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Predictive Discovery Limited recently reported quarterly operating results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with average plant throughput of 1,113tph (about 9.0Mtpa) versus a 6.0Mtpa nameplate capacity, gold recovery of 90.5%, and combined gold production of 64,026oz from its Kiniero and Nampala operations. The company’s ability to run well above nameplate capacity while lifting recoveries highlights process optimisation at both mines, which could be important for how investors assess the...

On 3 July 2026, Develop Global Limited (ASX:DVP) was added to both the S&P/ASX 200 Index and the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Sector Index, bringing the company into a broader benchmark universe followed by many institutional investors. This dual index inclusion can increase visibility and benchmark relevance for Develop Global, potentially influencing how investors assess its mix of mining projects and services operations. With Develop Global now included in the S&P/ASX 200, we’ll explore how this...

Founder-led companies sit at an interesting crossroads of today’s markets, where inflation trends, energy costs, and shifting rate expectations regularly reshape sentiment. When a founder still calls the shots, incentives are closely tied to long-term outcomes, which can appeal to investors who want leaders personally committed to the business. This Founder Led Companies screener is designed to highlight stocks where that alignment is clear, regardless of sector. In this article, you will see...

The Australian market is experiencing a turbulent period, with geopolitical tensions impacting investor sentiment and causing fluctuations in key sectors like energy and gold. Despite these challenges, the search for promising investment opportunities continues, particularly among smaller or newer companies often categorized as penny stocks. While the term "penny stocks" may seem outdated, these investments can still offer value when backed by strong financial health. In this article, we...

Why Greenbushes Is Now Central to IGO's Story IGO (ASX:IGO) has drawn fresh investor attention as efforts to restore performance at its Greenbushes lithium operation coincide with support from stronger lithium prices, while legacy nickel operations progressively wind down. With Greenbushes now the company’s main long term lithium asset, recent market interest is centered on how production reliability, operating costs, and on the ground improvement work might influence IGO’s earnings profile...

The Australian stock market is experiencing a flat opening, with global recoveries helping to stabilize the recent downturn but not enough to push the ASX 200 into positive territory. For investors looking beyond well-known names, penny stocks—typically smaller or newer companies—present intriguing opportunities despite being an older term in trading parlance. These stocks can offer hidden value and potential growth when backed by strong financials, and this article will explore three such...

Earlier this week, Jumbo Interactive updated its FY26 outlook, lifting group underlying EBITDA and NPATA guidance as stronger Dream US activity, new Canadian contracts, and product investment reshaped divisional profit expectations. The mix of sharply higher Dream US and Canadian guidance alongside reduced UK expectations highlights how geography and jackpot outcomes increasingly drive Jumbo’s earnings profile. Next, we’ll examine how the upgraded group profit guidance, particularly from...

ALS Limited recently disclosed that a significant cyber breach had previously forced a partial shutdown of its global IT infrastructure, disrupting operations while the company continues investigating any data compromise and associated risks. This incident directly tests ALS’s role as a trusted testing and analytical-services provider, raising important questions about operational resilience and client confidence in a competitive market. We’ll now examine how this cybersecurity breach, and...

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) has caught investor attention after reinforcing its capital position through an additional ordinary share issue and paying a fully franked interim dividend of A$0.850 per share, with a 4.32% annual yield. See our latest analysis for National Australia Bank. At a share price of A$39.61, National Australia Bank has seen firm short term momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 11.01%, while the 3 month share price return is down 12.68% and the 1 year total...

With inflation running hot and the Federal Reserve turning hawkish again, the gap between stocks that cope well with rising prices and those that struggle can widen quickly. Energy shocks, a tight labor market, and higher-for-longer interest rates are reshaping which companies investors pay attention to. This article looks at 3 stocks that are directly exposed to these inflation trends and the July 2026 policy shift. Each one comes from our Inflation Beneficiary Stocks screener and offers a...

In July 2026, Mesoblast reported that the FDA had accepted its Biologics License Application for rexlemestrocel‑L in preventing life‑threatening gastrointestinal bleeding in end‑stage heart failure patients with LVADs, while the therapy continued to benefit from Orphan Drug and RMAT designations under newly clarified, more flexible FDA guidance for rare diseases. Separately, Mesoblast disclosed record Ryoncil net revenue of US$36,000,000 for the quarter and US$115,000,000 for its first full...

Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) is back on watch after appointing veteran resources executive Peter Botten as incoming independent chair, alongside ongoing ramp up efforts at its Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia. See our latest analysis for Boss Energy. Boss Energy’s latest board changes come as momentum has picked up in the short term, with a 1 month share price return of 21.08% and a 7 day gain of 5.88%, set against a 1 year total shareholder return that is down 61.32%. If Boss Energy’s...

PYC Therapeutics (ASX:PYC) drew investor attention after appointing Thomas Ulmer as Chief Financial Officer, adding biotechnology and pharmaceuticals finance experience that includes guiding Immatics N.V. through its listing as a US biotechnology company. See our latest analysis for PYC Therapeutics. Beyond the CFO appointment, PYC Therapeutics has seen a 31.78% 1 month share price return and a 32.34% 3 month share price return, while its 3 year total shareholder return of 131.44% points to...

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) is back in focus as investors react to recent price moves that appear tied to shifting sentiment around its mining services, lithium, and iron ore exposure, as well as ongoing infrastructure projects. See our latest analysis for Mineral Resources. At a recent share price of A$59.70, Mineral Resources has seen a 2.07% 1 day share price gain after a weaker 7 day and 30 day share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 117.17% contrasts with a weaker 3...

Westpac Banking Corporation has confirmed that Independent Non-Executive Director Peter Nash retired from its Board on 1 July 2026, prompting a reshuffle that sees Michael Ullmer chair the Board Audit Committee, David Cohen lead the Board Risk Committee and Tim Burroughs join the Board Nominations & Governance Committee. These board and committee changes arrive as Westpac remains a closely watched income stock, following its fully franked A$0.77 interim dividend and continued focus on margin...

In early July 2026, Netwealth Group Limited announced it had expanded its existing relationship with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pty Ltd by supplying a consolidated platform solution for ASX-listed and domestic investments, including integrated sponsored iHIN functionality, curated investment options, and branded digital experiences for advisers and clients. This agreement marks a key step in Netwealth’s push into the stockbroking and private wealth market, giving it access to an...

Develop Global (ASX:DVP) has been added to both the S&P/ASX 200 Index and the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Sector Index, a change that can influence trading activity through index-tracking fund flows. See our latest analysis for Develop Global. At a latest share price of A$6.03, Develop Global has seen a 1-day share price return of 4.69% and a year to date share price return of 32.82%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 75.80% points to stronger longer term gains, suggesting recent index...

Export oriented primary sector stocks are suddenly back in focus as New Zealand leads the latest Future of Investment Partnership talks, with around 20 countries trying to cut red tape and rewrite the rules for global trade outside the stalled WTO process. For you as an investor, that could change the risk and reward profile for companies tied to agriculture, food and related exports, especially where non tariff barriers and subsidies matter. This article picks out 3 stocks exposed to this...

In recent days, Iluka Resources has expanded feedstock supply and signed its first rare earths supply agreement with a global automotive manufacturer, advancing the Eneabba refinery as part of Australia’s push to build domestic critical minerals processing capacity. By linking rare earth pricing to realised oxide sales rather than China-based benchmarks, Iluka is seeking greater pricing independence in a sector central to electric vehicles, renewable energy and defence technologies. We’ll...

Even though Beforepay Group Limited ( ASX:B4P ) stock gained 11% last week, insiders who sold AU$832k worth of stock...

Catalyst Metals recently entered into gold forward contracts covering 30,000 ounces at a fixed price of A$6,075 per ounce, with deliveries over 15 months beginning in August, to reduce revenue volatility at its Plutonic operations. By replacing legacy call options with this price protection regime, the company is simplifying its risk management while still allowing meaningful exposure to spot gold prices, particularly as it works to advance the Plutonic Gold Belt assets. We’ll now examine...

While it’s been a great week for Island Pharmaceuticals Limited ( ASX:ILA ) shareholders after stock gained 20...

Winchester Energy Limited ( ASX:WEL ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last...

Why Mirvac Group Stock Is Back in Focus Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) is back on investor watchlists after completing an institutional recapitalisation of its build to rent platform, anchored by a major superannuation fund investment and supported by favourable housing policies. See our latest analysis for Mirvac Group. Mirvac Group’s recent recapitalisation comes after a period where the share price has drifted, with a year to date share price return of a 16.42% decline and a 1 year total...