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The Australian Energy Regulator has sought special leave to appeal to the High Court after the Full Federal Court backed AGL Energy in a dispute over Centrepay billing practices affecting Centrelink customers. This legal step revives regulatory and compliance uncertainty around AGL Energy’s customer billing controls, with potential implications for remediation processes, internal costs and future oversight. We will now explore how AGL Energy's investment narrative interacts with renewed...

The Bank of Japan just lifted interest rates to a 31 year high, reminding investors that borrowing costs can reset quickly and reprice assets almost overnight. When money becomes more expensive, reliable cash generation and sensible entry prices matter more. This piece looks at Australian stocks where projected cash flows point to higher worth than current quotes, and highlights three candidates from this undervaluation list. The three examples below are only a starting sample from this idea,...

Central banks are lifting interest rates again, and the Federal Reserve has just kicked off a new hiking cycle. Income from cash and term deposits may shift quickly, but reliable dividend cheques can feel far steadier. Australian dividend stocks with long records of paying and growing income can turn market swings into an entry point. This article walks through three high yield veterans from that group. The stocks covered below are just a starter pack in the hunt for reliable income, and the...

Central banks are lifting interest rates, and recent moves by the US Federal Reserve have put growth-focused shares back under the microscope. Higher borrowing costs often squeeze weaker businesses first, so investors are paying closer attention to companies with stronger balance sheets. That is where Australian high potential growth stocks in solid financial health can appeal. This article highlights 3 such picks from our screener. The three stocks covered below are simply an initial sample...

AI safety just moved from backroom research topic to front-page investment story, as Anthropic and Accenture each commit at least $1b to building independent evaluation muscle and invite other specialist testers into the mix. That kind of spending can reshape where money flows in AI. This article breaks down three stocks directly exposed to that news, so you can judge which opportunities deserve a closer look. The three stocks covered next are just a starter pack from this theme, since the...

NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) has drawn fresh attention after launching an A$1.1b convertible bond offering, carrying a 1.75% coupon and maturing in 2031, a funding move that reshapes its capital mix. At A$11.36, NEXTDC’s 1 month share price return is down 18.27% and the year to date share price return is down 9.41%, while the 1 year total shareholder return has declined 35.2%. The recent bounce on the convertible bond news comes after a period of fading momentum that may reflect shifting views on both...

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

Insiders who purchased Lachlan Star Limited ( ASX:LSA ) shares in the past 12 months are unlikely to be deeply impacted...

Readers hoping to buy Cochlear Limited ( ASX:COH ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the stock...

Over the past year, many Tolu Minerals Limited ( ASX:TOK ) insiders sold a significant stake in the company which may...

BHP Group’s Board recently urged investors to vote against shareholder-nominated director candidate Stephen Mayne, after he raised concerns about the company’s use of hybrid AGMs and the effect on shareholder participation. The clash centers on whether BHP Group’s current AGM format gives smaller investors enough access to management, which directly touches on governance quality and how decisions on capital allocation are scrutinized. We will now explore how BHP Group’s investment narrative...

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) has refreshed its board, appointing Mark Cutifani CBE and Peter Rozenauers as independent non executive directors from 1 October 2026. The appointments add extensive mining and investment experience to the board. Northern Star Resources shares trade at A$22.21 after a 6.42% 90 day share price return, while the year to date share price is down 9.09%. Over a longer stretch, the 1 year total shareholder return of 9.53% and 5 year total shareholder return of...

Central banks are lifting interest rates again, and history shows that higher borrowing costs often hit fast growers hardest. Australian companies where founders and executives hold big stakes can sometimes weather that pressure better, because management feels every share price move in their own net worth. This article looks at three fast growing, high insider ownership stocks from our screener and explains why each might deserve a spot on your watchlist. The three stocks below are just a...

Central banks are lifting interest rates and global markets are feeling the wobble. In that kind of climate, many Australian investors are looking for businesses where the founder still has serious skin in the game. When the person who built the company also owns a big chunk of it, incentives can be tightly aligned with long term value. This article highlights three founder led stocks from our screener that fit that bill. The three founder led stocks below are only a sample, and the full...

CSL (ASX:CSL) has put shareholder concerns front and centre after its board openly acknowledged frustration with the company’s weaker commercial and financial outcomes and pledged urgent investment in its core plasma operations to rebuild confidence. Recent trading tells a mixed story. CSL’s share price has climbed around 51% over the past 90 days and about 5% over the last month, yet the 1 year total shareholder return is down about 9% and the 5 year total shareholder return has declined...

Japan’s central bank just lifted interest rates to a 31 year high of 1.25%, which is rippling through global funding costs and risk appetite. Higher borrowing costs often push attention toward smaller Australian companies with solid balance sheets and dependable cash generation, as investors look for resilience over hype. This article highlights three lesser known high quality Australian stocks that screen strongly on fundamentals yet remain off most institutional radars. The three stocks...

Leadership change at DroneShield and why it matters DroneShield (ASX:DRO) has announced a finance leadership reset, with experienced technology executive Rebecca Lowde set to become CFO while long-serving finance chief and Joint Company Secretary Carla Balanco prepares to depart. Recent trading has been choppy for DroneShield, with the share price down about 37% over the past 90 days and about 48% year to date, even after a 3.61% 7 day share price return and the CFO appointment news. That...

Rox Resources entered this earnings day with the stock at A$0.62 after a sharp multi month rally. Traders are cheering the story, but the headline result is less cheerful. The miner booked a full year loss of A$34.952 million, even with A$10.929 million in revenue finally hitting the top line. That mix of early revenue and heavy red ink is the real tension. Over a longer horizon, investors are weighing that loss against upbeat multi year forecasts and a market price that sits far below the...

Charter Hall Retail REIT declared an ordinary unfranked quarterly distribution of A$0.066 per unit for the September 2026 quarter, with an ex date of 29 September, a record date of 30 September, and payment scheduled for 27 November 2026. The unfranked structure of the A$0.066 distribution matters for many investors, since after tax cash yield and suitability for different portfolios can depend heavily on whether a REIT pays franked or unfranked income. We will now look at how this fresh...

Why Fortescue’s Legal Appeal Matters For Investors Fortescue (ASX:FMG) has challenged a record A$150.3 million Federal Court compensation ruling to Pilbara traditional owners, even after paying the full amount within 24 hours, keeping legal and relationship risks firmly in focus. At around A$16.73, Fortescue’s 30 day share price return is down 7.36% and the 90 day move is down 15.29%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is down 5.47% but still up 64.71% over five years. This points to...

The Australian market is poised for a stronger opening, buoyed by a positive rebound in US equities despite recent interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. As investors navigate these shifting dynamics, penny stocks—typically smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing option for those looking beyond the more prominent names. While often considered a throwback term, penny stocks can offer unique opportunities when they possess strong balance sheets and solid fundamentals, making them...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although Amazon.com...

Insiders who acquired AU$100.0k worth of Sentinel Metals Limited's ( ASX:SNM ) stock at an average price of AU$0.58 in...

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although Amazon.com made...