
Dimerix slipped toward $0.19 after volatile trading driven by its Phase 3 ACTION3 trial. The biotech continues to swing on sentiment as investors react to clinical updates, balancing long-term DMX-200 hopes against no-revenue uncertainty and regulatory timelines.

Alligator Energy surged to $0.052 on strong volume as global uranium sentiment improved. The breakout reflects renewed interest in early-stage producers amid tightening supply and optimism about nuclear demand. The company advances its Samphire ISR project and Big Lake exploration, which are still pre-revenue.

: Accent Group, an Australian footwear and apparel retailer, remains under pressure after an earnings downgrade and ASIC investigation, though a takeover bid sparked a rebound. Technically, AX1 is still in a long-term downtrend despite support near 0.60.

NEXTDC (ASX: NXT) delivers strong revenue growth and record contracted utilisation, but heavy capex and negative statutory earnings cap near-term upside. AI-driven demand supports a justified premium, yet a sustained re-rating requires profitability acceleration and clearer cash-flow visibility.

Zinc prices have surged over the past year due to supply shortages, mine disruptions, and strong demand from infrastructure and renewable energy projects. ASX investors can gain exposure through South32, Develop Global, and Sandfire Resources, each offering different risk and growth profiles.

Terra Metals (ASX: TM1) rebounded over 5% as buyers defended key support, while ongoing drilling success, expanding discoveries at the Dante Project, and a fully funded growth strategy continue to strengthen its position as a promising ASX critical minerals explorer.