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Barramundi Limited outperformed the S&P/ASX200 in April with a 4.4% gross return, boosted by NEXT DC’s landmark data centre deal and capital raise, while healthcare stocks faced headwinds from Cochlear’s profit downgrade.

Singular Health boosted its US presence by deploying 500 additional 3DICOM MD® licenses to Provider Network Solutions, securing FDA 510(k) clearance for its cloud platform, and launching education pilots with Miami-Dade schools and Florida International University.

Barramundi Limited’s portfolio took a heavy hit in Q1 2026, with a 15.4% adjusted NAV decline amid AI disruption anxieties and geopolitical tensions. The fund responded by trimming tech holdings and adding miners BHP and Rio Tinto, betting on copper demand and scale advantages.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited’s portfolio plunged 19.4% in the March quarter, dragging its net tangible asset value down by nearly 30%, as growth stocks stumbled amid geopolitical tensions and rising rates. The fund added furniture retailer Koala Company and sees value in its resilient holdings despite the rough patch.

Data#3 Limited reported a robust first half for FY26 with gross sales rising 9.1% to $1.55 billion and net profit climbing 3.7% to $23.17 million, underpinned by strong demand in infrastructure and AI-related solutions.

Close the Loop Limited reported a modest revenue increase for 1H26 but faced significant earnings declines due to operational challenges and strategic divestments. The company is focusing on core businesses and balance sheet strengthening to drive future growth.

StepChange Holdings has agreed to acquire Perth-based BroadReach, significantly boosting its ICT advisory capabilities and government sector footprint. The deal enhances StepChange’s role in digital transformation programs with a $2.5 million upfront payment plus performance-linked earn-outs.

HiTech Group Australia has reported its strongest financial year yet in FY25, with solid revenue growth and a robust balance sheet, while facing margin pressures in the first half of FY26 due to government spending shifts.

Verbrec Limited has announced a transformative acquisition of Alliance Automation, adding over $60 million in annual revenue and significantly boosting its digital and automation capabilities across Australia and New Zealand.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Limited (ACQ) reported a strong FY25 performance with a 15.1% net return and declared 5.5 cents per share in dividends, reinforcing its position in the Australian microcap sector.

Bailador Technology Investments has realised $25 million from its SiteMinder stake at a premium, while maintaining a controlling interest and signalling confidence in the company’s growth.

Pro Medicus’s U.S. subsidiary Visage Imaging has earned a critical Authority to Operate from the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs, enabling its Visage 7 CloudPACS platform to transition to the Veterans Affairs Enterprise Cloud.