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Goldman Sachs’ decision to downgrade Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) from Buy to Neutral after a strong share price rebound has refocused attention on how recent gains compare with the company’s current growth pipeline. See our latest analysis for Capricorn Metals. At the latest share price of A$12.76, Capricorn’s 1 day share price return fell 4.42% and its 7 day share price return is down 10.08%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 39.58% and 3 year total shareholder return of 186.02%...

Lynas Rare Earths has announced that long-serving CEO Amanda Lacaze will retire, with Chief Operating Officer Pol Le Roux stepping in as interim CEO from 1 July 2026 to oversee the ongoing Towards 2030 growth plan. This leadership shift places an experienced rare earths operator at the helm while Lacaze supports a staged handover, highlighting the board’s focus on continuity during a key expansion phase. We’ll now examine how appointing Pol Le Roux as interim CEO could influence Lynas Rare...

Genesis Minerals recently reported high-grade drilling results across its Gwalia, Ulysses and Admiral deposits, lifting its total resource base to 18.9Moz and reserves to 4.4Moz, and outlined a substantially higher FY26 exploration budget of A$40–50 million to support its Leonora operations in Western Australia. An interesting angle is how this combination of stronger reserves and stepped-up exploration spend signals management’s commitment to organic growth using internally generated cash...

Recent company updates around TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) have centred on its Analyst and Investor Day, where management reiterated a leaner, mobile focused plan and confirmed guidance tied to mobile subscriber growth and cost discipline. See our latest analysis for TPG Telecom. At a share price of A$3.63, TPG Telecom’s recent 1 month share price return is down 12.32% and its year to date share price return is down 6.2%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 1.05% and 3 year total shareholder...

Concerns around a coming surge in iron ore exports from Africa’s Simandou project have put fresh pressure on Fortescue (ASX:FMG), with investors reassessing how extra supply could affect pricing and profitability. See our latest analysis for Fortescue. At a recent share price of A$20.53, Fortescue’s 1 day share price return fell 2.33% and the 7 day share price return declined 8.06%. Its 1 year total shareholder return stands at 39.30%, so recent momentum has faded against a still positive...

As the Australian market opens slightly higher this week, investors are keeping a close eye on global tech developments and regional geopolitical tensions. For those interested in smaller or newer companies, penny stocks continue to offer intriguing opportunities despite their somewhat outdated moniker. These stocks can provide significant value when they possess strong financial foundations and growth potential; thus, we explore three such examples that may present hidden value for...

Generally, when a single insider buys stock, it is usually not a big deal. However, when several insiders are buying...

Last week, NextEd Group Limited ( ASX:NXD ) insiders, who had purchased shares in the previous 12 months were rewarded...

While Camplify Holdings Limited ( ASX:CHL ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of...

IGO Limited recently reported that operational variability at its Greenbushes lithium mine weighed on overall performance, even as lithium prices increased, while the Nova nickel-copper operation and the Kwinana lithium hydroxide refinery delivered mixed operational outcomes. The contrast between Greenbushes’ inconsistent output and Nova’s improved production highlights how dependent IGO’s broader business performance is on stable lithium operations. We’ll now examine how the operational...

In early June 2026, Resolute Mining reported that second-quarter production at its Syama Gold Mine in Mali was hit by security-related logistics and explosives shortages, prompting a deferral and extension of planned plant maintenance and leaving output below earlier expectations while full-year guidance stayed at the lower end of the existing range. An important insight is that, despite these disruptions at Syama, Resolute still highlighted strong operating cash generation and steady...

Bioxyne Limited ( ASX:BXN ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last week. The...

Coles Group (ASX:COL) shares are in focus after a third quarter FY26 update that combined supermarket and eCommerce sales growth with higher input costs and softer liquor performance, putting the stock’s income profile back under the microscope. See our latest analysis for Coles Group. At a latest share price of A$22.21, Coles Group has delivered an 8.39% 90 day share price return and a 59.64% five year total shareholder return. This performance may indicate steady momentum around its recent...

