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Kingsgate Consolidated recently reported a significant mechanical failure at Plant 1 of its Chatree Gold Mine in Thailand, forcing a controlled shutdown after operators detected elevated ball mill bearing temperatures and damage to the trunnion bearings and journals. While Plant 1, with processing capacity of 2.3 million tonnes per annum, is offline pending assessment and repairs, mining continues and Plant 2 remains fully operational, meaning only part of Chatree’s processing capability is...

With global growth signals mixed, inflation still in focus, and interest rate expectations adjusting, many investors are looking for opportunities where balance sheets matter more than headlines. Penny stocks often run into trouble when cash dries up, which is exactly what the Elite Penny Stocks screener is built to filter out.

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Metallium Limited's ( ASX:MTM ) business as it appears the company may be...

With global growth signals mixed and inflation and policy still in focus, many investors are looking beyond crowded large caps to opportunities that bigger funds may be overlooking. Our High-Quality Undiscovered Gems screener focuses on smaller companies with solid fundamentals that are not yet heavily owned by institutions, aiming to turn market neglect into a potential edge. In the following sections, you will see 3 stocks from this screener, each offering a different way to tap into...

Insiders who purchased Odessa Minerals Limited ( ASX:ODE ) shares in the past 12 months are unlikely to be deeply...

In the last year, multiple insiders have substantially increased their holdings of Javelin Minerals Limited ( ASX:JAV...

AMP (ASX:AMP) lifted its first half 2026 profit outlook, indicating underlying net profit after tax of A$170 million to A$180 million, with China pension partnerships identified as the main earnings driver. See our latest analysis for AMP. The upgraded profit outlook has arrived alongside strong recent market interest in AMP. The stock’s 1-day share price return of 6.32% has added to a 30-day share price return of 25.47%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 35.15% and 3-year total...

Galan Lithium Limited ( ASX:GLN ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to...

Why the Fortescue stock story has shifted to legal and workplace risks Fortescue (ASX:FMG) has moved into focus after the company confirmed a representative proceeding in the Federal Court of Australia alleging workplace sexual harassment and sex discrimination across its Australian operations. The class action, brought on behalf of current and former women employed between February 2006 and December 2025, is at an early stage with no specified damages. This leaves investors to weigh...

BHP Group reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 production, including record annual iron ore volumes of 264.7 Mt, alongside mixed trends in copper and coal output and fresh 2027 production guidance across its key commodities. At the same time, BHP approved a A$900 million Ministers North iron ore project in the Pilbara, reinforcing its focus on long-life iron ore capacity even as copper production softened year on year. We’ll now examine how BHP’s record iron ore output and new...

The recent price decline of 12% in BlackWall Limited's ( ASX:BWF ) stock may have disappointed insiders who bought...

Investors who take an interest in Dateline Resources Limited ( ASX:DTR ) should definitely note that the Independent...

Earlier in 2026, Goldman Sachs downgraded GQG Partners to Sell, highlighting persistent client redemptions since July 2025 and underperformance that it believes threaten the firm’s earnings outlook and client confidence. At the same time, GQG’s use of equity-based incentives, including both new restricted stock units and lapsed performance awards, underscores management’s focus on aligning staff rewards with shareholder outcomes amid business pressures. We’ll now examine how concerns over...

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

We wouldn't blame Aristocrat Leisure Limited ( ASX:ALL ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that...

With Fed officials openly discussing the possibility of further rate hikes and markets pricing in a low 2.1% chance of a sizable cut, many income investors are rethinking how dependable their dividend stocks really are. Higher-for-longer rates and inflation around 2.8% to 3.0% put more pressure on balance sheets and cash flows, which can matter a lot for regular payouts. This article looks at 3 stocks from a Defensive Dividend Stocks screener that are closely tied to this backdrop, and...

Technology One (ASX:TNE) has reshaped its executive team, creating two new senior roles focused on industry verticals and moving long serving CFO Cale Bennett into the role of Executive Vice President, Regulated Industries, while appointing an Acting CFO. See our latest analysis for Technology One. Recent leadership reshaping comes at a time when Technology One’s share price is A$29.66. The stock is down over shorter periods but is supported by a strong multi year total shareholder return...

Founder-led companies can offer something many investors look for in a mixed global market: leaders whose personal wealth, reputation and long-term legacy are tied directly to shareholder outcomes. With growth signals varying across regions, inflation paths still uncertain and energy and geopolitical risks influencing sentiment, clear alignment between management and investors can matter as much as any macro datapoint. This Top Founder-Led Companies screener focuses on businesses with high...

Geopolitical shocks like renewed tension between the US and Iran can quickly reorder investor priorities, especially when vital shipping routes and global energy supply are in focus. Spikes in risk, rising oil concerns and questions around military readiness all tend to shove defense and aerospace stocks back into the spotlight, for better or worse. This article looks at how that news backdrop might affect selected companies from a Global Defense and Aerospace Companies screener and...

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) is back in the spotlight after announcing a new global operating model, leadership changes, and a sharpened focus on premium wine brands, along with ongoing international expansion efforts. See our latest analysis for Treasury Wine Estates. The latest restructuring news comes after a mixed price pattern, with Treasury Wine Estates’ share price rising 18.7% over 90 days but its 1 year total shareholder return still down about 40%. This means recent momentum...

Sunrise Energy Metals (ASX:SRL) is back in focus after fresh attention on its Sunrise project feasibility study and the Lockheed Martin option over early scandium output, set against rising interest in battery metals supply. See our latest analysis for Sunrise Energy Metals. Recent trading has been volatile, with Sunrise Energy Metals’ share price down 14.46% over the last day and 18.69% over the past month. The company still shows an 84.59% share price return year to date and a very large 1...

AI is no longer just a story about the biggest tech giants. With global growth, inflation and interest rates all shaped by energy prices and geopolitics, many investors are looking for focused ways to benefit from progress in machine learning, automation and data intelligence without relying only on mega caps. The AI Small Caps screener highlights smaller companies that are building early-stage AI tools and services that could matter over the long term. In this article, you will see 3 stocks...

Earlier this week, Premier Investments outlined ongoing portfolio changes, including exploring a possible separation of its Smiggle and Peter Alexander brands while continuing to reshape its specialty retail footprint across Australia and overseas. This potential brand separation has drawn fresh attention because it could reshape how investors assess the value of Premier’s mix of fashion, stationery and lifestyle businesses, alongside its holding in Breville Group. We’ll now examine how this...

Mirrabooka Investments (ASX:MIR) has put up a clean set of FY 2026 numbers, with first half revenue of A$12.7 million translating into net income of A$8.9 million and basic EPS of A$0.040, while trailing 12 month earnings are reported to be up 63.6% year on year. The company has seen revenue move from A$12.5 million on a trailing 12 month basis in the second half of FY 2025 to A$19.0 million by the second half of FY 2026, alongside trailing EPS rising from roughly A$0.040 to A$0.058 over the...