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As of the close on Friday, $S&P/ASX 200(XJO.AU)$ closed at 8,973.10 on Friday, down 0.79% in the past 5 days.

1. $NEXTDC LTD(NXT.AU)$ +14.90%

• NEXTDC reported robust FY25 results on August 28, 2025, , with revenue growth and a 72.2MW increase in contracted utilization, driving positive market reactions.

• The company announced an upsized $6.4 billion senior debt facility in the last week of August 2025, signaling strong financial backing for growth, which boosted investor confidence.

• Rising demand for AI-driven data center capacity in the Asia-Pacific, highlighted in recent market analyses, supported NEXTDC’s stock rally as investors eyed its expansion plans.

• A rebound in the technology sector and overall market sentiment contributed to NEXTDC’s stock price surge, aligning with gains in the ASX 200.

2. $COLES GROUP LTD(COL.AU)$+14.53%

• Coles reported a 3.4% increase in group sales revenue to £10.4 billion for Q1 2025, driven by a 3.7% rise in supermarket sales, boosting investor confidence.

• Nine analysts recommended buying Coles stock, with an average 12-month price target of AU$23.408, contributing to the stock’s upward momentum.

• Coles announced a fully-franked dividend of $0.37 per share, payable on September 22, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of September 5, 2025, attracting income-focused investors.

• The broader consumer staples sector saw positive sentiment in late August 2025, with Coles benefiting from its stable position in the Australian retail market, supporting stock price gains.

3. $SIGMA HEALTHCARE LTD(SIG.AU)$+9.47%

1. Sigma reported a surge in earnings for FY25, exceeding market expectations, which significantly boosted investor confidence and drove the stock price higher.

2. The successful integration of Chemist Warehouse following the February 2025 merger continued to fuel optimism, with analysts noting strong growth potential in late August 2025.

3. Sigma Healthcare saw elevated trading activity in the last week of August 2025, with a daily average volume of 21.94 million shares, indicating strong investor interest and supporting price gains.

4. $Block Inc(XYZ.AU)$ +6.96%

• Block benefited from a broader recovery in the technology sector, with the ASX 200 gaining momentum, supporting a 2.87% price increase over seven days.

• Analysts maintained a strong buy rating for Block, with 29 out of 33 recommending a buy and a 12-month price target of AU$163.96, boosting investor interest.

• Block’s ongoing Bitcoin initiatives, including the Proto mining system set for launch in late 2025, gained attention, driving positive sentiment.

• Block saw a daily average trading volume of 335,535 shares in the last week of August 2025, indicating heightened investor interest that contributed to the stock’s upward movement.

5. $EVOLUTION MINING LTD(EVN.AU)$ +6.78%

• In late August 2025, gold prices approached $3,700 per ounce, driven by global central bank purchases, enhancing Evolution Mining’s profitability outlook and boosting its stock price.

• Evolution Mining’s August 13, 2025, Q4 earnings call highlighted robust production and financial results, including 180,000 oz of gold in Q1 2025, fueling investor confidence.

• The stock experienced a daily average trading volume of 9.62 million shares in the last week of August 2025, indicating strong investor interest that supported the price surge.

• The ASX 200 materials sector, particularly gold mining stocks, saw strong gains in late August 2025, with Evolution Mining riding the wave of sector optimism.