4DMedical Ltd (ASX: 4DX) shares have been among the best performers on the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) over the past 12 months.

During this time, the medical technology company’s shares have risen a staggering 360%.

But if you thought the gains may be over, think again.

That’s because the team at Bell Potter believes there are still more market-beating returns on offer here over the next 12 months.

What is the broker saying?

Bell Potter notes that 4DMedical released its full-year results last week. And while the company only revealed modest revenue from its lung imaging technology, the broker believes the initial traction is highly meaningful. It said:

Product revenues of $6.9m includes $1.6m in fee for service revenues which we understand includes a portion of revenues billed for CT:VQ on a fee per scan basis. While the quantum of revenues is modest, we regard this initial traction in fee for service revenues as highly meaningful and we expect these revenues will grow exponentially in the coming quarters as awareness grows. 

Elsewhere, the company reported a normalised loss of $33.0m (FY25 loss $35.2m) and net operating cash burn of $31.3m. First revenues are yet to be earned at Simonmed, however, the five academic medical centres contracted for CT:VQ are each using the product on a regular basis.

Looking ahead, the broker sees ongoing traction with clinicians in the US as its major catalyst. It explains:

The major catalyst is the ongoing traction with clinicians in the US. There continues to be a ground swell of support for adoption of CT:VQ particularly amongst pulmonary specialists and interventional pulmonologists in academic hospitals. Inevitably this should radiate to other physicians as evidenced by the Simonmed deal and to some extent in Australia.

Big potential returns for 4DMedical shares

According to the note, in response to the company’s results, the broker has retained its speculative buy rating and $6.00 price target on 4DMedical shares.

Based on its current share price of $3.64, this implies potential upside of approximately 65% for investors over the next 12 months.

To put that into context, a $10,000 investment would turn into around $16,500 by this time next year if Bell Potter is on the money with its recommendation.

Commenting on its bullish view of the stock, the broker said:

4DX enters FY27 with good momentum at large hospital groups in the US. We expect on going revenue traction throughout the course of the year. Maintain Buy (Speculative) rating.

All in all, this could make 4DMedical worth considering if you have a high tolerance for risk and want exposure to the medical technology industry.

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The Antipa Minerals Ltd (ASX: AZY) share price is in focus after fresh drilling results extended gold-copper mineralisation at its Tim’s Dome prospect in Western Australia, including notable intersections such as 10m at 1.5g/t gold and 0.62% copper.

What did Antipa Minerals report?

• Phase 1 CY2026 drilling included 81 holes for 7,819m across Tim’s Dome, AL01, GEO-01 and Yolanda Trend.
• Key Tim’s Dome results: up to 1m at 10.05g/t gold, 0.62% copper, 0.12% lead and 2.55g/t silver.
• Three new gold-copper anomalies defined at AL01, each 500–700m long, suitable for follow-up drilling.
• Assays at GEO-01 returned 10m at 1.1g/t gold, 0.07% copper and 1,328ppm cobalt.
• Drilling at Yolanda Trend identified a 2.1km copper-arsenic-zinc anomaly, adding new discovery targets.
• Three drill rigs remain active at Tim’s Dome, Minyari Dome and Jezabeel.

What else do investors need to know?

Drilling at Tim’s Dome, part of Antipa’s flagship 100%-owned Minyari Gold-Copper Project, has confirmed broad mineralisation above an untested 1.2km-long AEM conductor. Selected RC holes at Tim’s Dome are now being extended with diamond drilling to directly test this highly prospective target.

Beyond Tim’s Dome, Antipa’s regional exploration continues to define new gold and copper anomalies across AL01 and Yolanda Trend, supporting further drilling and resource growth. The ongoing CY2026 programme remains fully funded, with support from WA’s Exploration Incentive Scheme grants.

What did Antipa Minerals management say?

