ASX:FML
ASX:FMLMetals and Mining

ASX Penny Stock Highlights For January 2026

The Australian market is currently buzzing with potential mergers and acquisitions, highlighted by notable discussions between major players like BlueScope Steel and Rio Tinto. Amidst these developments, the allure of penny stocks remains significant for investors looking beyond blue-chip names. Although the term "penny stocks" may seem outdated, these smaller or newer companies can offer a blend of affordability and growth potential when backed by strong financials.
ASX:ANZ
ASX:ANZBanks

Assessing ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ) Valuation After Bank Selloff Ahead Of Key RBA And CPI Events

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ) has come into focus after its shares fell nearly 2% during a broader selloff in Australian banks, ahead of key Australia CPI data and the next Reserve Bank of Australia meeting. See our latest analysis for ANZ Group Holdings. That sector wide drop sits against a mixed backdrop for ANZ Group Holdings, with the share price at A$35.68, a 90 day share price return of 2.35% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 27.77%. This suggests longer term momentum has held up...
ASX:WBC
ASX:WBCBanks

Did Westpac’s New Floating-Rate Notes and Softer Inflation Just Shift Westpac Banking's (ASX:WBC) Investment Narrative?

In early January 2026, Westpac Banking Corporation announced new floating rates for its GBP 500,000,000 Series No 1567 note due April 2026 and its US$40,000,000 floating rate note due January 2030, while investors reacted to recent signs of cooling Australian inflation and shifting interest rate expectations. These developments highlight how Westpac’s funding costs and earnings outlook are increasingly tied to changing inflation data ahead of its February 13 quarterly update and May 5...
ASX:KAR
ASX:KAROil and Gas

Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) Valuation Check After Recent Downtrend And Sector Underperformance

Recent technical scans show Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) in a clear downtrend, with the share price falling about 10.5% over the past month, even as some energy peers have held up better. See our latest analysis for Karoon Energy. Looking beyond the recent weakness, Karoon Energy’s 1 year total shareholder return of 7.67% contrasts with a 3 year total shareholder return decline of 25.58% and a 5 year total shareholder return gain of 42.80%. This suggests that shorter term momentum is fading while...
ASX:AX1
ASX:AX1Specialty Retail

Dividend Focus and New Formats Could Be A Game Changer For Accent Group (ASX:AX1)

Recent commentary highlighted Accent Group’s appeal to long-term income-focused investors, pointing to its diversified footwear brands and growing private-label offering despite a challenging retail backdrop. Analysts and commentators have also emphasised the potential impact of new formats such as Sports Direct stores and possible interest rate cuts on the company’s longer-term income profile. We’ll now examine how this focus on dividend appeal and new store formats could influence Accent...
ASX:GYG
ASX:GYGHospitality

Guzman Y Gomez (ASX:GYG) Valuation Check After Strong FY25 Growth And Restaurant Expansion

Why Guzman y Gomez’s latest results matter for shareholders Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG) has put FY25 on investors’ radars after reporting stronger sales and EBITDA. This was supported by 39 new restaurant openings, expanded drive-thru formats, and ongoing international and operational efficiency gains. See our latest analysis for Guzman y Gomez. At a share price of A$21.50, Guzman y Gomez has seen a 1 day share price return of 1.99% but a 90 day share price return decline of 16.31%, while the 1...
ASX:SHL
ASX:SHLHealthcare

Assessing Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) Valuation After 2025 Share Price Weakness And Steady Fundamentals

Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) has drawn attention after a share price fall of nearly 20% since early 2025, even as revenue, net income and a balance sheet with more equity than debt suggest resilient underlying operations. See our latest analysis for Sonic Healthcare. Over the past year Sonic Healthcare’s share price return has softened, with a 1-year total shareholder return decline of 16.9% and a 5-year total shareholder return decline of 22%. The recent 90-day share price return of 3.5%...
ASX:LYC
ASX:LYCMetals and Mining

Assessing Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Valuation After China’s Latest Export Restrictions

China’s latest export restrictions on military use items to Japan, which include rare earth related products, have pushed Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) back into focus for investors watching non Chinese supply chains. See our latest analysis for Lynas Rare Earths. The latest China export curbs arrive as Lynas Rare Earths trades at A$14.24, with a 7 day share price return of 14.47% and a 30 day share price return of 10.13%. This follows earlier weakness that left the 90 day share price return at...
ASX:ELV
ASX:ELVMetals and Mining

Assessing Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV) Valuation After Lithium Price Rebound And Sharper Investor Focus

The latest surge in lithium prices after a three year bear market has pushed Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV) into the spotlight, as investors reassess producers with established North American assets and tight cost control. See our latest analysis for Elevra Lithium. The surge in lithium prices has coincided with a sharp shift in sentiment toward Elevra Lithium, with a 30 day share price return of 46.94% and a 90 day share price return of 115.25% contributing to a 1 year total shareholder return of...
ASX:MQG
ASX:MQGCapital Markets

Is Macquarie’s Portfolio Shift and Private Funding Activity Recasting Its Risk Narrative for ASX:MQG?

In recent weeks, Macquarie Group has adjusted its portfolio by reducing stakes in smaller listed firms such as Elsight and Jumbo Interactive, while its asset management arm continued funding activities through facilities like Applied Digital’s preferred equity drawdown. These moves, combined with ongoing interest in Macquarie’s funding strategies and an upcoming operational update, highlight how the group is rebalancing risk, capital deployment, and regulatory scrutiny across its banking and...
ASX:WTC
ASX:WTCSoftware

Should WiseTech’s Customs Education Push Reshape Views on Its Ecosystem Strategy for (ASX:WTC) Investors?

WiseTech Global has acquired the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES), a leading customs and border management education provider, integrating its accredited programs into the WiseTech Academy platform to deepen capabilities across compliance and training in global logistics. This move extends WiseTech’s reach beyond software into specialist skills development, tightening the link between its CargoWise ecosystem and the regulatory expertise its customers rely on to manage...