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First quarter sales volumes put Viva Energy Group in focus Viva Energy Group (ASX:VEA) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 group sales volumes of 4,302 ML, compared with 4,092 ML in the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Viva Energy Group. The sales update comes after a mixed price pattern, with a 1 day share price return of 2.13% and a 90 day share price return of 15.38%, set against a 1 year total shareholder return of 50.37% and a 3 year total...

Elevra Lithium Limited recently reported its March 2026 quarterly update, highlighting its North American Lithium operation’s 94% plant utilization, higher lithium recovery, and record quarterly revenue of $81 million despite selling fewer tons. The company also emphasized a return to meaningful operating cash generation, suggesting that operational improvements rather than volume growth are driving current performance. Next, we will examine how this focus on cash generation and operational...

Predictive Discovery Limited (ASX:PDI) has completed its merger with Robex Resources Inc, combining their West African gold assets. The company is hosting an investor webinar and conference call to discuss the merger and updated production targets. Predictive Discovery has announced executive changes, including the appointment of a new Company Secretary. For you as an investor, this merger reshapes ASX:PDI into a different type of gold business, with combined West African projects now...

Earlier in 2026, Fortescue announced a A$680 million investment to develop the 200MW Pilbara Green Energy Project in Western Australia, an off-grid renewable energy system with battery storage and firming capacity targeted for completion by 2028. This project adds renewable capacity beyond what Fortescue requires for its Real Zero by 2030 plan, signalling a push toward green energy as a potential business line rather than only a decarbonisation cost. We’ll now examine how Fortescue’s A$680...

Why APA Group’s new debt raise matters for investors APA Group (ASX:APA) recently raised A$1,500 million in new debt, including A$1,000 million in hybrid subordinated securities and A$500 million in senior 10 year notes. The offer reportedly attracted strong investor interest. For you as a shareholder or bondholder, this funding move puts the spotlight on APA Group’s capital structure, interest costs, and how the company intends to support its growth plans while managing risk and returns...

If you are wondering whether Macquarie Group at around A$232 per share offers value or requires paying up for quality, this article breaks down what the current price really implies. The stock has seen mixed short-term moves, with a 3.2% decline over the last 7 days, but returns of 12.8% over 30 days, 14.0% year to date and 24.5% over 1 year, alongside 41.4% over 3 years and 72.8% over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on Macquarie Group as one of the major Australian financials, with...

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Earlier this week, Commonwealth Bank of Australia confirmed it will cut 119 roles across Australia, including 43 at Bankwest, with some positions made redundant as processes are automated and lending functions reshaped. The move highlights how CBA is reallocating people and skills toward technology-enabled services, underscoring the operational shifts behind its evolving customer proposition. We'll now examine how these job cuts and automation efforts may influence Commonwealth Bank of...

IGO (ASX:IGO) has moved into focus after cutting production guidance at its Greenbushes lithium mine, with full-year output now expected between 1.38 and 1.43 million tons and the share price dropping sharply. See our latest analysis for IGO. The guidance cut comes after a weak run in the share price, with a 1-day share price return of 17.92% decline and a 90-day share price return of 24.70% decline. This is despite the 1-year total shareholder return of 92.58%, indicating that recent...

Pantoro Gold has entered a funding and processing agreement with Mega Resources and Bain Global Resources. The deal provides up to A$20 million to advance stage two mining and development at the Rama Open Pit in Western Australia's Forrestania region. The partnership includes access to underground mining opportunities below the Rama Open Pit under a profit sharing arrangement. The move expands Pantoro Gold's production portfolio beyond its Norseman operations. Pantoro Gold (ASX:PNR) is...

Investors may be wondering whether Perseus Mining is reasonably priced at today's levels, or if the strong run has already accounted for much of the potential upside. The stock last closed at A$5.56, with returns of 10.8% over 30 days and 70.9% over 1 year, while the year to date return is a 1.4% decline. Recent news coverage has focused on Perseus Mining in the context of the gold sector and broader materials stocks, with investors weighing how gold producers fit into diversified...

