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Rare earth metal stocks bring together two powerful forces that many investors are watching closely right now: critical raw materials for clean energy technology and a global push to secure reliable supply in a world of geopolitical tension and energy driven inflation risks. With central banks reacting to energy prices and manufacturing and services data sending mixed signals, some investors are looking at rare earth mining companies as a way to gain direct exposure to these essential inputs...

Founder led stocks can offer something many investors look for when headlines are dominated by inflation concerns, energy price swings, and shifting central bank policies: leaders whose own wealth is tied to long term outcomes. The Top Founder-Led Companies screener focuses on capital efficiency and meaningful insider ownership, which can help you focus on businesses where decision makers feel the same market pressures you do. This article highlights three opportunities from that screener,...

Djerriwarrh Investments (ASX:DJW) has opened FY 2026 with first half revenue of A$24.8 million and basic EPS of A$0.079, set against trailing twelve month EPS of A$0.156 and net income of A$41.0 million that came with a 4.6% earnings growth rate and a 75% net profit margin over the last year. The company has seen recent half year revenue range between A$24.8 million and A$26.7 million, with basic EPS figures between A$0.067 and A$0.081 across FY 2025 and into FY 2026. This gives investors a...

Markets are juggling energy shocks, inflation questions, and shifting central bank policies, which puts a premium on companies that can grow while management has real skin in the game. That is where the Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener comes in. It highlights businesses where analysts see solid potential and insiders are meaningfully invested alongside you. This mix can help you focus on growth stories that are not only optimistic on paper, but also backed by decision...

Global regulators have just tightened the screws on banks and financial institutions, with tougher rules on transparency, risk management, and capital strength. For investors, that kind of shift can quickly change which stocks look well positioned and which look exposed. This article examines how the new focus on financial stability and stricter oversight could matter for the Global Risk and Compliance Technology Companies screener, and highlights 3 stocks that appear closely tied to these...

With markets pulled in different directions by Middle East tensions, energy prices, shifting rate expectations, and uneven growth data, many investors are looking past short term headlines to the people actually running the companies they own. Founder led companies can offer a clearer link between leadership decisions and long term goals because the same people setting the strategy often hold a meaningful personal stake. This article looks at the Founder Led Companies screener and highlights...

APA Group (ASX:APA) has received Australian Energy Regulator approval for an A$213 million expansion of its South West Pipeline in Victoria. The project is tied directly to projected peak day gas shortfalls from 2029. See our latest analysis for APA Group. APA Group’s latest approval comes after a period where its share price has shown steadier progress, with a year to date share price return of 13.72% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 30.53%, indicating that momentum has been building...

With investors watching everything from energy shocks to central bank decisions and uneven inflation, it is no surprise that strong earnings profiles and solid balance sheets are attracting attention. The Healthy high growth potential screener focuses on companies where analysts expect robust earnings expansion over the next 3 years, while still meeting basic financial health checks. That mix can appeal if you want exposure to growth without ignoring risk. In this article, the spotlight will...

Interest in Xero (ASX:XRO) has picked up after Fresha introduced native integrations that pipe real time transactions, revenue, taxes, expenses and payroll data directly into Xero, embedding its software deeper into self care businesses’ workflows. See our latest analysis for Xero. Despite the integration news, Xero’s recent trading has been weak, with the share price at A$61.58 and share price returns down over the past month, quarter and year to date. Multi year total shareholder returns...

Elite Penny Stocks aims to tackle one of the biggest problems in the penny stock world: companies running out of cash before they can execute on their plans. With inflation pressures, energy costs, shifting rate expectations and geopolitical tension keeping volatility high, many investors are hunting for higher growth potential while still caring about balance sheet strength. This screener focuses on penny stocks that have the financial resources to pursue their growth targets, rather than...

ASX Limited has announced that Chief Financial Officer Andrew Tobin, who joined in 2022 and has overseen finance, treasury, strategy and corporate affairs through a period of major change, intends to retire. Given his role in tightening financial discipline and supporting ASX’s transformation priorities, his departure raises questions about continuity in execution and future leadership of these core functions. We’ll now consider how the planned CFO transition could influence ASX’s existing...

