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PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has hit a 52 week high after lithium prices jumped following China’s move to phase out VAT export rebates on battery products, putting extra focus on short term demand signals. See our latest analysis for PLS Group. Today’s A$4.86 share price and the recent 52 week high sit on top of a strong run, with a 30 day share price return of 18.54%, a 90 day share price return of 78.68%, and a 1 year total shareholder return of 120.91%. This points to building momentum as lithium...

The Australian market is poised for a slight retreat, influenced by lackluster U.S. reporting season results and geopolitical tensions impacting investor sentiment. Despite these broader market challenges, penny stocks—though an old term—remain a relevant investment area for those seeking opportunities in smaller or newer companies. With strong financials, these stocks can offer both affordability and growth potential; this article will spotlight several that stand out for their financial...

Tasmea recently updated its share incentive program, outlining a refreshed equity-based reward structure aimed at strengthening governance transparency and aligning employee interests with shareholders. This move highlights how equity-based compensation can support workforce cohesion while keeping the company’s overall capital structure broadly consistent within Australia’s listed market framework. We’ll now examine how Tasmea’s renewed focus on governance transparency through its share...

Super Retail Group recently reported record first-half FY26 sales of A$2.20 billion, with total sales up 4.2% and like-for-like sales growing 2.5%, but guided to a lower normalised profit before tax of A$172 million to A$175 million versus the prior period. The result highlights a tension between strong trading momentum and profitability, as elevated discounting, margin pressure at rebel, and duplication costs from new systems and distribution infrastructure weighed on earnings despite a...

In the past few days, Jefferies analyst Mitch Ryan downgraded 29Metals to Underperform after the company reported an 86% zinc production shortfall in the fourth quarter due to seismic issues at its Xantho Extended mine. This combination of a sharply weaker operating outcome and a more cautious analyst stance has intensified focus on 29Metals’ ability to deliver on its longer-term production plans. We’ll now examine how the Xantho Extended seismic disruption and resulting production shortfall...

You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x SOCO Corporation Ltd ( ASX:SOC ) is a stock worth...

Arafura Rare Earths has drawn fresh market attention after reports of potential cornerstone funding of about US$1.05 billion for its Nolans rare earths project, seen as an important step toward securing overall project financing and construction. This prospective funding package is material because it could address a major capital hurdle for Nolans, sharpening focus on how Arafura might progress from project planning into development. With recent share price moves and potential...

It is hard to get excited after looking at Step One Clothing's (ASX:STP) recent performance, when its stock has...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...

From what we can see, insiders were net sellers in Microba Life Sciences Limited's ( ASX:MAP ) during the past 12...

Qoria Limited ( ASX:QOR ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 2x in the Diversified Financial industry in Australia, you...

Ownership shifts and why they matter for Northern Minerals Recent attention on Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) is centering on how ownership concentration could influence governance and confidence in its rare earths operations, prompting investors to reassess who effectively guides key project decisions. See our latest analysis for Northern Minerals. At a share price of A$0.038, Northern Minerals has seen a 26.67% 30 day share price return and a 22.58% year to date share price return, while the 1...

In recent days, BHP Group has opted to stay out of the renewed Rio Tinto–Glencore merger discussions, while continuing to emphasize its existing copper, potash and alumina-related operations as peers pursue large-scale consolidation. This decision leaves BHP watching from the sidelines as potential rivals bulk up in copper and other transition metals, sharpening questions about how it will protect its scale advantage and project pipeline amid shifting industry structure and regulatory...

The main aim of stock picking is to find the market-beating stocks. But in any portfolio, there will be mixed results...

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.9x in the Construction industry in Australia, you could be...

Straker Limited ( ASX:STG ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 32% share price jump in the last...

Insiders were net sellers of REA Group Limited's ( ASX:REA ) stock during the past year. That is, insiders sold more...

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, ARB fair value estimate is AU$38.00 ARB's AU$32.07 share price...

Volt Group Limited ( ASX:VPR ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period beforehand...

Key Insights Origin Energy's significant individual investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced...

As the ASX200 enjoyed a solid performance on Tuesday, buoyed by higher gold and silver prices and strong materials sector gains, investors are increasingly looking at dividend stocks as a reliable strategy amidst fluctuating global events. In such dynamic market conditions, selecting high-quality dividend stocks can provide stability and income potential for your portfolio.

The Australian market has recently shown resilience, with the ASX200 experiencing a positive run, buoyed by higher gold and silver prices and an uptick in materials stocks. In this environment, identifying high growth tech stocks involves looking for companies that can navigate economic uncertainties and leverage technological advancements to drive future performance.

As the Australian market experiences a robust uptick, with the ASX200 showing significant gains driven by strong performances in materials and defense sectors, investors are keenly observing how global events and economic policies shape opportunities for growth. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising stocks involves looking for companies that can capitalize on sectoral trends or offer unique value propositions amidst broader market movements.