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Activeport Group launches the Middle East and North Africa’s inaugural AI-powered Network-to-Network Interconnect Exchange, aiming to tap into the region’s booming A$112 billion telecom market driven by hyperscale AI data centre growth.

BrainChip Holdings Ltd has launched a fully underwritten $35 million placement alongside a $2 million share purchase plan to fund the commercialization of its Akida 2.0 technology and new TENNs product development. The capital raise underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the rapidly growing edge AI market.

StepChange Holdings has locked in $11 million in new debt facilities with Westpac, enhancing its financial flexibility to accelerate growth and strategic acquisitions.

Compumedics has landed a $4.9 million magnetoencephalography (MEG) system order from Beijing Normal University, pushing total MEG sales in China to $25 million and reinforcing its leadership in the Asian neuro-imaging market.

DroneShield has secured a $7.6 million contract for handheld counterdrone systems from the U.S. Government, marking another repeat order that underscores its expanding footprint and production scale-up.

Iress launches a comprehensive FY26 business efficiency program targeting a 25% cash EBITDA margin, while narrowing its FY25 guidance and welcoming a new CEO.

Block, Inc. reported a modest 2% revenue increase in Q3 2025 driven by growth in its Cash App and Square segments, alongside a $461.5 million net income. The company issued $2.2 billion in senior notes and repurchased $1.5 billion in stock, while navigating ongoing regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges.

Block, Inc. reported robust Q3 2025 results, driven by strong Cash App and Square performance, and raised its full-year guidance. The company’s AI innovations and expanding BNPL offerings are key growth engines.

Light & Wonder, Inc. is set to extend its substantial share repurchase program to include its ASX-listed CHESS Depositary Interests starting November 7, 2025, coinciding with its planned Nasdaq delisting.

ALS Limited has responded to an ASX inquiry regarding the delayed lodgement of key disclosure documents related to performance rights granted to director Malcolm Deane, attributing the delay to human error and outlining steps to reinforce compliance.

National Australia Bank reported a modest rise in underlying profit for FY25, driven by robust revenue and volume growth in the second half, alongside continued technology modernization and sustainability progress.

4DMedical has responded to ASX queries over its FY2025 financial report, clarifying assumptions behind intangible asset valuations and addressing the auditor’s qualified opinion.