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Kingfish Limited's May update reveals a robust 5.5% portfolio return, driven by standout performances from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Infratil amid mixed sector headwinds.

Steel & Tube has secured a one-year extension on its ANZ banking facilities, underpinning financial stability as trading conditions soften due to geopolitical tensions and sector-specific pressures.

Helloworld Travel has downgraded its FY26 Underlying EBITDA forecast to $57-$62 million, citing the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on airline capacity and travel bookings. Despite near-term setbacks, forward bookings from July show signs of recovery.

Boresight Ltd (ASX: BST) is seeking to raise $8 million through a public offer to expand its cost-effective military drone manufacturing, targeting growth in the US and European markets.

SRJ Technologies Group clarified that no undisclosed material information explains its recent share price surge, pointing instead to earlier BoltEx orders and the recent SpaceX IPO as likely influences.

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEMIT) posted a robust 41.3% net asset value total return for FY2026, outpacing its benchmark and narrowing its share price discount, while maintaining dividends and expanding share buybacks.

Austco Healthcare expects FY26 revenue between A$90 million and A$95 million, driven by strong sales and a significant US rollout. Net profit after tax is forecast to jump over 50%, supported by operational growth and a one-off benefit.

1414 Degrees has formed an Aerospace, Drone & Defence Advisory Board featuring six veterans from top defence and aerospace firms to accelerate the rollout of its SiNTL silicon anode battery technology targeting drones and adjacent markets.

Burger Fuel Group reported a 91.8% surge in net profit to NZD 1.97 million for FY26, driven by sales growth, reduced legal costs, and a one-off store sale gain, despite geopolitical headwinds in the Middle East.

KTEK Aerosystems has restarted deliveries after Middle East conflict-related supply chain disruptions, shipping an initial A$500,000 order and aiming for 150 units per month within five months.

Bubs Australia expects FY26 revenue between $105 million and $115 million, with underlying EBITDA forecast at $4 million to $8 million despite external challenges including regulatory delays and increased air freight costs.

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.