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In June 2026, Zip Co Limited announced that its US subsidiary will support Stripe’s Shared Payment Tokens, extending Zip’s flexible payment options into emerging AI-powered commerce and checkout experiences. This move deepens Zip’s relationship with Stripe and positions its products to be used by AI agents at checkout, broadening access to its services across new digital channels. We’ll now examine how integrating with Stripe’s Shared Payment Tokens and AI-powered checkouts could influence...

Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) is back in focus after securing its first multi year rare earths offtake deal with a global automotive company, and confirming substantial Australian government financing for the Eneabba refinery project. See our latest analysis for Iluka Resources. The rare earths offtake and A$1.65b government loan have arrived just as Iluka Resources' share price has cooled in the short term, with a 1 month share price return down 9.91% but a year to date share price return up...

Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) has come into focus after a combination of lower oil prices, robust recent profitability and progress on its Project Sunrise ultra long haul plans coincided with renewed investor interest. See our latest analysis for Qantas Airways. The recent 1 month share price return of 16.67% and 90 day share price return of 26.75% suggest momentum is building in Qantas Airways. This move sits against a longer record that includes a 3 year total shareholder return of 86.43% and 5...

Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) is back in focus after Cosmos Exploration subsidiary EAU Lithium issued a formal Election Notice to acquire Vulcan's adsorption type direct lithium extraction pilot plant in Germany. See our latest analysis for Vulcan Energy Resources. The Election Notice comes against a weaker backdrop for Vulcan Energy Resources, with the stock at A$3.12 and its 1 month share price return down 12.36%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is slightly positive and longer...

With inflation debates, central bank moves and shifting yield curves all competing for attention, it is easy to lose sight of one simple truth: over time, leadership quality often matters as much as macro headlines. Founder led companies can be especially interesting here, because their leaders typically have more personal capital, reputation and legacy tied to each decision. This Founder-Led Companies screener focuses on businesses where the people in charge have skin in the game. It...

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) is back in focus after its share price reacted to weaker sentiment in global lithium markets, falling Chinese benchmark prices, and rising cost concerns around the planned P2000 expansion project. See our latest analysis for PLS Group. The recent pullback in PLS Group's share price, with a 1-day share price return of down 4.95% and a 7-day share price return of down 12.80%, comes after a strong year to date, including a year-to-date share price return of 24.83% and a...

Aeris Resources (ASX:AIS) is back in focus after ramping up its copper growth plans in New South Wales, adding new projects to its portfolio as copper demand remains a key theme for many investors. See our latest analysis for Aeris Resources. The recent copper project acquisitions come at a time when Aeris Resources' share price has fallen 17.24% over the past 30 days and 37.93% year to date. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 111.76% still points to earlier strong momentum that...

Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC) has drawn fresh attention after announcing new investments tied to the electric vehicle supply chain and updating investors on commissioning progress at its Excelsior Nickel Cobalt HPAL project in Indonesia. See our latest analysis for Nickel Industries. Despite the commissioning update and new EV supply chain investments, Nickel Industries’ A$0.89 share price is down 13.17% on a 1 month share price return basis, even as its 1 year total shareholder return of...

Stubborn inflation in Australia is doing more than nudging grocery bills higher; it is reshaping the risk profile of stocks tied to property, construction, and supply chains. With core inflation running hot, housing costs rising, and the prospect of an RBA rate hike on the table, some companies face a squeeze from higher borrowing, wage, and input costs. This article focuses on the pressure side of that story. It will walk through 3 stocks exposed to these inflation and rate headwinds,...

Fresh questions around Rajesh Exports’ accounting, governance and reported revenues have reminded investors that trust is just as important as tonnes of gold on the balance sheet. When a major player faces allegations of inflated sales and under reported inventory, attention often shifts to other gold mining and refining stocks that appear more straightforward in their disclosures and operations. This article looks at 3 stocks from our Gold Mining & Refining Sector screener that are exposed...

Liontown (ASX:LTR) has shifted into production at its Kathleen Valley lithium project, delivering a first spodumene shipment, generating its first positive quarterly net cash flow and drawing fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Liontown. Beyond the latest production milestones, Liontown's 1 day share price return of 1.06% comes after a 7 day share price return that declined 10.80% and a 30 day share price return that declined 15.93%. Its 1 year total shareholder return...

