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Excite Technology Services (ASX: EXT) has secured $3.122 million in sales over June and July 2026, bolstered by government contracts and private sector recurring revenue. The company is also tapping into a growing AI cybersecurity market with a pipeline exceeding $200,000.

Codan Limited posted a robust FY26 with revenue up 30% to $875 million and net profit soaring 69% to $175 million, underpinned by strong demand in communications and metal detection segments. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 29 cents, lifting the full-year payout by 70%.

SCX.ai Holdings Limited is set to raise $40 million through a fully underwritten IPO at $0.30 per share, aiming to scale its sovereign AI inferencing platform built on ASIC hardware within Australian data centres. The company targets the fast-growing AI IaaS market with a focus on secure, low-latency AI workloads.

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.

Almonty Industries launches a US$300 million share repurchase program over three years, aiming to capitalise on undervalued shares ahead of full capacity at its Sangdong mine.

HUB24 Limited (ASX:HUB) delivered a standout FY26 with 23% revenue growth, 30% EBITDA increase, and record platform net inflows of $18.9 billion, while boosting dividends by 39%.

Barramundi Limited’s portfolio delivered a 2.2% gross return in July, outpacing the S&P/ASX200 hedged benchmark, driven by strong performances in healthcare and financials alongside strategic portfolio adjustments.

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.

Straker Limited’s forensic probe into its US subsidiary uncovers an increased fraud tally of US$5.2 million, prolonging delays to its FY26 audited results and ASX trading suspension.

OD6 Metals has delivered compelling metallurgical and ore sorting results from its Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, confirming exceptional fluorspar grades and effective waste rejection using TOMRA technology. These findings underpin a low-cost processing pathway for Metspar and Acidspar products, advancing the project's development prospects.

Gentrack Group is set to refresh its board with three new independent directors, while two long-serving members prepare to retire by year-end, marking a strategic governance renewal.

Talius has secured a substantial $850,000 purchase order from New Zealand’s Hato Hone St John, adding 8,000 devices and boosting its recurring revenue by $55,000 annually.