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Kingfish Limited outperformed the S&P/NZX50G with an 8.7% gross portfolio return in Q2 2026, driven by strong results from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Vista Group, and Infratil, while a2 Milk faced supply chain and regulatory challenges.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited rebounded in the June quarter with a 6.1% portfolio gain and an 8.4% lift in net tangible asset value, driven by strong performances in AI-related holdings and consumer growth stocks.

Triton Minerals has issued a default notice to NQM Gold 2 following a missed completion deadline for the sale of its Mozambique graphite assets, pushing the transaction deadline to 9 July 2026.

Black Canyon has won a $264,800 WA government grant to fund a detailed gravity survey and deep RC drilling at its Wandanya manganese project, accelerating its path to a maiden resource estimate.

Whitefield Industrials delivered a $21.1 million net profit for FY2026, upheld its long-standing dividend track record, and outperformed its benchmark despite geopolitical tensions and market volatility.

Marlin Global’s portfolio lagged the broader market in May 2026, weighed down by semiconductor underexposure and near-term revenue challenges in key holdings, while AI-focused stocks powered a narrow rally.

Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) has received a revised acquisition proposal from a BGH-led consortium offering NZ$3.10 per share. Meanwhile, THL has downgraded its FY26 profit guidance and raised its net debt forecast amid ongoing global travel uncertainties.

Bremworth's acquisition by Floorscape faces further delay as the New Zealand Commerce Commission extends its clearance deadline to 30 June 2026, pushing the deal close to its expiry date.

NoviqTech Limited attributes its recent share price jump and trading volume spike to earlier announcements about pivotal biochar trials and a major carbon removal offtake by Lufthansa Group, affirming its compliance with ASX rules.

Infratil Investments has inked a deal with Macquarie Securities to offload 53.5 million Contact Energy shares at NZ$9.25 each, trimming its stake slightly and unlocking nearly half a billion NZD.

TG Metals is accelerating development at its Lake Johnston Lithium Project amid improved lithium prices, with mining lease applications and resource drilling approvals underway for the Burmeister deposit.

Strickland Metals (ASX:STK) has confirmed no hidden material information explains recent share price swings, attributing volatility to regulatory delays in Serbia and broader gold sector weakness.