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Capital moves, contract wins and AI product pushes drove a busy week across small and mid-cap technology stocks. Hydrix, Complii and ClearVue led the board, while investors sold names where early excitement gave way to dilution concerns or softer earnings detail.

Codan Limited is acquiring the intellectual property of US-based Adaptive Dynamics to enhance its electronic warfare and mission-critical communications capabilities, aiming to strengthen its position in next-generation defence programs.

Robotics, AI chips and defence software drove the week’s biggest technology moves, but not every early jump held. Investors chased clear revenue growth and contract wins, while cash pressure and equity raisings kept a lid on parts of the sector.

Codan Limited is on track to deliver over 60% growth in EBIT and NPAT for FY26, driven by stronger-than-expected Communications segment revenue and profit margins, alongside robust Minelab performance.

Deal headlines and big drill hits shared the stage with a brutal sell-off in a handful of tiny raisings. The week’s biggest winners were backed by clear news; the biggest losers showed what happens when buyers vanish after a halt.

FortifAI’s funding and big claims around faster AI data processing drove the week’s loudest move, while two small caps jumped on price queries. Elsewhere, results season rewarded clear recurring revenue growth, but punished gaps where early buying didn’t stick.

Codan Limited has reported a robust half-year performance for FY26, with revenue climbing 29% and net profit after tax jumping 55%, underpinned by strong demand in communications and metal detection sectors. The company also announced a 56% increase in its interim dividend, signalling confidence in sustained growth.

Codan Limited has reported a strong first-half FY26 trading update, with revenue up 29% and underlying net profit after tax soaring 52%, driven by robust metal detection and communications segments.

Codan Limited reported a strong FY25 with significant revenue and profit growth, bolstered by a key U.S. acquisition and a robust outlook for FY26 driven by defense spending and gold market strength.

Codan Limited has clarified that its FY25 financial results aligned closely with market forecasts despite a notable share price jump following its earnings release. The company detailed its compliance with ASX disclosure rules and attributed the price movement to broader macroeconomic factors.

Codan Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.16 per share for the six months ending June 30, 2025, with payments scheduled for mid-September.

Codan Limited reported a robust FY25 with 22% revenue growth to $674.2 million and a 27% jump in net profit, driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. The company’s communications and metal detection segments both posted solid gains, setting a confident tone for FY26.