Defence stocks are back in focus after Babcock International reported a 19% fall in underlying operating profits and a £140m loss on a Royal Navy frigate contract that has been hit by Brexit, Covid, and cost inflation. For investors, that kind of contract risk is a reminder that not all defence exposure behaves the same way when costs move. This article looks at how that news might feed through to a wider group of defence-related companies and highlights 3 stocks from our Defence Sector...
In recent months, Woolworths Group has focused on supermarket stability, freezing prices on 300 own-brand staples, absorbing supplier cost pressures, and cutting support-office costs by offshoring hundreds of roles to manage rising expenses.
This combination of price-freeze support for shoppers, tighter cost control, and perceived pricing power within Australian consumer staples has drawn renewed attention to Woolworths’ core food retail operations.
We’ll now examine how Woolworths’...
Artificial intelligence stocks sit at the crossroads of several forces that investors are watching closely, from inflation trends and shifting rate expectations to mixed signals on growth, trade, and consumer confidence. While policy paths in the US, Europe, China, and emerging markets remain under debate, companies involved in semiconductors, cloud, software, and large language models are central to the ChatGPT and broader AI story. This AI Stocks screener focuses on businesses directly tied...
Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) is back in the spotlight after activist investor Elliott Investment Management publicly pushed for board changes, management adjustments, and a broad review of options, including leadership succession and portfolio direction.
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Northern Star Resources’ recent activism headlines come after a mixed stretch, with short term share price momentum strengthening, including a 12.6% 30 day share price return and 20.7%...
As Australian shares experience slight fluctuations due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, investors are keeping a close eye on dividend stocks for stability and income potential. In such uncertain times, reliable dividend stocks like EQT Holdings offer an attractive proposition for those seeking consistent returns amidst market volatility.
The Australian market is experiencing some volatility as tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerning U.S.-Iran relations and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have led to hesitancy among traders, with shares slightly down at the start of Week 26. In this environment, identifying high growth tech stocks requires a focus on companies that demonstrate resilience and adaptability amidst geopolitical uncertainties and fluctuating market conditions.
As Australian shares experience slight fluctuations due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, investors are keeping a close eye on potential opportunities within the market. In such uncertain times, identifying stocks that are trading below their intrinsic value can be a strategic approach for those looking to capitalize on undervalued assets.
As Australian shares waver slightly due to geopolitical tensions, investors are keeping a close eye on market movements and potential opportunities. While the term "penny stock" may seem outdated, it still represents smaller or less-established companies that can offer significant value when backed by solid financials. In this article, we explore three penny stocks that combine financial strength with growth potential, providing a chance to uncover hidden value in promising companies.
Perenti, through its Barminco subsidiary, recently secured a A$275 million contract to deliver underground development and ground support services for the twin Bullion Hill portals at the Fourmile Project in Nevada, extending its underground mining operations in North America.
This win reinforces Perenti’s push into tier-one mining jurisdictions, highlighting how contract mining opportunities in North America are becoming a more meaningful part of its business mix.
We’ll now examine how this...
EVT (ASX:EVT) is back in focus after the company expanded its partnership with CJ 4DPLEX, committing to four additional SCREENX auditoriums across Australia and New Zealand ahead of the upcoming summer blockbuster period.
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Beyond the SCREENX expansion, EVT’s recent momentum has been positive, with a 10.3% 30 day share price return and a 5.4% 90 day share price return, although the 1 year total shareholder return is down 16.3%.
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Penny stocks attract attention when markets are wrestling with inflation, shifting central bank policies, and uneven consumer demand across regions. The Financially Fit Penny Stocks screener focuses on companies trading below 5 that still show signs of financial health, which may help reduce some of the risks that usually come with early stage businesses. With bond yields moving, commodities reacting to geopolitical events, and retail trends diverging from country to country, this screener...
In June 2026, QBE Insurance Group Limited completed a €500 million fixed-to-floating subordinated note issue and fully redeemed and cancelled its outstanding US$524,124,000 5.875% subordinated notes due 2046, which will be delisted from the Singapore Exchange.
This refinancing reshapes QBE’s subordinated debt profile, highlighting active capital structure management and the use of multiple global banks to distribute its new issue.
We’ll now look at how this subordinated debt refinancing,...
With inflation signals flickering across regions, central banks cautious on rates, and consumer sentiment mixed, many investors are looking for companies that can grow through different cycles and where insiders have meaningful skin in the game. The Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener focuses on businesses that combine solid growth potential with management and analyst optimism, which can help align executive incentives with shareholder outcomes. In this article you will...
4DMedical has recently gained US FDA 510(k) clearance for its CT:VQ lung imaging software, launched the CLEAR clinical evidence program for pulmonary embolism, agreed to acquire Austrian AI imaging firm contextflow, and signed a commercial contract with SimonMed Imaging in the US outpatient market.
Together, these steps expand 4DMedical’s obtainable US CT:VQ market to about US$3.00 billion while creating an immediate European commercial footprint and new software-as-a-service distribution...
Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited has announced, in June 2026, a fully franked final dividend of A$0.145 per share and a fully franked special dividend of A$0.025 per share for the year ended 30 June 2026, both subject to market conditions and no adverse shocks.
The combination of a regular final payout and an additional special dividend highlights management’s focus on distributing income to shareholders through fully franked returns.
Next, we will examine how the fully...
China’s central bank has just kept lending rates unchanged, even as recent data points to softer retail sales and industrial output. That choice puts the focus back on income producing stocks that may be better suited to a slower global growth backdrop and more cautious policy signals. This article looks at three defensive dividend stocks from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand that are directly exposed to this news flow, and examines how this decision from the People’s Bank of...
With inflation stories, central bank signals and shifting bond yields pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for simpler signposts. One approach is to focus on companies where cash flows look attractive while the stock trades below an estimate of fair value using an SWS DCF valuation. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener is built exactly for that. It highlights situations where cash flow potential and price may be out of sync. In this article, you...
Nuclear energy stocks are back on many investors’ radar as inflation trends, interest rate expectations, and energy price risks keep long term power security in focus. With central banks weighing future moves and oil markets sensitive to Middle East developments, some investors are looking for sectors tied to reliable, large scale electricity generation. Our Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you quickly filter uranium producers, fuel cycle companies, and reactor operators in one place, so...