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Eagers Automotive expects record 2026 revenue and underlying profit before tax, with continuing-operations revenue forecast at $17.3 billion to $17.5 billion. The upbeat outlook comes with a warning that higher rates, inflation and fuel costs are squeezing industry margins.

DXN has told ASX that the intended cancellation of its A$8.8 million AI high-performance computing contract was price-sensitive information. The company expects to recover about A$4.2 million for work completed and committed costs, but has removed roughly A$8.6 million from its backlog and is still negotiating the termination agreement.

Harvey Norman has extended its authority to repurchase up to 10% of its ordinary shares through November 2027, with the potential program valued at about $538.3 million. The company has not bought any shares under the previous extension, leaving the headline capital commitment discretionary rather than assured.

SciDev has won an award to supply bulk completion chemistry and on-site technical support to a major confidential oil and gas producer in the Permian Basin. The opportunity could generate up to A$20 million over 12 months, but there is no minimum purchase commitment.

Ocean Sciences has completed its first direct seaweed shipment from Indonesia to China, but ended September with just A$72,000 in cash and an estimated 0.4 quarters of funding. The company says it expects to raise capital in November as it develops its trading operations and Takalar innovation centre.

Lion Selection Group’s FY2026 profit fell sharply from the prior year, but its Australian resources portfolio continued to expand, with post-tax NTA reaching 109.6 cents per share by 30 September. The investment company says its portfolio is positioned for an early-stage mining boom, while market valuations and unresolved litigation remain key risks.

Vitasora Health has signed a Florida healthcare agreement covering an initially addressable 9,000 Medicare patients while estimated October billable care minutes rose 50%. The ASX-listed company also agreed terms for an A$3 million secured facility, but the funding is not yet drawn and carries approval, interest and dilution conditions.

Appen has delivered its strongest quarterly result of FY26, with revenue rising 34% to US$73.9 million and underlying EBITDA increasing more than tenfold to US$10.3 million. Appen Global returned to profit while China continued to drive growth, although FY26 revenue is expected to land in the lower half of guidance.

EVZ has started FY27 with an $80 million contract backlog, $17.7 million in cash and no drawn loan debt, while Brockman Engineering positions itself for Australia’s proposed fuel-storage expansion. The quarter also brought progress across defence, desalination, power services and potential acquisitions, although several growth opportunities remain prospective.

Aquirian has begun mobilising at Brightstar Resources’ Lord Byron site and started a $200,000 grade control drilling program. The work is the first operational step under a broader three-year contract valued at approximately $48 million.

MaxiPARTS has delivered a sharp lift in first-quarter operating profit despite modest revenue growth, while its newly acquired Air Brake Systems business is set to contribute for most of FY27. The company has reiterated expectations for further earnings improvement and increased capital returns.

Energy Action delivered sharp growth in first-quarter sales orders and its contracted cash pipeline, but the expansion came with higher costs and negative operating cash flow. The company had $0.93 million of stated liquidity at quarter-end, with a $724,999 secured loan due in December.