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Healthcare shares delivered a mixed week as commercial wins and trial progress competed with fresh losses and capital needs.
Large moves in Alzheimer’s, fertility, diagnostics and medical devices gave investors clear milestones to track.

Atomo Diagnostics lifted revenue 41% to AUD 5.33 million for FY26, cutting its loss by 29% to AUD 3.51 million, driven by HIV self-testing growth and a key US partnership. Leadership changes signal a strategic pivot as the company eyes global expansion.

Healthcare shares delivered a mixed week, with strong gains at AVITA Medical, Australian Clinical Labs and CSL despite very different company results.
Investors also weighed new US approvals, clinical trial progress, funding needs and rising sales across the sector.

Atomo Diagnostics has appointed Dr Cheri Walker as interim CEO, replacing founder John Kelly who steps down after 15 years. The leadership change aligns with the company's shift towards commercial growth in the US and Europe.

Lumos led healthcare stocks higher after widening its US urgent care rollout, while Tissue Repair tumbled on its plan to leave the ASX. Strong trial updates, FDA steps and fresh funding kept the sector busy, even as several stocks fell despite good news.

Atomo Diagnostics reported a 40% increase in FY26 revenue to $5.3 million, driven by a surge in HIV self-test sales and new OEM customer orders. The company is advancing its syphilis and liver test developments while enhancing manufacturing capacity.

Atomo Diagnostics has closed a modest Share Purchase Plan, raising $44,500 and issuing free attaching options, while reserving a substantial shortfall for future placement.

Biotech price swings were led by Dimerix’s slide, while TrivarX and LTR Pharma surged on clinical and commercial progress. Capital raisings, FDA milestones and first sales kept healthcare investors busy, but several early jumps faded as traders locked in gains.

Atomo Diagnostics capitalises on Lumos Diagnostics’ FebriDx FDA CLIA waiver with over $2 million in new sales orders and a $3 million capital raise, expanding its global footprint and product pipeline.

Big gains came from contracts, approvals and takeover interest, while several capital raisings and debt deals drew a cooler response. Diagnostics, radiopharma and medtech led the week, with buyers rewarding companies that showed clear sales, supply or hospital access.

Atomo Diagnostics has responded to ASX queries confirming it first held market-sensitive information after Lumos Diagnostics’ FDA CLIA waiver approval for FebriDx. The company defended its trading halt and capital raise timing, asserting full compliance with ASX Listing Rules.

Critical minerals stole the spotlight as big project numbers, new processing results and fresh funding pushed several small caps sharply higher. A few capital raisings and legal headlines also hit hard, especially where early gains couldn’t hold.