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In a week marked by volatility, major U.S. stock indexes experienced declines amid geopolitical tensions and economic data releases, with the Russell 2000 Index—a key barometer for small-cap stocks—shedding 0.32%. Despite these fluctuations, the revised upward GDP growth figures and stable jobless claims suggest underlying resilience in the economy. In such an environment, identifying promising investment opportunities often involves looking at companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals...

EQ Resources recently reported a surge in trading activity after project updates and sector interest in tungsten coincided with the issue of 299,333 new ordinary shares on 23 January 2026, following the exercise or conversion of existing options or other convertible securities. This combination of renewed attention on tungsten and incremental expansion of EQ Resources’ free float has sharpened focus on how the company is positioning its projects ahead of exploration results and its 13 March...

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) has drawn attention after its shares slipped to a 52 week low, as concerns about rising inflation and potential interest rate increases weighed on high growth tech names. See our latest analysis for WiseTech Global. That inflation driven selloff has come on top of a softer run for WiseTech Global, with a 1 day share price return of 2.09% and a 30 day share price return of 12.37% contributing to a 13.30% year to date share price decline. The 1 year total shareholder...

Bannerman Energy has now reported its December 2025 quarterly activities and cashflow to the ASX and held its Q2 2026 earnings call and investor webinar on 29 January 2026, updating the market on recent operational and financial performance. Alongside these disclosures, State Street asset management entities have fallen below the substantial shareholding threshold, subtly reshaping Bannerman Energy’s institutional investor base without any stated impact on operations or strategy. We’ll...

Capricorn Metals recently reported solid gold production from Karlawinda, record quarterly cash flow, and continued progress on its Karlawinda Expansion Project and Mt Gibson development, including regulatory and mine-planning milestones that strengthen its long-term production pipeline. The company also applied to quote 7,327 new fully paid ordinary shares on the ASX, a small capital base increase that underscores growth through project advancement rather than large-scale equity...

Generation Development Group recently reported a record December quarter, with total funds under management rising 36% year over year to A$34.50 billion. This surge in funds under management, combined with a major broker highlighting the group’s execution across its business, reinforces the company’s operational momentum. Next, we’ll look at how the strong A$34.50 billion funds under management result shapes Generation Development Group’s broader investment narrative. The best AI stocks...

Mesoblast recently reported encouraging real-world use of its FDA-approved cell therapy Ryoncil for children with steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease, alongside significant progress in payer coverage and transplant center onboarding since its 2025 launch. The company is also moving to broaden Ryoncil’s use into the larger adult SR-aGvHD population, while advancing rexlemestrocel-L for chronic low back pain as a potential non-opioid option, underscoring how its cell therapy...

Perseus Mining has reported past group production and sales results for the second quarter, half year and calendar year ended December 31, 2025, including quarterly gold production of 78,641 ounces and sales of 86,607 ounces at an All-In Site Cost of US$1,800 per ounce. The company also reaffirmed its financial year 2026 gold production guidance of 400,000–440,000 ounces, giving investors clearer visibility on expected output levels. We will now examine how these production figures and the...

BHP Group (ASX:BHP) is back in focus after reporting record production across key copper and iron ore assets and confirming its Escondida Norte pit in Chile is now a fully autonomous operation, a rare milestone for large-scale mining. See our latest analysis for BHP Group. Those operational milestones and updated production guidance have landed in a supportive backdrop for large miners. BHP’s recent 30 day share price return of 11.33% and 90 day share price return of 15.31% point to building...

Alligator Energy has highlighted its progress as one of the most advanced ASX-listed uranium developers, advancing the Samphire project in South Australia with a key field recovery trial that was scheduled for this quarter and outlining a pathway toward mining lease approvals and a bankable feasibility study targeted for early 2027. A distinctive feature of this update is the 17.5 million pounds of uranium resources at the Blackbush deposit, which underpins the company’s ambition to become...

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Why Champion Iron is on investors’ radar Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) has drawn interest after recent share price moves and updated return figures, prompting investors to reassess how its current valuation lines up with its iron ore operations in Canada. See our latest analysis for Champion Iron. Recent trading has been mixed, with a 16.54% 90 day share price return and a 19.37% 1 year total shareholder return. However, the 3 year total shareholder return of a 3.90% decline indicates that longer...

As Australian shares experience a relatively flat start following the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady and a surprise inflation hike, investors are cautiously eyeing the market for clearer signals. Amidst this climate of uncertainty, penny stocks—despite their somewhat outdated moniker—remain an intriguing option for those interested in smaller or newer companies. These stocks can offer unique growth opportunities when backed by strong financials, and we will highlight...

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) has drawn fresh attention after its FY25 results, with A$216.5 million in revenue, strong Q4 figures and sizeable international contracts raising questions about how sustainable this pace and revenue mix might be. See our latest analysis for DroneShield. At A$3.95, DroneShield’s recent share price pullback, including a 5.5% one day decline and 8.6% seven day share price return, comes after a 26.2% 30 day share price return and very large multi year total shareholder...

Accent Group, a footwear-focused ASX 300 retailer, has attracted attention after Frasers lifted its shareholding to 21.32% and advanced plans to roll out Sports Direct Australia stores, signalling a deepening commercial relationship in the past year. This combination of a larger cornerstone investor and a multi-brand retail expansion partnership could reshape Accent Group’s growth options across different customer segments and sales channels. With recent returns roughly flat over the past...

Develop Global’s Q2 2026 earnings call on January 28 reported record revenue growth, with very large concentrate revenue gains and solid operating cash inflows, while heavy spending on mine properties and equipment underscored a capital-intensive phase. The company highlighted progress at its Woodlawn and Sulphur Springs projects, alongside a new mining services contract with OceanaGold, as it works toward its five-year business plan and a mid-2026 investment decision on Sulphur...

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission previously blocked Insurance Australia Group’s proposed purchase of RAC Insurance in Western Australia, citing concerns that reduced competition could allow the insurer to raise premiums and weaken product quality in the motor vehicle insurance market. At the same time, extreme weather during 2025 generated nearly A$3.50 billion in insured losses across Australia, putting a spotlight on how Insurance Australia Group might adjust pricing and...

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With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 25.2x Brambles Limited ( ASX:BXB ) may be sending bearish signals at the...

COG Financial Services Limited's ( ASX:COG ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.4x might make it look like a buy...

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In January 2026, Yancoal Australia reported higher fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 coal production and reaffirmed its 2025 attributable saleable output guidance of 35–39 Mt, after delivering 38.6 Mt. The year-on-year increases in both run-of-mine and saleable coal production highlight operational consistency that underpins management’s decision to maintain guidance. With reaffirmed 2025 production guidance anchoring the outlook, we’ll now explore how Yancoal Australia’s output growth...