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Praemium Limited reported a robust half-year performance with a 69.5% jump in net profit and a 9.6% rise in funds under administration, completing the OneVue platform transition and acquiring AI specialist Technotia Laboratories.

Lindsay Australia Limited reported a robust 24.9% increase in revenue for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by its strategic acquisition of SRT Logistics and strong divisional performances. However, profit after tax declined 11.7%, reflecting competitive pricing and integration expenses.

Superloop has agreed to acquire Lightning Broadband for $165 million, significantly expanding its fibre footprint and accelerating its Smart Communities strategy across Australia.

Contact Energy Limited has reported a striking 43.9% increase in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, even as revenue fell by 5.3%. The company’s acquisition of Manawa Energy Limited has boosted its net tangible assets, underpinning a healthy interim dividend.

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

IAG’s 1H26 results reveal a 35% drop in net profit after tax due to severe weather costs from its RACQI acquisition, yet underlying insurance profit rose 7.6%, supported by solid premium growth and a $200 million share buyback.

James Hardie Industries reported a robust 30% jump in Q3 FY26 net sales, driven by the AZEK acquisition and growth in key regions, while operating income declined amid integration costs and market softness.

SGH Ltd reported a stable half-year EBIT of $844 million alongside a robust 32% increase in operating cash flow, driven by solid performances at Boral and WesTrac. The company reaffirmed its FY26 guidance amid ongoing operational momentum and strategic initiatives.

NAM has acquired Tri-Coastal for US$66.5 million, consolidating its Houston operations to enhance market share, operational efficiency, and margins in the ferrous scrap sector.

A single exploration name blew the doors off the leaderboard, while two well-known uranium plays and a Nevada explorer sank hard. Behind the noise: deals got closer to completion, big raisings reset prices, and several “good news” gaps didn’t survive the week.

A volatile week for ASX tech saw a steep sell-off in freight software, while defence AI and RegTech contract wins pulled buyers back into smaller names. Big corporate actions kept attention on what’s real: signed deals, cash timelines, and who pays whom, and when.