ASX:CQR
ASX:CQRRetail REITs

How Investors Are Reacting To Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) Logistics-Focused Distribution And Payout Update

Charter Hall Retail REIT has announced an unfranked quarterly distribution of A$0.064 per unit for the December 2025 quarter, payable on 27 February 2026, with the ex-date on 30 December 2025 and record date on 31 December 2025. Alongside this distribution, the trust’s recent acquisitions of a majority stake in a long-leased Coles distribution facility and an additional Sydney industrial asset underline its push to build out income from logistics and necessity-based retail tenants. Next,...
ASX:CBA
ASX:CBABanks

Should RBA-Driven Financials Rally and Tighter Lending Caps Require Action From Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Investors?

Earlier this week, Commonwealth Bank of Australia benefited from a sector-wide rally in Australian financials, as investors responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s firm stance on interest rates and looming macroeconomic and regulatory shifts, including tighter caps on high debt-to-income home loans from February 2026. This upswing highlighted how CBA’s capital strength and dominant retail franchise can be quickly repriced by the market when financials come back into favour, even as...
ASX:NXT
ASX:NXTIT

NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) Is Down 5.5% After OpenAI-Backed Sovereign AI Campus Deal News Event – Has The Bull Case Changed?

In early December 2025, NEXTDC confirmed it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with OpenAI to develop a next-generation hyperscale AI campus and large-scale GPU supercluster at its S7 site in Eastern Creek, Sydney, providing secure, sovereign infrastructure for mission-critical workloads across sectors including government, defence, finance, education and healthcare. An interesting aspect of the project is S7’s closed-loop high-density liquid cooling design, which avoids ongoing use of...
ASX:BHP
ASX:BHPMetals and Mining

Is BHP (ASX:BHP) Still Undervalued After Its Recent Share Price Gains?

BHP Group (ASX:BHP) has quietly climbed over the past month, adding to already strong past 3 months and one year gains, so it is worth asking whether the current price still offers value. See our latest analysis for BHP Group. That recent 30 day share price return of 3.56% builds on a solid year to date gain of 10.79%, while the 12 month total shareholder return of 14.44% signals steady, rather than explosive, momentum. If BHP’s run has you thinking more broadly about cyclical opportunities,...
ASX:VUL
ASX:VULMetals and Mining

Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) Valuation After Major Rights Issue and Follow-On Equity Raising

Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) is in the middle of a substantial capital reshuffle, with a major rights issue, follow on equity offering, and fresh regulatory filings all reshaping who owns what. See our latest analysis for Vulcan Energy Resources. All this capital raising comes after a tough stretch for the stock, with a 30 day share price return of negative 43.21 percent and a one year total shareholder return of negative 24.9 percent. However, the five year total shareholder return of...
ASX:HDN
ASX:HDNRetail REITs

Reassessing HomeCo Daily Needs REIT (ASX:HDN) Valuation After Portfolio Uplift, Cap Rate Tightening and Debt Refinancing

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT (ASX:HDN) just rolled out a $219 million valuation uplift, cap rate tightening and a major debt refinancing, and then backed it up by reaffirming its FY26 distribution and earnings guidance. See our latest analysis for HomeCo Daily Needs REIT. Those portfolio gains and the latest distribution announcement come after a solid rebound, with the unit price now at A$1.37 and an 18.1 percent year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 27.6 percent...
ASX:BOQ
ASX:BOQBanks

Will Shareholders’ Rebuff of the Board’s Preference at AGM Change Bank of Queensland’s (ASX:BOQ) Narrative

At its 2 December 2025 AGM, Bank of Queensland Limited saw shareholders approve the election of external nominee Stephen Mayne as a Director, despite the board not endorsing his candidacy. This shareholder-backed board change highlights growing investor influence over BOQ’s governance, which could affect how its future direction is shaped. We’ll now consider how the election of a non-board-endorsed director may influence Bank of Queensland’s existing investment narrative and...
ASX:JBH
ASX:JBHSpecialty Retail

Reassessing JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) Valuation After Major Institutional Exits and Prolonged Share Price Downtrend

