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Integrated Research’s FY26 annual report confirms a sharp earnings deterioration, with revenue down 16% and net profit collapsing to A$1.2 million. A stronger cash balance and new AI products offer financial resilience, but FY27 now hinges on turning product launches into commercial adoption.

Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX:SVNP) fell 7.65% in September, trailing the S&P SmallCap 600 by 4.92 percentage points as higher US bond yields and a concentrated AI rally split the market. The manager says its valuation discipline kept it away from the month’s strongest semiconductor performers, while highlighting a 52% gain from its Everforth investment.

XPON Technologies has completed the sale of Datisan to Incubeta Australia, securing $8.1 million in cash and potential additional earn-out consideration of up to A$2 million. The transaction leaves XPON focused on its Wondaris AI Marketing Platform and AI-sector acquisitions.

AdNeo Limited (ASX: AD1) nearly doubled operating revenue in FY26 and delivered its first full-year operating cash inflow, marking a sharp turnaround after the Learnt Global acquisition. The recovery remains incomplete, with a $3.97 million loss, significant current liabilities and an auditor-drawn material uncertainty over going concern.

Regal Asian Investments delivered a 3.2% net portfolio return in August, lifting its 12-month performance to 36.4% despite continued volatility across Asian equities. The listed investment company’s shares ended the month at a 14.3% discount to post-tax NTA, while its buy-back and fully franked dividend continued.

Marlin Global delivered a 3.0% gross performance return in August, beating its benchmark as software holdings rebounded sharply. The Fisher Funds-managed portfolio is also preparing to exit some investments and add businesses in three sectors.

Computershare delivered solid FY26 results with revenue up 4.6% and management EPS rising 8.6%, supported by growth across core businesses and disciplined cost management. The company increased its final dividend by 29% and outlined CEO pay changes to align with global peers.

Hubify Limited posted an 89% jump in FY26 EBITDA to $0.66 million despite a 5% revenue dip, driven by a strategic shift to higher-margin managed technology and advisory services and a robust cash position of $3.79 million.

Integrated Research’s FY26 results reveal a sharp 91% drop in net profit amid softer renewals and rising expenses, offset by a 27% jump in cash and a special dividend. The company pushes forward with AI-powered products despite early-stage commercialisation risks.

AIX has acquired an 8% holding in AI powerhouse Databricks during its US$5 billion funding round, marking a significant expansion in the trust’s AI-focused portfolio.

IDP Education’s FY26 results reveal a sharp 75% plunge in net profit as student volumes shrink, but the company pushes ahead with a $32 million cost-cutting transformation and AI investments.

Regal Partners Global Investments (ASX:RG1) reversed last year's losses with a $141.6 million net profit, driven by strong returns in semiconductors, gold, and European banks. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 5.0 cents per share and continued its on-market share buy-back program.