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) has moved into focus after achieving first commercial production of separated heavy rare earth oxides outside China, securing long term supply agreements, and receiving a 10 year Malaysian processing approval. See our latest analysis for Lynas Rare Earths. Despite a softer patch in recent weeks, with a 7 day share price return of an 11.98% decline and a 30 day share price return of a 9.04% decline, Lynas shares at A$18.22 still sit on a 49.10% year to date share...

Index removals and why they matter for National Storage REIT National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) has been removed from several major benchmarks, including the S&P/ASX 200, S&P/ASX 300, S&P/ASX All Ordinaries, S&P Global BMI, and S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index. For you as an investor, such broad index deletions can lead to portfolio reshuffles by index funds and some institutions. This may affect short term liquidity and trading volumes around the stock. See our latest analysis for National...

If you are wondering whether Alkane Resources at around A$1.60 is still offering value or has already priced in the story, you are asking the right question. The share price has had a mixed short term pattern, with an 11.6% decline over 7 days, an 8.8% gain over 30 days, and returns of 15.9% year to date and 113.3% over the past year. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing attention on rare earths and gold producers. Funding, project timelines, and permitting updates often influence...

GenusPlus Group recently announced it had secured an A$110 million lump-sum, turnkey contract to deliver engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning for the 200 MW/800 MWh Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System project in South Australia, with work underway and completion targeted by September 2027. This contract materially expands GenusPlus Group’s presence in battery energy storage infrastructure, reinforcing its role in Australia’s ongoing grid and renewable energy...

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) has drawn fresh investor attention after announcing a shift to a regional operating model, along with senior management changes, following a share price jump of more than 16%. See our latest analysis for Treasury Wine Estates. The recent move to a regional operating model and the Convida brand launch have arrived after a challenging period, with the 1 year total shareholder return of 47.59% decline contrasting with the 27.12% 30 day share price return. This...

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals recently reported that the European Medicines Agency issued final scientific advice on its planned pivotal Phase III CUV107 trial, outlining how SCENESSE (afamelanotide) will be evaluated as a systemic treatment for non-segmental vitiligo in adults and adolescents. The regulator’s “totality of evidence” approach, with T-VASI50 as the primary endpoint and strong emphasis on patient-reported and photographic outcomes, underscores both the complexity and patient-centric...

Bond offering brings PLS Group into focus PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a US$600 million fixed income offering of 6.875% senior unsecured notes due 2031, issued under Regulation S and Rule 144A. See our latest analysis for PLS Group. The bond announcement lands after a strong run, with a 30-day share price return of 17.28% and year-to-date share price return of 33.87%. The 1-year total shareholder return is very large, hinting that momentum remains in focus...

Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV) is back in focus after its March quarterly update highlighted improved execution at the North American Lithium operation, high plant utilization, stronger lithium recovery and record quarterly revenue of $81 million. See our latest analysis for Elevra Lithium. The share price has reacted strongly to the March update and the upcoming Q3 2026 results. A 1 month share price return of 52.02% has helped lift the 1 year total shareholder return to 322.46%, although the 3...

Adisyn follow on equity offering puts capital structure in focus Adisyn (ASX:AI1) has filed a follow on equity offering of A$14 million, issuing 207,407,407 ordinary shares at A$0.0675 each, a A$0.00405 discount per security via subsequent direct listing. See our latest analysis for Adisyn. The follow on offering comes after a period of sharp share price momentum, with Adisyn’s 30 day share price return of 300% and 1 year total shareholder return of 300% suggesting sentiment has recently...

Viva Energy Group Limited recently reported that total group sales volumes for the first quarter of 2026 reached 4,302 ML, up from 4,092 ML a year earlier. This increase in quarterly volumes highlights growing fuel demand across Viva Energy’s network and provides fresh insight into how its operations are tracking. We’ll now explore how this uplift in first-quarter sales volumes may influence Viva Energy Group’s investment narrative and outlook. The future of work is here. Discover the 35 top...