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In early February 2026, Credit Corp Group reported half-year net income of A$44.12 million, essentially unchanged from a year earlier, despite higher revenue and strong growth in its US debt-buying operations. Management reaffirmed full-year profit guidance and highlighted expansion initiatives, including a potential Humm Group acquisition and early steps into the UK market, even as its Australia-New Zealand segment lagged. With earnings flat but US growth and expansion plans in focus, we’ll...

In recent weeks, Fortescue has been in focus as investors react to an interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia, softer iron ore conditions, and anticipation ahead of the company’s half-year results due on 25 February 2026. At the same time, Fortescue is pushing ahead with real-world trials of its hydrogen-free green iron technology, underscoring how its decarbonisation ambitions intersect with its traditional iron ore business. We’ll now examine how investor expectations for the...

Permit approval for Doropo and why it matters for Resolute Mining Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) has received the final governmental permit for its Doropo Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, a key step that allows the company to move ahead with development and operations. See our latest analysis for Resolute Mining. Despite the Doropo permit milestone, the stock has seen a 1-day share price return of -1.95% and a 7-day share price return of -7.35%. Momentum over longer periods remains strong, with a...

In early February 2026, TPG Telecom warned that Labor’s incoming universal outdoor mobile service legislation could leave metropolitan users worse off by forcing carriers to meet broad coverage obligations by late 2027. The company highlighted unresolved issues around technology readiness, spectrum allocation, funding, and coverage scope, arguing that these gaps risk unintended consequences for high-demand urban networks. With these concerns about reallocating spectrum away from busy metro...

Regulatory setback and completed deal put Insurance Australia Group in focus Insurance Australia Group (ASX:IAG) has been pulled into the spotlight after Australia’s competition regulator blocked its bid for RAC Insurance, while the insurer also closed its A$855 million RACQ Insurance acquisition and updated 2026 profit and premium guidance. See our latest analysis for Insurance Australia Group. At a share price of A$7.73, Insurance Australia Group’s 1 day share price return of a 1.53%...

In early February 2026, 4DMedical announced that its partnership with University of Chicago Medicine had been expanded to include commercial deployment of its CT:VQ lung imaging technology. This move not only broadens real-world use of CT:VQ in a major academic hospital, but also underscores external confidence in 4DMedical’s commercial approach. We’ll now examine how this expanded CT:VQ roll-out with University of Chicago Medicine shapes 4DMedical’s investment narrative and long-term...

WinDC recently announced a partnership with Megaport to link its renewable-powered AI Factories, located at solar, wind and hydro sites, to Megaport’s global Network as a Service platform, enabling private, high-speed connectivity for AI workloads across Australia and international markets. This collaboration introduces a new model of AI infrastructure that aims to use previously curtailed renewable energy more effectively while extending Megaport’s reach into energy-adjacent AI data centre...

Pinnacle Investment Management Group (ASX:PNI) is back in focus after its latest half year earnings, with record net inflows, higher sales and a larger stake in Pacific Asset Management reshaping the story around the stock. See our latest analysis for Pinnacle Investment Management Group. The latest half year result and higher stake in Pacific Asset Management land against a mixed share price record, with a 1 day share price return of a 4.48% decline, a 7 day share price return of 3.00% and a...

If you are looking at Pantoro Gold and wondering whether the current share price really reflects the underlying value, you are in the right place. The stock has had a mixed run, with a 12.4% decline over the last 7 days and a 14.9% decline over 30 days, even though the 1 year return is 101.8% and the 3 year return is 198.1%. These moves sit against a longer track record where the 5 year return stands at 19.3% and the year to date return is a 13.6% decline. That combination of strong multi...

JPMorgan Chase has cut its relevant interest in Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) below substantial shareholder levels, a move that shifts the company’s institutional ownership profile and puts fresh attention on who owns the stock. See our latest analysis for Treasury Wine Estates. The shift in JPMorgan’s position comes after a tough period for holders, with the share price at A$5.08 and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 50.71% and a 3 year total shareholder return decline of...

Beach Energy’s H1 2026 numbers at a glance Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) has put out its H1 2026 scorecard with mixed signals, as recent half year data shows revenue of about A$1.1 billion paired with a basic EPS of A$0.10 in H1 2025, followed by a basic EPS loss of A$0.12 in H2 2025 and a loss of A$0.06 in H2 2024. The company has seen revenue move from A$877.1 million in H2 2024 to A$1.04 billion in H1 2025 and A$1.06 billion in H2 2025. Over the same periods, EPS has swung from a loss of A$0.06...

What the latest James Hardie numbers tell you James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) has attracted attention after its recent share performance, with the stock showing a 2.4% move over the past day and gains over the past week, month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for James Hardie Industries. At A$33.81, the recent 29.44% 3 month share price return contrasts with a 37.13% 1 year total shareholder return decline. This suggests current momentum is improving while longer term holders have...

Centuria Capital Group (ASX:CNI) has moved to expand its agriculture real estate footprint with the acquisition of a 43ha hydroponic glasshouse facility in Two Wells, South Australia, secured on a 17.4 year triple net lease. See our latest analysis for Centuria Capital Group. The acquisition comes as the A$2.08 share price has seen a 10.05% 7 day share price return and a 2.46% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 25.73% contrasts with a weaker 90 day share...

As the Australian market braces for a challenging day with a projected 1.2% drop, influenced by Wall Street's recent downturn, investors are keenly observing potential opportunities amidst the volatility. Penny stocks, often representing smaller or newer companies, might seem like a relic of past market trends but remain relevant today as they offer unique growth prospects at lower price points. By focusing on those with strong balance sheets and solid fundamentals, investors can uncover...

Ord Minnett recently downgraded Mineral Resources from Accumulate to Hold as the company updated lithium volume forecasts for its Wodgina and Mt Marion operations and reiterated that the planned partial sale of its lithium business to POSCO remains subject to approvals, with completion targeted in the first half of 2026. With firmer realised lithium prices underpinning higher production guidance and half-year results due on 20 February 2026, investors are reassessing how Mineral Resources’...

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) is back in the spotlight after a sharp sector-wide selloff in technology and software stocks, as concerns around AI disruption and valuation resets have pushed the shares to fresh 52 week lows. See our latest analysis for WiseTech Global. At A$49.92, WiseTech Global’s share price has recorded a 16.0% 7 day share price decline and a 27.2% year to date share price decline, with 1 year total shareholder return of 60.8% decline contrasting with a 54.8% gain over five...

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