Australian Basic Materials Stock News

Why Codan’s upgraded guidance is back in focus Codan (ASX:CDA) has moved back onto investor radars after reporting substantial first half FY26 revenue and profit growth, and lifting its full year guidance, with Minelab and Communications both identified as key contributors. See our latest analysis for Codan. The upgraded guidance sits alongside a strong run in the stock itself, with a 30 day share price return of 9.11% and a year to date gain of 50.59%. The one year total shareholder return...

Insiders who bought AU$2.08m worth of Paragon Care Limited ( ASX:PGC ) stock in the last year recovered part of their...

Boab Metals Limited ( ASX:BML ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to shine...

We wouldn't blame Sky Metals Limited ( ASX:SKY ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Rimas...

Wesfarmers has reorganised its portfolio, moving its Industrial and Safety businesses Blackwoods and Workwear Group into Bunnings Group from 1 July 2026, while long‑serving Industrial and Safety Managing Director Tim Bult will retire once the transition is complete. The integration is intended to align highly complementary customer bases, simplify reporting and operations, and potentially unlock cost efficiencies at a time when wage and cost pressures are front of mind for large...

NEXTDC has been expanding its Australian data centre footprint, adding new facilities and increasing capacity to support enterprises, government agencies and cloud providers amid rising demand for digital infrastructure. This build-out deepens NEXTDC’s role at the core of Australia’s cloud, artificial intelligence and connectivity ecosystems, reinforcing its position as a key digital infrastructure provider. We’ll now explore how NEXTDC’s ongoing data centre expansion shapes its investment...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

Whilst it may not be a huge deal, we thought it was good to see that the Lachlan Star Limited ( ASX:LSA ) Non-Executive...

In recent weeks, CSL Limited cut its FY26 revenue and earnings guidance, flagged around US$5.00 billion in additional non-cash impairments largely tied to CSL Vifor, and continued a leadership transition while pursuing a broad operational transformation program. These developments highlight how earlier capital allocation decisions and current restructuring efforts are reshaping CSL’s risk profile, management credibility, and future profitability mix across its core plasma, vaccines, and iron...

Evolution Mining shares react to softer gold price Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) has come under pressure after a pullback in the gold price, with rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns weighing on investor appetite for gold related stocks. See our latest analysis for Evolution Mining. At A$11.73, Evolution Mining’s recent weakness, with the 90 day share price return down 20.69% and the year to date share price return down 7.49%, contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder...

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) shares are back in focus after the company secured a five year, A$16 million contract renewal with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, which includes additional imaging modules and higher recurring fees. See our latest analysis for Pro Medicus. That renewal has arrived at a time when short term momentum in the stock is strong, with a 1 day share price return of 4.03% and a 7 day share price return of 25.24%. However, the year to date share price return is...

AMP Limited has appointed Jackie Cleary as Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 25 years of international financial services experience and assuming responsibility for finance, strategy and investor relations after her commencement in July 2026. Her background advising APRA-regulated institutions and global banks on capital allocation, balance sheet structure and regulatory matters may influence how AMP manages its financial reporting and longer-term capital decisions. Next, we’ll examine...

Why Santos stock is back in focus Santos (ASX:STO) has moved back onto investors’ radar after reporting higher quarterly production, steady full-year 2026 guidance and stable free cash flow, with Barossa LNG and Pikka oil approaching key production milestones. See our latest analysis for Santos. The recent production update and progress at Barossa LNG and Pikka come after a strong year to date, with Santos delivering a 27.15% year to date share price return and a 24.56% 1 year total...

Markets are wrestling with inflation headlines, shifting central bank signals and uneven growth data, which can make it harder to feel confident about where to allocate new capital. That is where low risk leaders come in. These are companies with resilient balance sheets and some of the lowest risk scores in the model, intended to act as a core foundation while you watch rates, yields and energy prices move around. In this article, you will see 3 of the strongest stocks from the Low Risk...

