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In March 2026, NextSource Materials announced a binding agreement for Syrah Resources to supply approximately 34,000–68,000 tonnes of natural graphite fines over seven years to feed NextSource’s planned battery anode facility in Abu Dhabi, with pricing linked to an independent graphite fines index and subject to production and qualification milestones. This long-term supply deal highlights Syrah’s growing role in global battery material supply chains, potentially reinforcing its positioning...

Event overview and why Sonic Healthcare is on watch Recent coverage has put Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) in focus after its shares moved below the company’s historical P/S levels, while revenue growth has coincided with ongoing profitability challenges that are drawing close attention from investors. See our latest analysis for Sonic Healthcare. At around A$21.20, Sonic Healthcare’s recent share price return has been weak, with a 7 day share price return of 7.02% and a 1 year total shareholder...

Recently, Ramelius Resources continued its ongoing on-market buy-back program, repurchasing more than seven million ordinary shares and thereby reducing its shares on issue as part of its capital management plans. This continued buy-back may enhance per-share metrics for remaining investors and highlights management’s focus on returning capital while tightening the company’s equity base. We’ll now explore how Ramelius Resources’ continued share buy-back program could influence its existing...

Worley (ASX:WOR) director John Michael Grill has increased his indirect shareholding via an on market acquisition. The transaction reflects a larger personal stake in the company by a key board member. The move points to insider confidence and closer alignment with other shareholders. Worley, through its engineering and professional services, is closely tied to long term energy, resources and infrastructure projects. As the sector adapts to changing customer demands and project profiles,...

Earlier this week, Mesoblast Limited created a new senior leadership role and appointed Teresa Montagut MD, PhD as Head of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, reporting to Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eric Rose, to lead medical affairs, clinical collaborations and investigator-initiated trials across its cell therapy programs. By bringing in a physician-scientist with extensive experience in early pipeline studies and investigator-sponsored research at major biopharmaceutical companies,...

In March 2026, Reliance Worldwide Corporation opened its new Dallas Distribution Center in Mesquite, Texas, expanding its US operational footprint to improve distribution consistency, speed, and efficiency for plumbing and heating customers. The facility’s larger capacity, improved layout, and upgraded infrastructure are intended to boost throughput while supporting safer, more efficient fulfillment operations for RWC’s teams. We’ll now examine how this expanded Dallas distribution capacity...

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) has come under pressure after a second cut to its FY26 production guidance in two months, with operational challenges at KCGM and Jundee triggering a sharp share price reaction. See our latest analysis for Northern Star Resources. The A$21.75 share price reflects a sharp reset in expectations after the guidance cuts, with a 23.04% 1 month share price decline and a 10.97% year to date share price fall. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 24.57% and...

Buy-back update puts Suncorp Group (ASX:SUN) capital management in focus Suncorp Group (ASX:SUN) has updated the market on its ongoing on-market share buy-back, after repurchasing more than 12.7 million ordinary shares as part of its broader capital management approach. See our latest analysis for Suncorp Group. At a share price of A$15.62, Suncorp Group has a 1-day share price return of 2.56% and 7-day share price return of 8.55%. Its year to date share price return of 12.25% and 1-year...

Electro Optic Systems Holdings recently secured multiple unconditional counter-drone contracts worth up to US$45 million from long-standing Middle Eastern defence customers, expanded its credit facilities by A$100 million, and reported a record order backlog with deliveries stretching into 2026. At the same time, the company is reshaping itself from a hardware maker into an integrated counter-drone and laser systems provider, while tightening ASX disclosure practices and managing capital...

In February 2026, GQG Partners reported its eighth consecutive month of client net outflows of US$3.2 billion, even as strong investment performance lifted total funds under management by 4.3% to US$172.9 billion. This contrast between robust portfolio returns and persistent redemptions highlights investor concern that recent asset growth is being driven more by markets than by fresh client inflows. We’ll now consider how ongoing client outflows despite rising funds under management may...

Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) shares are back in focus after the company approved the Final Investment Decision for its Doropo Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, moving the asset towards construction and future production. See our latest analysis for Resolute Mining. The Doropo FID comes after a strong period for shareholders, with a 1 year total shareholder return of 225.58% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 311.76%, even as the 7 day share price return of 3.11% and 30 day share price return...

On March 3, 2026, New Hope Corporation Limited extended its share buyback plan by one year to March 2, 2027, while investors also looked ahead to its full-year results and management commentary on coal sales, margins, and dividends. The combination of the buyback extension, sector-wide technical strength in coal miners, and heightened interest in New Hope’s operational outlook appears to have drawn fresh attention to how the company balances shareholder returns with future production...

