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QBE Insurance Group has redeemed in full its A$500,000,000 floating rate subordinated notes originally due 2036, following approval from APRA, while also moving to full ownership of Raheja QBE General Insurance in India after an 18‑year partnership. Together, the early debt redemption and increased control of the Indian business highlight QBE’s focus on capital discipline and deeper exposure to a major emerging insurance market. We’ll now examine how QBE’s early subordinated note redemption...

When a major contractor like Capita struggles to deliver basic services such as civil service pension payments, it puts the entire BPO and IT services sector under the spotlight. For investors, this kind of stress test can help separate operationally resilient stocks from those more exposed to reputational and contract risks. Using a targeted screener built around this Capita pension disruption, this article walks through three stocks that appear positively exposed to the news and explains...

Fast growing stocks with high insider ownership can be especially interesting when markets are wrestling with questions around inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk. While oil prices, central bank decisions and mixed growth signals pull headlines in different directions, investors often look for companies where management and insiders are strongly aligned with shareholders and where growth potential is supported by optimistic analyst and internal views. This article highlights 3...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at True North Copper...

The Australian stock market is facing a potential downturn, with futures indicating a -0.6% retreat, as global tensions and economic anxieties weigh on investors' minds. Amid these broader market movements, the concept of penny stocks remains relevant for those seeking affordable entry points into promising companies. While often associated with smaller or newer firms, penny stocks can offer significant growth potential when backed by strong financials; in this article, we will explore three...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

Over the last year, a good number of insiders have significantly increased their holdings in Genmin Limited ( ASX:GEN...

Gold mining stocks are being pulled in different directions by the same set of headlines. A A$12.6b Genesis Minerals and Vault Minerals merger, cooler US inflation data, fresh approvals for projects like Rox Resources’ Youanmi development, and new mining proposals in Ghana are all shifting how risk and reward line up for investors. This article breaks down three gold stocks exposed to those developments, explaining how one may stand to benefit, while two face more complicated regulatory or...

Insiders who bought Taruga Minerals Limited ( ASX:TAR ) stock in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last week. The...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) has drawn fresh attention after reporting higher second quarter coal production and sales volumes, while keeping full year production guidance unchanged and indicating output is tracking toward the upper half of its target range. See our latest analysis for Yancoal Australia. The latest production update comes as Yancoal Australia’s share price has risen 5.97% over the past day and 4.99% over the past week. The 30 day share price return is down 5.18% and the 90 day...

PYC Therapeutics Limited recently appointed Thomas Ulmer as Chief Financial Officer, bringing 20 years of international leadership experience across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, including senior roles at Cell Therapies, PKG Health, Immatics N.V., Allergopharma and Merck Group. Ulmer’s prior involvement in leading Immatics N.V. through a NASDAQ listing adds capital markets and listing experience that could be important for PYC Therapeutics’ future corporate and financing...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Founder led companies can be especially interesting when markets are juggling inflation questions, energy price swings and shifting interest rate expectations, because these leaders often have their own capital, reputation and long term legacy on the line. Instead of constantly reacting to central bank headlines, you are backing people who are already deeply committed to their business plans. This Founder Led Companies screener is built to surface those opportunities, cutting through sector...

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...

Australian investors are starting the week on a positive note, with futures indicating a 0.6% advance at open, despite challenges like Wall Street's recent downturn and geopolitical tensions involving U.S. actions in the Middle East. In such a climate, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals becomes crucial for those looking to navigate market uncertainties effectively. Although 'penny stock' might seem like an outdated term, these smaller or newer companies can still provide significant...

Penny stocks can look risky at first glance, but the Financially Fit Penny Stocks screener filters for companies trading below 5 that still show solid balance sheet strength. With investors watching inflation, energy price swings and shifting central bank policies, interest in smaller, more flexible businesses is growing alongside appealing yields in fixed income. This screener aims to highlight lower risk options within the penny stock space, where financial health is the priority. In this...

With inflation, energy prices and central bank policy all pulling on markets, many investors are looking for themes that focus on real assets and essential infrastructure. Nuclear energy stocks sit right at that intersection, tying together reliable baseload power, energy security and a long investment horizon. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you filter this complex space down to listed uranium producers, enrichment specialists and reactor operators that fit your criteria. In this...

With inflation, interest rates and geopolitical headlines all pulling on markets at once, many investors are looking for companies where analysts still see clear earnings growth potential backed by solid balance sheets. That is exactly what the Healthy high growth potential screener aims to highlight. It focuses on stocks that analysts expect to grow earnings strongly over the next 3 years while still meeting financial health criteria. In this article, you will see 3 of the most interesting...

The latest tensions in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf, including threats to close vital shipping chokepoints and disrupted tanker traffic, have pushed energy security back to the forefront for many investors. While crude prices have so far stayed relatively steady, the risk of compounded oil supply disruption is clear. For alternative energy infrastructure stocks, this kind of geopolitical stress can change how capital and attention are allocated across the sector. This article walks through...

With inflation, energy costs and interest rate expectations all tugging at markets, many investors are looking for opportunities where company cash flows can offer some grounding. Our Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener focuses on businesses that SWS DCF suggests are trading below fair value, yet show promising cash flow potential. That mix can appeal if you want valuation support without having to bet on a single sector or theme. In this article, you will see 3 of the best stocks...

Artificial intelligence is becoming a core driver behind everything from semiconductors and cloud infrastructure to the large language models that power tools like ChatGPT, even as investors weigh higher energy costs, stubborn inflation risks and the prospect of tighter central bank policy. The AI Stocks screener helps you focus on companies that sit at the heart of this transition, whether they provide chips, software, data platforms or transformation services. This article highlights 3...

With oil prices in focus, central banks rethinking policy paths and inflation pressures tied closely to energy costs, reliable income streams look especially valuable. The Dividend Powerhouses (3%+ Yield) screener targets companies offering more than a 5% dividend yield that is covered by earnings, growing over time and relatively stable. That combination can appeal if you want cash returns that do not rely solely on market swings. In this article, you will see 3 stocks from the Dividend...

Hillgrove Resources has approved the development of the Emily Star deposit as a third underground mining front at its Kanmantoo Copper Mine in South Australia, committing A$20 million to A$22 million and targeting initial stoping in the second half of 2027. This additional mining front is intended to increase operational flexibility and underpin sustained copper production over Kanmantoo’s mine life, potentially reshaping how the company manages throughput, grade profiles, and longer-term...