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Earlier this week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump announced a landmark US–Australia critical-minerals pact worth US$8.5 billion to advance key rare-earths projects and enhance bilateral government support for critical minerals supply chains. This high-profile international agreement highlights rising government interest in boosting domestic development for companies operating in Australia’s critical minerals sector, including WA1 Resources. We'll explore how...

Neuren Pharmaceuticals recently received US FDA Fast Track designation for its NNZ-2591 therapy in Phelan-McDermid, Angelman, and Pitt Hopkins syndromes, all of which currently lack approved treatments. This regulatory milestone positions Neuren to potentially accelerate development and review processes for therapies addressing significant unmet needs in rare neurodevelopmental disorders. We'll examine how the Fast Track designation for NNZ-2591 could influence the company's future growth...

American Rare Earths announced it has achieved a significant breakthrough in impurity removal at its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project in Wyoming, reducing the formation of challenging byproducts and streamlining ore processing steps. This technical milestone is important for potentially lowering both capital and operating costs, as well as improving rare earth element yields, a key advancement for supply chain diversification in the United States. With a major impurity removal hurdle...

The Australian market is experiencing a cautious atmosphere, influenced by a technology selloff in the U.S. and recent fluctuations in gold prices. Despite these challenges, investors continue to seek opportunities that align with current market conditions. Penny stocks, though an older term, still represent potential growth avenues through smaller or newer companies that demonstrate strong financial health. In this article, we explore three such penny stocks that offer both affordability and...

If you are trying to figure out what to do with Westgold Resources stock right now, you are definitely not alone. There is a lot to unpack with this name, especially after such a dramatic run-up in the past year. Just look at these numbers: the share price is up a staggering 77.9% year-to-date, and over the last three years it has soared an eye-watering 545.4%. Even in the past month, it has gained 22.1%, despite losing 8.1% in the last week as traders lock in profits and markets digest some...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in Medibank Private indicates that they collectively...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Horizon Minerals...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 9.9x SDI Limited ( ASX:SDI ) may be sending very bullish signals at the...

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Typically, we'll want to notice a...

It's been a soft week for Bisalloy Steel Group Limited ( ASX:BIS ) shares, which are down 11%. But that doesn't change...

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...

Key Insights Significant control over Challenger Gold by individual investors implies that the general public has more...

When close to half the companies in Australia have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 22x, you may consider...

The Australian market has recently experienced a sell-heavy session, influenced by profit-taking and shifts in global economic sentiment, particularly around gold prices and US relations. In such an environment, dividend stocks can provide a stable income stream for investors seeking to weather market fluctuations, as they offer regular payouts that may help cushion against volatility.

The Australian market has recently experienced a mixed performance, with materials dragging down the indices while energy stocks showed resilience amid shifting global economic sentiments. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong internal confidence and alignment of interests, making them worth considering in today's fluctuating market environment.

As the Australian market experiences fluctuations driven by profit-taking and shifts in global economic sentiment, investors are closely watching sectors like Materials and Energy for opportunities. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value can be crucial for those looking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies.

The Australian market experienced a sell-heavy session recently, largely influenced by a dip in gold prices and profit-taking activities, though optimism surrounding US economic policies has also been noted. Amid these fluctuations, investors often seek out opportunities in less conventional areas such as penny stocks. These smaller or newer companies can offer significant growth potential when supported by strong financial fundamentals. In this article, we explore three penny stocks that...

St George Mining Limited recently completed a follow-on equity offering, raising A$50 million through the issuance of 500,000,000 ordinary shares at A$0.10 each, accompanied by subsequent share transactions involving its investors. This influx of capital and increased trading activity highlights mounting market attention on the company's funding efforts and share structure decisions in October 2025. We'll examine how St George Mining's sizeable capital raise and shifting share ownership...

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) shares have seen moderate movement recently, with the stock ticking higher by around 0.3% in the past day and posting a gain of 5% over the week. Investors are tracking these shifts and evaluating updated valuations. See our latest analysis for Macquarie Group. Zooming out, Macquarie Group’s recent share price momentum fits into a broader story of measured gains, with the stock edging up this week and boasting a solid three-year total shareholder return of nearly...

GQG Partners (ASX:GQG) caught investors’ attention this week after announcing an increased ordinary dividend for the September quarter, just ahead of its upcoming ex-dividend date scheduled for October 21, 2025. See our latest analysis for GQG Partners. Momentum around GQG Partners has been mixed, with the share price sliding over the past quarter but stabilizing lately following its dividend announcement. Its 1-year total shareholder return stands at -32.99%, while the longer-term three-year...

Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) stock has seen some movement lately, reflecting recent shifts in the broader energy market. Investors are evaluating its long-term value as sector sentiment continues to evolve this month. See our latest analysis for Woodside Energy Group. Woodside Energy Group’s share price has bounced higher in the last week, but remains down year-to-date as market sentiment continues to shift across the energy sector. Over the longer term, investors have seen modest gains,...

Santos recently announced that Ms. Sherry Duhe has resigned as Chief Financial Officer, with Mr. Lachlan Harris appointed as Acting CFO to facilitate a handover; Mr. Harris brings over two years of experience as Treasurer and Deputy CFO and has been with Santos since 2010. Leadership changes at the CFO level often attract heightened investor attention given their influence over financial strategy, risk management, and execution of corporate objectives. With a new Acting CFO in place, we'll...

Alkane Resources (ASX:ALK) just released its September quarter gold production numbers along with full-year 2026 guidance, giving investors a fresh look at how the company is tracking and what to expect going forward. See our latest analysis for Alkane Resources. After a remarkable run earlier in the year, Alkane Resources' share price has pulled back recently, posting a 1-day share price return of -3.67% and a 7-day drop of -9.09%. The company reaffirmed production guidance and navigated...

Nova Minerals Limited recently secured a land use permit for 42.81 acres near Port MacKenzie, Alaska, paving the way for a proposed antimony refinery supported by a US$43.4 million award from the U.S. Department of War. This move positions Nova as a potential first-mover in developing a vertically integrated antimony supply chain strategically vital to U.S. military and industrial markets. We'll examine how securing government support and access to key infrastructure at Port MacKenzie shapes...