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Brambles has trimmed its FY26 profit outlook due to US pallet repair capacity issues, impacting earnings by about US$60 million. The company is investing in quality improvements and expanding repair capacity, while announcing a new US$400 million share buy-back reflecting confidence in its cash flow.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
18 May 2026
Develop Global has landed a substantial A$274 million underground mining contract at Core Lithium’s Finniss Project, marking a major shift from Bellevue Gold and boosting its lithium services portfolio.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
13 May 2026
Appen Limited’s Q1 FY26 revenue rose 9% year-on-year to $54.8 million, driven by an 88% surge in its China business. Despite a 37% drop in the Global segment due to seasonality, the company reaffirmed full-year guidance and highlighted expanding AI operational efficiencies.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
30 Apr 2026
Decidr AI Industries Ltd (ASX: DAI) reported a doubling of its annualised revenue run rate to A$8.06 million as of March 2026, alongside the launch of its Decidr Agentic Graph platform and significant expansion of its partner ecosystem.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
22 Apr 2026
Airtasker Limited posted robust 3Q26 results highlighted by strong Australian marketplace momentum and explosive growth in the UK and US. The company reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, underpinned by strategic media partnerships and a solid cash position.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
22 Apr 2026
Airtasker has secured a $5 million media partnership with Nine Entertainment, aiming to accelerate its brand growth across Australia’s leading media platforms. This strategic move comes as Airtasker rides strong marketplace momentum and positions itself for the evolving AI-driven labour market.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
26 Mar 2026
Infotrust Ltd reported a significant $16.5 million half-year loss driven by a $15.6 million impairment on its Cloud and Communications segment, which it plans to divest for up to $50 million. The move refocuses the company on its core Cyber Security business amid steady revenue growth.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
26 Feb 2026
PeopleIN reported half-year earnings in line with expectations while strategically acquiring New Zealand’s Infrawork to bolster its infrastructure recruitment footprint across the Asia Pacific.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
20 Feb 2026
MLG Oz Limited reported a robust HY2026 with statutory net profit after tax soaring 73.2% to $7.1 million, driven by strong demand in the gold sector and operational resilience despite early weather setbacks and a safety fine.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
17 Feb 2026
MLG Oz Limited reported a robust half-year with revenue up 5.3% to $287.2 million and net profit soaring 73.3% to $7.1 million, overcoming early weather disruptions and a significant safety fine.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
17 Feb 2026
Acumentis Group Limited reported a robust 54% increase in profit before tax for the half year ended December 2025, driven by a strategic focus on higher-margin services and targeted acquisitions. The company’s diversification strategy and recent investments position it well for resilient growth despite stable revenue.
Claire Turing
Claire Turing
16 Feb 2026
Savana Asset Management highlights the US as the leading global equity market, driven by robust economic growth, AI investment surges, and investor-friendly policies. Their insights reveal why Australian investors might look across the Pacific for growth opportunities.
Claire Turing
Claire Turing
12 Feb 2026