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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) revealed plans to build a heavy rare earth separation facility in Malaysia, aiming to boost supply for customers seeking reliable alternatives outside China. This move closely follows ongoing uncertainty surrounding Chinese export controls. See our latest analysis for Lynas Rare Earths. Lynas’s new facility announcement follows a period of intensifying trade tensions and comes just ahead of its Q1 2026 earnings call. While the company is carefully managing...

Greatland Resources announced strong operational progress in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, with 53,543 metres drilled across key projects such as West Dome Open Pit, West Dome Underground, and Main Dome Underground, successfully exceeding their planned meters and confirming resource extensions at Telfer. This operational momentum is underpinned by the company’s 100% ownership of the Havieron and Telfer projects, a debt-free balance sheet, and a significant cash position of US$750...

Beach Energy Limited recently reported its operating results for the first quarter of 2026, revealing Western Flank production of 371,000 barrels of oil equivalent (kboe), which represents a 16% decrease from the prior quarter, with oil and gas volumes both falling notably. This operational decline is significant, given the Western Flank's role as a key contributor to the company's overall output and future revenue streams. We will examine how the Western Flank's lower production levels may...

Wesfarmers recently announced it will make an additional A$1.50 per share distribution in December, reflecting management's outlook on its financial position and capital allocation. This move comes as the company faces higher operational costs and subdued demand in its industrial segment, yet continues to benefit from resilient retail performance across brands like Bunnings, Kmart, Priceline, and Officeworks. We'll explore how the increased shareholder distribution amid ongoing cost...

As Australian shares move independently of Wall Street's fluctuations, the local market is showing resilience with a slight upward trend. Penny stocks, often associated with smaller or newer companies, continue to offer intriguing opportunities for investors seeking growth potential at lower price points. Despite being an outdated term, these stocks can still hold significant promise when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

Viewing insider transactions for Canadian Phosphate Limited's ( ASX:CP8 ) over the last year, we see that insiders were...

Key Insights DUG Technology's significant individual investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced...

Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) has unveiled a new strategy focused on expanding its role in health and wellbeing. The company is targeting higher earnings from its health segment and aims to capture a larger share of the policyholder market by 2030. See our latest analysis for Medibank Private. Medibank Private’s focus on digital health and preventative care has come alongside strong stock performance, with a 28.2% share price return year-to-date and an impressive 40.7% total shareholder return...

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

When close to half the companies in the Professional Services industry in Australia have price-to-sales ratios (or...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.4x Beforepay Group Limited ( ASX:B4P ) may be sending bullish signals...

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

Key Insights Cogstate's significant insider ownership suggests inherent interests in company's expansion 55% of the...

With its stock down 8.1% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard REA Group (ASX:REA). However, stock prices...

Westpac Banking Corporation announced its full-year financial results for the period ended September 30, 2025, reporting a net interest loss of A$93 million and an overall net loss of A$56 million. This marks a significant departure from previous periods, highlighting the impact of a challenging operating environment and rising cost pressures on one of Australia's major banks. Given the reported net loss for the year, we'll examine how this development could influence Westpac's longer-term...

Stockland's (ASX:SGP) stock is up by a considerable 14% over the past three months. However, we wonder if the company's...

Potential Duxton Farms Limited ( ASX:DBF ) shareholders may wish to note that the Executive Chairman, Edouard Peter...

Capricorn Metals reported an underlying profit after tax of A$206.4 million for the 2025 fiscal year and gold production of 32,318 ounces at its Karawinda Gold Project during the first quarter. This operational update highlights the company’s ongoing earnings strength, driven by steady gold output and effective project execution. We'll explore how Capricorn Metals' robust gold production contributes to its investment narrative in the current market landscape. Find companies with promising...

In October 2025, Netwealth Group revealed it is seeking federal government assistance to compensate over 1,000 of its members impacted by a A$101 million loss from the collapse of the First Guardian Master Fund. This move highlights the significant operational and reputational challenges that can arise when platform providers are exposed to external fund failures and alleged fraudulent activity. We'll now explore how Netwealth's pursuit of government compensation for its members may affect...

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ) has responded to severe storms in Southland and South Otago with a suite of relief measures, including temporary overdraft facilities, deferred loan payments, and new regrowth loans designed to support affected customers. See our latest analysis for ANZ Group Holdings. After a strong surge through the year, ANZ Group Holdings’ latest relief efforts come on the back of momentum that has continued to build, with a 28.9% year-to-date share price return and a one-year...

Today is shaping up negative for Syrah Resources Limited ( ASX:SYR ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a...

Key Insights Cluey's Annual General Meeting to take place on 6th of November CEO Trevor McDougall's total compensation...

The recent price decline of 15% in Image Resources NL's ( ASX:IMA ) stock may have disappointed insiders who bought...