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With energy shocks, inflation worries and interest rate moves shaping markets, many investors are looking beyond mega cap tech for the next wave of AI-driven growth. Smaller AI-focused companies working on machine learning, automation and data intelligence sit at the crossroads of these trends and can offer a very different risk and reward profile to the giants. This AI Small Caps screener is built to surface those earlier stage names by filtering for focused exposure to AI without guessing...

Last week, Cobre Limited ( ASX:CBE ) insiders, who had purchased shares in the previous 12 months were rewarded...

Product launch puts SharkBite PEX system in focus Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC) has launched SharkBite PEX Press Fittings, rounding out its PEX system offering with press, push, expansion, crimp and clamp options that are designed to work together under one brand and warranty. See our latest analysis for Reliance Worldwide. Despite the SharkBite PEX Press launch putting the product range in the spotlight, the recent 7 day share price return of 7.93% and 30 day return of 5.03% sit against a...

Earlier this week, Capricorn Metals reported a strong March 2026 quarter at its Karlawinda Gold Project and said it remains on track to meet the upper end of its FY26 production guidance while construction on the Karlawinda Expansion Project reaches peak activity. An important takeaway for investors is that Capricorn flagged industry-wide diesel fuel supply risks yet confirmed its own operations remain unaffected so far, underscoring current operational continuity amid broader sector...

Insiders who purchased Maggie Beer Holdings Limited ( ASX:MBH ) shares in the past 12 months are unlikely to be deeply...

It is usually uneventful when a single insider buys stock. However, When quite a few insiders buy shares, as it...

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. By way of example, Lincoln Minerals...

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

Why Lindian Resources is on investors’ radar Lindian Resources (ASX:LIN) has drawn attention after a share price move that left its year to date return at 118.1%, with a total 1 year return of 7.6%. The A$1.5b rare earths and gold explorer, which reports no revenue and a net loss of A$11.27 million, is being viewed as a higher risk, higher potential reward opportunity by many investors. See our latest analysis for Lindian Resources. Short term momentum has been strong, with a 7 day share...

Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) has drawn fresh investor attention after reporting record underlying free cash flow of about A$158 million for the March quarter, supported by 40,745 ounces of production and higher processed grades. See our latest analysis for Bellevue Gold. The record free cash flow update comes after a sharp 18.3% 7 day share price return and a 9.0% 90 day share price return, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 96.7% shows how longer term holders have been rewarded, even...

TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) is back in focus after Washington H. Soul Pattinson sold a A$245 million block of shares and ceased to be a substantial holder, alongside director Robert Millner’s retirement from the board. See our latest analysis for TPG Telecom. The block trade and board change come at a time when TPG Telecom’s shares are trading at A$4.23, with a 30 day share price return of 7.36% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 25.15%. This points to momentum that has been building rather...

In recent months, Megaport has reported double-digit revenue growth and improving EBITDA margins, yet its performance has not translated into stronger trading momentum. Investors are increasingly focused on whether the company can sustain this operational progress in the face of weaker technical signals and concerns about valuation and margin durability. With that in mind, we'll examine how the contrast between improving margins and subdued investor sentiment influences Megaport's existing...

Alkane Resources (ASX:ALK) has drawn fresh attention after reporting March quarter production of 45,776 gold equivalent ounces, 42,550 ounces of gold equivalent sales, and reaffirming 2026 guidance alongside a sizeable new revolving credit facility. See our latest analysis for Alkane Resources. The latest operating results and new revolving credit facility arrive after a strong run in the shares, with a 7 day share price return of 20.81% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 157.14%,...

In early April 2026, ASX Ltd reported its March 2026 activity data, showing net new capital quoted of A$3.2 billion and strong increases in cash equities, futures, and options trading volumes compared with a year earlier. A sharp reduction in de-listings alongside these higher trading volumes points to broader market re-engagement with ASX’s multi-asset platform. We’ll now explore how this rebound in net new capital quoted could influence ASX’s existing investment narrative and its key...

