

The latest update from the bank was for the three months to 31 March 2026. It reported statutory net profit of $2.6 billion, while cash net profit was $2.7 billion – this was up 4% year on year, but down 1% on the quarterly average of the FY26 first half.

But the bank also reported growth in both loans and deposits. Annual growth to March 2026 saw business lending grow by 12.5%, household deposits grow by 9.1%, and home lending increase by 7.1%.

3. The bank pays a reliable passive income

CBA’s huge scale and consistent operational performance have enabled the bank to generate a long history of paying regular fully-franked dividends every year, dating back to 1992. 

And it pays its shareholders a good dividend yield, too. Its latest payment was a fully-franked interim dividend of $2.35 per share in late-March.

Looking ahead, the bank is forecast to pay a total dividend of $5.15 per share to shareholders in FY26. It is then expected to pay around $5.45 per share in FY27.

At the time of writing, this translates to a forward dividend yield of around 3% for FY26. For FY27, the forward dividend yield is about 3.2%.

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Once Australians reach age 67, they might be eligible to receive the Age Pension to help fund living costs in their retirement.

The Age Pension is a fortnightly payment, paid by Centrelink, up to a maximum of $1,200.90 per fortnight for singles and $1,810.40 for couples combined. 

These figures include the maximum basic rate, the maximum pension supplement, and the energy supplement.

But not everyone is eligible. Eligibility for the Age Pension is heavily dependent on your income level and the assets you own. 

The problem is that many Australians miss out on payments because they understand the income test, but don’t really understand how the asset test works.

Overlooking your asset limits could quickly reduce your Age Pension payment, or worse, push it down to zero.

Here are the eight most important things Australians at age 58 need to know about the Age Pension asset test before they retire.

1. Limits and rules vary depending on if you’re single or a couple

In order to receive the full Age Pension, single homeowners cannot own assets valued at $333,000 or more. Meanwhile, a couple (combined) can own up to $499,000 in value if they own a property.

2. Limits and rules are higher for non-homeowners 

In order to receive the full Age Pension, single non-homeowners have a higher asset threshold of up to $600,000, and a couple (combined) can own up to $766,000 in asset value if they don’t own a property.

3. Your assets include everything, except the home you live in

The asset test includes everything you own, whether it’s in full, in part, or you have an interest in. This includes any stocks, like S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares, property, superannuation, an SMSF, or possessions you own. It also includes assets held outside Australia and any debts owed to you. It generally excludes the home you live in.

4. Deeming rules apply

In order to determine how much income you make from your assets, Centrelink uses a deeming rule. Deeming assumes your financial assets earn a fixed, set rate of income, regardless of what they actually earn. This assumed income is then added to your other income to determine your Age Pension rate. For single Australians, the first $66,800 of their financial assets has a deemed rate of 1.25%. Everything over that is deemed to earn 3.25% interest. Couples will have a 1.25% deeming rate on their first $110,600 of combined financial assets (this includes superannuation). Anything over $110,600 is deemed to earn 3.25%.

5. You can go over the limits and get a part-payment

If your assets are over the limit, it’s still possible to receive a part Age Pension payment. The cut-off point for a part-payment for single homeowners is $733,500, and $1,000,500 if you’re a single non-homeowner. Couples are also entitled to a part-payment, so long as their combined assets don’t exceed $1,102,500 for homeowners. Non-homeowners can own assets totalling up to a limit of $1,369,500. If your assets come in above the initial limits but below these thresholds, you’re still entitled to some level of payment.

6. You’re subject to the “lower rule of two”

Centrelink assesses you under both an income and an asset test. It then applies whichever gives you the lowest rate of payment for your individual circumstances, which it calls a “lowest rule of two”. 

7. Gifting money is a no-no

It can be tempting to gift a portion of your assets if you’re approaching the Age Pension age and think you’ll be over the thresholds. But Centrelink has rules to prevent this too. Individuals can give away up to $30,000 over a five-year period before it will affect their assets test. Any amount over $30,000 will be counted, for five years, as an asset and included in the asset test. The good news is, at age 58, Australians can gift any amount of money without immediate penalties from Services Australia, as long as they are at least five years away from Age Pension age (age 67). 

8. Downsizing could easily push you over

Similarly, it can be tempting to downsize your home to free up some cash, but this can be a bad idea too. The property you reside in is not included as part of the Age Pension asset test. But if you decide to downsize to something smaller and either invest or bank the rest, it could push you over the asset thresholds. For example, if you sell your $1 million primary residence, for example, and downsize to a $500,000 property, that $500,000 difference then becomes an assessable asset under Age Pension rules.

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The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price is in focus today after the company reported quarterly production of 4.9 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) and total revenue of $400 million for the June quarter.

What did Beach Energy report?

• Quarterly production of 4.9 MMboe, up 1% on the prior quarter
• Quarterly sales volumes of 4.8 MMboe
• Sales revenue of $400 million, down 5% on Q3 FY26
• Average realised oil price rose 39% to $174 per barrel
• Perth Basin production up 15%, Otway up 4%, Taranaki up 14%
• Available liquidity of $983 million and net gearing of 10.6%

What else do investors need to know?

