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Healius Limited posted a modest revenue increase and underlying loss improvement for FY26, overshadowed by a substantial non-cash goodwill impairment and ongoing sector pressures.

Doctor Care Anywhere delivered a 27% rise in EBITDA and doubled free cash flow in H1 2026, driven by operational efficiencies and a strategic entry into the UK weight management market via acquisition.

Australian Clinical Labs (ASX: ACL) delivered a modest 1.7% underlying EBIT increase in FY26, navigating subdued revenue and rising labour costs with operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives.

Freightways reported a solid FY26 with 13.5% revenue growth to NZD 1.46 billion and a 17.3% rise in net profit, underpinned by strong Australian market gains and operational efficiencies despite economic headwinds.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has revealed promising copper porphyry mineralisation at its Ilksan prospect in Kazakhstan, intersecting 229 metres at 0.14% copper including higher-grade zones. The results suggest proximity to a high-grade deposit, with further drill results pending.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured $900,000 through a placement with existing investors to fund working capital and progress key projects including the Brownsville Lithium Refinery PFS and innovative metal recycling technologies.

Mayfield Childcare has launched a $3 million entitlement offer, fully covered by major shareholder pre-commitments and partial underwriting, to bolster working capital and support its operational turnaround amid ongoing sector challenges.

Murray Cod Australia (ASX:MCA) reported a 53% jump in FY26 sales volumes and a 17.9% rise in customer receipts, underpinned by new retail deals with Coles and Woolworths and a focused cost-cutting program.

The Star Entertainment Group reported a significant improvement in quarterly EBITDA loss alongside stable revenue, completing key joint venture exit and refinancing milestones that boosted liquidity to $267 million.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) reports strong construction progress at Norah Mining's Nigerian spodumene concentrator, securing long-term feedstock and opening interim trading opportunities ahead of its North American refinery launches.

Mayfield Childcare has pulled its FY26 earnings guidance amid rising costs and regulatory shifts, while cautiously advancing its Mayfield 360 allied health initiative.

Wide Open Agriculture is closing its German plant and pivoting to contract manufacturing in Asia to cut costs and scale lupin ingredient production efficiently under new CEO Craig Swan.