Argo Investments recently reported the on‑market buy‑back of 112,954 ordinary shares and released an updated estimate of its pre‑tax net tangible asset backing of $10.33 per share, reinforcing its diversified, debt‑free and low‑cost structure. By combining active buy‑backs with an emphasis on fully franked, sustainable dividends, Argo underlines its role as a conservative, income‑oriented investment vehicle for risk‑conscious shareholders. Next, we’ll explore how Argo’s renewed on‑market...

Before getting into detailed models, the key question for you is simple: is South32 looking attractively priced after its recent run, or has the easy value already been taken? South32's share price last closed at A$4.63, with returns of 4.8% over 7 days, 6.2% over 30 days, 30.4% year to date, 73.6% over 1 year, 12.4% over 3 years and 96.0% over 5 years. This puts recent performance front and center in any valuation discussion. Recent coverage has focused on South32 in the context of its role...

CSL has recently indicated that new United States tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals are expected to have minimal impact on its business, as most plasma-derived therapies are exempt and the company is continuing a US$1.50 billion expansion of its plasma manufacturing capacity in Illinois. The company also expects tariffs on Fluad, its key US flu vaccine manufactured in the United Kingdom, to fall from 10% to zero by late 2026, highlighting how its growing US production base and evolving...

Operations incident and immediate market focus Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) is under close watch after a DeltaFM employee died in a light vehicle incident on the access road to its King of the Hills site near Leonora in Western Australia. The company has voluntarily suspended operations at the site while assisting Western Australian Police and the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety with ongoing investigations. Investors are now weighing operational uncertainty and...

Oil prices recently crashed about 15% after a two-week ceasefire was announced between the U.S. and Iran, pressuring ASX energy names including Beach Energy despite ongoing geopolitical risks and supply route concerns. Against this volatile backdrop, Beach Energy’s A$607 million Moomba Central Optimisation project with Santos stands out as a significant long-term development for its gas portfolio. We’ll now examine how the oil price slump and fragile ceasefire backdrop interact with Beach...

Andean Silver Limited recently presented at the RRS Gather Round 2026 on 9 April 2026 at the Adelaide Convention Centre, with Chief Executive Officer Matthew Gerard Allen addressing attendees. This conference appearance gave investors a rare opportunity to hear directly from the CEO, potentially clarifying the company’s priorities and project focus. We’ll now explore how CEO Matthew Gerard Allen’s conference appearance might shape Andean Silver’s investment narrative for current and...

NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) has kicked off a A$1b hybrid securities offering, underwritten by Canadian investor La Caisse. The securities feature a 100 year maturity and no equity conversion, and are intended to support data centre development and capacity expansion. See our latest analysis for NEXTDC. At a share price of A$12.90, NEXTDC has seen a 14.56% 7 day share price return and a 16.95% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests recent momentum has picked up as investors weigh the new hybrid...

In recent days, WiseTech Global confirmed the issue of 16,623 new ordinary fully paid shares under its dividend or distribution plan, while also progressing a debt-funded acquisition of a United States-based cloud logistics firm and working through leadership disputes and executive retirements that have raised governance concerns. Together with a broader pullback in Australian technology stocks, these governance questions and acquisition-integration risks have sharpened investor focus on...

Why Sonic Healthcare shares are drawing attention now Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) has slipped to a decade low of A$18.88, with investors focused on how currency fluctuations, US tariffs, and rising labour costs are feeding into its current valuation. See our latest analysis for Sonic Healthcare. The recent dip to A$18.88 and current A$19.87 share price comes after a weaker 30 day share price return of 9.35% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 17.43%. This suggests that momentum has been...

National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) has dispatched its scheme booklet for the proposed takeover by Brookfield and GIC. The booklet outlines key terms of the scheme, implications for investors, and the timeline for shareholder approval. This marks a material step in the acquisition process and sets out what existing securityholders are being asked to vote on. For investors watching ASX:NSR, the scheme booklet follows a period of strong longer term returns, with the stock up 34.0% over 1 year,...