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Stakk has won a minimum two-year agreement to provide AI-powered cheque-processing and fraud-mitigation technology to Step, the US fintech platform owned by MrBeast’s Beast Industries. The contract went live on signing, but its value remains undisclosed because revenue will depend on processing volumes.

ClearVue Technologies and LandVac have begun the first real-world deployment of their jointly developed photovoltaic glazing at a Macau hotel. The side-by-side test will measure power generation, thermal performance and cooling demand against legacy single glazing, giving the project its first operating data outside development conditions.

Invictus Energy has awarded SLB a key well services contract for the Musuma-1 exploration well in Zimbabwe, adding another operational piece ahead of a planned November 2026 spud. Wellpad construction is progressing and Exalo has begun readiness work on Rig 202.

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) posted a $17.7 million profit for FY26, reversing a $348.5 million loss the previous year, driven by stronger earnings in ANZ and Europe and progress on UK customer settlements.

RAS Technology Holdings (ASX:RTH) posted a 34% revenue increase to $28.4 million for FY2026, driven by expansion across all business units and geographic markets including Asia and the UK. Despite this, significant investments in product development and trading capabilities led to a normalized net loss after tax of $0.3 million.

Centrepoint Alliance has acquired a 51% controlling interest in SEQ Advice Group, targeting an initial $0.6 million EBITDA boost and a path to $1.9 million by FY31 through increased ownership.

Peter Warren Automotive reported a modest revenue increase to AUD 2.489 billion in FY26 but saw profit after tax nearly halve to AUD 6.3 million, reflecting margin pressure in new vehicles and rising operating costs. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.6 cents per share and is poised for growth with expanded Chinese brand exposure and a disciplined acquisition pipeline.

Cogstate Ltd (ASX:CGS) posted a 15.9% rise in profit before tax to US$16.1 million for FY26, driven by a 116% surge in clinical trial sales contracts to $89 million and a 15% revenue increase. The company doubled its final dividend to A$0.04 per share, supported by a strong $118.5 million contracted revenue backlog.

BetMakers Technology Group delivered a robust Q4 FY26 with revenue rising 9.4% to $24.2 million and adjusted EBITDA nearly doubling to $4.5 million, driven by new commercial deals and operational efficiencies.

Streamplay Studio Limited has reported its fifth straight quarter of positive operating cash flow, driven by strong customer receipts and strategic publishing deals. The company is advancing multiple game releases and expanding its cloud gaming footprint across new regions.

Qoria Limited has been acquired by Aura Consolidated Group through a scheme of arrangement, with shareholders exchanging their Qoria shares for Aura CHESS Depositary Interests. Aura has also successfully raised US$100 million to support the acquisition, while Qoria prepares for ASX delisting.

Alcidion confirms FY26 revenue above $50 million and EBITDA over $5 million, completing the Kyra flow products acquisition from Telstra Health to expand its patient flow solutions in ANZ and the UK.