ASX:WHC
ASX:WHCOil and Gas

How Investors May Respond To Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) Expanding Its Share Buyback Program

Earlier this month, Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX:WHC) authorized a new share repurchase program of up to 37,115,744 shares, about 4.48% of its issued capital, valued at A$72 million and running through March 31, 2026, while also updating investors on progress under its February 2025 buyback. This fresh authorization, following the repurchase of 4,500,000 shares for A$30.8 million, highlights the Board’s ongoing preference for returning capital via buybacks alongside its existing capital...
ASX:IGO
ASX:IGOMetals and Mining

Will New CEO Incentives And Staff Equity Rights Change IGO's (ASX:IGO) Leadership Risk Narrative?

IGO Limited recently issued new unquoted performance and service rights under its employee incentive scheme and reported changes in director interests, further tying executive and staff rewards to company outcomes. The increased alignment between CEO Ivan Vella’s equity interests and broader employee incentives could influence how investors assess IGO’s leadership focus and execution risk. We’ll now explore how this expanded incentive structure, particularly the additional rights granted to...
ASX:ARU
ASX:ARUMetals and Mining

Arafura Rare Earths (ASX:ARU): Revisiting Valuation After 1.2 Billion New Shares Boost Liquidity and Volatility

Arafura Rare Earths (ASX:ARU) has jumped onto investors radar after the ASX quotation of more than 1.2 billion new fully paid shares, a major liquidity shift that reframes how the market can trade this story. See our latest analysis for Arafura Rare Earths. That liquidity boost is arriving after a sharp pullback, with a 7 day share price return of minus 16.98 percent following a strong 90 day share price gain of 25.71 percent and an 83.33 percent 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests...
ASX:MTM
ASX:MTMMetals and Mining

Is Metallium (ASX:MTM) Quietly Reframing Its Tech Licensing Strategy With This Flash Joule Deal?

Earlier this week, Metallium Limited, via its wholly owned subsidiary Flash Metals USA Inc., signed a binding Letter of Intent with ElementUSA to deploy its Flash Joule Heating technology for recovering gallium and scandium from red mud at a planned demonstration facility in Gramercy, Louisiana, backed by up to US$10.10 million in non-dilutive funding. The agreement not only secures a commercial framework of license fees, royalties and revenue sharing, but also preserves Metallium’s full...
ASX:GGP
ASX:GGPMetals and Mining

Greatland Resources (ASX:GGP): Valuation Check After Telfer–Havieron Expansion, Electrification and Mine-Life Extension Plans

Greatland Resources (ASX:GGP) has caught attention after outlining an ambitious plan to extend Telfer’s mine life and fully integrate ore from its Havieron gold copper project into a single production outlook. See our latest analysis for Greatland Resources. The market seems to be warming to that strategy, with a 90 day share price return of 53.25% and a year to date share price return of 29.32% pointing to building momentum at the current A$9.44 level. If this kind of turnaround story has...
ASX:SDR
ASX:SDRSoftware

SiteMinder (ASX:SDR): Valuation Check After Adding AI-Focused Director Samantha Lawson to the Board

SiteMinder (ASX:SDR) has added Samantha Lawson to its board as an independent non executive director, bringing deep AI and digital transformation experience that could influence how investors think about the company’s next phase of product and revenue growth. See our latest analysis for SiteMinder. The latest board refresh lands while SiteMinder’s share price sits at A$6.27, with a modest year to date share price return and a powerful three year total shareholder return suggesting momentum...
ASX:NXT
ASX:NXTIT

NEXTDC (ASX:NXT): Valuation Check After OpenAI AI Campus and GPU Supercluster Agreement

NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) just stepped into the global AI spotlight, signing a Memorandum of Understanding with OpenAI to co develop a next generation hyperscale AI campus and GPU supercluster in Sydney. See our latest analysis for NEXTDC. The announcement lands after a choppy stretch, with a 90 day share price return of minus 22 percent and a 1 year total shareholder return of minus 12.44 percent. However, a strong 3 year total shareholder return above 50 percent hints that long term momentum is...
ASX:GQG
ASX:GQGCapital Markets

How Investors Are Reacting To GQG Partners (ASX:GQG) Net Outflows And Contrarian AI Stance

In November, GQG Partners reported ongoing net outflows across its equity strategies, yet total funds under management still edged up to US$166.1 billion, supported in part by portfolio moves such as reducing its stake in JSW Energy. The firm’s public scepticism about artificial intelligence, including a whitepaper questioning OpenAI’s business model, highlights an investment stance that increasingly contrasts with prevailing market enthusiasm for AI-related themes. We’ll now examine how...
ASX:NIC
ASX:NICMetals and Mining

Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC): Valuation Check After Higher 2025 Ore Quota and New Environmental Permit

Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC) just secured a higher 2025 ore sales quota at its Hengjaya project and a fresh five year environmental permit. This combination sparked the latest move in the share price. See our latest analysis for Nickel Industries. The latest bump in the share price, now A$0.775, sits against a mixed backdrop, with a double digit 90 day share price return of 10.71% but a weaker 1 year total shareholder return of negative 11.63%. This suggests short term momentum is improving...
ASX:TLC
ASX:TLCHospitality

What Lottery (ASX:TLC)'s CEO Transition Means For Shareholders

The Lottery Corporation Limited has recently appointed Wayne Pickup as a Director and as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, marking a change at the top of the organisation. This leadership transition could prove important for how the company balances its traditional lottery operations with its growing focus on digital and technology-led initiatives. We’ll now examine how Wayne Pickup’s appointment as Managing Director and CEO may influence Lottery’s existing investment...
ASX:ASB
ASX:ASBAerospace & Defense

Is Austal’s Surge in 2025 Justified by Its Cash Flow and Earnings Outlook?

Wondering if Austal at $6.23 is still a smart buy after its big run, or if you would just be chasing momentum? Let us unpack what the current price really implies about its value. The stock has slipped slightly in the short term, down 4.4% over the last week and 7.2% over the last month, but that comes after a huge rebound with shares up 101.0% year to date and 122.5% over the past year. Much of this surge has been driven by renewed optimism around Austal's defence shipbuilding contracts and...
ASX:BTR
ASX:BTRMetals and Mining

Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR): Valuation Check After High-Grade Sandstone Hub Drilling Progress

Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) has caught traders attention after fresh drilling at its Sandstone Hub delivered high grade gold hits at the Bull Oak and Havilah deposits, alongside progress on its updated Pre Feasibility Study. See our latest analysis for Brightstar Resources. The market seems to be catching on to that story, with a 1 day share price return of 13.68% and a stronger 7 day share price return of 20.00%. This has helped turn a relatively modest year to date share price gain and a...