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Rare earths, lithium and antimony stocks drove the week, while a handful of capital raisings and profit warnings hit hard. The biggest gains came from drilling wins and deal news. The sharpest falls came where investors faced dilution, weaker earnings or takeover friction.

Banks drove the week as Bendigo, BOQ and Pinnacle led finance stocks higher on deals that promised lower costs, more lending firepower and balance sheet flexibility. Regulatory trouble at Humm and fresh uncertainty around Sequoia showed how quickly confidence can slip when boards and disclosure come into question.

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) has moved closer to fully acquiring Barrenjoey Capital Partners, proposing to increase its ownership to 100% through a share issuance. The transaction, valued at approximately A$1.6 billion, has received positive market response and awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Magellan Financial Group's assets under management fell to A$37.5 billion as of 31 March 2026, reflecting net outflows and market impacts across retail and institutional funds.

Big moves came from a surging property fintech, a wealth manager hit by regulators, and a buy-back name that couldn’t find buyers after a price gap. Policy changes also kept payments and market infrastructure in focus, with 2026 dates now doing real work for investors.

Magellan Financial Group has successfully completed its $20 million Share Purchase Plan, attracting applications worth over $129 million and prompting a pro-rata scale-back for larger investors.

One stock nearly doubled, another jumped more than 40%, and a finance heavyweight stayed elevated after a merger shock. In resources, the winners were mostly tied to “what was bought” or “what was funded”, while the laggards were often the ones where early optimism quickly turned into selling.

A dividend shock, a mega-merger and a fresh equity raise dominated ASX finance names this week. Magellan surged on its Barrenjoey plan, while Excelsior plunged despite confirming a large special payout.

Magellan Financial Group has applied for quotation of over 15 million new shares following a recent transaction, alongside announcing a $20 million Share Purchase Plan targeting further capital raising.

Magellan Financial Group has successfully raised $130 million through an institutional placement to support its strategic merger with Barrenjoey Capital Partners, with a $20 million share purchase plan also announced for existing shareholders.

Magellan Financial Group has announced a landmark merger with Barrenjoey Capital Partners, creating a diversified financial powerhouse valued at over A$1.6 billion. The deal includes a significant share placement and board reshuffle, setting the stage for expanded market influence.

Big gains hit wealth platforms while Zip swung the other way as early optimism didn’t stick. Dividends and buy-backs kept coming, but investors still punished stocks where the next step looks unclear.