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Small-cap tech buyers chased AI, defence and digital infrastructure this week, while a few names gave back gains after reopening jumps. The biggest moves came from contract wins, fresh capital and clear signs that products are getting closer to real sales.

Locate Technologies reveals phased deployment plan for its Locate2u platform under a new three-year FedEx Australia contract, highlighting strategic potential despite uncertain financial impact.

Locate Technologies has landed a three-year contract with FedEx Australia to deploy its AI-driven Locate2u platform, marking a significant commercial win for the New Zealand logistics tech firm.

Speculative tech names drove the biggest swings this week, while data centres and software groups kept tapping investors for growth capital. The clearest pattern was simple: companies that showed revenue, contracts or cash support were rewarded, but some early price jumps faded fast when buyers stepped back.

Locate Technologies (NZX: LOC) reported its first positive Group EBITDA quarter with NZ$167k profit, driven by a 42% revenue jump in its AI-powered Locate2u platform. The company also launched a NZ$500,000 on-market share buyback, signalling confidence in undervalued shares.

Locate Technologies (NZX: LOC) has kicked off an on-market share buyback programme aiming to repurchase up to NZ$500,000 or nearly 15 million shares over 12 months. The move reflects the board’s view that the current share price undervalues the company’s growth prospects and assets.