Beach Energy marked a record 18 months without a recordable injury, highlighting its operational safety focus. The company completed the successful sale of its operated interest in VIC/L35, providing an upfront cash injection of $70 million and a future gas production royalty.

Oil prices provided a boost this quarter, but overall sales volumes were down 11% from Q3 mainly due to the timing of Cooper Basin oil shipments. A review of Beach’s capital management framework is underway, with an update expected at the full year results.

What did Beach Energy management say?

Brett Woods, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Beach Energy, commented:

Beach finished FY26 with strong operational momentum, delivering quarterly production of 4.9 MMboe while recording no recordable injuries and no Tier 1 or 2 process safety events in the quarter. Achieving a record 18 months recordable-injury free while safely executing major offshore activities, active drilling campaigns in the Cooper Basin and daily operations across all sites, is an exceptional outcome… Quarterly revenue of $400 million, supported by strong oil pricing and another LNG cargo, further strengthened Beach’s available liquidity to $983 million and a reduction in net gearing to 10.6%, providing financial flexibility.

What’s next for Beach Energy?

Looking ahead, Beach plans to prioritise higher-return growth opportunities, with a focus on the Western Flank oil campaign, further appraisal in the Perth Basin, and new exploration targets in Otway and the Taroom Trough. The company expects further improvements in Waitsia Gas Plant production in FY27 as technical issues are addressed.

Investors can expect more detail with the full year FY26 results and FY27 guidance, scheduled for release on 6 August 2026.

Beach Energy share price snapshot

The Beach Energy share price has fallen 36% over the past 12 months, underperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which is up a modest 1.35% over the same period.

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There’s a popular trend among investors looking for steady returns over the longer term to avoid investing in single stocks in favour of diversified exchange traded funds (ETFs).

Recent data from ETF manager Global X shows that the Australian ETF market grew by 32.7% over the year to the end of June and that it is running at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.3% per annum.

Global X says on its website:

This growth was driven by $61.6 billion in net inflows over the past year, positive market movements, and unlisted funds converting into active ETFs. Investors poured $3.5 billion into Australian ETFs in June, but the end of the financial year month is seasonally a quieter one for the industry in terms of flows. The 2026 financial year was the best financial year ever for ETF net flows with the industry taking in $61.6 billion in FY26, up 48% from FY25. The industry has now attracted around $30 billion year-to-date (YTD) and remains on track to eclipse last year’s record $53 billion.

The reasons for this growth are not surprising. Buying an ETF which tracks an index removes the work and potential stress involved in picking stocks, while still allowing investors to invest thematically if they wish.

For those just getting started, here are three ETFs which keep it simple.

Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX: DHHF)

DHHF casts its net wide, offering exposure to about 8000 companies worldwide, with 35.1% in Australian equities, 41.5% in the US and the rest in developed and emerging markets.

Betashares says on its website:

DHHF will have a long-term exposure to 100% growth assets (shares). It is intended for use as a satellite through to standalone solution within a portfolio for investors seeking capital growth and income with a very high risk and return profile for that portion of their portfolio. A minimum investment timeframe of 5 years or more is suggested.

DHHF has returned a compound 10.48% over the past five years and has a distribution yield of 2.1% over the past year.

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS)

Vanguard says VAS is Australia’s largest ETF, giving investors exposure to the top 300 companies listed on the ASX.

It has a very low management fee of 0.07%, and investors can start off with as little as $200 if they invest through Vanguard itself.

Vanguard says:

The ETF provides low-cost, broadly diversified exposure to Australian companies and property trusts listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. It also offers potential long-term capital growth along with dividend income and franking credits.

Unsurprisingly, VAS’ top five investments are the big four banks and BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP).

Vanguard says $10,000 invested five years ago would now be worth $14,399.

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)

The VGS ETF has a much wider remit than VAS, with exposure to about 1300 companies from developed countries, notably excluding Australia so it doesn’t double up with VAS.

Vanguard says on its website:

Investing internationally offers greater access to sectors such as technology and health care that aren’t as well represented in the Australian share market. The ETF provides exposure to many of the world’s largest companies listed in major developed countries. It offers low-cost access to a broadly diversified range of securities that allows investors to participate in the long-term growth potential of international economies outside Australia.

The ETF’s largest holdings are in US tech companies including Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft.

Vanguard said $10,000 invested five years ago would now be worth $18,775.

The management fee for VGS ETF is 0.18%.

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The Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price is in the spotlight after the company reported record quarterly sales revenue of A$288.9 million and closing cash of A$1.2 billion for the June 2026 quarter.

What did Lynas Rare Earths report?

• Quarterly gross sales revenue of A$288.9 million, up 70% year on year
• Sales receipts reached A$297.1 million
• Closing cash and short term deposits of A$1,209.1 million
• Total Rare Earth Oxide (REO) production: 3,481 tonnes
• Average selling price hit a record A$98.2 per kg
• Cash payments for CAPEX, exploration, and development totalled A$27.8 million

What else do investors need to know?

