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CSL (ASX:CSL) has just committed A$1.5b to expand its Kankakee, Illinois manufacturing site, using its Horizon 2 process to lift plasma therapy output and add hundreds of U.S. jobs. See our latest analysis for CSL. Despite committing fresh capital to grow its U.S. footprint, CSL’s share price has faced pressure, with a 30 day share price return decline of 13.71% and a 1 year total shareholder return loss of 42.19%, suggesting recent news is being weighed against longer term concerns. If CSL’s...

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) shares are in focus after the retailer reported first half 2026 results, with sales revenue and net profit after tax each rising by more than 7% in a tough consumer climate. See our latest analysis for JB Hi-Fi. Even with first half 2026 earnings growth in a tough retail climate, JB Hi-Fi’s recent share price performance has been weak. The 90 day share price return is 16.63% and the year to date share price return is 20.48%, while longer term total shareholder returns of...

Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) has moved into the spotlight after featuring on ASX technical uptrend scans and updating its production outlook, with management signalling steady operations and an emphasis on maintaining output across its coal assets. See our latest analysis for Yancoal Australia. The recent inclusion on ASX uptrend scans lines up with Yancoal Australia’s strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 34.33% and a year to date share price return of 60.88%. The 5 year total...

Why Life360’s latest earnings and guidance drew investor attention Life360 (ASX:360) has just paired a move into profitability with fresh 2026 revenue guidance, giving investors new numbers to assess its subscription, hardware and other revenue streams. See our latest analysis for Life360. Despite guiding to higher 2026 revenue and reporting full year profitability, Life360’s recent earnings and guidance arrived alongside a sharp reset in expectations. The 30 day share price return of 25.95%...

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) recently completed a €1b fixed to floating covered bond offering due 2033, prompting investors to reassess how its funding mix and interest rate exposure could influence the appeal of the stock. See our latest analysis for National Australia Bank. The recent €1b covered bond sits alongside a solid run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 3.56% and a 90 day gain of 11.82%. Over the same period, a 1 year total shareholder return of 47.74% and 5...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s exit as a substantial holder in PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has reshaped the company’s institutional register, prompting investors to reassess how large global funds now gain exposure to its lithium operations. See our latest analysis for PLS Group. Against this backdrop, PLS Group’s A$4.89 share price comes after a 14.52% 1 month share price return and a 19.27% 3 month share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 168.68% points to strong longer...

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) is back in focus after securing about A$40 million in US contract renewals, including an expanded MedStar Health deal covering cardiology imaging and a higher fee renewal with Zwanger-Pesiri. See our latest analysis for Pro Medicus. These contract wins and product updates come after a tough share price stretch, with a 30 day share price return of 21.52% decline and a year to date share price return of 40.26% decline. However, the 3 year total shareholder return is...

China Mineral Resources Group has, over recent months, tightened and now extended restrictions on BHP Group’s iron ore shipments, including a ban on Newman fines, forcing BHP to redirect cargoes and seek alternative buyers amid an unresolved contract dispute with its largest customer. At the same time, BHP is advancing the sale of its non-core nickel portfolio, with South32 emerging as a leading contender for the West Musgrave copper-nickel project, highlighting how BHP is reshaping its...

Sunrise Energy Metals (ASX:SRL) has come into focus after releasing half year earnings to 31 December 2025, reporting a net loss of A$3.81 million compared with A$2.73 million for the prior period. See our latest analysis for Sunrise Energy Metals. The earnings release comes after a sharp rebound in sentiment, with a 12.65% 1 day share price return and a 90 day share price return of 51.28% at A$10.06, while the 1 year total shareholder return is very large. If this kind of fast move has...

Pantoro Gold (ASX:PNR) is back in focus after flooding linked to ex tropical cyclone Mitchell forced a significant cut to its gold production guidance, triggering a sharp share price sell off. See our latest analysis for Pantoro Gold. The flooding linked to ex tropical cyclone Mitchell and the reduced production guidance have coincided with a sharp reset in sentiment. The 1 day share price return is a 5.98% decline at A$3.46 and the 7 day share price return is a 32.68% decline, even though...

In early March 2026, Elsight announced the appointment of five senior business development leaders across the U.S., Europe, UK, Israel and NATO-focused markets to support rising global demand for its Halo connectivity platform in defense and government programs. The depth of operational and procurement experience these hires bring from U.S. Department of Defense, NATO and Israeli defense ecosystems could enhance Elsight’s ability to win and support long-term programs of record for uncrewed...

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure recently completed its inaugural A$350,000,000 five‑year BBB‑rated Australian Medium‑Term Note, paying a 6.234% fixed coupon and more than 2.5 times oversubscribed, to fund committed non‑expansionary capital expenditure at its coal export terminal. By accessing a new domestic bond market to diversify funding while keeping leverage neutral, the company underscored debt investors’ confidence in its credit profile and approach to maintaining infrastructure...

