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AI is quietly becoming a major trade story. Recent China export data shows strong shipments of AI related products, even as wider U.S. China tech tensions continue. That underlines how real demand for chips, software and cloud capacity is already flowing through global supply chains. This article looks at 3 stocks from our AI Stocks screener that sit in the slipstream of that trend. The 3 AI stocks covered below are only a sample, since the full screen surfaced 14 more companies with equally...

Xero has appointed Jonathan Meltzer as Managing Director, US, effective 27 July 2026, elevating him from his prior role as SVP, Customer Growth and Experience, where he led initiatives across small business customers and accounting partners. Meltzer’s background at LegalZoom, Google, and Intuit’s QuickBooks positions him to connect Xero’s accounting platform more tightly with integrated payments for US small businesses and their advisors alongside Matan Bar. We’ll now examine how Meltzer’s...

Stronger than expected export demand in key regions is keeping many companies growing even as rates stay high and headlines stay noisy. That backdrop can reward stocks from the Healthy high growth potential screener, where analysts already expect solid earnings growth and balance sheets look resilient. This article highlights 3 of the most interesting stocks from the screener and explains what might make their growth stories stand out. The stocks covered below are just a small sample, and the...

Insiders who bought AU$247.4k worth of Atomos Limited ( ASX:AMS ) stock in the last year have seen some of their losses...

With U.S. jobs unexpectedly shrinking and rate hike odds easing while inflation stays at 3.5%, investors are being pushed to rethink where they feel comfortable putting money to work. Defensive sectors like consumer staples and utilities are drawing fresh attention as households feel wage pressure and businesses slow hiring. This article walks through three stocks from our screener that appear well placed and explains how the recent news may help or hurt each one. The stocks covered below are...

Energy markets are once again front and center as oil price moves feed into inflation expectations and keep rate paths under scrutiny. Reliable, low carbon power sources like nuclear energy sit in the middle of that debate, which can put nuclear energy stocks on many watchlists. This article highlights 3 stocks from our Nuclear Energy Stocks screener that show how different parts of the sector approach the same theme. The three stocks that follow are only a starting sample from this idea, and...

A 90 second power outage at Network Rail’s Manchester control hub has turned a routine day on the rails into a real world stress test for the systems that keep UK infrastructure running. For investors, that kind of shock can quickly reshape expectations around resilience, maintenance and upgrades. This article breaks down three stocks from the Infrastructure and Engineering Services screener that are closely exposed to this news, and why their stories now deserve attention. The three stocks...

Insiders who bought AU$252.7k worth of Beacon Lighting Group Limited ( ASX:BLX ) stock in the last year recovered part...

Enlitic, Inc. ( ASX:ENL ) shareholders (or potential shareholders) will be happy to see that the CEO & Executive...

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Acumentis Group Limited ( ASX:ACU ) announced a healthy earnings result recently, and the market rewarded it with a...

Alkane Resources Limited recently reported new exploration results and an updated Mineral Resource for the Storheden Deposit at its Björkdal Operation in northern Sweden, including high-grade gold intercepts and the first Indicated Resources of 1.07 Mt at 2.51 g/t Au (87 koz) alongside 1.85 Mt of Inferred Resources at 2.11 g/t Au (125 koz). The updated modelling, which shows mineralisation remaining open in all directions over a 2.7 km strike, materially enhances geological confidence at...

Event overview and why Brightstar Resources is in focus Interest in Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) has picked up as the company prepares to present at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie on 5 August 2026, led by Managing Director Alexander Bevington Rovira. See our latest analysis for Brightstar Resources. Into this forum appearance, Brightstar Resources is trading at A$0.425 after a 7 day share price return of 32.81% and a 30 day share price return of 26.87%, while the year to...

Global interest rates are moving in different directions as central banks react to energy costs, inflation and growth. That is pushing more investors to look beyond blue chips and consider Financially Fit Penny Stocks. These are lower-priced companies with a focus on balance sheet strength. This article explains why that screen stands out today and highlights three stocks that may merit a closer look. The three Financially Fit Penny Stocks in this article are just a starting sample, and the...

