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Uber’s plan to acquire Delivery Hero for about €12.5b, at roughly €41 per share, is set to reshape the global food delivery market and could ripple across related stocks well beyond the deal’s immediate parties. With assets like Talabat, HungerStation, and Baemin set to change hands and parts of Delivery Hero headed to a US investment firm, investors are watching closely for potential winners and risks around consolidation and regulation. This article breaks down how that news could affect...

Founder led companies can look especially interesting when inflation, energy costs, and interest rate expectations are pulling markets in different directions. While global data points from US inflation readings to uneven growth in China and mixed signals in Europe keep broad indices on edge, founders often have a large personal stake in long term outcomes. The Founder-Led Companies screener focuses on leaders who built their business and still sit in the driver’s seat. In this article, you...

APA Group (ASX:APA) is back in focus after raising A$1.5b in new debt, progressing the Bulloo Interlink Pipeline environmental assessment, and continuing to shed non core assets, while also emphasising contracted cash flows and income visibility. See our latest analysis for APA Group. APA Group’s share price is A$9.98, with a 30 day share price return that is down 7.76%, even though the year to date share price return is up 10.40% and the 1 year total shareholder return is 27.79%. This points...

Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) is back in focus after a first half FY26 update that featured an operating profit of A$1,203.5 million, a 15.0 cent interim distribution and expanded data centre development plans. See our latest analysis for Goodman Group. At a share price of A$29.25, Goodman Group has seen its 30 day share price return fall 8.76%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is down 13.56% but still up 46.63% over three years, suggesting longer term holders have seen stronger results...

In recent days, Sunrise Energy Metals announced multiple equity issuances and performance-rights conversions under its Employee Incentive Plan, alongside ASX quotation of additional fully paid ordinary shares, while progressing its Sunrise scandium-nickel-cobalt project in New South Wales and preparing for a final investment decision expected in the second half of 2026. An important angle is the Sunrise project’s potential role in supplying scandium and non-DRC cobalt to sectors such as...

The Australian share market is poised for a slight gain, maintaining its position above 8,800 points as investors weigh the implications of recent U.S. tariff developments. Amidst this backdrop, penny stocks present unique opportunities for those interested in exploring smaller or less-established companies that may offer significant value. While the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, these investments can still provide potential upside when focusing on companies with strong financials...

With inflation trends mixed across regions and energy prices still a swing factor for central banks, many investors are looking for clearer ways to gain exposure to reliable power sources. Nuclear energy stocks sit at the crossroads of energy security, policy focus and long term electricity demand. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you cut through a wide universe of companies to focus on those directly involved in uranium production, enrichment and reactor operations. In this article,...

Champion Iron Limited recently paid an ordinary fully paid dividend of C$0.02 per share for the six months ended March 31, 2026, to shareholders on record as of June 12, with payment made on July 8, 2026. This reduced dividend payout versus prior periods may signal a shift in how the company is balancing shareholder returns with other capital needs. We’ll now explore how this lower ordinary dividend influences Champion Iron’s broader investment narrative and capital allocation...

With inflation pressures moving differently across regions and interest rate expectations constantly in focus, many investors are looking for companies where both analysts and insiders see room for growth. The Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener targets exactly that. It highlights businesses that pair strong growth potential with management teams that have meaningful skin in the game. This combination can help align your interests with those running the company. In this...

With inflation readings moving in different directions across regions and interest rate expectations shifting month by month, many investors are looking for ways to let income, not headlines, do more of the work. That is where the Dividend Powerhouses screener comes in, focusing on stocks offering more than a 5% yield that is covered by current earnings, growing over time and historically steady. This article highlights 3 dividend stocks from that group that stand out on those criteria and...

Earlier this month, Commonwealth Bank of Australia completed two senior unsecured note issues maturing in July 2031, raising A$250.00 million in fixed 5.148% notes and A$2.50 billions in floating-rate medium-term notes, both priced at 100% of face value. These sizeable, unsecured bond offerings highlight CBA’s continued access to institutional funding markets and its willingness to balance fixed and variable interest costs across its debt profile. We’ll now examine how this fresh A$2.75...

