Latest Technology Investments News

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

Big moves came from disclosure drama, CEO change news, and one standout software upgrade. While several stocks jumped on results, a few gaps couldn’t hold as traders sold into early strength.

WT Financial Group has delivered a robust half-year performance with underlying net revenue up 19.3% and net profit after tax rising 14.4%, driven by adviser productivity and strategic investments.

Viva Leisure has reported a robust half-year performance with underlying NPAT up 46.8% and revenue climbing to $116.5 million, driven by strong organic membership growth and a booming technology segment.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 5% rise in net profit for the half-year ended December 2025, balancing lending growth with margin pressures and increased technology investment.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 5% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $5.367 billion for the half year ended December 2025, supported by lending growth and improved credit quality despite margin pressures and higher expenses. The bank declared a fully franked interim dividend of $2.35 per share.

ASX Limited announces that CEO Helen Lofthouse will step down in May 2026, coinciding with the imminent go-live of the CHESS project’s first phase. The Board initiates a global search for new leadership to guide the next stage of transformation.

Bailador Technology Investments reports a 33% rise in net profit for HY26 and declares a fully-franked interim dividend, underpinned by robust portfolio company valuations and cash realisations.

Bailador Technology Investments reports a strong HY26 with a 9.5% post-tax NTA per share increase to $1.76 and declares a fully franked interim dividend of 3.9 cents. The technology-focused portfolio saw revenue surge 42% to $673 million, underpinned by robust cash realisations including a $25 million partial sale of SiteMinder.

Macquarie Group reports solid 3Q26 results with robust profit growth across divisions and a strong capital surplus, underpinned by strategic technology investments and regulatory compliance.

Bailador Technology Investments reported a 33% increase in net profit after tax for H1 FY26, driven by strong portfolio gains and a partial realisation of SiteMinder shares. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.9 cents per share, maintaining its steady dividend policy.