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Contract win puts Electro Optic Systems Holdings in focus The latest interest in Electro Optic Systems Holdings (ASX:EOS) is being driven by a new A$5.7 million Australian government contract for its R400 SLINGER counter drone system, as well as a recent A$40 million equity raising. See our latest analysis for Electro Optic Systems Holdings. Despite the contract win and A$40 million equity raise, Electro Optic Systems Holdings’ recent share price performance has softened. The stock is down...

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Insiders who bought Carbine Resources Limited ( ASX:CRB ) in the last 12 months may probably not pay attention to the...

Potential BSA Limited ( ASX:BSA ) shareholders may wish to note that the Non-Executive Chairman, David Geraghty...

Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions affecting global markets, Australian investors are facing a challenging environment with the ASX showing signs of volatility due to international events. In such uncertain times, growth companies with high insider ownership can be appealing as they often signal management's confidence in the business and alignment with shareholder interests.

As tensions in the Middle East escalate, Australian markets are experiencing increased volatility, with energy stocks potentially rising due to climbing oil prices while other sectors may face downward pressure. In such uncertain times, identifying undervalued stocks can be a strategic approach for investors looking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies and secure long-term value.

The Australian market is experiencing volatility, with geopolitical tensions and fluctuating commodity prices influencing investor sentiment. In such uncertain times, penny stocks can present intriguing opportunities for those looking to explore beyond well-known names. Although the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, these smaller or newer companies often hold potential for growth when backed by strong financial health.

With inflation worries tied to higher oil prices and geopolitical tensions keeping bond markets on edge, many investors are looking more closely at energy sources that are not directly linked to oil and gas swings. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener focuses on companies involved in uranium supply, enrichment and reactor operations that serve demand for reliable baseload power. It helps you quickly filter a complex global space into a more focused watchlist. In this article, you will see three...

In recent months, PLS Group has advanced its Pilgangoora lithium operations and pushed into downstream processing, aiming to capture more value along the battery supply chain amid shifting demand for electrification and storage. What stands out is how investors are weighing this move into mid-stream processing against volatile lithium prices and uncertain near-term earnings, making execution and cost control central to the company’s story. We’ll now examine how the push into downstream...

Geopolitical shocks around the Strait of Hormuz and a sudden 4% move in oil prices can quickly reshape how investors think about global shipping and logistics stocks. Disruptions, or even the threat of disruption, to energy trade routes can affect freight demand, charter rates, insurance costs, and port activity, creating both potential risks and openings. This article looks at 3 stocks from our Global Shipping and Logistics Stocks screener that appear most exposed to the latest US and Iran...

ALS (ASX:ALQ) is in focus after a cyber breach disrupted its global IT systems. The incident prompted a temporary shutdown, operational interruptions, and an ongoing investigation into data exposure and potential financial and reputational impacts. See our latest analysis for ALS. The cyber incident has come after a period where ALS’s 1 year total shareholder return of 30.34% and 3 year total shareholder return of 109.97% contrast with more recent softness, including a 7 day share price...

With oil prices, global bond yields and inflation expectations all in focus, a lot of attention is on interest rates and how companies handle a more volatile cost of capital. In this setting, many investors are looking at fast growing stocks where insiders hold meaningful stakes, which can help align management with shareholders when conditions are choppy. Our Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener highlights companies where growth expectations from analysts and management...

Sims Limited recently announced past and upcoming executive leadership changes, including the phased retirement of long-serving leader John Glyde, the elevation of Rob Thompson to President, Global Sims Metal, and the appointment of Jeff Wysocki as Group Chief Technology Officer from 1 May 2026. These changes highlight Sims’ push to unify its global metal operations, expand Sims Lifecycle Services and embed technology, data and digital decision-making more deeply across the business. We’ll...

Retail brokerage and asset management stocks sit close to the action as politicians float ideas like “Trump accounts,” wider asset ownership, and new ways of sharing AI driven wealth. These proposals could reshape how households put money to work, how platforms attract customers, and how fees and products evolve. For investors, that points to a fresh set of risks and potential openings. This article looks at three stocks from our screener that appear especially exposed to the latest policy...

