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With inflation expectations, interest rate signals and growth data sending mixed messages across regions, it helps to focus on companies where analysts already see clear earnings growth potential and balance sheet strength. That is the core idea behind the Healthy high growth potential screener, which filters for stocks that are expected to grow earnings over the next three years while still keeping their finances in check. In this article, you will see 3 of the stocks from this screener,...

Australia’s latest policy mix of higher minimum wages, income tax cuts and tighter rules for sectors like supermarkets and real estate is reshaping where consumer dollars and corporate costs may land. For investors, this kind of shake up creates both pressure points and fresh openings across the Consumer Discretionary sector. This article focuses on 3 stocks from a targeted screener that are directly exposed to these changes in wages, taxes and regulation, and explores how they could be...

Artificial intelligence in healthcare is attracting fresh attention as investors reassess growth themes against a backdrop of shifting inflation, energy prices, and central bank policies. While global data on prices, jobs, and demand stays mixed, AI in healthcare sits at the intersection of cost control, better diagnostics, and more efficient care, which many systems are seeking. This Transformative AI Healthcare Stocks screener focuses on companies using AI to improve accuracy, access, and...

Why Rear Admiral Lee Goddard’s Appointment Matters for DroneShield DroneShield (ASX:DRO) has drawn fresh attention after appointing retired Rear Admiral Lee Goddard CSC as an Independent Non Executive Director, a move focused on his defence, national security and government background. For investors watching governance and sector relationships, Goddard’s three decades in the Royal Australian Navy and his board roles across defence focused organisations add an experienced voice to...

In late June 2026, Greatland Resources Limited reported a 62% uplift in its Group Ore Reserve to 5.0 million ounces of gold and reached financial close on Facility B, a US$225 million undrawn revolving credit facility with a 7‑year tenor for working capital and Havieron development. This reserve increase, driven largely by a very large Ore Reserve uplift at Telfer’s West Dome Open Pit, strengthens the company’s resource base while the new facility enhances funding flexibility for its...

As the Australian stock market kicks off the new financial year, it remains relatively stable, with the ASX hovering around 8,780 points amid global uncertainties. Despite the term "penny stocks" feeling somewhat antiquated, these smaller or newer companies continue to present potential opportunities for investors when backed by solid financials. In this article, we explore three such penny stocks on the ASX that demonstrate promising financial strength and growth potential in today's market...

Even though Spectur Limited ( ASX:SP3 ) stock gained 25% last week, insiders who sold AU$628k worth of stock over the...

4DMedical Limited recently confirmed that its CT:VQ lung imaging software has received TGA approval and ARTG inclusion, clearing the way for commercial deployment across Australia using existing non-contrast chest CT scans. This approval materially broadens access to ventilation-perfusion imaging without radiotracers or nuclear medicine infrastructure, potentially changing how functional lung assessment is delivered across metropolitan, regional, and rural healthcare settings. We’ll now...

As global markets experience mixed performances, with the Russell 2000 Index showing a notable advance, Asian small-cap stocks present intriguing opportunities amid broader economic shifts. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising stocks often involves examining factors like insider buying and market positioning to uncover potential value in underappreciated sectors.

Viewing insider transactions for Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited's ( ASX:KPG ) over the last year, we see that...

Over the past year, insiders sold AU$257k worth of Holista Colltech Limited ( ASX:HCT ) stock at an average price of...

Nuclear energy stocks sit at the crossroads of two powerful forces right now: energy security and long term decarbonisation goals. With inflation signals mixed across major economies and energy still a key driver of producer prices, many investors are looking for power sources that offer reliable output and are less tied to short term oil and gas swings. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you focus on companies involved in uranium production, enrichment and reactor operations that are...

Earlier this year, Australia’s Federal Government introduced a ban on price-gouging by major supermarket chains, including Woolworths Group, limiting prices to a “reasonable margin” above supply costs under the supervision of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, with significant financial penalties for breaches. This regulatory shift directly targets supermarket pricing power, potentially reshaping how Woolworths balances affordability for shoppers with profitability across...

The recent 11% drop in Aeris Environmental Ltd's ( ASX:AEI ) stock could come as a blow to insiders who purchased...

Insiders who bought AU$277.5k worth of First Au Limited ( ASX:FAU ) stock in the last year have seen some of their...

As Australian shares edge up on the back of global tech excitement and easing tensions in the Middle East, investors are keeping a close eye on dividend stocks that can offer stable returns in a fluctuating market. In such an environment, selecting stocks with strong fundamentals and consistent dividend yields becomes crucial for those looking to enhance their income portfolio.

As the Australian market edges up by 0.2%, buoyed by tech excitement from Wall Street and easing tensions in the Middle East, investors are keenly observing key economic indicators such as auction clearance rates and RBA meeting minutes for insights into future trends. In this climate, growth companies with substantial insider ownership often attract attention due to their potential for significant earnings growth, indicating confidence from those who know the business best.

As the Australian market opens slightly higher, buoyed by optimism from international developments and a tech-driven rally on Wall Street, investors are keenly observing opportunities amidst fluctuating economic indicators such as declining auction clearance rates in major cities. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial, with potential growth often found where market excitement has not yet fully priced in future prospects.

Australian shares are set to open slightly higher, buoyed by optimism from recent U.S.-Iran diplomatic developments and the ongoing excitement surrounding tech stocks on Wall Street. Amidst this backdrop, investors often look for opportunities in less conventional areas of the market, such as penny stocks. While the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, these investments can still offer significant potential for growth when backed by strong financial health and a clear path forward.

When inflation, energy prices and growth signals keep pulling in different directions, it can help to back leaders whose incentives are closely tied to long term outcomes. Founder led companies often fit that profile, with decision makers who typically think in decades, not quarters. While markets react to shifting inflation expectations from South Africa to France and to changing energy and commodity costs, this Founder Led Companies screener focuses on firms where leadership has deep...

Life360, Inc. was removed from the Russell 2000 Defensive and Russell 2000 Growth-Defensive indexes in June 2026, shortly after it announced an expanded integration with Uber that lets families request and track Uber rides directly within the Life360 app. This combination of index removal and deeper Uber integration highlights how Life360’s role as a family coordination platform is evolving alongside shifts in its investor base. We’ll now examine how Life360’s deeper Uber integration may...

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (ASX: EOS) was recently added to both the S&P/ASX 200 Index and the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Sector Index, marking its inclusion in major Australian equity benchmarks. This dual index inclusion can broaden the company’s investor base by drawing interest from index-tracking funds and institutions that focus on benchmark constituents. We’ll now examine how Electro Optic Systems Holdings’ entry into the S&P/ASX 200 could influence its investment narrative...

ASX (ASX:ASX) shares are back in focus after the company admitted its 2022 statement that the CHESS replacement project was progressing well was misleading, with ASIC now pursuing civil penalties and court approved sanctions. See our latest analysis for ASX. At a share price of A$53.32, ASX has seen a 1 month share price return of 15.34% and a 7 day share price return of 4.06%, yet the 1 year total shareholder return is down 20.79%. This indicates recent momentum against a weaker longer term...

As global markets navigate mixed performances, with small-cap indices like the Russell 2000 showing a notable 21.28% year-to-date increase, investors are keenly observing how economic indicators such as rising U.S. inflation and improved business activity impact smaller companies. In this context, identifying promising small-cap stocks often involves analyzing market conditions and insider actions that may signal potential opportunities amid broader economic shifts.