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ASX:PDN
ASX:PDNOil and Gas

Does Stronger Liquidity And Rising Uranium Sales Change The Bull Case For Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN)?

Paladin Energy reported its December 2025 half-year results, with quarterly sales rising to US$102.38 million and net income to US$6.27 million, while recent equity raisings of A$300 million plus a A$100 million share purchase plan and a syndicated debt restructure bolstered its liquidity to fund Langer Heinrich and Patterson Lake South. An interesting takeaway is that despite six‑month net income of just US$0.872 million, Paladin has materially strengthened its balance sheet to support...
ASX:CBA
ASX:CBABanks

Why Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) Is Up 12.2% After Lifting Earnings and Its Fully Franked Dividend

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has reported higher half‑year earnings to 31 December 2025, with net income rising to A$5,367 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations lifting to A$3.237, and it has declared a fully franked interim dividend of A$2.35 per share payable on 30 March 2026. By combining record cash earnings with an increased fully franked dividend and continued investment in technology and AI, the bank is signalling confidence in its core franchise strength...
ASX:DYL
ASX:DYLOil and Gas

Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) Valuation After New Uranium Find And Sudden CEO Change

What triggered the latest move in Deep Yellow shares? Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) has been in focus after confirming uranium mineralisation at the S Bend prospect near its Tumas Project, as well as announcing that Managing Director and CEO John Borshoff will step down immediately. See our latest analysis for Deep Yellow. At the current share price of A$2.47, Deep Yellow has seen a 22.89% 1 month share price return and a 54.86% 3 month share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of...
ASX:EVN
ASX:EVNMetals and Mining

Assessing Evolution Mining’s Valuation After Record Half Year Profit And Higher Fully Franked Dividend

What Evolution’s record half year means for shareholders Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) has reported record half year numbers, with revenue of A$2,794.35 million and net profit of A$766.57 million, alongside a fully franked interim dividend of A$0.20 per share. For you as an investor, the combination of higher earnings per share, lower net debt over the past two years and a materially larger dividend sits at the centre of the current investment story. See our latest analysis for Evolution...
ASX:NEU
ASX:NEUPharmaceuticals

Neuren Pharmaceuticals (ASX:NEU) Valuation Check As New Share Buy-Back Targets 5% Of Share Capital

Neuren Pharmaceuticals (ASX:NEU) has announced a new share buy-back program, authorising repurchases of up to 6,350,631 shares, or 5% of its issued capital, through to March 2027. See our latest analysis for Neuren Pharmaceuticals. The buy-back comes after a sharp 30 day share price return of around a 30% decline and a 90 day share price return of about a 29% decline, even though the 1 year and multi year total shareholder returns remain positive and very strong. This suggests recent selling...
ASX:EZL
ASX:EZLCapital Markets

3 ASX Penny Stocks With Market Caps Below A$600M

The Australian market has been experiencing a turbulent period, with concerns over artificial intelligence and tech sector volatility affecting investor sentiment. Despite these challenges, investors continue to seek opportunities in various sectors, including penny stocks. While the term 'penny stock' might feel outdated, it remains relevant as these smaller or newer companies can offer affordability and growth potential when backed by solid financials. Let's explore three ASX penny stocks...
ASX:CSL
ASX:CSLBiotechs

CSL (ASX:CSL) Valuation After Profit Slump CEO Exit And Expanded Share Buyback Program

Why CSL (ASX:CSL) is in focus right now CSL (ASX:CSL) is back in the spotlight after reporting an 81% drop in first half net profit, confirming its interim dividend, expanding its share buyback program, and announcing the sudden retirement of CEO Paul McKenzie. See our latest analysis for CSL. Those profit and leadership shocks have gone hand in hand with sharp share price moves, with a 1 day share price return of 6.88% decline and a 7 day share price return of 16.03% decline. The 1 year...
ASX:WOW
ASX:WOWConsumer Retailing

Is Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) Pricing Reflect Its Defensive Retail Role Today

If you are wondering whether Woolworths Group is fairly priced or offering value right now, you are not alone. This article is all about unpacking what the current share price really reflects. The stock recently closed at A$32.21, with returns of 1.9% over 7 days, 6.8% over 30 days, 9.4% year to date, 9.6% over 1 year, and 12.8% over 5 years, while the 3 year return sits at a 2.6% decline. Recent news around Woolworths Group has focused on its position as one of Australia's largest consumer...
ASX:REA
ASX:REAInteractive Media and Services

REA Group (ASX:REA) Valuation Check After Buyback Approval And Higher Dividend

REA Group (ASX:REA) has put shareholder returns in focus after its latest half year earnings, pairing a higher ordinary dividend with Board approval for a share repurchase program of up to A$200 million. See our latest analysis for REA Group. Despite the buyback and higher dividend, REA Group’s recent share price return has been weak, with a 1-month share price return decline of 11.12% and a 1-year total shareholder return decline of 37.53%, while longer term total shareholder returns over 3...
ASX:S32
ASX:S32Metals and Mining

South32 (ASX:S32) EPS Loss In H1 2026 Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

South32 (ASX:S32) has put a mixed set of numbers on the table for H1 2026, with total revenue of US$2,797 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.012, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of US$5,906 million and basic EPS of US$0.087. Over the last three reported halves, the company has seen revenue move from US$2,459 million in H2 2024 to US$3,185 million in H1 2025 and US$2,797 million in H2 2025. EPS shifted from a loss of US$0.093 to a profit of US$0.083 and then back to a small...
ASX:ORG
ASX:ORGElectric Utilities

Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) Margin Compression Reinforces Cautious Earnings Narratives

Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) has put fresh numbers on the table for H1 2026, with trailing twelve month revenue at A$16.7b and Basic EPS of A$0.59. This sets the tone for how investors will read this latest update. Over recent halves the company has seen revenue move from A$8.2b in H2 2024 to A$8.8b in H1 2025 and A$8.5b in H2 2025, while Basic EPS shifted from A$0.23 to A$0.59 and then A$0.27. This gives a clearer view of how the top line and EPS have tracked into this result. With net profit...