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Small caps stole the week, led by a big funding deal in gold and two revenue breakouts. Meanwhile, some well-known names slid after profit updates failed to calm nerves on costs and outlooks.

Structural Monitoring Systems PLC reported a 31% revenue increase to AUD 16.5 million for H1 2025, driven by strong avionics growth and improved profitability despite ongoing litigation and leadership changes.

Shine Justice Ltd has reported a strong turnaround in its half-year results to December 2025, posting an 8% revenue increase and a return to profitability with a $6.7 million net profit. The legal services firm saw robust growth in personal injury litigation and ongoing class actions, despite cash flow challenges from delayed settlements.

Coles Group reported a 2.5% revenue increase to $23.7 billion for the half year ended January 2026, driven by strong supermarket sales, but earnings were weighed down by a $235 million provision linked to a Fair Work Ombudsman ruling. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 41 cents per share.

Dubber Corporation reported a 9% revenue decline to $18.7 million for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a 65% reduction in net loss. The company pursues growth through AI innovation and cost efficiencies while navigating ongoing legal proceedings.

Lendlease Group reported a significant $318 million statutory loss for the half year ended December 2025, driven by impairments and lower transaction earnings. The company plans a $3 billion capital recycling program to reduce gearing and strengthen its balance sheet.

Novatti Group has been served a writ in Malaysia over disputed earn-out payments from its 2022 ATX acquisition, with a claim of approximately AUD 2.67 million. Despite the legal challenge, ATX’s financial performance remains on an upward trajectory.

Telix Pharmaceuticals delivered a strong 56% revenue increase in 2025, driven by U.S. sales of Illuccix and the launch of Gozellix, while advancing its therapeutic pipeline and expanding global manufacturing capabilities. Despite a net loss, the company is investing heavily in R&D and sustainability initiatives aligned with climate-related disclosures.

Mayne Pharma has initiated legal proceedings against Cosette Pharmaceuticals and associated parties, seeking substantial damages following the collapse of their acquisition deal.

BHP Group Limited reported a robust half-year to December 2025, with copper overtaking iron ore as the top earnings contributor and a detailed technical assessment released for its promising Vicuña copper-gold project.

JB Hi-Fi has reported a solid 7.3% increase in revenue and a 7.1% rise in net profit for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a fully franked interim dividend of 210 cents per share.

Ansell Limited reported a robust 61.5% surge in net profit for the first half of FY26, driven by operational efficiencies and strategic acquisitions, while announcing a planned CEO transition.