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The Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX: SVNP) returned 2.21% in July 2026, beating the S&P SmallCap 600 benchmark by 5.44%, despite a sharp sell-off in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks. The fund’s disciplined, algorithm-driven approach helped navigate volatile market sentiment.

OD6 Metals is moving to list its shares on the US OTCQB Venture Market to tap growing North American investor interest and highlight its high-grade Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, a critical mineral asset in a 100% import-dependent US market.

Regal Partners Global Investments (ASX:RG1) reversed last year's losses with a $141.6 million net profit, driven by strong returns in semiconductors, gold, and European banks. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 5.0 cents per share and continued its on-market share buy-back program.

Regal Asian Investments (ASX:RG8) posted a stellar FY26 with a net profit after tax of $124.8 million, driven by a 52.6% net portfolio return and a 10 cent fully franked final dividend, reflecting strong exposure to Asian semiconductors amid the AI boom.

Marlin Global delivered a robust 3.1% gross portfolio return in July 2026, significantly outpacing its benchmark which fell 3.6%, thanks to strategic semiconductor underweighting and strong gains in tech giants Microsoft, Dexcom, and Amazon.

The WCM Quality Global Growth Fund posted a -5.20% return in July 2026, underperforming its MSCI benchmark as semiconductor stocks faltered. Despite short-term setbacks, the fund maintains strong long-term outperformance and is increasing exposure to AI-related companies.

Archer Materials has pinpointed a capillary blood collection method that matches venous samples in haemolysis levels, advancing its potassium Biosensor development towards integrated clinical testing.

Pathkey.AI has appointed former Altium chairman Sam Weiss as a strategic advisor and raised $2.8 million in a placement led by Weiss, aiming to accelerate its AI-powered chip design platform Chipforge.

Metallium Limited has demonstrated its Flash Joule Heating technology can process a broad range of critical metal feedstocks, from rare earth ores to industrial wastes, opening new commercial pathways beyond electronic waste.

Sparc Hydrogen has partnered with US-based SunHydrogen to integrate and test solar-driven green hydrogen modules, hitting a notable 10% solar-to-hydrogen efficiency in early trials. This collaboration aims to advance pilot-scale testing and techno-economic analysis to lower hydrogen production costs.

Impact Minerals reports ultra-low uranium and thorium levels in Lake Hope high purity alumina, with three of four samples exceeding 99.99% purity. The results meet semiconductor industry standards without dedicated radionuclide removal steps, supporting ongoing pilot optimisation.

Sunrise Energy Metals has landed a conditional US$400 million loan commitment from the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital to back its Syerston Scandium Project, while also initiating plans for a U.S. securities listing.