Axiant Resources has listed on the ASX with the ticker code of AXR. The company was formed to hold the gold and base metal exploration assets being demerged from ASX-listed mining group Core Lithium (ASX:CXO). Subject to the completion of this planned demerger, Axiant Resources will hold a portfolio of seven projects. Its flagship Shoobridge Gold Project, along with the Adelaide River, Finniss, Albarta and Jervois Projects span the highly prospective Pine Creek region located in the Northern Territory. The remaining two projects are located in South Australia. Core Lithium is expected to retain a significant shareholding in Axiant Resources following completion of its IPO raising.

Board of Directors: Independent Non-Executive Chairman - Greg English; Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer - Michael Fechner; Independent Non‑Executive Director - Peter Bewick

Senior Management: Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary - Daniel Travers

Media: The Stock Network, Lel Smits

Imagion Biosystems (ASX:IBX) is advancing a new approach to cancer detection with MagSense®, its non-radioactive, bio-safe molecular MRI imaging agent designed to help clinicians detect cancer earlier and with greater precision. With key Contract Research Organisation (CRO) work orders signed, investigational product manufacturing complete and discussions with seven prospective U.S. clinical trial sites in process, Imagion Biosystems Chair Bob Proulx joins The Stock Network`s Lel Smits to discuss how the company is moving through the critical steps required to launch the study.

🧪 Preparing for the start of the Phase 2 trial
🏥 Getting sites ready for patients
🚀 Imagion Biosystems’ near-term expectations

DUG Technology (ASX:DUG) has secured a US$9.3 million, two-year contract with a national oil company to provide hosted high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure and access to its DUG Insight software platform.

💻 US$9.3m contract: The two-year agreement commences in the first quarter of DUG Technology’s 2027 financial year, with the company providing hosted HPC infrastructure to support the client’s advanced subsurface processing and imaging requirements. The counterparty has not been named for commercially sensitive reasons.

🛢️ Geoscience computing demand: The contract gives the client access to DUG Technology’s full DUG Insight processing and imaging toolkit, enabling advanced workflows for processing and interpreting subsurface data. The award highlights demand for specialised computing infrastructure and software within the energy sector.

⚡ Integrated technology platform: The company’s HPC infrastructure and DUG Insight platform combines cloud-based HPC facilities, proprietary software, immersion cooling technology and geoscience services. The company says its technology is designed to help clients maximise the value of seismic data and support more informed decision-making.

Global private debt assets under management reached US$2 trillion by mid-last year, with the broader private credit ecosystem estimated at around US$4 trillion. Pengana Global Private Credit Trust (ASX:PCX) gives Australian investors access to a globally diversified private credit portfolio managed by Pengana Credit. CEO Nehemiah Richardson joins The Stock Network`s Lel Smits to discuss why access matters as much as allocation, how to put the strategy into practice and how to separate noise from real credit risk.

📌 Why access matters as much as allocation
🎯 Putting the strategy into practice
🔍 Separating noise from real credit risk
🚀 Looking ahead
📈 Performance

Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) has delivered a strong first-half FY26 result, with its net profit after tax rising 54.1% to $60.7 million, as technology refresh cycles, AI infrastructure investment and software demand underpinned growth in revenue and earnings.

💰 Growth in both revenues and earnings accelerates: Gross revenue increases 14.2% to $2.10 billion, while gross profit rises 23.0% to $205.6 million. EBITDA grows 37.3% to $103.5 million, with net operating profit before tax up 50.1% to $86.4 million. The company says growth is being supported by device refresh cycles, AI-enabled PCs, data centre modernisation, enterprise networking and software.
🤖 AI demand builds: Dicker Data records more than $50 million in first-half AI-related invoiced value, its highest first-half AI sales and bookings result to date. Advanced Solutions revenue increases 16.9%, supported by infrastructure, data centre and AI-related investment, while Software grows 18% to remain the company`s largest category.
📈 Full year 2026 outlook remains positive: Management forecasts FY26 gross revenue of $4.3–$4.4 billion, representing growth of around 11–14%, with net operating profit before tax expected to be around $162–$165 million. Dicker Data expects AI-related revenues to accelerate in the second half, although it notes higher component prices and supply chain costs could weigh on unit demand and inventory costs.
Dicker Data Executive Chair and Managing Director Fiona Brown indicated that the result reflects the company`s ability to capture opportunities from technology refresh cycles, AI infrastructure investment and software and cybersecurity demand.

“The first half result highlights the resilience of Dicker Data’s partner ecosystem and the increasing relevance of our role in helping partners address more complex customer requirements." – Fiona Brown, Executive Chair and Managing Director

Almasar Minerals has listed on the ASX with the ticker code of AMK. The company is a mineral explorer that owns five granted exploration licences located within the Arabian Shield in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These projects are positioned within the Nabitah–Ad Duwayhi and Nuqrah–As Safra metallogenic belts, which are highly prospective for orogenic gold and associated base-metal mineralisation. The proceeds from Almasar Minerals’ IPO raising will fund exploration programs across these assets. The company will at the same time continue to review and assess selective acquisition and partnership opportunities within Saudi Arabia.

Media: The Stock Network, Lel Smits

Maritana Minerals (ASX) has delivered a 148% increase in Gold Ore Reserves and a 6.3% increase in Gold Mineral Resources, strengthening its position as an emerging Western Australian gold producer. With further drilling and mine planning underway across its portfolio, including the cornerstone Boorara and Burbanks assets, Managing Director & CEO Grant Haywood joins The Stock Network’s Lel Smits ahead of the Sydney Mining Club to discuss the company’s resource growth, development pathway and next phase of drilling.

🛢️ Reserves surge 148%
⛏️ Advancing Boorara & Burbanks
🏗️ Building towards production

Michael Hill International (ASX:MHJ) has delivered record FY26 results, marking a significant step forward in its turnaround and returning the business to growth across Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Under new leadership, the company has simplified its strategy, sharpened its focus on its core brands and strengthened retail execution, driving stronger sales momentum, improved profitability and the restoration of dividends. Bevilles has also returned to growth. CEO Jonathan Waecker joins The Stock Network`s @LelSmits to discuss the turnaround, customer strategy and next phase of growth.

💎 A turnaround gaining momentum
🛍️ Making jewellery more relevant to customers
💍 Building the next phase of growth