Predictive Discovery Limited recently reported quarterly operating results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with average plant throughput of 1,113tph (about 9.0Mtpa) versus a 6.0Mtpa nameplate capacity, gold recovery of 90.5%, and combined gold production of 64,026oz from its Kiniero and Nampala operations. The company’s ability to run well above nameplate capacity while lifting recoveries highlights process optimisation at both mines, which could be important for how investors assess the...

On 3 July 2026, Develop Global Limited (ASX:DVP) was added to both the S&P/ASX 200 Index and the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Sector Index, bringing the company into a broader benchmark universe followed by many institutional investors. This dual index inclusion can increase visibility and benchmark relevance for Develop Global, potentially influencing how investors assess its mix of mining projects and services operations. With Develop Global now included in the S&P/ASX 200, we’ll explore how this...

Founder-led companies sit at an interesting crossroads of today’s markets, where inflation trends, energy costs, and shifting rate expectations regularly reshape sentiment. When a founder still calls the shots, incentives are closely tied to long-term outcomes, which can appeal to investors who want leaders personally committed to the business. This Founder Led Companies screener is designed to highlight stocks where that alignment is clear, regardless of sector. In this article, you will see...

Geopolitical tension in the Middle East has pushed Brent crude up 4%, shaken global indices, and nudged investors toward safe havens, but it has also thrown a fresh spotlight on infrastructure and shipping stocks. When oil supply routes such as the Strait of Hormuz are at risk, companies tied to ports, marine freight, and logistics can face new pressures and potential opportunities. This article discusses three stocks from a Global Infrastructure and Shipping Stocks screener that appear...

ANZ Group Holdings recently reported a first-half FY2026 statutory profit of A$3.65 billion and cash profit of A$3.78 billion, alongside an 83-cent, 75% franked interim dividend, while highlighting progress on its ANZ 2030 strategy and Suncorp Bank integration. The combination of stronger profits, rising customer deposits to A$771 billion and a 12.39% CET1 ratio underlines ANZ’s focus on balance sheet resilience as it reshapes its banking platforms. We’ll now examine how ANZ’s solid interim...

With inflation trends, bond yields and energy prices pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for solid cash generators that are not priced for perfection. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener focuses on companies where SWS DCF analysis suggests the share price sits below estimated fair value, anchored in the cash the business is expected to produce rather than headlines or hype. For readers who want a clear, fundamentals based starting point, this...

The Australian market is experiencing a turbulent period, with geopolitical tensions impacting investor sentiment and causing fluctuations in key sectors like energy and gold. Despite these challenges, the search for promising investment opportunities continues, particularly among smaller or newer companies often categorized as penny stocks. While the term "penny stocks" may seem outdated, these investments can still offer value when backed by strong financial health. In this article, we...

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) is back in focus after activist investor Elliott Management urged a full sales process, board refresh and quicker CEO succession, with the miner appointing veteran executive Jeff Quartermaine as independent Non Executive Director. See our latest analysis for Northern Star Resources. Since Elliott Management went public with its demands in early June, Northern Star Resources has seen mixed momentum, with a 1 day share price return of 1.74% and a 30 day share...

Why Greenbushes Is Now Central to IGO's Story IGO (ASX:IGO) has drawn fresh investor attention as efforts to restore performance at its Greenbushes lithium operation coincide with support from stronger lithium prices, while legacy nickel operations progressively wind down. With Greenbushes now the company’s main long term lithium asset, recent market interest is centered on how production reliability, operating costs, and on the ground improvement work might influence IGO’s earnings profile...

Artificial intelligence and tools like ChatGPT sit at the center of today’s market conversation, as investors weigh moderating inflation trends, shifting interest rate expectations, and changing energy costs. The AI Stocks screener focuses on companies directly tied to this theme, across semiconductors, chips, software, large language models, cloud and broader digital transformation. This helps you filter a crowded universe down to businesses most exposed to AI spending, regardless of where...