New Murchison Gold (ASX:NMG) has put out its H1 2026 scorecard with total revenue of A$17.9 million and net income of A$6.2 million, translating to basic EPS of A$0.00061 for the half. The company has seen revenue move from A$0.06 million and a net loss of A$1.2 million in H2 2024 to A$17.9 million and net income of A$6.2 million in H2 2025, while trailing twelve month figures sit at A$219.3 million of revenue, A$126.7 million of net income and basic EPS of A$0.012. For investors, the mix of...

Viva Energy Group (ASX:VEA) is back in focus after an April fire at its Geelong Refinery Alkylation unit, with key processing units expected to restart in June and production targeted at above 90% capacity. See our latest analysis for Viva Energy Group. Despite the refinery disruption, the stock is trading at A$2.24 per share, with a 7.18% year to date share price gain and a 19.68% total shareholder return over one year, which points to improving momentum after a weaker three year total...

BrainChip Holdings recently corrected an earlier disclosure to the ASX, clarifying that it has issued 34,054,565 restricted share units, a lower figure than previously reported. This adjustment sharpens investors’ view of the company’s equity-based compensation and potential dilution, underscoring the importance of precise capital structure reporting. We’ll now examine how BrainChip’s corrected RSU disclosure, and the clearer picture of potential dilution, shapes its broader investment...

Amidst rising hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace agreement and the buoyant performance of AI-linked stocks, global markets have seen several major indices reach record highs, including notable gains in the Russell 2000 and S&P MidCap 400. In this optimistic environment, small-cap stocks with insider buying can present intriguing opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth driven by favorable geopolitical developments and technological advancements.

In recent months, Stanmore Resources has cemented its position in the metallurgical coal market by fully integrating the BMC assets, which has helped lift operational efficiency and cash generation. Technical chart signals now point to a possible bullish reversal, suggesting that improved scale and asset integration may be shifting investor expectations for the business. Next, we’ll examine how the successful BMC integration, and its impact on efficiency and cash flow, may influence...

Bega Cheese (ASX:BGA) has drawn fresh attention after reporting a 21% lift in first half FY2026 normalised EBITDA and a 45% rise in normalised earnings per share, along with an upgrade to full year EBITDA guidance. See our latest analysis for Bega Cheese. The recent guidance lift comes as the stock trades at A$5.45, with a 1 month share price return of 4.61% and a 90 day share price return that is down 10.07%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 63.47% points to stronger long term gains...

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited has appointed Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Catherine Roberts and Major General (Ret’d) Kathryn Toohey as non-executive directors to its Board, effective 1 June 2026, adding decades of senior experience across Defence space, aviation, digital systems and national security governance. The addition of two former senior Australian Defence Force leaders with deep program oversight and international networks could materially influence EOS’s positioning across...

The Australian market is poised for a modest uptick, with ASX futures indicating a slight rise, reflecting mixed signals from Wall Street where the Dow Jones reached new heights. In such fluctuating conditions, investors often turn their attention to penny stocks—companies that may be smaller or newer but hold potential for significant value due to their affordability and growth prospects. Despite being an old term, penny stocks remain relevant today as they can offer opportunities when...

Treasury Wine Estates recently announced its multi-year “TWE Ascent” overhaul, cutting its wine brands from 76 to fewer than 30 while consolidating US production, targeting about A$100 million in annual cost savings and aiming to reshape its portfolio around premium “Power Brands” and “Regional Heroes.” An interesting angle is management’s expectation that fiscal 2027 earnings will at least match fiscal 2026 despite A$220 million–A$260 million in one-off transformation costs and suspended...

In recent days, SRG Global announced it had secured A$1.85 billion in new contracts across nine sectors, prompting management to lift FY26 EBITDA guidance to the top of its prior range and issue initial FY27 guidance of A$190 million–A$200 million. These long-duration agreements with blue‑chip clients in water infrastructure, defence, energy and resources materially increase SRG Global’s recurring revenue base and extend earnings visibility well into the next decade. We’ll now examine how...