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SKS Technologies Group recently secured a A$22,000,000 contract to deliver integrated electrical and smart-building systems for a major retailer’s new Melbourne Docklands headquarters, lifting its total work on hand to A$355,000,000 with projects extending into the second half of FY27. The company also expanded its bank guarantee and finance facilities to A$52,000,000, supporting larger long-dated projects and reinforcing its push to diversify beyond data centres into broader smart-building...

Austal (ASX:ASB) has secured a A$136 million contract to build two additional Evolved Cape class patrol boats for the Australian Border Force, extending its already large and long term defence order book. See our latest analysis for Austal. The contract win comes after a period where the stock has lost momentum. It has a 30 day share price return of 13.18% and a year to date share price return of 38.79%, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 151.06% and 5 year total shareholder return...

Meeka Metals Limited recently appointed veteran mining engineer and public company director Dan Lougher as a Non-Executive Director, adding more than 40 years of global resources experience to its board. Lougher’s track record leading ASX-listed producers and guiding a A$1.30 billions sector acquisition introduces board-level expertise in mine development, optimisation, and corporate growth transactions. We’ll now look at how Lougher’s extensive operational and corporate background could...

If you are wondering whether BHP Group at around A$57.95 offers good value or if the easy gains are already behind it, this article walks through what the current price actually reflects. The stock has delivered returns of 5.5% over the last 7 days, 6.3% over the last 30 days, 26.6% year to date, 60.8% over 1 year, 53.6% over 3 years and 84.9% over 5 years. It is therefore understandable if you are asking what is now priced in. Recent coverage has focused on BHP Group as a large, diversified...

In the first quarter of 2026, Light & Wonder reported revenue of US$790 million, up from US$774 million a year earlier, while net income fell to US$52 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations slipped to US$0.66 from US$0.94. Despite modest revenue growth, the company missed consensus expectations on both earnings and sales, extending a pattern of revenue shortfalls and raising questions about the sustainability of its earnings profile. We’ll now examine how this...

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, biotech and...

Articore Group Limited ( ASX:ATG ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of...

Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) and Vault Minerals have agreed to an all-share merger to form what is described as Australia’s third-largest gold producer. The combination is framed as a transformative deal for both companies, reshaping scale, production profile, and project pipeline. The transaction is expected to influence competitive positioning within the Australian gold mining sector once completed. Regis Resources operates in the gold mining sector, an area where company scale, mine life,...

Wondering if Regis Resources at A$6.85 is still offering value after a strong run, or if most of the opportunity is already priced in. The stock has recent returns of a 3.0% decline over 7 days, a 7.1% decline over 30 days and a 10.2% decline year to date, set against a 45.3% return over 1 year and a very large gain over 3 years of around 3x, plus a 180.4% return over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on Regis Resources as investors reassess gold producers in light of shifting sentiment...

Centaurus Metals Limited recently disclosed that shareholder activist Stephen Mayne has nominated himself for election to the board, a move the existing directors have urged investors to vote against at the 28 May 2026 annual general meeting. The company is also set to present at the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference on 7 May 2026, bringing governance tensions and future direction into sharper focus for investors. With the activist board nomination in play,...

AGL Energy recently raised the lower end of its FY26 profit guidance, citing stronger power plant availability, stable fuel supplies and earnings contributions from new battery projects such as the Liddell and Tomago battery energy storage systems. The company also accelerated plans for about A$2.00 billion of batteries and flexible generation, while highlighting rising electricity demand from AI data centres and electrification as a key opportunity for its evolving portfolio. Next, we’ll...

At the recent Macquarie Investor Conference, Sims reiterated its plan to create value through decarbonisation and circularity, underscoring its ESG alignment and role in resource-efficient economies. This renewed emphasis positions Sims as a potential enabler for lower-carbon industrial supply chains, which may matter for investors focused on sustainability themes. We’ll now examine how Sims’ decarbonisation and circularity focus at the Macquarie conference may influence its existing...

Perseus Mining Limited recently completed the first underground production blast at its CMA Underground project at the Yaouré Gold Mine in Côte d’Ivoire, marking the start of mechanised underground ore production in both the country and the company’s history. This milestone, underpinned by JORC-compliant Ore Reserves and supported by continued investment in local skills, signals a meaningful step toward broader mining capability in Côte d’Ivoire and Perseus’s evolving operating model. Next,...

Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL) is drawing fresh attention after trading updates pointed to modest sales growth alongside margin compression and higher operating costs, as inflation, rising interest rates and fuel prices weigh on consumer spending. See our latest analysis for Super Retail Group. The share price reaction has been sharp, with a 1 month share price return of an 11.85% decline and a 90 day share price return of a 19.83% decline. The 1 year total shareholder return of a 13.15%...

Why the Kayelekera update matters for Lotus Resources Recent updates on infrastructure readiness and compliance at Lotus Resources (ASX:LOT) Kayelekera uranium project, alongside its upcoming Q3 2026 earnings call on May 1, put fresh attention on the stock and its role in the nuclear fuel supply chain. See our latest analysis for Lotus Resources. Despite the Kayelekera progress update and the upcoming earnings call, Lotus Resources' share price has come under pressure, with a 30 day share...

Ansell Limited has updated investors on its on-market share buy-back, confirming that nearly 2.9 million shares have been repurchased since the program began in December 2025. This ongoing reduction in the share count highlights how Ansell is actively using its balance sheet to support capital returns and potential earnings-per-share accretion. We’ll now explore how Ansell’s continued on-market buy-back activity shapes its investment narrative and outlook for capital allocation...

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) has resumed its 12 well oil appraisal and development campaign after severe rainfall temporarily halted drilling, reporting oil encounters at Stunsail West 1 and positive appraisal results at the Kangaroo wells. See our latest analysis for Beach Energy. The latest operational update arrives against a weaker backdrop, with a 30 day share price return showing a decline of 10.79% and a 1 year total shareholder return reflecting a loss of 6.24%. This suggests that optimism...

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) reported a 30% rise in full year net profit to A$4.85b, supported by all four operating divisions, along with a higher final dividend and an emphasis on a strong capital position. See our latest analysis for Macquarie Group. The strong FY 2026 result comes after a solid run in the stock, with a 17.42% year to date share price return and a 21.58% total shareholder return over the past year, suggesting positive momentum has been building. If Macquarie's move has you...

Legal dispute at Elizabeth Quay puts SRG Global in focus SRG Global (ASX:SRG) is reportedly seeking an arrest warrant for Victor Goh in connection with a major dispute on Perth’s Elizabeth Quay buildings project. This development highlights elevated legal and operational risks for the contractor. See our latest analysis for SRG Global. The legal escalation comes after a strong run in SRG Global’s stock, with the share price at A$3.06 and a 30 day share price return of 11.27%, alongside a very...

Champion Iron recently reported its fourth-quarter 2026 operating results, showing higher waste and ore mined, greater ore milled, and increased iron ore concentrate production compared with the same period a year earlier. The steady lift in mined and milled volumes, alongside higher concentrate output, points to improving operational throughput that could meaningfully influence the company’s longer-term production profile. Next, we’ll examine how this higher iron ore concentrate output...

Earlier this week, Zip Co released a fresh April 2026 trading update ahead of CEO Cynthia Scott’s appearance at the Macquarie Group Conference, outlining recent operating trends across its Australia, New Zealand, and U.S. businesses. The update provided investors with fresh detail on how Zip Co’s digital payments and point-of-sale credit strategy is progressing across its core regions, giving new insight into the company’s operating momentum. We’ll now examine how this trading update,...

ASX (ASX:ASX) is back in focus after the company announced that Group Executive Markets and Listings, Darren Yip, will become Interim Chief Executive Officer from 29 May 2026, following Helen Lofthouse’s departure. See our latest analysis for ASX. The leadership change arrives after a choppy period, with the latest A$58.23 share price reflecting a 30 day share price return of 8.07% and a year to date share price return of 13.27%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return is down...

Third quarter sales update and why it matters for Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) has put fresh numbers on the table, reporting third quarter total group sales of A$18,095 million, compared with A$17,310 million a year earlier. This sales update gives you an up to date snapshot of how the supermarket giant is trading and offers a useful reference point when you weigh its recent share price moves and dividend profile. See our latest analysis for Woolworths Group. At a...

Why Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) is back in focus after the Macquarie conference Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) is back on traders’ radars after a fresh trading update tied to CEO Cynthia Scott’s appearance at the Macquarie Group Conference, which highlighted April operating trends across Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. See our latest analysis for Zip Co. The latest trading update and conference appearance come after a sharp 58.1% 1 month share price return and a 4.8% gain in the last day, set against a weaker...