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Healthcare stocks split into two stories this week: big names sold off hard, while a few small caps ran on clear news. The biggest moves came from a sharp fall in Pro Medicus and Cochlear, while Noxopharm jumped after a top-tier journal publication.

Cochlear Limited reported a modest 1% rise in HY26 sales revenue to $1.176 billion, but underlying net profit fell 9% amid slower-than-expected contract renewals for its new Nucleus Nexa implant system. The company anticipates a stronger second half and maintains full-year guidance at the lower end of its forecast.

Breville Group Limited has reported a record half-year revenue of $1.1 billion, driven by strong coffee sales and new market growth, while successfully managing US tariff impacts to maintain flat EBIT year-on-year.

Ionic Rare Earths is advancing its rare earth magnet recycling ambitions with strategic leadership relocation, government recognition, and new funding discussions. The company’s Belfast facility gains global significance as it targets key international markets.

Xero Limited has outlined a bold AI strategy and detailed the integration of Melio to accelerate its US market growth, supported by new financial disclosures and a clear path to profitability.

The Calmer Co has posted a record $2.01 million in sales for Q2 FY26, propelled by a 9% increase in US revenue which now accounts for over half of the group’s total income. Strong retail and wholesale growth underpin the company’s expanding footprint in the natural relaxation market.

Nova Eye Medical has reported a record US$6.1 million in global sales for the December 2025 quarter, marking a 38% year-on-year increase and strong momentum across key markets. The company’s innovative iTrack™ technology continues to drive growth, supported by expanded manufacturing capacity and advancing clinical programs.

Strategic Elements Ltd’s subsidiary Stealth Technologies has secured its inaugural commercial pilot deployment of the EdgeiQ system at an underground gold mine in Western Australia, marking a significant milestone in the technology’s commercialisation journey.

XRF Scientific is set to open a new office in India, shifting from a distributor model to direct presence to capture growing demand in mining and industrial sectors. This move aims to strengthen sales and customer trust in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

Adveritas Limited has reported a record $14.25 million annualised recurring revenue for the December 2025 quarter, driven by strong US market growth and AI-enhanced product development. The company’s strategic focus on media agency partnerships and new product lines signals robust momentum ahead.

Navigator Global Investments reported steady ownership-adjusted assets under management of USD29 billion for the December 2025 quarter, buoyed by strong hedge fund performance and resilient private markets growth despite the Bardin Hill sale.

Vitrafy Life Sciences has entered a 12-month exclusive partnership with IMV Technologies to integrate cryopreservation technologies, securing up to A$930k in fees and milestone payments.