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Healthcare stocks split into two stories this week: big names sold off hard, while a few small caps ran on clear news. The biggest moves came from a sharp fall in Pro Medicus and Cochlear, while Noxopharm jumped after a top-tier journal publication.

AVITA Medical closed 2025 with steady revenue growth and over 80% gross margin, setting the stage for a confident revenue forecast of up to US$85 million in 2026. The company also secured a new debt facility with improved terms, underpinning its growth ambitions.

Ramsay Health Care has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with ACCC approval to acquire National Capital Private Hospital, setting the stage for completion in early fiscal 2027.

Santos Limited reports a stable 2025 reserves position with a 17-year life and significant growth in CO2 storage capacity, underpinning its decarbonisation strategy. The company also provides preliminary guidance on its 2025 financial results.

AGL Energy reported a steady half-year performance with flat EBITDA and a slight dip in net profit, underpinned by improved operational metrics and strategic moves including a major telco divestment and renewable investments.

Beach Energy reported a 32% drop in half-year net profit to $150.2 million, impacted by flooding and lower oil prices, while advancing its Waitsia Stage 2 gas project. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 1.0 cent per share.

Prairie Lithium has begun installing grid power infrastructure at its Pad #1 site in Saskatchewan, marking a crucial step toward commercial lithium production with reliable, low-cost electricity.

Aroa Biosurgery reaffirms strong FY26 guidance, buoyed by favourable US Medicare reimbursement for Symphony and promising trauma study results for Myriad.

Xero Limited reveals new AI product demonstrations and updates on Melio’s integration, reaffirming ambitious US growth and FY28 revenue targets.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

Big moves came from consumer fintech names as investors quickly re-priced growth, losses, and capital needs. A capital-raise week also split the market: some raisings steadied prices, others triggered fresh selling.

Change Financial Limited has reported a record revenue quarter driven by its Vertexon platform growth and new client wins, prompting an upgrade to its FY26 financial guidance.