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Capital raisings, resource updates and Medicare news drove the week’s biggest share moves. The sharpest gains came from silver and tungsten juniors, while the heaviest fall came from a deeply discounted equity raising.

Pacific Edge led healthcare higher after a draft US Medicare decision opened the door to paid coverage for its bladder cancer tests. At the other end, Healius and CSL fell as investors reacted to weaker earnings signals, higher costs and large write-downs.

AVITA Medical reported a 4% revenue increase in Q1 2026 with a narrowed net loss, underpinned by a new BARDA contract and promising Cohealyx clinical data. Leadership changes and regulatory approvals support a confident outlook.

Speculative growth names and biotech drove the biggest gains this week, while one consumer staple copped the heaviest selling after cutting guidance. Deal flow stayed busy, but investors were even more responsive to hard numbers: profit upgrades, feasibility studies, contract wins and fresh drilling results.

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.

AVITA Medical’s Cohealyx-I study interim results show a significant acceleration in skin grafting time for full-thickness wounds, reducing mean time to graft from 33.2 to 13.6 days. The ongoing trial’s promising data could reshape wound care protocols.

Big moves came from point-of-care testing and a sharp sell-off in two names despite upbeat news. Meanwhile, several smaller caps pushed trials and regulatory files forward, giving investors clear dates to watch.

AVITA Medical has lodged a new $200 million shelf registration with the SEC, renewing its capacity to issue various securities in the US market. While no immediate capital raising is planned, this move preserves the company’s financial agility for future growth opportunities.

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Healthcare stocks split into two stories this week: big names sold off hard, while a few small caps ran on clear news. The biggest moves came from a sharp fall in Pro Medicus and Cochlear, while Noxopharm jumped after a top-tier journal publication.

AVITA Medical reported a mixed fourth quarter with revenue pressures easing and full-year growth, underpinned by a new $60 million credit facility and advancing clinical trials.

AVITA Medical closed 2025 with steady revenue growth and over 80% gross margin, setting the stage for a confident revenue forecast of up to US$85 million in 2026. The company also secured a new debt facility with improved terms, underpinning its growth ambitions.