Managing Director and CEO Roger Mason said:

Batch 3 results have further strengthened Tim’s Dome as one of our priority new discovery targets. We’ve now confirmed gold-copper-lead-silver mineralisation in a further five holes spread over more than a kilometre of strike, directly above the large AEM conductor that remains untested. The geological setting, metal association and geometry of the conductor continue to support the Telfer-style reef interpretation we are currently about to test, with diamond tails on several select RC holes now underway. We expect to reach the AEM conductor target in the coming weeks, and will eagerly await results. Elsewhere, the programme continues to generate additional opportunities, with new anomalies defined at AL01 and along the Yolanda Trend, plus further mineralised lodes extended at GEO-01. Now with three rigs active across Tim’s Dome, Minyari Dome and Jezabeel, and a strong pipeline of targets across the broader Minyari Project we’re set for a productive period of new-discovery focused exploration drilling, as we advance our Minyari Dome Pre-feasibility Study toward completion.

What’s next for Antipa Minerals?

Antipa Minerals will continue its major drilling push across Tim’s Dome, AL01, Yolanda Trend and other prospects, with current focus on diamond core tails at Tim’s Dome to directly test the substantial AEM conductor. Ongoing work at GEO-01 South and Jezabeel, plus design of follow-up RC drilling at AL01, are all aimed at growing mineral resources and finding new discoveries.

The Pre-Feasibility Study for Minyari Dome is also progressing, aiming to unlock further value from Antipa’s 100%-owned 2.9Moz gold and 91kt copper resource base in the Paterson Province. Regular updates are expected as new assay results come to hand.

Antipa Minerals share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Antipa Minerals shares are flat, slightly trailing the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which has risen 1% over the same period.

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In Australia, age 65 is the sweet spot for retirement. At this age, you can access your superannuation regardless of whether you have quit work or not. 

And you’re also only two years away from potentially also receiving an Age Pension payment.

But for many Australians, retiring at 65 means they need to turn decades of super contributions into a reliable income stream that can support them throughout retirement.

But the question is, how do you know if you have enough in your super?

Lets investigate what a comfortable retirement starting at age 65 could look like, and how much it’ll cost.

The definition of a comfortable retirement

First, it’s important to understand what a comfortable retirement actually looks like.

A comfortable retirement generally means having enough income to cover your everyday expenses while also allowing for discretionary spending such as travel, dining out, hobbies and entertainment, without having to significantly compromise your lifestyle.

Individuals and couples should be able to maintain a reasonable standard of living, perhaps afford the occasional small luxury, and still have some financial buffer for unexpected expenses.

Think top-tier private health insurance, regular leisure activities, funds for home repairs or renovations, the occasional meal out, and perhaps even an annual holiday.

How much does a comfortable retirement cost?

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) estimates that a comfortable retirement will cost around $55,923 per year for single Australians. 

A couple living together can expect to spend around $78,566 per year combined.

How much do I need in my superannuation to afford this lifestyle?

In order to fund this lifestyle level, ASFA has calculated that at age 67, single Australians will need around $630,000. 

Couples will need a combined superannuation balance closer to $730,000.

But the catch is that these figures are based on the understanding that you’ll retire at age 67, that you will only need to fund around 10 years of retirement, will be eligible to receive a part Age Pension, and you own your home in full.

So, if you want to retire at a much earlier age of 65, you’ll need to work towards a different goal to be able to fund those extra seven years.

I’ve crunched the numbers to work out the balance you’d need to quit work a couple of years earlier.

Your annual costs will be around the same: $55,923 per year for single Australians and $78,566 per year combined for a couple living together.

But, as I mentioned above, you’ll need to fund an additional seven years that ASFA figures haven’t accounted for.

At age 65, singles will need to have at around $742,000 in their superannuation. 

Meanwhile, couples will need a combined balance closer to $888,000 at the same age. 

But note, if you don’t own your home outright, you’ll also need to consider how you’ll pay your mortgage or rent.

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