ASX Weekly Performance: Everlast, Finder, ECT, Swift Networks

The IPO market is experiencing a resurgence, with 2025 projected to see around 40 listings after a historic low in 2024, driven by small-cap investor confidence and favorable conditions in the resource sector. Notable performers include Everlast Minerals, which surged 265% on its ASX debut, and Finder Energy, up 163% after securing a deal with Timor-Leste’s national oil company.