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Imdex stock has slipped around 8% over the past week, even as the latest full year numbers land with the weight of record performance. The market has focused on the recent share price drift. Long term investors are more likely to focus on record A$520m revenue and a 37% jump in normalised earnings per share to A$0.115 from the drilling technology and services group. The key question now is whether that earnings power justifies a P/E of 23.8x and a share price near A$3.69. The rest of this...

Fiducian Group stock closed at A$8.71 on 17 August, roughly flat over the past month, yet the latest full year numbers tell a more uncomfortable story for a business often viewed as a steady wealth manager. The headline is margin pressure. Net profit margin over the past year sat at 13.9% compared with 20.8% a year earlier, while statutory profit was hit by a A$7.95m regulatory penalty. For investors who have treated Fiducian Group as a reliable cash generator with a 5.86% dividend yield and...

US July retail sales fell more than expected, which puts fresh attention on companies that can still grow earnings in a softer demand backdrop. That is where the Healthy high growth potential screener comes in. It filters for stocks that analysts expect to grow earnings strongly while keeping balance sheets in check. This article highlights three of the most compelling stocks from that screener right now. The three stocks in this article are just a sample, and the full screen surfaced 91 more...

L1 Group walked into this earnings day looking cheap on trailing numbers with the stock at A$1.185 and a P/E of 5.5x while peers sat far higher. The headline today is not the share price churn; it is the clash between very high reported profitability, including a net margin above 50%, and forecasts that point to much weaker earnings and revenue ahead. That gap between what the income statement currently shows and what the outlook implies is what is really moving sentiment on L1 Group, not the...

Investors came into Growthpoint Properties Australia with the stock drifting over the past week and quarter. Yet the latest move now hinges on one question: is the price really reflecting what just happened to cash earnings? The headline is simple. Funds From Operations, the key profit measure for real estate investment trusts, landed at A$177.6m or A$0.235 per share, close to the top of guidance, while the distribution stayed at A$0.184 per share. The market now has to decide whether steady...

Iress walked into this result with the stock up roughly 21% over three months and a modest 30 day gain, yet shares now sit at A$6.99 after a weak week. The mood has cooled just as the numbers highlight something different. The real headline is margins. Cash earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation jumped to a 24.5% margin in H1, while guidance points to higher full year cash EBITDA and underlying profit after tax. Investors considering the valuation discount and trailing...

The market has cooled on JB Hi-Fi in recent weeks, with the stock down double digits over the past month. Yet the latest full year earnings land with a very different tone. Revenue for FY 2026 sits above A$11b and trailing earnings per share are A$4.48, paired with a net margin around 4.4%. That is a solid result for a bricks and mortar electronics retailer in a slow growth setting, and it sharpens the question of whether the recent share price slide reflects genuine concern or a mood...

With central banks keeping policy paths in sharp focus and 10Y bond yields edging higher, income investors are being asked to work harder for dependable cash flow. That is where Dividend Powerhouses with 5%+ yields and solid coverage come into play, offering income potential while capital is deployed. These stocks are designed to pay you while you wait. This article walks through three standouts from the screener and explains what makes each one worth a closer look. The three stocks below are...

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has released its full-year results for the year ended 30 June 2026, reporting sales of A$191.82 million, revenue of A$194.35 million and net income of A$275.9 million, all higher than the prior year. A key highlight is basic earnings per share from continuing operations rising to A$0.3868 from A$0.1692, indicating much stronger profitability on a per-security basis. We’ll now explore how this sharp uplift in earnings per share could influence Charter Hall Long...

Singapore’s export strength in AI related electronics shows how real demand for chips and cloud hardware has become, even as many investors watch interest rates instead of AI. Money is already flowing toward the infrastructure that powers tools like ChatGPT. This creates a window for investors who want exposure to this theme. This article highlights 3 AI stocks from the screener that align with this trend. The three stocks discussed below are only a sample of the opportunities linked to this...

CAR Group Limited recently reported FY26 results showing revenue of A$1,253.43 million and net income of A$313.69 million, alongside a dividend of A$0.435 per share for the half-year to 30 June 2026 and earnings guidance for FY27 calling for constant-currency revenue growth of 11–14%. The combination of higher earnings, an increased dividend and management’s confidence in future revenue expansion underlines CAR Group’s ability to convert its online marketplace scale into both profit growth...

With shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz down about 90% and ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran looking fragile, investors are watching safe havens like gold much more closely. Sudden spikes in perceived risk can push fresh attention toward precious metals stocks, although company fundamentals still matter. This article breaks down three stocks from our Global Gold and Precious Metals Miners screener that appear particularly exposed to the latest headlines. The three stocks...

With US and European long term yields staying elevated, investors are being paid more to sit in cash and bonds. That puts extra pressure on companies to prove they are worth the risk. Founder led companies often meet that test because leaders have their own legacy on the line. This article highlights 3 stocks from the Founder Led Companies screener that explore how that commitment can matter for a portfolio. The three founder led stocks below are just a starting sample, with the full screen...

Lendlease Group has reported its full-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales falling to A$5,429 million from A$7,749 million and the company moving from net income of A$225 million to a net loss of A$749 million. The swing from earnings per share of A$0.33 to a basic and diluted loss per share of A$1.10 highlights the scale of the operational challenges facing Lendlease’s continuing operations. We will now examine how this sharp revenue contraction and move to a...

Government bond yields in the US and Europe are sitting near recent highs, which puts more pressure on weaker balance sheets. Solid Balance Sheet and Fundamentals stocks stand out when borrowing costs feel less forgiving. These companies already show high return on equity, past performance and sound finances. This article highlights three stocks from the screener that may interest investors who want resilience without giving up quality. The three stocks below are just a starting sample, and...

Bravura Solutions (ASX:BVS) has drawn fresh attention after reporting full year 2026 results, announcing higher revenue and net income alongside a large buyback, a final dividend and a special dividend. See our latest analysis for Bravura Solutions. Bravura Solutions shares have reacted strongly to these announcements, with a 7 day share price return of 28.21% and a 30 day share price return of 37.55%. The 1 year total shareholder return is 100.51%, pointing to strong momentum built over...

Global bond yields are pushing higher, and that is putting more pressure on companies that rely heavily on cheap debt. Investors are paying closer attention to businesses that can grow from internal strength rather than constant refinancing. Fast growing stocks with high insider ownership fit that story. In this article you will see three examples from the screener that show how aligned leadership can matter when growth gets harder to fund. The three stocks in this article are just a small...

The Australian market is experiencing a cautious start to the week, with the S&P/ASX 200 forecasted to open lower following a recent downturn. Despite broader market challenges, investors continue to explore opportunities in niche segments like penny stocks. Although the term "penny stock" may seem outdated, these investments can still offer significant growth potential when they are backed by strong financial fundamentals.

In August 2026, NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. appointed Endeavour Financial and Macquarie Capital to advise on financing the Donlin Gold project in Alaska, including evaluating funding alternatives and arranging project and infrastructure finance. This mandate highlights Macquarie Group’s role in complex resources and infrastructure financings, reinforcing its presence in mining-related advisory alongside its broader global services. We’ll now examine how Macquarie’s role in financing Donlin Gold...

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has acknowledged past civil proceedings brought by APRA over Banking Act contraventions between 2020 and 2023, accepting a proposed A$8.0 million penalty and A$2.6 million in legal costs related to its discontinued Alliance Bank business and a contained 2023 cybersecurity incident that misappropriated about A$140,000. The bank’s decision to book these amounts as a non-cash item in its 2026 financial year highlights how regulatory and cybersecurity issues can...

With global rate expectations still highly sensitive to inflation and energy prices, smaller companies with healthier balance sheets can look less fragile than peers that rely heavily on cheap borrowing. That is where the Financially Fit Penny Stocks screener comes in, highlighting low priced stocks with stronger finances. This article walks through three standouts from the screener to help you focus your research on quality first. The three stocks below are just a small sample from this...

It's been a pretty great week for IPD Group Limited ( ASX:IPG ) shareholders, with its shares surging 17% to AU$5.70 in...

ioneer Ltd's (ASX:INR) stock price has dropped 13% in the previous week, but insiders who sold US$170k in stock over...

Elsight (ASX:ELS) moved into focus after its Q2 2026 earnings call on 3 August, when CEO Yoav Amitai said the company is actively pursuing acquisitions and partnerships alongside its existing growth plans. See our latest analysis for Elsight. At a share price of A$6.54, Elsight has seen some short term share price pressure with a 7 day return down 7.5% and a 30 day return down 9.79%. However, the year to date share price return of 91.23% and a one year total shareholder return of 211.43% show...