Thursday, July 23, 2026

XTEK expects record revenue of $88m in upgraded FY23 forecast

Defence industry company XTEK has updated its FY23 results guidance, anticipating record revenues for FY23 of between $86 million to $88 million up by circa 50 per cent compared to the previous recorded revenue of $58.2 million. 

Australian industry activity sees slower decline in May— Ai Group

The Ai Group’s Australian Industry Index has seen a moderated contraction in May 2023 and now stands at -10.9 points, up by 9.3 from April’s steep fall, signalling deteriorating conditions in the market and the 13th month the index has been in contraction.

Cann Group names Peter Koetsier as new CEO

Cann Group, a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative cannabis medicines, appointed Peter Koetsier as its new chief executive officer, effective 16 January 2023. 

Boss Energy concludes oversubscribed share purchase plan

Australian uranium company Boss Energy has announced the completion of an oversubscribed share purchase plan (SPP) with $29.6 million of applications. 

Digital twin platform developer Pointerra signs partnership to enter Middle East market

Australian AI technology company Pointerra Limited has signed a reseller agreement with digital systems integration company eSolutions to distribute the Pointerra 3D Digital Twin Platform in the Middle East Region. 

Altech Batteries unveils new specifications for Cerenergy battery products

ASX company Altech Batteries Limited has revealed the preliminary battery specifications for its CERENERGY 60 KWh and 1 MWh GridPack battery products. 

XTEK receives new SUAS spare parts order from Australian Defence

ASX-listed international defence industry company XTEK Limited secured a $3.4 million order contract with the Australian Department of Defence for the delivery of spare parts in support of its existing Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) fleet.

Orora’s half-year results reflect strong growth despite economic headwinds

Orora has completed the simplification of its portfolio, focusing on its global beverage packaging operations and implementing cost-cutting measures to navigate challenging market conditions. 

Australian Manufacturing PMI in April reaches 35-month low amid weak demand

Weak demand in the Australian manufacturing sector has driven the country’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) to a 35-month low, according to the latest data from Judo Bank. 

Global Manufacturing PMI’s decline eases in January— JP Morgan

Global manufacturing output and new orders have shown slower contraction in the first month of 2023, resulting in a 49.1 PMI score in January, up from December’s 48.7 rating. 
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