Mineral Resources has recently brought its Onslow Iron project up to its full 35 million tonnes per annum capacity, triggered a A$200 million contingent payment, restarted the Bald Hill lithium mine and completed a US$765 million sale of a 30% lithium stake to POSCO Holdings, all aimed at strengthening cash generation and the balance sheet. These moves highlight how Mineral Resources is leaning on its mix of mining services, iron ore and lithium assets to support funding needs while it works...

Australia’s latest wage hikes, tax cuts and new rules on super and supermarket pricing are reshaping where consumer dollars and business costs may flow next. Some Consumer Discretionary stocks on the ASX could feel pressure from higher labor and compliance expenses, while others may see potential for stronger household spending as pay packets and tax savings filter through. This article walks through 3 stocks from the Consumer Discretionary Stocks (ASX) screener that appear positively exposed...

Geopolitical tension, shifting central bank policies, and fresh regulation around banks and technology are reshaping how income investors think about risk and reliability. Dividend growth stocks that pair solid financial health with consistent payouts can offer one way to respond to these cross‑currents, but not all income opportunities are affected in the same way. This article focuses on how the recent news backdrop connects with high‑quality dividend growth candidates, and highlights 3...

Fourmile contract win puts Perenti in focus Perenti (ASX:PRN) has drawn fresh attention after its Barminco subsidiary secured a A$275 million underground development contract at the Fourmile Project in Nevada, extending the group’s footprint in North America. The agreement covers underground development and ground support services for the twin Bullion Hill portals, with work scheduled to start in July. It gives investors another reference point when weighing Perenti’s growth ambitions in tier...

The Australian stock market is poised for a modest gain, with shares advancing despite fluctuations in commodity prices and mixed signals from the U.S. markets. Penny stocks, while often considered a niche investment area, continue to offer potential growth opportunities for those interested in smaller or newer companies. By focusing on penny stocks with strong financial health and clear growth prospects, investors can uncover hidden value in promising enterprises.

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) is back in focus after reporting a 16.3% rise in normalised NPATA at constant currency for the six months to March, as well as progress on its share buyback and North American NFL slot rollout. See our latest analysis for Aristocrat Leisure. Recent buyback activity, solid half year earnings and the expanded NFL slot rollout appear to be feeding into sentiment, with Aristocrat Leisure’s 30 day share price return of 15.15% and three year total shareholder return of...

Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) is back in focus after renewed confidence in its supermarket operations, as investors assess how price freezes on own-brand staples and cost-cutting efforts might influence the stock during ongoing cost pressures. See our latest analysis for Woolworths Group. Over the past year Woolworths Group has shifted back into favour, with a 33.78% year to date share price return and a 29.15% total shareholder return over 12 months. This suggests momentum has been building as...

Reports that WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) executive chairman Richard White is under police investigation over alleged misconduct related to a woman’s immigration status have sharpened investor focus on governance, leadership continuity and board oversight at the software group. See our latest analysis for WiseTech Global. WiseTech Global’s share price has been volatile, with a 1-day share price return of 14.26% following the governance headlines. However, the share price remains down 52.06% year...

Recent commentary around Judo Capital Holdings (ASX:JDO) has focused on its role as a specialised challenger bank for Australian small and medium businesses, highlighting a combination of value appeal and growth-focused investor interest. See our latest analysis for Judo Capital Holdings. The A$1.535 share price sits against a mixed backdrop, with a 10.83% 1 month share price return and a 34.06% 3 year total shareholder return contrasting with a year to date share price decline of 14.72%...

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Reliance Worldwide has recently announced it will close its brass casting, forging and machining operations in Moorabbin and Braeside, Melbourne, along with smaller Australian sites, incurring an expected one-off US$100 million to US$110 million charge in Fiscal Year 2026 and affecting about 85 employees. The move is part of a broader shift to automated US production, third-party brass sourcing in Asia, and increased use of stainless steel, which the company expects will lift group EBITDA by...

AI is no longer just a story about mega caps like Nvidia and Microsoft. With global growth showing mixed signals, inflation still on the radar, and central banks adjusting course, investors are increasingly looking at earlier stage AI companies that are trying to build the next wave of machine learning, automation, and data intelligence. That is where an AI Small Caps screener can help, by filtering for focused businesses that many broad market tools might miss. In this article you will see 3...

As the Australian market navigates a slight uptick in inflation expectations and potential interest rate adjustments, the ASX 200 shows resilience with futures trading slightly higher. In this environment, dividend stocks offering attractive yields can provide investors with a steady income stream, making them an appealing choice amidst economic uncertainties.