Australian Basic Materials Stock News

Codan Limited recently reported a strong financial result for FY25, achieving 22% group revenue growth and marked increases in EBIT and NPAT, following the acquisition of Kägwerks to strengthen its U.S. defense market presence. The Communications division, including Zetron and DTC, posted a 26% revenue rise, while Minelab benefited from elevated gold prices and expanded distribution channels for a 16% increase. We’ll examine how Codan’s successful acquisition of Kägwerks and uplift in core...

APA Group (ASX:APA) has been in focus after its recent annual meeting, where shareholders voted on a range of governance issues. Shareholders supported management on remuneration, climate transition plans, and director appointments, but rejected certain constitutional and climate-focused proposals. See our latest analysis for APA Group. APA Group’s share price closed at $9.10, building solid momentum with a 29.63% year-to-date price return. Over the past year, total shareholder return reached...

Perpetual (ASX:PPT) saw total assets under management rise by 2.3%, even as net outflows and currency headwinds weighed on results. The company’s ongoing wealth business sale also remains in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Perpetual. Despite resilient operating updates, Perpetual’s share price recently slipped to $19.30 after some short-term weakness, with a 7.7% drop over the past week that offset modest gains posted earlier in the month. Still, the longer-term total...

The Australian market showed a mixed performance recently, with energy stocks leading the way due to geopolitical factors and materials remaining steady. In this context, penny stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to offer unique growth opportunities. Although the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, these smaller or newer companies can still be promising investments when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:BOT) is drawing fresh attention this month as the company prepares for a major conference appearance, has updated investors on recent performance and product rollouts, and introduced a new joint company secretary to its leadership team. See our latest analysis for Botanix Pharmaceuticals. After a series of notable updates, including the appointment of a seasoned company secretary and an upcoming presentation at the Canaccord Genuity Drug & Device Conference,...

Earlier this week, HUB24 reported record quarterly net inflows of A$5.2 billion for Q1 FY26, pushing total funds under administration to A$146.5 billion as of September 30 and reflecting a 28% increase in inflows compared to the same period last year. An interesting development was the CEO’s recent significant share purchase, highlighting leadership confidence amid a rising share of retail users and new operational milestones. Let's examine how HUB24's exceptional inflows and funds under...

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (ASX:PAR) is drawing increased attention ahead of its scheduled presentation at the Ignite Investment Summit in Hong Kong, where the company’s founder and executive team will address investors. See our latest analysis for Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals. After a year defined by volatility, Paradigm's share price has rebounded sharply with a 56% gain over the past month. This signals fresh momentum ahead of its summit appearance. While the short-term rally is grabbing...

As global markets navigate a volatile landscape marked by easing monetary policies from the U.S. Federal Reserve and fluctuating trade tensions, small-cap stocks have shown resilience, with indices like the Russell 2000 reflecting a notable year-to-date increase. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap opportunities involves looking for companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals and potential for growth amidst broader economic uncertainties.

Qoria (ASX:QOR) has announced it will release its Q1 2026 results and host an earnings call on October 21. These events often prompt close attention from investors reviewing recent business trends and performance. See our latest analysis for Qoria. After a series of upbeat trading sessions ahead of the upcoming results, Qoria’s share price has climbed 30% over the past month and boasts a year-to-date return of 80%. Notably, its total shareholder return has more than doubled over the past...

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...

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...

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.

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...