The Australian sharemarket was little changed on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 up 0.02 per cent to 8,682.6 at 12:13 pm AEST. Five of the 11 sectors traded lower ahead of the RBA’s 2.30pm AEST policy decision, with the cash rate widely expected to rise to 4.6 per cent. Brent crude traded around US$106 a barrel amid the continuing US-Iran stalemate. Bond yields also climbed, with Australia’s 10-year yield reaching a 15-year high of 5.43 per cent, while the US 10-year yield touched 5.27 per cent.
In small cap company news,
Etherstack delivers major UK Government project milestone
Etherstack (ASX:ESK) has delivered its second major milestone under a UK Government project on schedule, contributing US$1.8 million to second-half revenue. Together with another milestone expected next month, the project is expected to contribute US$4 million to second-half 2026 revenue and support the company’s existing full-year guidance.
SRJ Technologies secures $1.76 million Middle East LNG contract
SRJ Technologies (ASX:SRJ) has secured a US$1.234 million, or approximately A$1.76 million, contract for an LNG controls upgrade project in the Middle East. The award covers engineering, procurement and equipment supply, with around US$300,000 expected to be recognised in FY26 and the balance in FY27. The contract also marks SRJ’s entry into the Middle East offshore LNG market.
Firebrick Pharma plans US retail launch for Nasodine
Firebrick Pharma (ASX:FRE) has approved plans to expand Nasodine into the US retail pharmacy market following more than 200 per cent growth in US online sales in FY26. Up to six regional pharmacy groups representing around 700 stores have expressed strong interest in placing early orders, with the company appointing Al Moghaddam as US Commercial Director to lead the rollout.
FortifAI expands NOL8 platform through Equinix Fabric
FortifAI (ASX:FTI) has made its NOL8 AI Data Plane available through Equinix Fabric, extending the platform’s reach to enterprises using distributed cloud and AI infrastructure. Joint proof-of-concept programs are now open to selected customers, with general availability planned for later in 2026.
Pantera Minerals to acquire Western Australian gold project
Pantera Minerals (ASX:PFE) has entered into binding agreements to acquire 100 per cent of the 470-square-kilometre Corona Gold Project, around 200 kilometres east of Kalgoorlie. The project contains an eight-kilometre historical gold anomaly and several untested gold targets, with Pantera planning soil sampling followed by aircore and RC drilling. The acquisition consideration is $200,000 plus royalties.
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