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DroneShield (ASX:DRO) is back in focus after announcing A$23.2 million in European military contracts, unveiling its RfAI-3 detection engine, and reporting preliminary first half 2026 revenue up 74% on strong counter drone demand. See our latest analysis for DroneShield. Despite the fresh A$23.2 million in European contracts and the launch of RfAI-3, momentum in DroneShield shares has cooled, with the 30 day share price return down 23.18% and the year to date share price return down 46.25%,...

Airports are back in the spotlight after Heathrow won approval to recover £320m of early expansion costs by gradually raising airline charges, with a smaller £4.1m recovery also agreed for rival project Heathrow West. For investors, this kind of regulatory shift can reshape the economics of long term infrastructure projects and ripple through to construction, engineering and related services. The Civil Aviation Authority plans to keep a cap on what can be recovered, yet the decision still...

Founder led companies can feel especially relevant when inflation, interest rates and energy prices keep shifting. Central banks are weighing each data point and consumers are still using credit and mortgages, which creates both pressure and opportunity for many sectors. In that kind of market, some investors look for leaders with real skin in the game who are focused on building long term legacies, not just hitting quarterly targets. This Founder Led Companies screener highlights that type...

AMCIL entered this result priced for quality, not speed. The stock closed at A$0.92 today and has slipped slightly over the past week, even though the latest year still shows very high net profit margins of 70.6% and earnings growth of 3.6% over the last 12 months. The catch is valuation. AMCIL now trades on a P/E of 41.8x while its dividend yield sits near 4.35% and is not well covered by earnings or free cash flow. That tension between a premium price tag and stretched dividend cover is the...

Ultra long-haul flights are moving from concept to reality, and that shift is starting to matter for stock pickers. Qantas’s record 24 hour Project Sunrise test flight using an Airbus A350-1000ULR has put fresh attention on companies tied to next generation aircraft, engines and premium travel routes, as well as on rivals that could lose traffic to new non stop options. This article breaks down three stocks exposed to that news, showing how the same development can create opportunity for two...

Australian inflation easing to 3.8% has taken some heat out of rate hike fears and pushed expectations for an August move by the Reserve Bank of Australia sharply lower. For rate sensitive stocks, that shift in expectations can matter more than the headline number. When borrowing costs look less likely to rise, funding pressure can soften and equity risk appetite can improve. This article looks at three stocks from an Australian Rate Sensitive Stocks screener that are closely exposed to this...

BKI Investment went into this earnings print with the stock at A$1.885 after a steady run over the last quarter, and the market is now wrestling with a simple question. Do ultra high profit margins justify a rich price tag? The headline is clear for you as a shareholder. BKI is still printing very high net margins and positive earnings, yet the stock carries a P/E premium and trades well above one discounted cash flow estimate. Today’s move looks less like a verdict on near term profit and...

Web Travel Group (ASX:WEB) has drawn fresh attention after issuing earnings guidance that points to revenue increasing by 11% to 15% for the six months to 30 September 2026, alongside a proposed rebrand to WebBeds Group Limited. See our latest analysis for Web Travel Group. The latest guidance and proposed rebrand come after a sharp shift in sentiment, with Web Travel Group’s 7 day share price return of 36.21% and 90 day share price return of 24.91% standing against a year to date share price...

In recent weeks, global markets have been influenced by rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, contributing to a mixed performance across key indices. While major U.S. stock indexes like the Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 saw declines, the S&P MidCap 400 recorded modest gains, highlighting a nuanced environment for small-cap stocks. In this context, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and insider buying can be crucial for investors seeking opportunities...

Artificial intelligence healthcare stocks sit at the crossroads of powerful themes that investors are watching closely today. Central banks, inflation trends, and shifting credit conditions are moving capital toward areas where data, efficiency, and research matter most. AI in healthcare aims to improve diagnostics, cut waste, and support more personalised treatment using massive data sets. The Transformative AI Healthcare Stocks screener focuses on companies linked to these themes and...

Artificial intelligence is now at the heart of how chips are built, software is written and data is processed in the cloud. At the same time, investors are weighing shifting inflation trends, central bank decisions and changing growth signals across major economies. That mix is pushing many to focus on clear themes instead of trying to track every macro headline. This AI Stocks screener highlights companies directly tied to semiconductors, LLMs, ChatGPT related tools and cloud infrastructure...

Australian inflation has edged down to 3.8% in June, with monthly CPI slipping 0.1% and trimmed mean inflation steady at 3.6%. That shift may ease some pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia to lift rates further, which can change how investors think about consumer focused stocks. If borrowing costs stabilise or move lower, companies linked to discretionary spending can look different on a risk and reward basis. This article unpacks what that backdrop might mean and highlights 3 Australian...

Woodside Energy Group recently secured a major regulatory boost when the Western Australian government declared its proposed Browse to North West Shelf gas development a State Significant Project, giving it the highest priority under the state’s approvals framework. This designation is designed to streamline coordination between agencies and reduce approval uncertainty, which could materially influence timing, risk, and planning assumptions around one of Australia’s largest undeveloped...

Global markets are wrestling with oil price swings, mixed inflation signals, and shifting interest rate expectations, which leaves many growth stories looking uncertain. The Healthy high growth potential screener filters for companies where analysts see strong earnings growth over the next 3 years and where the balance sheet passes basic quality checks. That combination can help you focus on stocks that aim for growth while still meeting minimum financial health standards. In this article you...

Amid a backdrop of positive market sentiment, the Australian stock market is poised for an upswing, bolstered by local factors and potential stability in interest rates. For investors interested in smaller or newer companies, penny stocks—though the term may seem outdated—remain a relevant and intriguing investment area. When these stocks are supported by strong financial health, they can offer unique growth opportunities that might not be found with larger firms.

Investors who take an interest in Dalaroo Metals Ltd ( ASX:DAL ) should definitely note that the Non-Executive...

Younger adults are finding it harder to move out, buy homes, and stretch pay packets that are already under pressure. That is feeding into demand for rental housing and build to rent projects in very different ways, from longer stays in rented properties to delayed household formation. For investors, this creates both potential opportunities and risks across rental focused real estate stocks that are exposed to these trends. This article explains how the current housing squeeze connects to...

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...

Mayfield Group Holdings Limited ( ASX:MYG ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price...

From what we can see, insiders were net sellers in TG Metals Limited's ( ASX:TG6 ) during the past 12 months. That is...

Looking at Terragen Holdings Limited's ( ASX:TGH ) insider transactions over the last year, we can see that insiders...

With inflation trends, central bank moves and bond yields all pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for companies that can grow through mixed conditions and where insiders still have meaningful skin in the game. Fast growing stocks with high insider ownership can offer that combination, because management is signaling confidence in the same outlook that analysts are watching closely. This article explains why that theme can be appealing in the current environment...

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

While Rent.com.au Limited ( ASX:RNT ) shareholders have enjoyed a good week with stock up 11%, they need remain...