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Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) wraps up a three-year turnaround, reporting a $459 million order backlog despite a 27% revenue drop. The company expands its counter-drone and space control portfolio with the acquisition of the UK-based Interceptor business and a pending deal for MARSS, a European command-and-control software provider.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
17 Apr 2026
Memphasys Limited has marked a milestone quarter with revenue surpassing A$100,000, driven by repeat orders and multi-year contracts, signalling its transition to a commercially focused biotech business.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
17 Apr 2026
Paladin Energy has lifted its uranium production guidance for FY2026 at the Langer Heinrich Mine, citing strong ramp-up progress and improved processing metrics. The company also trimmed capital expenditure forecasts while maintaining sales and cost outlooks amid geopolitical uncertainties.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
17 Apr 2026
Alcoa Corporation reported a sharp rise in first quarter 2026 net income to $425 million, driven by higher aluminium prices and a completed smelter restart, even as alumina production and shipments declined due to seasonal and external disruptions.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
17 Apr 2026
New Zealand King Salmon (NZX: NZK) has sharply upgraded its FY26 earnings guidance, citing better-than-expected summer fish growth and lower mortality. The company now expects pro-forma EBITDA between $19 million and $27 million, up from $9 million to $15 million previously.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
17 Apr 2026
ECP Emerging Growth Limited’s portfolio plunged 19.4% in the March quarter, dragging its net tangible asset value down by nearly 30%, as growth stocks stumbled amid geopolitical tensions and rising rates. The fund added furniture retailer Koala Company and sees value in its resilient holdings despite the rough patch.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
16 Apr 2026
AIC Mines reported a strong March quarter with Eloise copper production exceeding guidance at lower costs amid steady progress on its processing plant expansion and Jericho underground development.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
16 Apr 2026
Australian Ethical’s funds under management slid 3.7% to $13.57 billion in Q3 2026 amid market volatility, but the firm bolstered growth with a new $125 million private markets fund backed by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and solid middle market client wins.
Claire Turing
Claire Turing
16 Apr 2026
DGL Group reported a 5.8% revenue decline to $225.2 million in H1 FY26, weighed down by audit qualifications, ERP rollout delays, and one-off impairments. Despite these headwinds, the company cut net debt by $16.4 million and advanced strategic site consolidations and new facility investments.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
16 Apr 2026
Fletcher Building posted a mixed quarterly volume update for Q3 FY26, with gains in light building products and distribution offset by weakness in heavy materials. The recent Middle East conflict adds new supply chain and cost pressures, complicating the outlook.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
16 Apr 2026
Henderson Far East Income Limited posted a robust 23.3% net asset value total return for the half-year ending February 2026, supported by strong Asian tech and financial sector gains. The trust declared a 6.25p interim dividend and raised £39.1 million through new share issuance, securing a spot in the FTSE 250.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
16 Apr 2026
New Hope Corporation is raising A$300 million through a new convertible notes issue while simultaneously seeking to repurchase its existing A$300 million notes. The move coincides with elevated thermal coal prices amid Middle East tensions and ongoing operational guidance.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
15 Apr 2026