Liontown (ASX:LTR) is back in focus after completing its shift to 100% underground mining, reporting half year sales of A$207.54 million and a wider net loss of A$183.97 million. See our latest analysis for Liontown. The latest operational update and earnings release sit against a backdrop of strong momentum, with a recent 1-day share price return of 4.01% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 161.24% from a much lower base, while multi year total returns are more modest. If this lithium...

Develop Global (ASX:DVP) is back in focus after releasing half year results to December 31, 2025, reporting sales of A$170.53 million and net income of A$1.63 million, both above the prior period. See our latest analysis for Develop Global. That earnings update landed against a weaker near term backdrop, with a 1 day share price return showing a decline of 3.74% and a 30 day share price return showing a decline of 15.66%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 58.02% points to much...

CSL (ASX:CSL) has just committed A$1.5b to expand its Kankakee, Illinois manufacturing site, using its Horizon 2 process to lift plasma therapy output and add hundreds of U.S. jobs. See our latest analysis for CSL. Despite committing fresh capital to grow its U.S. footprint, CSL’s share price has faced pressure, with a 30 day share price return decline of 13.71% and a 1 year total shareholder return loss of 42.19%, suggesting recent news is being weighed against longer term concerns. If CSL’s...

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) shares are in focus after the retailer reported first half 2026 results, with sales revenue and net profit after tax each rising by more than 7% in a tough consumer climate. See our latest analysis for JB Hi-Fi. Even with first half 2026 earnings growth in a tough retail climate, JB Hi-Fi’s recent share price performance has been weak. The 90 day share price return is 16.63% and the year to date share price return is 20.48%, while longer term total shareholder returns of...

Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) has moved into the spotlight after featuring on ASX technical uptrend scans and updating its production outlook, with management signalling steady operations and an emphasis on maintaining output across its coal assets. See our latest analysis for Yancoal Australia. The recent inclusion on ASX uptrend scans lines up with Yancoal Australia’s strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 34.33% and a year to date share price return of 60.88%. The 5 year total...

Why Life360’s latest earnings and guidance drew investor attention Life360 (ASX:360) has just paired a move into profitability with fresh 2026 revenue guidance, giving investors new numbers to assess its subscription, hardware and other revenue streams. See our latest analysis for Life360. Despite guiding to higher 2026 revenue and reporting full year profitability, Life360’s recent earnings and guidance arrived alongside a sharp reset in expectations. The 30 day share price return of 25.95%...

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) recently completed a €1b fixed to floating covered bond offering due 2033, prompting investors to reassess how its funding mix and interest rate exposure could influence the appeal of the stock. See our latest analysis for National Australia Bank. The recent €1b covered bond sits alongside a solid run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 3.56% and a 90 day gain of 11.82%. Over the same period, a 1 year total shareholder return of 47.74% and 5...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s exit as a substantial holder in PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has reshaped the company’s institutional register, prompting investors to reassess how large global funds now gain exposure to its lithium operations. See our latest analysis for PLS Group. Against this backdrop, PLS Group’s A$4.89 share price comes after a 14.52% 1 month share price return and a 19.27% 3 month share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 168.68% points to strong longer...

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) is back in focus after securing about A$40 million in US contract renewals, including an expanded MedStar Health deal covering cardiology imaging and a higher fee renewal with Zwanger-Pesiri. See our latest analysis for Pro Medicus. These contract wins and product updates come after a tough share price stretch, with a 30 day share price return of 21.52% decline and a year to date share price return of 40.26% decline. However, the 3 year total shareholder return is...

China Mineral Resources Group has, over recent months, tightened and now extended restrictions on BHP Group’s iron ore shipments, including a ban on Newman fines, forcing BHP to redirect cargoes and seek alternative buyers amid an unresolved contract dispute with its largest customer. At the same time, BHP is advancing the sale of its non-core nickel portfolio, with South32 emerging as a leading contender for the West Musgrave copper-nickel project, highlighting how BHP is reshaping its...

Sunrise Energy Metals (ASX:SRL) has come into focus after releasing half year earnings to 31 December 2025, reporting a net loss of A$3.81 million compared with A$2.73 million for the prior period. See our latest analysis for Sunrise Energy Metals. The earnings release comes after a sharp rebound in sentiment, with a 12.65% 1 day share price return and a 90 day share price return of 51.28% at A$10.06, while the 1 year total shareholder return is very large. If this kind of fast move has...

Pantoro Gold (ASX:PNR) is back in focus after flooding linked to ex tropical cyclone Mitchell forced a significant cut to its gold production guidance, triggering a sharp share price sell off. See our latest analysis for Pantoro Gold. The flooding linked to ex tropical cyclone Mitchell and the reduced production guidance have coincided with a sharp reset in sentiment. The 1 day share price return is a 5.98% decline at A$3.46 and the 7 day share price return is a 32.68% decline, even though...