ASX stories

xReality receipts jump 85% as US defence and police contracts swell pipeline to AUD $63 million and support a larger Sydney base.

CMC Invest data shows Australian retail traders stayed net buyers in 2025, with ETFs dominating turnover and Bitcoin cracking the top 10.

Compumedics secures AUD $4.2m MEG order from Shandong Normal University in China, lifting total contracted MEG orders to about AUD $30m.

Moomoo assembles top strategists for a free 2026 outlook webinar, dissecting AI, commodities, US volatility and regional market plays.

Compumedics posts record H1 orders and 32% revenue jump, reaffirms FY26 targets and readies Somfit D launch in US home sleep market.

Atturra closes 2025 with a sweep of APAC tech and industry awards, cementing its rise as a regional IT services heavyweight.

Macquarie Technology names Marija Harris to lead Macquarie Telecom from 2026 as veteran Luke Clifton shifts to a governance-focused director role.

Infotrust, formerly Spirit Technology Solutions, begins trading on ASX, uniting cyber security and IT services with over 250 experts across Australia.

Locate Technologies is the first New Zealand-listed firm to adopt Bitcoin as its main treasury asset after moving from the ASX to the NZX for a more supportive market.

Blackpearl Group has begun trading on the ASX to boost its global expansion, driven by 87% revenue growth and AI-focused products for SMBs.

Straker secures a EUR €525,000 EU contract and a NZD $28 million IBM deal, advancing its AI-driven translation services and expanding global enterprise reach.

eToro launches AUD accounts and local features for Australians, reducing conversion costs and expanding ASX stock access for a tailored trading experience.

Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.

Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger to its board as it plans to become New Zealand’s first listed Bitcoin treasury firm on the NZX exchange.

Ofload has appointed Harmen Fredrikze as its new CFO to strengthen leadership amid growth, bringing over 20 years' experience in global tech and software firms.

Black Pearl Group will acquire US AI sales firm B2B Rocket, combining platforms to boost automation and drive growth with a USD $2.1m revenue earn-out deal.

Fujitsu teams with ASX and Tokyo Stock Exchange to introduce CONNEQTOR, an automated electronic ETF trading platform, to Australia by mid-2026.

DroneShield clinches a USD $61.6m deal to supply handheld detection and counter-drone systems to a European military, its largest order to date.

Straker has teamed up with n8n to launch Straker Verify, automating AI translation workflows while ensuring quality and compliance for businesses globally.

Atturra to acquire SAP specialist DalRae Solutions for up to AUD $20 million cash, aiming to boost its capabilities in SAP consulting and implementation.