ASX:APX
ASX:APXIT

Can Appen’s Rising Dependence on China Offset U.S. AI Pressures for ASX:APX?

Appen recently reported that while its China business delivered strong third-quarter earnings, ongoing challenges in the U.S. AI market weighed on performance, leaving quarterly revenue only marginally higher and EBITDA flat compared to the prior period. This highlights the company's growing dependence on the Chinese AI sector, even as volatility in its core U.S. market presents risks to overall business stability. We'll explore how ongoing U.S. market difficulties could reshape the outlook...
ASX:SDF
ASX:SDFInsurance

Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF): Valuation Insights After CEO Steps Aside and Trading Halt Announced

Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) placed its shares in a trading halt after CEO and Managing Director Robert Kelly temporarily stepped aside due to an external investigation into a workplace complaint. This move highlights a significant executive disruption. See our latest analysis for Steadfast Group. Steadfast Group's trading halt and executive changes arrived after what had been a steadily positive run. Shares lost almost 10% in a single day as markets reacted to new uncertainty. Still, despite...
ASX:LYC
ASX:LYCMetals and Mining

Is Lynas Rare Earths Attractive After a 19% Pullback Amid Supply Chain Uncertainty in 2025?

Thinking about whether Lynas Rare Earths is truly worth its current price? You are definitely not alone, as plenty of investors wonder if there is value hidden beneath the headlines. The share price has been on a wild ride this year, surging 133.5% year to date and 96.0% over the past 12 months. However, with a pullback of 19.0% in the last week alone, things are looking even more interesting from a risk and reward perspective. Big moves like these have come as the market digests reports...
ASX:NCK
ASX:NCKSpecialty Retail

Will Nick Scali’s (ASX:NCK) Leadership Shift Reshape Its Long-Term Governance and Growth Strategy?

Nick Scali Limited recently announced that John Ingram retired as Chair and Non-Executive Director at the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting on 29 October 2025, with Managing Director and CEO Anthony Scali stepping into the role of Executive Chair and William Koeck becoming Deputy Chair and Lead Independent Director. This leadership reshuffle follows more than two decades of steady oversight by Ingram, marking a significant change in governance as the company enters a new era of...