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Gold, rare earths and energy shares led a busy week, while major company results brought large gains and steep sell-offs. Corporate deals, new project studies and rising dividends drew buyers, but some stocks fell despite stronger earnings.

Rare earths and uranium stocks led a broad resources rally, while gold companies combined record profits with larger reserves and dividends. Yet strong company news did not guarantee a rising share price, with several materials groups falling despite better earnings or project progress.

Audinate led the technology board after a 38.10% rise, while Ovanti fell 33.33% as it left the global buy-now-pay-later market.
AI infrastructure, data centres and software cost cuts shaped a busy week for ASX technology investors.

IMDEX Limited (ASX:IMD) delivered a standout FY26 with 21% revenue growth to $520 million and a 44% jump in net profit to $79 million, driven by organic growth and five key acquisitions. The company raised its dividend and expanded its digital earth science footprint, positioning for further gains.

Gold explorers and small-cap tech names drove the biggest share price swings this week, while one healthcare stock sank after a deeply discounted funding move. Deals, drill hits and fresh financing dominated trading across the ASX.

Gold stories drove the week, but the biggest jumps came from drill hits and project studies that gave investors a reason to chase smaller names. At the larger end, merger activity and fresh funding kept attention on producers that want to get bigger, faster.

IMDEX Limited has delivered a record 3Q FY26 revenue increase of 29% in constant currency, fueled by strong global demand, strategic acquisitions, and AI-enabled mining technology 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.

Rare earths and gold dominated the tape, with one small-cap rare earth explorer ripping more than 70% on a single drilling headline. Gold producers, meanwhile, kept turning high bullion prices into dividends, buy-backs and bigger balance sheets.

IMDEX Limited has reported its strongest first half ever, with revenue climbing 16% to $247 million, driven by robust market share gains and key acquisitions that broaden its mining technology portfolio.

IMDEX has announced the acquisition of Advanced Logic Technology (ALT) and Mount Sopris Instruments (MSI), broadening its portfolio in downhole sensing and geoscience software with expected earnings accretion in FY26.

IMDEX Limited is set to acquire Advanced Logic Technology and Mount Sopris Instruments for nearly A$99 million upfront, significantly boosting its earth science sensor and software capabilities. The deal integrates industry-leading technologies and software, promising to accelerate IMDEX’s subsurface intelligence platform and market reach.