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As the Asian markets navigate a landscape marked by significant monetary policy shifts, including the Bank of Japan's recent interest rate hike to its highest level in three decades, small-cap stocks are drawing attention amid broader economic uncertainties. In this dynamic environment, discerning investors often look for companies with strong fundamentals and potential for growth that may be overlooked by the market, especially when insider buying suggests confidence from those closest to...

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

Oneview Healthcare PLC ( ASX:ONE ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 29% gain in the last month alone...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12.9x Metcash Limited ( ASX:MTS ) may be sending bullish signals at the...

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

Potential Critical Resources Limited ( ASX:CRR ) shareholders may wish to note that the Non-Executive Chairman of the...

Growthpoint Properties Australia has announced a reduced distribution of A$0.092 per security for the six months ended 31 December 2025, with an ex-distribution date of 30 December 2025, a record date of 31 December 2025 and payment scheduled for 27 February 2026. This change in payout settings may prompt investors to reassess Growthpoint Properties Australia’s income profile, especially for those relying on regular distribution streams. We’ll examine how this lower A$0.092 distribution...

Beach Energy Limited's ( ASX:BPT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.3x might make it look like a strong buy right...

Cyclopharm Limited ( ASX:CYC ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 28% after a shaky period beforehand...

You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.9x Otto Energy Limited ( ASX:OEL ) is definitely a stock...

As the Australian market experiences a modest uplift, buoyed by precious metals and a stronger Aussie dollar, investors are keenly observing the potential for growth in small-cap stocks amid these dynamic conditions. In this environment, identifying promising companies that can thrive despite broader market fluctuations is key to uncovering hidden opportunities within Australia's vibrant economic landscape.

As the Australian stock market opens modestly higher, buoyed by a late Christmas rally in the U.S., investors are keeping an eye on precious metals and currency movements that are providing a boost to local materials companies. Penny stocks, though often seen as relics of earlier market days, remain relevant for those seeking opportunities in smaller or less-established companies that can offer significant value. By focusing on robust financials and clear growth trajectories, these stocks...

Sun Silver (ASX:SS1) has turned heads after fresh exploration work at its Maverick Springs project in Nevada lifted the inferred mineral resource by 59Moz to 539Moz silver equivalent, sharpening the investment case. See our latest analysis for Sun Silver. That upgrade seems to be feeding into sentiment, with Sun Silver's 30 day share price return of 74.36 percent helping push its year to date share price return to 165.62 percent and its 1 year total shareholder return to 176.42 percent. This...

Mineral Resources recently reported record quarterly shipments and confirmed its Onslow Iron project is operating at its 35Mtpa nameplate capacity, while benefiting from a rebound in lithium prices linked to supply disruptions in China. This combination of fully ramped iron ore operations and renewed lithium market optimism has reinforced investor focus on the company’s dual exposure to steelmaking and battery metals demand. Now we’ll explore how achieving nameplate capacity at Onslow Iron...

Silver Mines recently updated the market on its Bowdens Silver Project in New South Wales, after the NSW Court of Appeal previously voided the project’s approval and prompted revised ecological surveys and plans to meet evolving regulations. Management is now concentrating on redetermining Bowdens’ approvals, highlighting a commitment to transparency and environmental compliance for what is described as Australia’s largest-known undeveloped silver resource. We’ll now explore how Silver...

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) is back in focus after its board moved to tighten governance, rolling out mandatory minimum shareholdings for insiders and overhauling trading and disclosure policies to better match ASX 200 benchmarks. See our latest analysis for DroneShield. The governance reset is landing just as momentum returns to the stock, with the share price at A$3.00 and a 30 day share price return of roughly 75 percent following a sharp year to date gain, even after a softer 90 day patch,...

If you have been wondering whether Goodman Group is starting to look like value again after a rocky stretch, you are not alone, and this article is going to unpack exactly that question. The stock is down 19.4% over the last year and 18.9% year to date, even though it is still up 73.6% over three years and 63.5% over five, a mix that suggests both bruised sentiment and longer term strength. Recently, investors have been reacting to shifting views on logistics and data center real estate,...

If you are wondering whether Perseus Mining is still a smart buy after such a strong run, or if you might be turning up late to the party, this breakdown will help you decide whether the current price reflects the company’s underlying value. The stock has been on a tear, climbing 6.7% over the last week and 11.0% over the past month, while its 1 year return of 126.9% and 5 year return of 404.3% show how dramatically sentiment around the business has shifted. Recent gains have been supported...

On 10 December 2025, Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX:RMS) announced a share repurchase program of up to 73,964,497 shares, or 3.84% of issued capital, for A$250,000,000, running through to 23 June 2027. This buyback, approved by the Board, signals management’s willingness to return excess capital to shareholders and modestly reduce a share count that analysts previously expected to grow. Now we’ll examine how this sizeable capital return program reshapes Ramelius’s investment narrative,...

Recent performance puts BHP Group (ASX:BHP) back on investors’ radar BHP Group (ASX:BHP) has quietly pushed higher over the past month, with the share price gaining about 12% as investors lean back into large cap miners for income and long term growth. See our latest analysis for BHP Group. That recent 11.6% one month share price return has nudged BHP back toward the upper end of its yearly range, and when you set that alongside a 17.8% one year total shareholder return, it suggests momentum...

In December 2025, global markets are navigating a complex landscape marked by mixed economic signals and varied performances across major indices. While the Russell 2000 Index saw a decline of 0.86%, reflecting challenges in the small-cap sector, broader market sentiment was buoyed by positive inflation data and strong earnings reports from key players like Micron Technology. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks involves looking for companies that demonstrate resilience...

South32 Limited has announced that, after unsuccessful efforts to secure a new electricity supply agreement, its Mozal Aluminium operation will be placed on care and maintenance around 15 March 2026, incurring about US$60 million in one-off costs and ongoing annual costs of roughly US$5 million. A key implication is that alumina previously supplied from Worsley to Mozal will now be redirected to third-party customers under index-linked contracts, subtly reshaping South32’s alumina earnings...

Life360 (ASX:360) is back on radars after two very different headlines: the viral rollout of its “Life360 Wrapped 2025” recap feature and a fresh legal challenge aimed at invalidating a GoCodes tracking patent. See our latest analysis for Life360. Those headlines land against a backdrop of mixed momentum, with the share price at A$33.04 after a weak recent patch, including a 30 day share price return of minus 9.5 percent, but a powerful longer run record highlighted by a five year total...

Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) has just crossed a key operational milestone, successfully firing the first high grade stope at its revived Great Fingall mine, shifting the project from pure development into meaningful production. See our latest analysis for Westgold Resources. The market seems to be leaning into that story, with a 20.18 percent 1 month share price return and a huge 126.64 percent year to date share price gain suggesting momentum is still building rather than fading, backed by a...