Aurelia Metals Limited recently presented at the Noosa Mining Conference 2026 at Peppers Noosa Resort, where MD and CEO Bryan Quinn outlined the company’s latest developments and priorities for investors and industry stakeholders. This conference appearance gave the leadership team a platform to frame progress on key projects and operational plans in front of a concentrated mining-focused audience, potentially shaping how the market assesses its growth and risk profile. We’ll now look at how...

Penny stocks often grab attention for their low share prices, but quality and financial health can be hard to find. In a world where inflation paths, interest rates, and energy prices keep shifting, many investors are looking for smaller companies that still have their balance sheets in order. That is where the Financially Fit Penny Stocks screener comes in, focusing on lower priced shares backed by more robust finances than many early stage peers. In this article, you will see three stocks...

Cleanaway Waste Management (ASX:CWY) has announced a change in its finance leadership, with long serving Chief Financial Officer Paul Binfield stepping down. Experienced executive Nigel Simonsz is set to assume the role. See our latest analysis for Cleanaway Waste Management. Cleanaway Waste Management's latest CFO change comes as the stock trades at A$2.36, with short term share price returns broadly flat, a year to date share price return that is down 9.23%, and a 1 year total shareholder...

With inflation, energy prices and central bank policies all pulling investors in different directions, reliable income has fresh appeal. Dividend Powerhouses aim to offer just that, with stocks yielding more than 5% and dividends that are covered, growing and relatively stable. Instead of chasing the latest story, this approach focuses on companies that pay you to stay invested while you watch how inflation, growth data and policy shifts play out. In this article, three stocks from the...

Beach Energy Ltd. reported that in its fourth quarter Western Flank update, oil output rose due to restored flood-affected wells and new connections, while gas and liquids volumes were lower after planned maintenance at the Middleton Gas Plant, alongside continued progress on a 12-well appraisal and development drilling program. An interesting aspect of this update is the mix of operational recovery and active drilling, with flood-hit wells coming back online while new horizontal wells such...

With inflation, energy prices and interest rate expectations all tugging markets in different directions, many investors are looking for stocks that start with solid balance sheets instead of bold promises. That is exactly what a high return on equity, past performance and sound balance sheet screener is designed to highlight. By focusing on companies that combine financial discipline with efficient use of shareholder capital, it can help you concentrate on quality over hype while central...

Oil prices are back above $100/bbl, renewed tension around key shipping routes, and rising inflation worries have pushed energy sector stocks into the spotlight again. For investors, this kind of shock can quickly reshape risks and potential opportunities across large oil and gas producers, from upstream explorers to integrated majors. Some stocks may gain from tighter supply and stronger pricing power, while others could face higher funding costs and pressure from more volatile markets. This...

With global growth signals mixed, inflation still in focus, and energy costs and tariffs keeping markets on edge, more investors are looking beyond the mega caps for the next wave of AI-driven growth. The AI Small Caps screener is designed to surface earlier stage companies using machine learning, automation, or data intelligence in ways that could benefit from these cross currents, such as shifting demand patterns and changing cost pressures. In this article, you will see three of the most...

Insiders who bought AU$1.03m worth of Right Resources Limited's ( ASX:RRE ) stock at an average buy price of AU$0.13...

Karoon Energy has completed a major overhaul and operatorship transition of the Baúna FPSO in Brazil, lifting uptime to 97% and restoring production to around 22,000 barrels of oil per day, with June-quarter output of 1.08 million barrels of oil equivalent and sales revenue of US$116.4 million at an average realised oil price of US$94.56 per barrel. By finishing this large maintenance and revitalisation program, Karoon has laid a stronger operational foundation that it expects will support...

The recent price decline of 11% in Yandal Resources Limited's ( ASX:YRL ) stock may have disappointed insiders who...

Those following along with Frontier Energy Limited ( ASX:FHE ) will no doubt be intrigued by the recent purchase of...

COG Financial Services Limited's (ASX:COG) stock price has dropped 11% in the previous week, but insiders who sold...