With inflation worries, rising bond yields and shifting rate expectations back in focus, many investors are looking beyond the big, well known AI giants. Smaller AI focused companies working on machine learning, automation and data intelligence can offer more targeted exposure to the theme, without relying solely on a handful of mega caps. This article uses our AI Small Caps screener to highlight three stocks that fit this idea. It explains what each company does, how it ties into current...

With inflation, interest rates and energy markets keeping investors on edge, it makes sense to look for companies where leaders are deeply invested in long term outcomes. Founder led businesses often have more at stake, tighter capital discipline and clearer decision making when conditions shift. That is exactly what the Top Founder Led Companies screener aims to capture by focusing on firms with high capital efficiency and real skin in the game. In this article you will see 3 stocks from the...

Monadelphous Group (ASX:MND) has been in focus after securing an A$380 million contract from CS Energy for balance of plant construction at the 400MW Brigalow Peaking Power Plant in Queensland. See our latest analysis for Monadelphous Group. The recent contract win comes after a period where the stock has gained momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 8.34% and a year to date share price return of 15.04%, while the 1 year total shareholder return stands at 81.20%. If this kind of...

Lunnon Metals Limited ( ASX:LM8 ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to...

As the ASX prepares for a modest rise, reflecting a mixed performance on Wall Street, investors are keenly observing how global market dynamics influence local opportunities. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership often attract attention due to their potential for aligned interests and long-term value creation.

The Australian stock market is poised for a modest rise, with ASX futures indicating an increase of just over two-tenths of a percent, following mixed performances on Wall Street. In such fluctuating markets, identifying stocks with strong financial foundations becomes crucial for investors seeking potential growth opportunities. Penny stocks, though often overlooked due to their outdated nomenclature, can still offer significant value and growth potential when backed by solid financials.

Markets are swinging between inflation headlines, oil price shocks and shifting interest rate expectations, which can make broad index investing feel like a blunt tool. That is where high quality, undervalued stocks come in. This screener focuses on companies with solid cash flows and sturdy balance sheets that the market has not fully priced in. It offers exposure to businesses that may be better placed to handle higher rates, energy swings and uneven global growth. In this article, you will...

IperionX recently released a Definitive Feasibility Study for its 100%-owned Titan Critical Minerals Project in Tennessee, outlining a 14-year mine plan, after-tax NPV8 of US$813 million, after-tax IRR of 39% and total development capital of US$381.3 million to produce titanium, zircon and a heavy rare earth concentrate. The DFS positions Titan as a multi-mineral U.S. supply hub, particularly for heavy rare earths such as dysprosium, terbium and yttrium that are important for domestic supply...

Recent share performance and context Waypoint REIT (ASX:WPR) has moved modestly in recent trading, with the stock up 0.8% over the past day and 0.4% over the past week, while the unit price remains under A$2.50. Over the past month the share price has declined 1.6%. It is down 2% over the past 3 months and 5.9% year to date, setting a cautious backdrop for investors assessing current value. See our latest analysis for Waypoint REIT. With the share price at A$2.39 and recent share price...

In recent weeks, global markets have faced a mix of challenges and opportunities, with major U.S. stock indexes experiencing declines amid AI-related volatility and resilient economic indicators that suggest the Federal Reserve may maintain a restrictive monetary policy. Despite these fluctuations, small-cap stocks remain an area of interest for investors seeking growth potential in an environment characterized by uneven economic recovery and shifting market dynamics. A good stock in this...

Computershare recently completed the sale of its capital-intensive US mortgage services arm, upgraded its fiscal 2026 earnings guidance, and lifted its interim dividend by more than 20%, sharpening its focus on core global registry and corporate trust operations. This combination of portfolio simplification and a higher payout signals management’s confidence in the reshaped business and its capital-light growth priorities, including digital corporate actions and tokenisation. Next, we’ll...