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Michael Hill International’s 2026 Investor Day highlights sustained sales growth, a streamlined brand portfolio, and a disciplined return to dividends, underpinned by AI-driven retailing and a reset of the Bevilles brand.

Audeara Ltd has posted its second straight quarter of positive operating cash flow, driven by a record Australian wholesale order and expanding technology licensing deals. The company’s cash balance rose to $1.05 million as it advances global market expansions.

Xref Limited has unveiled Xref.me, a pioneering platform that transforms recruitment by shifting to verified digital resumes at application, unlocking new pay-per-access revenue streams and expanding its enterprise SaaS funnel.

Vita Resources has completed a $100,000 capital raise via a placement featuring a novel partly paid share class designed specifically for mining companies. This new share structure defers calls until at least 2030, offering investors flexibility and the company a unique capital management tool.

Insignia Financial Limited will be removed from the S&P/ASX 200 Index ahead of its acquisition by Daintree BidCo, with 4DMedical Limited stepping in on April 20, 2026.

PARKD Ltd has secured a $220,000 strategic investment from NSW concrete heavyweight Azzurri Concrete, reinforcing its modular construction push in the state and complementing its existing Queensland partnership.

EMVision Medical Devices has ramped up recruitment in its pivotal FDA trial across eight hospitals and is nearing results from multiple pre-hospital studies, all while bolstering its cash position with a $3.8 million R&D tax refund and $6.6 million in grant funding.

Vulcan Energy’s Lionheart Project in Rhineland-Palatinate will benefit from a five-year royalty exemption on lithium production, reinforcing Germany’s push for domestic critical material supply and boosting the project’s economic outlook.

Freelancer Limited has delivered a landmark FY25 with record profitability, a major NASA contract win, and significant AI-driven growth across its marketplaces and payment services.

Atomos Limited is acquiring Flanders Scientific to deepen its foothold in professional reference monitors, funded by a new $10 million CBA loan. The deal is immediately earnings accretive and broadens Atomos’ video production ecosystem.

Xref Limited reported a 54% jump in annual recurring revenue and a 28% reduction in operational expenses in Q3 FY26, driven by strong platform adoption and strategic integrations with global HR partners.

Brambles has faced a mixed Federal Court ruling in a class action over its FY17 profit guidance, with some claims upheld and others dismissed. The financial impact remains uncertain as the company reviews the judgment and potential appeals.