IperionX Limited has reported half-year results to December 31, 2025, with net loss widening to US$34.77 million and basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations at US$0.10, compared with US$16.24 million and US$0.06 a year earlier. The earnings release highlights that the company’s sharply higher losses are linked to heavy reinvestment in infrastructure, manufacturing capacity and execution of US government-backed titanium contracts while revenue remains minimal. We will now...

Interest in ASX (ASX:ASX) is picking up as investors look ahead to the biannual ASX SMIDCaps Conference, which is set to spotlight smaller and mid sized companies alongside key reporting updates. See our latest analysis for ASX. At a latest share price of A$49.28, ASX has a 30 day share price return of an 11% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of a 20.66% decline, pointing to fading momentum even as interest grows around events like the SMIDCaps Conference and broader market...

Lindian Resources (ASX:LIN) share performance context Lindian Resources (ASX:LIN) has drawn attention after a recent move that left the stock showing a 12% return over the past day and more than doubling over the past month. See our latest analysis for Lindian Resources. That sharp move at the latest A$0.91 share price sits on top of a strong run, with a 30 day share price return of about 122% and year to date share price gains above 100%, alongside a very large 1 year total shareholder...

Woodside Energy, in partnership with Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), has begun drilling at the ultra-deepwater Trion Field in the Gulf of Mexico, launching a campaign of 24 subsea wells tied back to the Tláloc floating production unit and the Chalchi floating storage and offloading facility. This move advances one of Mexico’s largest offshore developments, highlighting Woodside’s role as operator with a 60% interest and its growing presence in the Americas deepwater sector. We’ll now explore...

Strickland Metals (ASX:STK) has posted its H1 2026 numbers with revenue of A$2.1 million and a basic EPS loss of A$0.000892 per share, setting a cautious tone around the latest half. The company has seen revenue move from A$1.2 million in H1 2025 to A$7.4 million in H2 2025 and then A$2.1 million in H1 2026, while basic EPS has swung from a loss of A$0.0014 in H1 2025 to a profit of A$0.003091 in H2 2025 before slipping back to a small loss in the latest half, putting the spotlight firmly on...

If you are wondering whether Ora Banda Mining is priced attractively or already reflecting a lot of optimism, its recent share performance and valuation checks provide several points to consider. The stock last closed at A$1.35, with returns of 2.3% over 7 days, 5.9% over 30 days, a 12.3% decline year to date, and a 22.7% gain over the past year. The 3 year return is very large and the 5 year return is close to 5x. Recent news coverage has focused on Ora Banda Mining's position within the...

DroneShield has recently set up counter-drone manufacturing within the European Union through a local partner, with production underway and first deliveries scheduled for mid-2026. This move anchors DroneShield inside the EU defence supply chain, potentially shortening delivery timelines for European customers and reinforcing local sovereignty requirements. We’ll now explore how this new EU-based production capacity could influence DroneShield’s investment narrative and long-term growth...

Cyprium Metals (ASX:CYM) opened its H1 2026 update with trailing twelve month revenue of A$9.8 million and a basic EPS loss of A$0.051, alongside a net income loss of A$17.0 million. This set a clear focus on how efficiently new revenue is being converted into earnings. The company has seen total revenue move from A$0 in H2 2025 to A$9.8 million on a trailing basis, while basic EPS shifted from a loss of A$0.150 in H2 2025 to a trailing loss of A$0.051. This gives investors fresh context on...

Why Computershare is on investors’ radar today With no single headline event driving Computershare (ASX:CPU) today, the focus is on how its current share price of A$28.99 lines up against its recent returns and underlying business profile. See our latest analysis for Computershare. Recent trading has been weak, with a 1-day share price return of a 1.06% decline and a 30-day share price return of a 10.25% decline at A$28.99, while the 5-year total shareholder return of 129.24% highlights how...

In early March 2026, Telix Pharmaceuticals reported that Part 1 of its ProstACT Global Phase 3 trial for TLX591-Tx in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer met its primary safety and dosimetry objectives, with an acceptable tolerability profile and no new safety signals across combinations with standard-of-care therapies. A distinctive aspect for investors is that TLX591-Tx’s antibody-based design showed minimal kidney, salivary and lacrimal gland exposure versus existing...

Downer EDI Limited has continued its on‑market share buy-back in recent months, repurchasing more than 9.29 million shares as part of its previously announced capital management program, according to past ASX filings up to March 2026. This sustained buy-back effort is materially shrinking the share count, which can influence earnings per share and the ownership mix for remaining investors. We’ll now examine how Downer EDI’s ongoing on‑market buy-back program may influence its investment...

In recent months, Vault Minerals has continued its on-market share buy-back program, with cumulative repurchases surpassing 5.8 million ordinary shares as of 12 March 2026. This ongoing reduction in share count offers investors fresh insight into the company’s capital management priorities and evolving ownership structure. We’ll now examine how Vault Minerals’ ongoing on-market share buy-back activity shapes its investment narrative and potential capital allocation appeal. Outshine the...