Why PLS Group’s latest moves matter for shareholders PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has paired a tighter capital structure, via the forfeiture of 22,672 unquoted performance rights, with a push into downstream lithium processing that aims to capture more value in battery materials. See our latest analysis for PLS Group. For context, PLS Group’s 1 year total shareholder return of 200.32% contrasts with a share price that is down 28.40% over the past 30 days. This suggests strong long term gains but...

AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) is back under the spotlight after FY26 earnings guidance came in below market expectations, regulatory attention on power pricing intensified, and a key broker downgrade added pressure to already cautious sentiment. See our latest analysis for AGL Energy. AGL Energy’s share price has retreated over recent months, with a 30 day share price return down 5.30% and a 90 day share price return down 13.47%, reflecting weaker sentiment after below market FY26 guidance, regulatory...

Oil and gas producers are back in the spotlight as tensions between the U.S. and Iran rise, threats to Iranian infrastructure grow, and crude prices react to fears around the Strait of Hormuz. For investors, this kind of geopolitical shock can quickly reshape risk, pricing power, and cash flow expectations across the Energy Sector, especially for Oil & Gas Producers. This article looks at 3 stocks from a focused screener that appear positively exposed to the current news backdrop and is...

Forrestania Resources Limited ( ASX:FRS ) shareholders (or potential shareholders) will be happy to see that the...

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

As Australian shares experience a modest rise, buoyed by strong U.S. bank earnings and easing consumer prices, investors are increasingly optimistic about the Federal Reserve's potential pause on rate hikes. In this climate of cautious optimism and geopolitical tensions, dividend stocks stand out as a reliable choice for those seeking steady income amidst market fluctuations.

As the Australian market shows signs of strength with a 0.55% advance, buoyed by positive U.S. economic signals and tempered geopolitical tensions, investors are keenly observing growth opportunities on the ASX. In such an environment, companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those closest to the business in its potential for future success.

The Australian market is showing signs of optimism with a projected 50-point advance, buoyed by positive U.S. bank earnings and easing consumer prices, while global markets like London and Japan also experience gains amidst geopolitical tensions. In this environment, high growth tech stocks such as FINEOS Corporation Holdings are catching the eye of investors who value innovation and scalability as key indicators of potential success in a fluctuating market landscape.

The Australian stock market is experiencing a modest uptick, buoyed by positive developments in U.S. bank earnings and easing consumer prices, with the ASX poised for a 50-point advance. In this environment of cautious optimism and geopolitical tensions, identifying stocks trading below their intrinsic value can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on undervaluation amidst fluctuating economic conditions.

The Australian stock market is showing signs of optimism, with a 50-point advance expected following positive developments in U.S. bank earnings and consumer prices. Amid these broader economic trends, investors may find opportunities in the realm of penny stocks—companies that, despite their modest price tags and somewhat outdated moniker, continue to hold potential for significant returns when backed by strong financials. This article will explore three such penny stocks that combine...

Geopolitics is reshaping how countries think about economic security, and that puts fresh attention on stocks linked to critical minerals and strategic materials. With China still holding significant leverage over key inputs and new trade deals offering limited relief, investors are asking which companies could be better positioned if supply chains stay fragmented or become more regional. This article looks at 3 stocks from our Critical Minerals and Strategic Materials screener that appear...

Japan’s push for tightly controlled, “air gapped” cloud services has put hyperscale infrastructure back in the spotlight, and Oracle’s early lead in this government race is drawing fresh attention to how secure cloud capacity is built and sold. For investors, the stakes are not just about one contract, but about which stocks are most exposed to this kind of government grade demand, along with the cost and execution risks tied to it. This article walks through 3 stocks from our Cloud Computing...

With inflation readings sending mixed signals and central banks still in focus, many investors are looking for income that feels more resilient than a short term macro mood swing. That is where Dividend Fortresses come in, a screener focused on stocks offering 5%+ dividend yields with an emphasis on stability. Instead of chasing the hottest story, this theme aims to highlight companies that have built balance sheet strength and consistent payout habits into their DNA. In this article, you...