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BHP Group (ASX:BHP) is back in focus after issuing production guidance for fiscal 2027, alongside its fourth quarter and year to date 2026 production update, highlighting differing trends across copper, iron ore and coal output. See our latest analysis for BHP Group. BHP Group’s latest production update lands after a softer patch in the stock, with the share price at A$57.54 and a 30 day share price return down 6.29%. However, a year to date share price return of 25.74% and 1 year total...

Legal and regulatory stocks are suddenly in the spotlight as the Department of Justice turns up the heat on major law firms that cut deals with the Trump administration. For investors, this tension can reshape how capital flows into legal services, compliance, and risk management businesses that sit close to the action but outside the subpoena line. This article looks at 3 stocks from our Legal and Regulatory Services Sector screener that are exposed to the current news, all with potential...

The opening of Trent Park as a museum puts a fresh spotlight on North London tourism, with potential knock on effects for hotels, leisure operators and travel providers in the area. For investors, this kind of local catalyst can quietly reshape demand patterns for companies that are exposed to the Trent Park news, from visitor spending to transport flows. This article explains how that story connects to the broader Tourism and Hospitality screener and highlights 3 stocks that could be...

Product launch puts ARB (ASX:ARB) back in focus for overlanding investors ARB (ASX:ARB) has drawn fresh attention after launching its Ascent truck bed cap for 2024 and newer Ford Ranger models, a product tailored to overlanding drivers who value secure, multipurpose storage. See our latest analysis for ARB. ARB’s latest product arrives as the stock trades at A$17.79, with a 1 day share price return of 1.66% and a year to date share price return that is down 44.30%. The 1 year total...

With long term interest rates influenced by geopolitical tensions and swelling sovereign debt, many investors are rethinking how to balance growth, income, and capital protection. Traditional 60/40 portfolios are offering less diversification just as doubts around central bank control and debt sustainability add extra uncertainty. At the same time, growing demand for safe haven assets is putting fresh attention on gold and precious metals stocks that may be exposed to these trends. This...

Oceana Metals Limited ( ASX:OCN ) insiders who acquired shares over the previous 12 months, can probably afford to...

Whilst it may not be a huge deal, we thought it was good to see that the Kaiser Reef Limited ( ASX:KAU ) Executive...

APA Group has received Australian Energy Regulator approval for a A$213 million expansion of the South West Pipeline in Victoria, including new compressor stations at Pirron Yallock and Stonehaven, which will form part of its regulated asset base and be funded from existing balance sheet capacity. This expansion, alongside A$31 million in approved early works for potential future looping and APA’s broader A$3 billion organic growth pipeline, underlines the company’s push to reinforce...

REA Group (ASX:REA) has drawn fresh attention after June property listings on realestate.com.au were reported 13% higher than in June 2024, with cooling conditions and tax changes prompting more sellers into Australia’s major markets. See our latest analysis for REA Group. The June listings surge comes after a volatile stretch for REA Group, with the stock delivering a 7.86% 7 day share price return and an 11.24% 30 day share price return, yet still down 12.95% year to date and 32.12% on a 1...

The turmoil around Ukraine’s military leadership is rippling far beyond politics, influencing expectations around defense budgets, supply chains and risk pricing across global markets. For investors, this kind of geopolitical stress can reshape which defense and aerospace stocks look better positioned and which might face headwinds, without changing the core thesis of the sector overnight. This article focuses on three stocks from a Defense and Aerospace Sector screener that appear closely...

With the Federal Reserve sending mixed signals on interest rates and the US dollar showing signs of strength, many investors are reassessing which stocks could be helped or hurt as borrowing costs stay elevated. Higher-for-longer US rates can pressure some growth stories, yet they may also support companies with steadier cash flows and established dividend records. This article looks at how the latest Fed commentary and dollar moves could affect a handful of large caps, and highlights 3...

Surging inflation, shortages and capital flight in Cuba are a reminder that food supply is often shaped more by politics and logistics than by harvest volumes. For global agricultural exporters, this kind of stress can shift trade flows, pricing power and risk in ways that matter for your portfolio. This article looks at how the latest Cuba sanctions shock could affect companies in the Global Agricultural Exporters screener, and what that might mean for investors who care about currency risk,...

Westgold Resources Limited has completed the divestment of its Chalice Gold Project to Corazon Mining Limited, receiving A$8,000,000 in cash upfront and a 19.9% equity stake valued at about A$4,600,000, alongside up to A$11,000,000 in deferred payments tied to future resource milestones. This transaction closes Westgold’s non-core asset sale program, which has generated more than A$200,000,000 in value and reshaped its portfolio focus. We’ll now examine how completing the non-core asset sale...

With global growth signals mixed, inflation patterns uneven across regions, and interest rates still shaping bond and housing markets, many investors are looking for companies that rely on solid finances rather than perfect economic conditions. Our Solid Balance Sheet and Fundamentals screener focuses on stocks with high return on equity, resilient past performance and stronger balance sheets, which can help you stay focused on quality when headlines are noisy. In this article, you will see 3...

Kingsgate Consolidated recently reported a significant mechanical failure at Plant 1 of its Chatree Gold Mine in Thailand, forcing a controlled shutdown after operators detected elevated ball mill bearing temperatures and damage to the trunnion bearings and journals. While Plant 1, with processing capacity of 2.3 million tonnes per annum, is offline pending assessment and repairs, mining continues and Plant 2 remains fully operational, meaning only part of Chatree’s processing capability is...

With global growth signals mixed, inflation still in focus, and interest rate expectations adjusting, many investors are looking for opportunities where balance sheets matter more than headlines. Penny stocks often run into trouble when cash dries up, which is exactly what the Elite Penny Stocks screener is built to filter out.

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Metallium Limited's ( ASX:MTM ) business as it appears the company may be...

With global growth signals mixed and inflation and policy still in focus, many investors are looking beyond crowded large caps to opportunities that bigger funds may be overlooking. Our High-Quality Undiscovered Gems screener focuses on smaller companies with solid fundamentals that are not yet heavily owned by institutions, aiming to turn market neglect into a potential edge. In the following sections, you will see 3 stocks from this screener, each offering a different way to tap into...

Insiders who purchased Odessa Minerals Limited ( ASX:ODE ) shares in the past 12 months are unlikely to be deeply...

In the last year, multiple insiders have substantially increased their holdings of Javelin Minerals Limited ( ASX:JAV...

AMP (ASX:AMP) lifted its first half 2026 profit outlook, indicating underlying net profit after tax of A$170 million to A$180 million, with China pension partnerships identified as the main earnings driver. See our latest analysis for AMP. The upgraded profit outlook has arrived alongside strong recent market interest in AMP. The stock’s 1-day share price return of 6.32% has added to a 30-day share price return of 25.47%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 35.15% and 3-year total...

Galan Lithium Limited ( ASX:GLN ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to...

Why the Fortescue stock story has shifted to legal and workplace risks Fortescue (ASX:FMG) has moved into focus after the company confirmed a representative proceeding in the Federal Court of Australia alleging workplace sexual harassment and sex discrimination across its Australian operations. The class action, brought on behalf of current and former women employed between February 2006 and December 2025, is at an early stage with no specified damages. This leaves investors to weigh...

BHP Group reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 production, including record annual iron ore volumes of 264.7 Mt, alongside mixed trends in copper and coal output and fresh 2027 production guidance across its key commodities. At the same time, BHP approved a A$900 million Ministers North iron ore project in the Pilbara, reinforcing its focus on long-life iron ore capacity even as copper production softened year on year. We’ll now examine how BHP’s record iron ore output and new...