Lynas delivered its highest quarterly revenue since Q4 FY22, buoyed by increased demand and higher prices for rare earth products, especially NdPr and heavy rare earths. The company ramped up production at its expanded Mt Weld processing plant and addressed bottlenecks at its Kalgoorlie facility.

During the quarter, Lynas launched commercial production of Samarium oxide and progressed its HRE expansion project in Malaysia. The company also announced a long-term supply and investment partnership with JS Link, which includes supporting the construction of a rare earth magnet factory in Malaysia and supplying rare earth materials under an exclusive agreement until 2038.

What did Lynas Rare Earths management say?

Interim Chief Executive Officer Pol Le Roux said:

I am pleased to present my first quarterly report to shareholders since commencing as interim Chief Executive Officer on 1 July 2026. The June quarter 2026 saw the continued focus on the efficient operation of our A$1.5 billion investment in new capacity which was completed as part of the Lynas 2025 growth initiative. This includes the ramp up of the expanded Mt Weld processing plant and addressing bottlenecks at the Kalgoorlie Rare Earths Processing Facility.

What’s next for Lynas Rare Earths?

Lynas continues to progress its expanded heavy rare earth processing facility in Malaysia, with production of Gadolinium targeted for early FY28. The company remains committed to its ‘Towards 2030’ growth strategy by partnering with global magnet makers and diversifying outside China supply chains.

Management expects strong customer demand for new products like Samarium oxide, with first orders anticipated in Q1 FY27. Lynas is also focused on further improving ore recovery and scaling production capacity to support critical manufacturing industries worldwide.

Lynas Rare Earths share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Lynas Rare Earths shares have risen 58%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has risen 1% over the same period.

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The Dateline Resources Ltd (ASX: DTR) share price is in focus after the company reported a key legal win in its US operations, securing the right to intervene in critical court proceedings, and provided updates on its growing rare earths portfolio.

What did Dateline Resources report?

• Granted right by US District Court to intervene in the National Parks Conservation Association proceedings
• Collaboration with US Department of Justice to defend mining rights at Colosseum Mine
• Ongoing development of the Colosseum Gold-HREE Project, including drill testing
• Recent BFS for Colosseum Gold Project indicated pre-tax NPV₅ of US$785 million and pre-tax IRR of 49.5% (using US$4,200/oz gold)
• Expansion into the Argos Strontium and Music Valley HREE projects in California

What else do investors need to know?

Dateline’s favourable court decision means it can directly participate in legal proceedings that could impact its mining activities at the Colosseum Mine. This move bolsters its ability to protect its assets and future operations.

The company continues to expand in North America, having consolidated several projects in California. Recent exploration and positive BFS results highlight Dateline’s commitment to building its pipeline in the rare earth and gold sector.

What’s next for Dateline Resources?

Dateline’s management will closely follow the court proceedings and work with the US Department of Justice to uphold its mining rights. In the meantime, it remains focused on advancing its exploration and development programs across its US project portfolio.

Shareholders can expect further updates as the company participates in the legal process, progresses drilling at Colosseum, and explores the potential of the Argos Strontium and Music Valley HREE projects.

Dateline Resources share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Dateline Resources shares have declined 10%, trailing the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which is flat over the same period.

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Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) has issued production and cost guidance for FY2027 following the successful ramp-up at its Langer Heinrich Mine, projecting uranium output of 5.1–5.6 million pounds and a cost of production between US$44 and US$48 per pound.

What did Paladin Energy report?

• FY2027 uranium production guidance: 5.1–5.6 million pounds (U₃O₈).
• Sales volume guidance: 4.8–5.3 million pounds (U₃O₈).
• Cost of production: US$44–48 per pound.
• Capital expenditure forecast: US$29–35 million.
• Average realised uranium price (forecast): US$51–103/lb, depending on market spot prices.

What else do investors need to know?

Production volumes at Langer Heinrich are expected to vary across quarters, with planned maintenance in the first half of the financial year impacting output, and stronger production anticipated in the second half as higher-grade ore is processed. Costs will trend to the upper end of guidance early in the year, mainly due to lower production rates during maintenance and the need to haul all ore from the main mine rather than nearby stockpiles.

Paladin will continue to use uranium product loan facilities for operational flexibility. As of 30 June 2026, the company had 400,000 pounds of uranium loaned, part of which will be repaid during FY2027. Actual costs related to overburden stripping and stockpile building will be reported separately on a quarterly basis.

What’s next for Paladin Energy?

The company will focus on further optimising mining and processing operations throughout FY2027. Capital spending will target tailings storage, process improvement studies, infill drilling, and completing deferred capital exploration activity from FY2026. Paladin says its contract book is well positioned to capture value from a stronger uranium market, with realised prices depending on the overall spot environment.

Management notes that guidance is based on current assumptions and may be influenced by geopolitical developments. The company intends to keep stakeholders updated as conditions evolve.

Paladin Energy share price snapshot

The Paladin Energy share price last traded at $8.56, which compares to its 52-week low of $6.03 and its 52-week high of $15.10.

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