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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.

Cochlear Limited posted a modest 1% increase in sales revenue for the half year ending December 2025, while underlying net profit fell 9%, impacted by cloud computing costs and a slower-than-expected Nexa System rollout. The company maintains its dividend and outlines cautious FY26 guidance.

AGL Energy reported a steady first half with flat underlying EBITDA and a narrowed FY26 earnings outlook, while accelerating its renewable projects and forming a strategic partnership with Aussie Broadband.

AGL Energy reported a 42% drop in statutory profit for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a modest revenue decline and growth in customer services. The company declared a higher interim dividend, underscoring confidence amid operational challenges and a strategic pivot to renewables.

SGH Ltd reported a solid half-year profit of $472.6 million, declaring a fully franked 32 cent dividend, while completing a major media merger that reshapes its investment portfolio.

Gullewa Limited has increased its ownership in Central Iron Ore Limited to a controlling 70.5% by subscribing to a recent rights issue, acquiring over 23 million new shares.

Kula Gold reports exceptional gold drill results extending over a 3km strike at Mt Palmer, while Forrestania Resources' takeover bid climbs beyond 73%. The company also completes maiden drilling at its Wozi Niobium Project, with assay results pending.

Rox Resources has strategically purchased gold put options covering half of its forecast production at the Youanmi Gold Project for FY2028, locking in price protection while retaining upside exposure.

Revolution Private Credit Income Trust has reported a solid $3.4 million operating profit for its inaugural half-year period, delivering a net return of 0.93% since listing and outperforming its benchmark. The Trust also declared a distribution of 0.35 cents per unit for October 2025.

Progress 2020-1 Trust has completed the redemption of its A$920 million Class A Floating Rate Notes, leading to their suspension and removal from the ASX Official List.

CVC Limited has issued $75 million in redeemable, unsecured notes set to trade on the ASX from December 11, offering investors an attractive 8.2% interest rate starting March 2026.

Antares Metals Ltd has been reinstated to ASX trading following its announcement of a proposed acquisition and capital raising, signaling a pivotal moment for the base metals miner.