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Defense and aerospace stocks are back in focus after reports that Lockheed Martin is close to a roughly US$3.5b deal for naval defense specialist Ultra Maritime, and increased global defense spending has already coincided with significant gains for parts of the sector in 2026. For investors, this kind of deal activity can change how money flows across the whole group, not just for Lockheed Martin. This article breaks down 3 stocks from our Defense and Aerospace Sector screener that appear...

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has cut 170 roles in its technology division. This development is prompting investors to reassess how workforce changes, digital priorities, and interest rate expectations might influence sentiment toward the stock. See our latest analysis for Commonwealth Bank of Australia. At a current share price of A$164.66, Commonwealth Bank of Australia has seen a 2.34% 1 month share price return and a 2.20% year to date share price return. The 1 year total...

On 29 June 2026, Zip Co Limited announced a partnership with Rally House, enabling fans to use Zip’s installment payment options online and across more than 300 US stores for licensed college and professional sports merchandise. This tie-up strengthens Zip’s access to an engaged sports fan base in the US, potentially boosting transaction volumes across a wide range of team and league apparel. We’ll now examine how this expanded access to Rally House’s nationwide sports retail footprint could...

Renewed interest in industrial stocks has put Brambles (ASX:BXB) in focus after recent commentary highlighted its global pallet pooling business, its emphasis on supply chain efficiency, and its ongoing investments in automation and network optimisation. See our latest analysis for Brambles. Brambles' recent 17.3% 1 month share price return stands in contrast to a 12.9% decline year to date and a weaker 1 year total shareholder return of 11.8%. This suggests momentum has picked up following...

Challenger Limited has recently reinforced its position as Australia’s leading annuity provider, benefiting from an ageing population and rising demand for retirement income solutions. Technical analysts highlight an Inverse Head & Shoulders breakout on Challenger’s daily chart, pointing to increasingly optimistic sentiment around its retirement-focused business model. We’ll now explore how this reinforced demand for retirement income products could influence Challenger’s existing...

Independent craft breweries are back in the spotlight after fresh calls for the UK Competition & Markets Authority to examine how major brewers sell and market their beer. For investors, that news puts a sharper focus on smaller listed brewers that emphasise independence and craft credentials, and that are not tied to global conglomerates. This article looks at how that regulatory scrutiny, potential brand reputation questions, and possible changes to labeling and distribution could affect...

Rapid developments in electric vehicles, advanced materials, and power infrastructure are reshaping expectations around growth stories, and not just for large caps. When news hits about resource discoveries, new product launches, or upgrades to critical grids, it can quickly change how investors view future demand, risk and potential returns. This article looks at 3 stocks exposed to the latest catalysts in EV supply chains and advanced materials, all drawn from the Growth Opportunities in EV...

National Australia Bank Limited recently completed two fixed-income offerings, issuing HK$2.50 billion of 3.669% senior unsecured notes due June 2029 and US$30.00 million of callable zero-coupon notes due June 2046 under Regulation S. These funding moves, alongside a A$1.80 billion dividend reinvestment capital raise and balance-sheet focus, highlight NAB’s efforts to build resilience ahead of a tougher credit cycle. We’ll now examine how NAB’s balance-sheet strengthening via the dividend...

In recent months, Pro Medicus has continued to win long-term Visage imaging contracts and expand adoption across major US hospital networks, reinforcing its position as a leading Australian healthcare technology provider with recurring software revenue. This contract momentum, combined with stable operating performance despite earlier market concerns about valuation, has drawn renewed attention to how Pro Medicus converts its hospital footprint into durable, annuity-style growth in medical...

As Australian shares face a slight decline, contrasting with the upward trends seen in other global markets, investors are turning their attention to alternative opportunities. Penny stocks, despite their somewhat antiquated name, continue to attract interest for their potential value offerings. By focusing on companies with strong financial foundations and growth prospects, investors can explore these smaller stocks as viable options for diversification and potential returns.

Lindian Resources has recently fired its first production blast at the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project and established a new Singapore office to run in-house international sales, marketing and logistics for its rare earth products. By replacing third-party traders with a dedicated Singapore-based team, Lindian aims to tighten control over offtake, pricing and customer relationships across the rare earths supply chain. We’ll now examine how bringing rare earths marketing in-house via the...

Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) is back on watchlists as investors focus on copper exposure linked to the global energy transition, with attention on its MATSA and Motheo operations and perceived value credentials. See our latest analysis for Sandfire Resources. Sandfire Resources has been drawing buyers back in, with the latest move seeing a 1-day share price return of 3.92% and a 90-day share price return of 18.14%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 70.70% and 3-year total shareholder...

Why Perseus Mining’s recent underperformance is back in focus Despite a supportive backdrop for gold miners, Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) has lagged, with investors zeroing in on production reliability, operating costs, and its concentration in West African jurisdictions. See our latest analysis for Perseus Mining. Perseus Mining’s recent rebound, with a 1 day share price return of 7.19% to A$5.22 and a 1 year total shareholder return of 53.54%, contrasts with its weaker year to date share price...

Some Metal Powder Works Limited ( ASX:MPW ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the Founder, John...

As the Australian market opens the new financial year on a flat note, with the bourse hovering around 8,780 points, global influences such as tensions between the U.S. and Iran and tech-driven gains on Wall Street continue to shape investor sentiment. In this environment of cautious optimism and fluctuating commodity prices, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, making them an attractive option for investors seeking stability amidst market uncertainties.

As the Australian market opens the new financial year on a flat note, global influences such as geopolitical tensions and tech sector enthusiasm continue to shape investor sentiment. In this landscape, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often signal strong internal confidence and alignment with shareholder interests.

As the Australian market opens the new financial year with little movement, global influences such as U.S.-Iran tensions and tech-driven gains on Wall Street continue to shape investor sentiment. In this context, penny stocks, though often considered a throwback to earlier market eras, still present intriguing opportunities when backed by robust financials. These smaller or newer companies can offer a unique mix of affordability and growth potential; today we explore three such stocks that...

Beach Energy recently sold a 60% interest in its VIC/L35 petroleum production licence, including the Artisan gas discovery, while keeping exposure through royalty arrangements. This move highlights the company’s effort to reshape its asset mix, swapping direct ownership for lower-risk royalty income while preserving upside to future production. We’ll now examine how this partial sale of VIC/L35 and royalty-focused approach could influence Beach Energy’s broader investment narrative. Outshine...

Artificial intelligence and automation are moving from buzzwords to real tools inside many companies, and UiPath sits at the center of that conversation after its 1.21% share-price move on investor focus around “agentic automation.” With attention on how this approach, including the new Maestro Case product, might influence recurring revenue, customer adoption, and operating efficiency, investors are looking more closely at related stocks. This article walks through 3 stocks from an AI and...

Recent attention on Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) has centred on its decision to reorganise Blackwoods and Workwear Group under Bunnings, while expanding AI and digital initiatives across retail, healthcare and industrial operations. See our latest analysis for Wesfarmers. The reorganisation of Blackwoods and Workwear Group under Bunnings comes as Wesfarmers trades at A$88.25, with a 30 day share price return of 12.26% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 9.18%. The 3 year total shareholder return...

Recent commentary has pushed Coles Group (ASX:COL) back into the spotlight as investors weigh its approach to pricing, margins and growth investment against intensifying supermarket competition and evolving Australian consumer spending patterns. See our latest analysis for Coles Group. Coles Group shares trade at A$23.28, with a 30 day share price return of 6.79% and year to date share price return of 9.09%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 15.07% and 5 year total shareholder return of...

Service Stream (ASX:SSM) is back in focus after recent commentary highlighted its debt-free balance sheet, financial resilience and continued expansion of business opportunities, drawing fresh attention to the infrastructure services stock. See our latest analysis for Service Stream. At a latest share price of A$2.59, Service Stream has seen a 30.48% 3 month share price return and a 39.15% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building as investors reassess its debt...

State Street Corporation’s move to a 5.03% holding in Viva Energy Group (ASX:VEA) has put the stock on many investors’ radars, as substantial shareholder shifts often attract closer market scrutiny. See our latest analysis for Viva Energy Group. Viva Energy Group’s recent 7 day share price return of 5.94% and 1 day gain of 0.94% sit against a weaker 90 day share price return, which fell 16.73%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 32.17% contrasts with declines over 1 and 3 years...

New pricing rules for Australian supermarkets have put Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) in focus, as investors weigh how tighter oversight of excessive pricing could influence its margins, customer perception and long term pricing approach. See our latest analysis for Woolworths Group. The new pricing rules land as Woolworths Group trades around A$39.78, with a 30 day share price return of 12.82% and year to date share price return of 35.17%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 30.37% points to...