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Datadog delivered another strong quarter, with revenue up 35% and large-customer growth supporting its push into AI-powered observability. The company also issued fourth-quarter and full-year guidance while launching Scout 1.0, its first specialised AI model.

Volt Group has lowered its FY26 revenue and EBITDA guidance after weaker-than-expected EcoQuip sales, despite reporting stronger year-to-date operating cashflow and solid growth from 4D Delta. The company is committing $3.0 million to expand and refurbish its mobile solar-lighting fleet as it tries to convert customer trials into revenue.

Coles delivered 2.2% group sales growth in the first quarter, powered by supermarkets and a sharp rise in online shopping. But slowing second-quarter momentum and higher fuel costs have prompted the company to expect first-half Supermarkets EBIT to be in line with the prior year.

Civmec has started FY27 with a sharp rise in activity, lifting quarterly revenue about 70% to A$324 million and NPAT about 75% to A$18.4 million. Its order book stands at approximately A$1.4 billion as major resources, infrastructure and defence projects ramp up.

Charter Hall Retail REIT has set a floor of 3.5% growth for FY27 operating earnings and distributions, while its chair acknowledged the units are trading below net tangible assets. The convenience property group enters the year with 99.1% occupancy, lower debt margins and a portfolio evenly split between shopping centres and net lease assets.

Saluda Medical delivered a strong operational start to FY27, with US implants up 55% and quarterly revenue rising 26% to US$23.1 million. But the medical device company ended September with US$73.6 million in cash, US$100 million of secured debt drawn and estimated funding for just 2.3 quarters at the quarter’s cash-use rate.

Vicinity Centres has reaffirmed its FY27 earnings guidance after a resilient first quarter, with occupancy steady at 99.6%, leasing spreads widening to 5.1% and total portfolio sales rising 3.0%. The AGM also marked Trevor Gerber’s retirement as chairman and the formal leadership transition to Patrick Allaway.

4DMedical reported a record first quarter, with scan volumes up 61% to 119,672 and unaudited operating revenue rising 66% to $2.3 million. New contracts across the US, Germany and Australia broaden the commercial story, while $242.8 million in cash gives the company room to keep investing.

icetana AI returned to revenue growth in FY26, with sales up 31% to $2.47 million and annual recurring revenue reaching $2.6 million. The company remains loss-making, but entered FY27 with stronger recurring revenue, new distribution channels and $4.79 million in cash.

Nido Education has signed an agreement to acquire nine early education services from Edge Early Learning, marking the first transaction under its selective acquisition strategy. The deal remains subject to regulatory approvals and lease assignments, with no purchase price or financial contribution disclosed.

Genesis Energy’s FY27 first quarter brought two tangible milestones for its growth plan: the first Huntly battery is commissioned and Leeston Solar Farm has reached final investment decision. The quarter also showed how favourable hydro conditions are reshaping generation, gas use and wholesale-market exposure.

Aureka is approaching a decisive shareholder vote on its proposed acquisition of the Fiddlers Creek mine and Wedderburn mill, after raising $7.25 million and ending September with $6.993 million in cash. Exploration results at Irvine and Comstock add further upside, but the company’s transition from explorer to producer is not yet complete.