Australian Consumer Finance Stock News

As we reach the end of the first day of Week 30 in 2025, the Australian market experienced a pullback with the ASX dipping back to the high 8,600s after an unexpected climb into the 8,700s on Friday. Despite this minor setback and profit-taking activities following Wall Street's flat finish last week, investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic with US futures trending upward and no immediate adverse impacts from recent tariffs. In this context, identifying high-growth tech stocks in...

As the Australian market experiences a slight pullback from its unexpected climb into the 8,700s, investors are keeping a close eye on how global events and US earnings reports might influence future movements. In this environment, identifying hidden stock gems involves looking for companies that can capitalize on unique opportunities or navigate challenges effectively, making them well-positioned to thrive despite broader market fluctuations.

The Australian market has recently experienced a remarkable trading run, with the ASX hitting all-time highs despite some geopolitical tensions. As traders anticipate potential interest rate cuts and key speeches that could influence market dynamics, attention is also turning to smaller investment opportunities. Penny stocks, though an older term, continue to capture interest due to their affordability and growth potential; they often represent newer companies with strong financials that can...

IGO Limited ( ASX:IGO ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last month alone...

Praemium Limited ( ASX:PPS ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...

PWR Holdings Limited ( ASX:PWH ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period...

Cann Group Limited ( ASX:CAN ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 36% in the...

REA Group Limited's ( ASX:REA ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 51.4x might make it look like a strong sell right...

When close to half the companies in Australia have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may consider...

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Endeavour Group fair value estimate is AU$5.46 Current share...

Insiders who bought Helios Energy Limited ( ASX:HE8 ) stock in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last week. The...

The Australian sharemarket is set to follow Wall Street's record-setting trend, with the ASX 200 futures pointing to a positive end to the week amid U.S. economic signals and rising unemployment rates. In such a buoyant market atmosphere, investors often explore diverse opportunities, including penny stocks—an investment category that continues to intrigue despite its somewhat outdated label. These smaller or newer companies can offer significant potential when they possess strong financials...

The worst result, after buying shares in a company (assuming no leverage), would be if you lose all the money you put...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in Elsight indicates that they collectively have a...

From what we can see, insiders were net sellers in Steadfast Group Limited's ( ASX:SDF ) during the past 12 months...

Key Insights Pro Medicus' significant insider ownership suggests inherent interests in company's expansion A total of 4...

Credit Clear Limited ( ASX:CCR ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period...

Coles Group (ASX:COL) has had a rough month with its share price down 6.3%. However, the company's fundamentals look...

Earlier this month, Ventia Services Group announced that its subsidiary, Visionstream Australia, secured an amendment to its contract with NBN Co, expected to deliver approximately A$280 million in additional revenue over the next 3.5 years by upgrading over 43,000 premises to Fibre to the Premises technology in the ACT-North region. This contract not only broadens Ventia's geographic reach in telecommunications infrastructure but also bolsters its profile as a key provider of critical...

Codan Limited recently experienced a substantial uplift in investor interest following a period of strong anticipation about its profit outlook and business prospects. This heightened optimism has drawn attention to the company's projected earnings growth, even as current market pricing appears to reflect much of this positive sentiment. With the market's renewed focus on Codan’s profit trajectory, we’ll explore how this expectation for sustained growth influences the company’s investment...

On July 8, 2025, Orica Limited Chair Malcolm Broomhead announced that Vik Bansal, a seasoned executive and current non-executive director of Brambles Ltd., will join Orica's Board as a Non-Executive Director in August and become Chair after the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Bansal brings over 30 years of international industrial leadership, with a proven record in strategic growth and operational transformation across multiple sectors, including clean energy and manufacturing. As Bansal’s...

Earlier this week, South32 announced an update on its work to secure a new electricity supply agreement for the Mozal Aluminium smelter, along with plans to recognise an impairment expense in its fiscal year 2025 results. This operational development highlights South32's reliance on regional hydroelectric power, while also signaling future earnings pressure from the anticipated impairment charge. We’ll explore how the anticipated impairment expense for Mozal could influence South32’s broader...

Netwealth Group Limited recently appointed Michael Wachtel as an independent non-executive director and future Chair, bringing over 35 years of global business, M&A, finance, risk, and governance experience to the Board. His addition is expected to enhance the Board’s strategic depth and governance capabilities, which can influence the company’s ability to manage industry challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities. To understand how this leadership change could influence Netwealth’s...

Mineral Resources Limited recently appointed Lawrie Tremaine and Ross Carroll as Independent Non-Executive Directors, effective 7 July 2025, signaling board renewal and a focus on governance enhancement. Their backgrounds in financial leadership, capital markets, and mining sector operations mark a significant addition to the company’s oversight and management capabilities. We’ll now examine how these board appointments, particularly the addition of executive and financial expertise, could...