
Xero is transitioning from a high-growth SaaS accounting platform into a global small business operating system with improving earnings quality and rising operating leverage. FY26 interim results show resilient revenue growth, margin expansion from cost discipline, and deeper monetisation across payments, payroll and financial services. We believe the market still applies an outdated growth-at-any-cost lens, underestimating Xero’s emerging cash generation and embedded optionality.

Sunrise Energy Metals (ASX: SRL) is advancing one of the Western world’s most strategically significant battery-materials developments: the Sunrise Nickel-Cobalt-Scandium Project in NSW, a globally large, long-life, ESG-aligned source of critical minerals essential for EVs, aerospace alloys, defence technologies and high-performance fuel cells. Backed by strong balance sheet discipline, rising government engagement, escalating Western supply-security policies, and material advancement across strategic partnerships during 2025, Sunrise enters 2026 with a profile we view as deeply undervalued relative to its strategic optionality.

SportsHero (ASX: SHO) is an early-stage Australian sports gamification and media company focused on mobile-first prediction and gaming platforms across Southeast Asia, primarily Indonesia. It offers leveraged exposure to regional digital gaming growth but carries high execution, funding and profitability risk typical of small-cap platform build-outs.

Waratah Minerals, an Australian gold-copper explorer in NSW, has rebounded strongly from last year’s lows. A clear pattern of higher lows suggests growing accumulation, easing selling pressure and sustained market interest, positioning the stock to potentially break higher if a catalyst emerges.

Atomo Diagnostics (ASX: AT1) is showing a steady uptrend after a long quiet phase. Rising prices from recent lows, backed by stronger volume, suggest buyers are gradually absorbing supply. This persistent move higher points to improving sentiment and a technically supportive trend for now.

Arafura Rare Earths (ASX: ARU) is trading near a key support zone after recent volatility, where buyers have previously stepped in. Strength in rare earth prices adds sector momentum. While this mix may signal opportunity, confirmation depends on support holding and the company delivering meaningful project progress.