Recent filings show major institutions exiting JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH), just as the stock slips into a sustained downtrend with clear selling pressure. This combination naturally sharpens investor focus on valuation and risk. See our latest analysis for JB Hi-Fi. That selling has shown up clearly in the tape, with a 90 day share price return of minus 19.22 percent dragging JB Hi Fi to A$91.81. Its five year total shareholder return of 153.35 percent still tells a strong long term story, suggesting...
ASX:BXB
ASX:BXBCommercial Services

Brambles (ASX:BXB): Assessing Valuation as the Share Buyback Signals Confidence and Tightens the Earnings Base

Brambles (ASX:BXB) is back in focus after management ramped up its on market share buyback, steadily retiring shares and signaling confidence in the business while tightening the company’s future earnings per share base. See our latest analysis for Brambles. At A$22.99, Brambles’ share price has eased back over the past quarter even after a strong year to date share price return, while its three year and five year total shareholder returns north of 100% suggest long term momentum is still...
ASX:NHF
ASX:NHFInsurance

How Investors Are Reacting To nib holdings (ASX:NHF) Adding Ex-Bupa CEO To Its Board

In December 2025, nib holdings limited appointed former Bupa Asia Pacific CEO Hisham El-Ansary as an independent Non-Executive Director and confirmed a company secretary change following the transition of Group Executive – Legal & Chief Risk Officer, Roslyn Toms. El-Ansary’s track record leading a business portfolio generating over A$10.00 billion in annual revenue across Australia, New Zealand and Asia adds deep healthcare and insurance expertise to nib’s board at a time of ongoing...
ASX:WOW
ASX:WOWConsumer Retailing

Valuing Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) After New Pricing Rules, DoorDash Deal and Moorebank Overhaul

The latest move in Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) comes as Canberra targets excessive supermarket pricing from 2026, while the company focuses on a new DoorDash partnership and its Moorebank logistics overhaul to defend margins. See our latest analysis for Woolworths Group. Despite the regulatory overhang, Woolworths has quietly posted a 4.7% 1 month share price return and a flat 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum is stabilising rather than breaking out. If this kind of...
ASX:MTM
ASX:MTMMetals and Mining

Assessing Metallium (ASX:MTM)’s Valuation After ElementUSA Funding Deal for Flash Joule Strategic Metals Project

Metallium (ASX:MTM) has secured a strategic alliance with ElementUSA that supports its Flash Joule Heating technology with up to USD 10.1 million in non dilutive funding and long term revenue sharing. See our latest analysis for Metallium. The ElementUSA alliance lands after a volatile stretch for Metallium, with the share price at A$0.785 and a sharp 1 day share price return decline but a powerful year to date share price return surge, mirrored by an exceptional 1 year total shareholder...
ASX:IMM
ASX:IMMBiotechs

ASX Penny Stocks Spotlight: DUG Technology Among 3 Noteworthy Picks

As Australian shares face a challenging start to the week, influenced by global tech sector declines, investors may find themselves exploring alternative opportunities within the market. Penny stocks, often representing smaller or newer companies, continue to capture interest despite their somewhat outdated label. By focusing on those with solid financial foundations and potential for growth, these stocks can offer surprising value and stability in uncertain times.
ASX:ARU
ASX:ARUMetals and Mining

Does Arafura Rare Earths' (ASX:ARU) Massive New Share Quotation Clarify Its Nolans Project Strategy?

Arafura Rare Earths Limited recently completed the quotation of about 1.26 billion new ordinary fully paid shares on the ASX, following a previously announced transaction and alongside investor outreach including a presentation at the Resourcing Tomorrow Conference in London and a general meeting earlier this month. This large-scale issuance significantly expands Arafura’s tradable equity base, potentially increasing liquidity while drawing fresh attention to its rare earths focus and Nolans...
ASX:VCX
ASX:VCXRetail REITs

How Investors Are Reacting To Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) Divesting Smaller Malls To Fund Flagship Projects

Vicinity Centres has recently sold a portfolio of ten sub-regional and neighbourhood shopping centres to SCA Property Group and one centre to a private investor, progressing its program to recycle capital from non-core assets. The disposals free up funds that Vicinity plans to reinvest into higher-value retail developments and potential securities buy-backs, sharpening its focus on market-leading destination properties and mixed-use opportunities. We will now explore how this refocusing on...