Healthcare

On 2 October 2026, Echo IQ shares were trading at $0.58, up 1.75%. The movement took place during a firmer session for the local technology sector. As at 11:06 am, the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technologyindex(ASX:XIJ) was at 1,720.80, up 52.30 points or 3.13%, with …

Island Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:ILA) is an Australian antiviralDrug Developmentand biodefence company focused on therapies addressing viral diseases, public-health needs and biosecurity threats. Its development portfolio includes ISLA-101 and Galidesivir, a clinical-stage broad-spectrum antiviral with activity across more than 20 RNA viruses. The company has …

Acrux Limited (ASX:ACR) is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercialising topically applied pharmaceutical products. The company has marketed several products internationally through licensing arrangements, with an emphasis on the United States market. Acrux has now received its FY26 Research and Development …

The company states that regulatory and commercial activities are underway across key international markets, including the United States.

TruScreen Group Limited (ASX:TRU) is a medical device company that develops and manufactures AI-enabled technology for cervical cancer screening. Its TruScreen Ultra device is designed to detect abnormalities in cervical tissue in real time using optical and electrical measurements, without relying on conventional biological …

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:NEU) is a biopharmaceutical company developing new drug therapies for serious neurological conditions caused by genetic abnormalities or brain injury, with its shares listed on the ASX. Its 2026 half-year result shows aBusinessbalancing commercial income from trofinetide with rising investment in …

For the year ended 30 June 2026, Ansell reported sales of US$2,140.2 million. Adjusted EBIT was US$321.9 million and the adjusted EBIT margin reached 15.0%. Statutory net profit attributable to shareholders was US$208.6 million, while adjustedEarnings Per Sharewere 148.6 US cents. Margins remain an …