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Harvey Norman has long been a staple of Australian retail, operating across furniture, white goods and consumer electronics, and has traditionally been viewed as a slower-growth, blue-chip stock. While the company does maintain an online presence, its large, iconic physical stores remain central to its strategy.Read more

If one thing is clear, it is that the future of global industrial output is increasingly uncertain as economies transition toward electrification, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. Within this shifting landscape, miners such as Iluka Resources (ASX: ILU) — a producer of a range of industrial minerals through its mineral sands operations — occupy a strategically interesting position.Read more

Credit Corp Group Limited ASX: CCP Market Cap: AU$923.0m Weighted Average Number of Shares: 80.37m The Business CCP’s main business is acquiring portfolios of bad debts from financial institutions and collecting on them for profit. As the original lenders write off these debts, the portfolios are generally bought at a discount.Read more

Catalysts What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective? Data Center and AI-Driven Copper Demand: Beyond general electrification, the explosive growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers is creating a new, capital-intensive source of demand for copper.Read more

Imagine a retailer sitting on a mountain of cash that covers nearly 40% of its entire stock market value, with zero debt, and a dividend yield that dwarfs most of the market. Now, what if that same company, after being left for dead by investors, just posted a sharp rebound in sales and has a new CEO at the helm who is successfully reigniting the brand?Read more

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (ASX: PAR) on Cusp of Transformation with Potential FDA Approval of Osteoarthritis Drug Zilosul® Melbourne, Australia - Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (ASX: PAR), a late-stage drug development company, is poised at a critical juncture as it progresses its lead drug candidate, Zilosul® (injectable pentosan polysulfate sodium), through Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). A successful outcome and subsequent clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could unlock a multi-billion dollar market and fundamentally reshape the company's future, offering a new treatment paradigm for millions suffering from the debilitating joint disease.Read more

Karoon Energy Ltd – Fundamental Analysis Company Overview Karoon Energy Ltd is an ASX-listed international oil and gas exploration and production company with assets in: Brazil : Baúna Project (100% interest) USA : Who Dat, Dome Patrol, Abilene (various interests) Australia : Exploration assets Financial Performance 2024 Full-Year Highlights Revenue : US$776.5 million (+14% YoY) Underlying NPAT : US$214.0 million (+3% YoY) Statutory NPAT : US$127.5 million (↓39% YoY due to non-cash tax adjustments and exploration write-offs) Operating Cash Flow : US$434.6 million Free Cash Flow : US$176.6 million Net Debt : US$8.8 million (↓from US$103.7 million in 2023) Capital Returns : US$85.7 million (dividends + buybacks) Q2 2025 Performance Production (NRI) : 2.94 MMboe (↑25% QoQ) Sales Revenue : US$159.7 million (↑7% QoQ) Capex : US$102.9 million (includes Baúna FPSO acquisition) Net Debt : US$237.9 million (↑due to FPSO acquisition and buybacks) ⚙️ Operational Performance Baúna Project (Brazil) 2024 Production : 7.5 MMbbl FPSO Efficiency : 84.5% in 2024; targeted 88–92% in 2025 FPSO Acquisition : Completed April 2025; expected to reduce opex by US$4–6/bbl from 2026 SPS-92 ESP Issue : Temporary production drop; intervention planned for Q2 2026 Who Dat (USA) 2024 Production : 2.9 MMboe (NRI) 2025 Guidance : 2.3–2.8 MMboe Development : Sidetrack drilling and tieback studies underway; FID for East/South expected by early 2026 ️ Reserves & Resources 2P Reserves (2024) : 67.9 MMboe (↓from 77.5 MMboe due to production) 2C Contingent Resources : 121.4 MMboe (↑17% YoY) Includes Neon (Brazil) and Who Dat East/South (USA) Sustainability & ESG Carbon Neutral (Scope 1 & 2) : Achieved since FY21 Net Zero Target : By 2050 or sooner Social Projects : 21 planned for 2025; aligned with UN SDGs 2025 Guidance (as of August 2025) MetricGuidance Total Production9.7–10.5 MMboeUnit Production Cost (NWI)US$12.5–17.5/boeCapexUS$99–117 millionFinance CostsUS$50–60 millionPetrobras PaymentUS$88 million Investment Considerations ✅ Strengths Diversified production base (Brazil + USA) Strong cash generation and liquidity Strategic FPSO acquisition to improve efficiency Mature development pipeline (Neon, Who Dat East/South) Active capital return policy (dividends + buybacks) ⚠️ Risks Operational reliability issues (e.g., ESP failure at Baúna) High capex and net debt increase in 2025 Commodity price volatility Regulatory and environmental risks in Brazil and USA Conclusion Karoon Energy is fundamentally strong with solid financials, a diversified asset base, and a clear strategy for growth and shareholder returns. However, operational execution and commodity price stability will be key to sustaining performance.Read more

Hipages appears to be at a significant turning point, showing strong signs of operational and financial health after a period of strategic change. The key takeaway from the FY25 results is the successful execution of its transition from a simple marketplace to a more integrated Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, which is now yielding positive results.Read more

Aurizon’s decade-long medians sit at –2.3 % revenue/share growth, 11.1 % net margin and a 17× P/E. Looking five years out, scenarios span 0–4 % top-line CAGR, 8–12 % margins and 9–14× multiples, hinging on Bulk-freight expansion, tariff indexation, cost inflation and ESG-driven market sentiment.Read more