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Coles Group reported a solid 3.9% rise in first quarter sales for FY26, driven by strong supermarket growth and digital expansion, while liquor sales faced ongoing market challenges.

CurveBeam AI has inked a decade-long exclusive partnership with a major Chinese medical device joint venture, unlocking rapid market entry and a $10 million capital boost to expand its weight bearing CT and AI solutions across Greater China.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has reported promising leach test results from its Brazilian rare earth projects and announced plans for a critical minerals processing hub in Nevada, supported by a $7 million capital raise.

Lotus Resources has marked a major milestone with first yellowcake production at its Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi, progressing steadily towards full production in early 2026 while advancing its Letlhakane project in Botswana.

Streamplay Studio Limited reports its second consecutive cash-flow positive quarter, driven by strong game launches and platform growth across Tier 1 markets and emerging regions.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 9% rise in normalised net profit after tax to $456 million for FY25, alongside an 11% dividend increase, while welcoming APRA's capital reforms that promise to boost its financial resilience and growth in retirement income products.

Li-S Energy has marked a milestone with the production of Australia’s first lithium metal foils and expanded its footprint in the global defense sector, supported by new manufacturing capabilities and strategic partnerships.

Holista Colltech has raised $2.295 million through a share placement to two international investors, aiming to bolster its operations and balance sheet. The move highlights the company’s ongoing efforts to support growth across its health and wellness divisions.

Straker Limited has extended its partnership with IBM for three more years, locking in a NZ$28 million contract and expanding collaboration into AI-driven language model development.

Hiremii Limited reported a 6% revenue increase and an 18% rise in gross profit for Q1 FY26, driven by global job board integration and a successful capital raise to fuel its AI-powered recruitment platform.

Unith Ltd reports a 32% rise in Q1 FY26 cash receipts and unveils its breakthrough Streaming Avatars technology, alongside a successful $1.85 million capital raise.

WA1 Resources has reported a significant milestone in its Luni Niobium Project with successful proof-of-concept niobium oxide refining testwork yielding a premium 96.8% Nb2O5 sample. The company also secured $100 million in a recent placement, bolstering its cash reserves to approximately $155 million.