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With global growth signals mixed, inflation patterns uneven across regions, and interest rates still shaping bond and housing markets, many investors are looking for companies that rely on solid finances rather than perfect economic conditions. Our Solid Balance Sheet and Fundamentals screener focuses on stocks with high return on equity, resilient past performance and stronger balance sheets, which can help you stay focused on quality when headlines are noisy. In this article, you will see 3...

Kingsgate Consolidated recently reported a significant mechanical failure at Plant 1 of its Chatree Gold Mine in Thailand, forcing a controlled shutdown after operators detected elevated ball mill bearing temperatures and damage to the trunnion bearings and journals. While Plant 1, with processing capacity of 2.3 million tonnes per annum, is offline pending assessment and repairs, mining continues and Plant 2 remains fully operational, meaning only part of Chatree’s processing capability is...

With global growth signals mixed, inflation still in focus, and interest rate expectations adjusting, many investors are looking for opportunities where balance sheets matter more than headlines. Penny stocks often run into trouble when cash dries up, which is exactly what the Elite Penny Stocks screener is built to filter out. It focuses on companies that appear better equipped to fund their plans rather than rely on hope. In this article, you will see three examples of stocks from the Elite...

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

With global growth signals mixed and inflation and policy still in focus, many investors are looking beyond crowded large caps to opportunities that bigger funds may be overlooking. Our High-Quality Undiscovered Gems screener focuses on smaller companies with solid fundamentals that are not yet heavily owned by institutions, aiming to turn market neglect into a potential edge. In the following sections, you will see 3 stocks from this screener, each offering a different way to tap into...

Insiders who purchased Odessa Minerals Limited ( ASX:ODE ) shares in the past 12 months are unlikely to be deeply...

In the last year, multiple insiders have substantially increased their holdings of Javelin Minerals Limited ( ASX:JAV...

AMP (ASX:AMP) lifted its first half 2026 profit outlook, indicating underlying net profit after tax of A$170 million to A$180 million, with China pension partnerships identified as the main earnings driver. See our latest analysis for AMP. The upgraded profit outlook has arrived alongside strong recent market interest in AMP. The stock’s 1-day share price return of 6.32% has added to a 30-day share price return of 25.47%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 35.15% and 3-year total...

Artificial intelligence is becoming a key focus for investors, even as global data points send a mixed message on growth, inflation, and interest rates. While some economies show cooler price pressures or firmer activity, others are dealing with weaker industry and trade, which keeps attention on productivity and efficiency. That is where the AI Stocks screener comes in, highlighting companies involved in chips, software, LLMs, cloud and broader AI transformation. In this article, you will...

Galan Lithium Limited ( ASX:GLN ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to...

Why the Fortescue stock story has shifted to legal and workplace risks Fortescue (ASX:FMG) has moved into focus after the company confirmed a representative proceeding in the Federal Court of Australia alleging workplace sexual harassment and sex discrimination across its Australian operations. The class action, brought on behalf of current and former women employed between February 2006 and December 2025, is at an early stage with no specified damages. This leaves investors to weigh...

BHP Group reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 production, including record annual iron ore volumes of 264.7 Mt, alongside mixed trends in copper and coal output and fresh 2027 production guidance across its key commodities. At the same time, BHP approved a A$900 million Ministers North iron ore project in the Pilbara, reinforcing its focus on long-life iron ore capacity even as copper production softened year on year. We’ll now examine how BHP’s record iron ore output and new...

The recent price decline of 12% in BlackWall Limited's ( ASX:BWF ) stock may have disappointed insiders who bought...

Investors who take an interest in Dateline Resources Limited ( ASX:DTR ) should definitely note that the Independent...

Penny stocks often grab attention because of their low share prices, but the real opportunity can sit with companies that pair that lower entry price with healthier balance sheets. With growth signals mixed across regions, inflation still in focus, and energy and interest rates shaping market expectations, many investors are looking for ways to keep risk in check while staying exposed to potential upside. The Financially Fit Penny Stocks screener filters for lower priced stocks that also show...

Earlier in 2026, Goldman Sachs downgraded GQG Partners to Sell, highlighting persistent client redemptions since July 2025 and underperformance that it believes threaten the firm’s earnings outlook and client confidence. At the same time, GQG’s use of equity-based incentives, including both new restricted stock units and lapsed performance awards, underscores management’s focus on aligning staff rewards with shareholder outcomes amid business pressures. We’ll now examine how concerns over...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

We wouldn't blame Aristocrat Leisure Limited ( ASX:ALL ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that...

With Fed officials openly discussing the possibility of further rate hikes and markets pricing in a low 2.1% chance of a sizable cut, many income investors are rethinking how dependable their dividend stocks really are. Higher-for-longer rates and inflation around 2.8% to 3.0% put more pressure on balance sheets and cash flows, which can matter a lot for regular payouts. This article looks at 3 stocks from a Defensive Dividend Stocks screener that are closely tied to this backdrop, and...

Markets are being pulled in different directions by inflation debates, shifting rate expectations, energy price swings and uneven growth across regions. In this kind of cross‑current, many investors look toward companies where analysts expect solid earnings growth over the next 3 years and balance sheets that can handle bumps in the road. That is exactly what the Healthy high growth potential screener aims to highlight. It focuses on stocks that combine growth potential with what analysts...

Technology One (ASX:TNE) has reshaped its executive team, creating two new senior roles focused on industry verticals and moving long serving CFO Cale Bennett into the role of Executive Vice President, Regulated Industries, while appointing an Acting CFO. See our latest analysis for Technology One. Recent leadership reshaping comes at a time when Technology One’s share price is A$29.66. The stock is down over shorter periods but is supported by a strong multi year total shareholder return...

Founder-led companies can offer something many investors look for in a mixed global market: leaders whose personal wealth, reputation and long-term legacy are tied directly to shareholder outcomes. With growth signals varying across regions, inflation paths still uncertain and energy and geopolitical risks influencing sentiment, clear alignment between management and investors can matter as much as any macro datapoint. This Top Founder-Led Companies screener focuses on businesses with high...

Geopolitical shocks like renewed tension between the US and Iran can quickly reorder investor priorities, especially when vital shipping routes and global energy supply are in focus. Spikes in risk, rising oil concerns and questions around military readiness all tend to shove defense and aerospace stocks back into the spotlight, for better or worse. This article looks at how that news backdrop might affect selected companies from a Global Defense and Aerospace Companies screener and...

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) is back in the spotlight after announcing a new global operating model, leadership changes, and a sharpened focus on premium wine brands, along with ongoing international expansion efforts. See our latest analysis for Treasury Wine Estates. The latest restructuring news comes after a mixed price pattern, with Treasury Wine Estates’ share price rising 18.7% over 90 days but its 1 year total shareholder return still down about 40%. This means recent momentum...