** Shares of Carbonxt Group CG1.AX rise as much as 6% to A$0.071, hitting their highest level since January 24
** Cleantech firm sees stronger financial performance in FY26 from cost reductions and improved product mix
** Says EBITDA remained positive in each month across H2 FY25
** says its U.S.-based manufacturing operations position co to benefit from potential changes in trade policy, including proposed expansions of tariffs on imported activated carbon products
** YTD, stock down 1.4%, including session's gains
(Reporting by Shruti Agarwal in Bengaluru)
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