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Defence, artificial intelligence and government contracts drove the week’s biggest technology share moves, while several smaller companies warned they may need more cash.
Micro-X, RMA Global and Stakk led the price rises, but refinancing pressure remained a major concern across the sector.

Data#3 expects first-half FY27 profit before tax to rise more than 40% year on year, with gross profit also tracking more than 15% higher. The stronger result will be helped by large transactions, infrastructure activity and a temporary interest income boost, but the company expects earnings to be weighted toward the first half.

Small-cap resources led the week, while takeover offers and defence contracts added support across the market.
Investors still had to weigh approvals, cash needs and project delivery against strong headline results.

Small technology shares delivered wide price swings as capital raises, contract wins and unproven products drove trading.
Defence, gold detection and recurring software revenue provided stronger business news, while dilution and unexplained selling worried investors.

Data#3 delivered another record year, lifting gross sales 12.7% to $3.4 billion and profit before tax 14% to $78.8 million. The result came with a higher dividend and stronger recurring sales, but weaker Services performance, lower margins and softer operating cash flow leave FY27 with a clear execution challenge.

Artificial intelligence stocks led the week, while miners and established companies delivered a broad run of stronger profits and dividends.
Large price gaps also showed that good company news did not always produce lasting buying.

AI infrastructure deals drove the week’s biggest technology share moves, led by X2M’s 350% surge and fresh data-centre contracts for DXN. Strong company results were mixed with investor reactions, as profitable growth lifted several stocks while losses, legal issues and weak outlooks punished others.

Data#3 Limited has reported its strongest financial year yet, with gross sales soaring 12.7% to $3.4 billion and net profit after tax up 13.1% to $54.5 million, underpinned by robust demand for AI, cloud, and cyber security solutions.

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.

One microcap exploded higher on a tiny capital raise, while several software names were sold hard despite reporting growth. The week split cleanly between “cash in the bank” stories and “still burning cash” worries.

Data#3 Limited reported a robust first half for FY26 with gross sales rising 9.1% to $1.55 billion and net profit climbing 3.7% to $23.17 million, underpinned by strong demand in infrastructure and AI-related solutions.

Data # 3 Limited showcased strong FY25 financial results with record $3 billion gross sales and announced key board changes at its 2025 AGM. The company projects steady growth for FY26 despite some short-term challenges.