** Shares of Centrepoint Alliance CAF.AX rise as much as 6.7% to A$0.40, their highest level since December 22, 2025
** The diversified financial services co posts first-half normalised EBITDA of A$6.2 million ($4.38 million), up 17% from a year ago
** Raises FY26 outlook for normalised EBITDA to A$11.75 million and A$12.25 million, from previously forecast of A$11.5 million and A$12 million
** Stock down 11.6% YTD, including the session's moves
($1 = 1.4146 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)
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