Latest Trade Policy News

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has raised its full-year net profit guidance for FY2027, buoyed by robust first-half sales and a $23 million US tariff refund. The medical devices maker forecasts up to 24% profit growth in H1, driven by hospital product demand and operational efficiencies.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company (ASX: PIC) posted a 44.4% drop in net profit to $12.1 million for FY26, yet held its fully franked dividend steady at 8.0 cents per share and announced a shift to monthly dividend payments starting December 2026.

NOVONIX has hit a critical milestone by delivering a synthetic graphite anode sample to Panasonic, supporting a planned production start in late 2027. The company secured A$21.66 million in fresh capital to fund production readiness, while navigating an evolving US trade and policy landscape aimed at boosting domestic battery materials.

Syrah Resources moderated graphite output amid subdued ex-China demand, raised US$72 million to support ramp-up, and advanced Vidalia anode material towards commercial sales in H2 2026.

Boresight Ltd has secured a lease for a new 812 square metre manufacturing hub in Huntsville, Alabama, vastly expanding its US production capacity for aerial target drones amid rising military demand.

Lodestar Minerals has responded to an ASX query over the late filing of director interest notices, attributing the delay to an administrative oversight during an option conversion process. The company has updated its procedures to prevent future lapses.

Nimy Resources (ASX: NIM) responds to ASX query following a sharp share price fall, confirming pending assay results from recent sampling but no undisclosed information explaining the trading.

Syrah Resources has settled an alleged default under its offtake deal with Tesla for natural graphite anode material, with Tesla withdrawing termination threats but retaining rights pending final product qualification.

DGR Global lodged a key director interest notice 14 days late due to an administrative slip, prompting an ASX compliance query. The company has outlined its existing governance measures and pledged refresher training to tighten disclosure controls.

EVZ Limited's Non-Executive Chairman Graham Burns has sold 5 million shares, reducing his stake but maintaining a significant holding while aiming to improve share liquidity and attract institutional investors.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) reported a 13% increase in contract backlog to A$518 million in Q1 2026, driven by multiple major defence orders and the opening of a new Singapore facility. The company’s cash position remains strong despite a $4 million ASIC penalty.

Syrah Resources delivered a record 24kt graphite production at Balama and secured US$72 million in equity to support medium-term ramp-up and Vidalia commercialisation, navigating a complex US trade environment.