Second quarter earnings and buyback activity Light & Wonder (LNW) released second quarter 2026 results, reporting revenue of US$828 million and net income of US$120 million, alongside fresh detail on its ongoing share repurchase activity. For the first half of 2026, the company reported revenue of US$1,617 million and net income of US$172 million. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations reached US$2.23 for the period. Investors also received an update on the existing buyback. From...

Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) has drawn fresh attention after reporting unaudited second quarter operating results, with ore mined, ore processed, mined grade and gold poured all lower than the same period last year. See our latest analysis for Resolute Mining. Despite the weaker second quarter production metrics, Resolute Mining’s recent share price has been resilient. The 7 day share price return of 13.98% and 30 day share price return of 15.22% have partially offset a 90 day share price return...

Earlier this week, PLS Group (ASX:PLS) used its Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum presentation to outline the P2000 expansion at its Pilgangoora Operation, proposing to double lithium production capacity with A$175 million in pre-FID capital and targeting a final investment decision in late 2026 and potential first ore in mid-2029. The company also highlighted Australian Renewable Energy Agency-backed funding for an on-site Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant to produce lithium phosphate, aimed at...

With oil markets swinging on Strait of Hormuz risks and shipping costs in focus, many investors are watching inflation and interest rate paths closely. That backdrop keeps attention on companies that can grow even as borrowing stays expensive. Fast growing stocks with high insider ownership can align management with shareholders and offer potential resilience. This article highlights three standouts from that screener and explains why they deserve a closer look. The stocks covered below are...

Elsight (ASX:ELS) has put investors on alert after its Q2 2026 earnings call confirmed plans to pursue acquisitions, with management discussing active talks with several potential targets and possible transactions ahead. See our latest analysis for Elsight. At a share price of A$7.07, Elsight has seen a 26.48% 7 day share price return around the Q2 2026 earnings call and acquisition update. Its 1 year total shareholder return above 200% points to strong longer term momentum despite a 9.01% 30...

With global central banks holding policy rates high as inflation pressures linger, cash in the bank can feel stuck while prices keep rising. Reliable dividends over 5% start to look more appealing when income is hard to grow through interest alone. This article walks through three dividend powerhouses from the 3%+ Yield screener that combine higher yields with coverage and stability to help anchor a long term portfolio. The three stocks in this article are just a starting sample, and the full...

Charter Hall Retail REIT slipped into this result priced as a mild outperformer, with the unit price up about 12% over three months and closing at A$4.23 after the latest session. The headline, however, sits in the balance sheet and valuation story. Net tangible assets stand at A$5.03 per unit while the stock trades at a clear discount and the trust carries debt that is not well covered by operating cash flow. Today the market is weighing that asset backing and low P/E against the reality of...

West African Resources Limited recently reported its Q2 2026 results and, soon after, Founder, Executive Chairman & CEO Richard Hyde presented at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie, updating investors in person on the company’s gold operations and projects. The combination of a fresh earnings release and a high-profile conference appearance by top leadership has sharpened market focus on how West African Resources’ growth plans and project execution might evolve from...

Beach Energy shareholders came into this result already bruised, with the stock down about 20% over three months and trading at A$0.865 at Thursday’s close. The earnings print flips the recent narrative. The company is back to solid profitability with trailing twelve month net income of A$281.4m and underlying NPAT of A$355m, supported by A$1.0b in underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation. For a producer that supplies a meaningful slice of East Coast gas, the...

REA Group (ASX:REA) is back in focus after reporting full year earnings, highlighting higher net profit from core operations to A$650 million, 7% revenue growth to A$1.79 billion, and a 25% lift in its fully franked dividend. See our latest analysis for REA Group. REA Group shares closed at A$173.51, with a 1-month share price return of 18.64% and a 7-day share price return of 7.96%, while the 1-year total shareholder return is down 28.51%. This suggests recent momentum has picked up after a...