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With inflation, interest rates and global growth all pulling investors in different directions, it can help to focus on something more tangible: founder commitment. Founder led companies often have leaders whose wealth and reputation are closely tied to long term results, which can encourage disciplined capital allocation through shifting cycles. This Founder Led Companies screener is designed to highlight businesses where the person who started the company is still in the driving seat and...

Penny stocks often get attention for their low share prices, but the real opportunity can sit with companies that pair that low entry point with solid balance sheets. With global data showing mixed growth signals, shifting inflation trends and active central banks, many investors are looking for ways to stay exposed to potential upside while trying to keep an eye on financial quality. The Financially Fit Penny Stocks screener focuses on exactly that: companies under 5 that still show...

Private security and surveillance stocks are back in focus after a sharp political turn in key New York primaries, where progressive Democratic Socialist candidates unseated more moderate rivals. Their platforms on policing, borders, prisons, and broader economic policy are raising fresh questions about how private security and surveillance technology companies might be affected by future legislation and funding priorities. This article looks at 3 stocks from our Private Security and...

Dividend affirmation puts Meeka Metals in focus Meeka Metals (ASX:MEK) has drawn fresh attention after affirming an estimated half year distribution of A$0.2054 per unit, with an ex distribution date of 29 June and payment scheduled for 23 July 2026. See our latest analysis for Meeka Metals. At a latest share price of A$0.097, Meeka Metals has seen the 1 month share price return fall 22.4% and the year to date share price return decline 64.07%, even though the 3 year total shareholder return...

From what we can see, insiders were net buyers in C29 Metals Limited's ( ASX:C29 ) during the past 12 months. That is...

Insiders who bought AU$620.3k worth of Cambium Bio Limited's ( ASX:CMB ) stock at an average buy price of AU$0.46 over...

Insiders who bought AU$1.97m worth of Arika Resources Limited's ( ASX:ARI ) stock at an average buy price of AU$0.024...

Shareholders of Ricegrowers Limited ( ASX:SGLLV ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 15% to...

Nickel Industries Limited recently reported that commissioning at the Excelsior Nickel Cobalt HPAL project is progressing, with ore now feeding the limonite preparation plant, sulphuric acid plant ignition imminent, and first mixed hydroxide precipitate targeted shortly after initial autoclave operations begin. Alongside this progress, the company has held a special call to outline new investments across the electric-vehicle supply chain, signalling a push deeper into battery-grade materials...

Why recent sentiment shifts around Harvey Norman matter now Recent market commentary around Harvey Norman Holdings (ASX:HVN) has brought ownership adjustments, cautious shopper behaviour and tighter margin discipline into focus as investors reassess retail sentiment into the end of the financial year. See our latest analysis for Harvey Norman Holdings. At a share price of A$4.88, Harvey Norman’s 1 month share price return of 8.7% contrasts with a year-to-date share price decline of 30.4%,...

Conference presentation draws investor attention to 4DMedical Investor interest in 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) has picked up ahead of the company’s presentation at the Life Sciences Virtual Investor Forum on June 24, where CEO Andreas Fouras is scheduled to outline current priorities. The event gives current and prospective shareholders a chance to hear directly from management about 4DMedical’s respiratory imaging technology portfolio and how the business is positioned across the United States and...

Charter Hall Group has already declared an ordinary half-year distribution of A$0.2584 per stapled security for the period to 30 June 2026, 79.99% franked, with an ex-date of 29 June 2026, record date of 30 June 2026 and cash payment due on 31 August 2026. This higher distribution, which lifts the full-year payout to A$0.5067 per security and follows upgraded FY26 earnings guidance underpinned by strong capital inflows into its fee-based funds platform, underlines the growing role of fund...

Workplace culture is moving from a “soft issue” to a hard financial risk, and few sectors feel that more than Australian mining. Fresh class actions over alleged sexual harassment and violence at remote sites are putting Fortescue and its peers under legal, regulatory, and reputational pressure. For investors, this is not just a legal story; it is a potential driver of valuation, funding costs, and long term licence to operate. This article walks through 3 stocks exposed to the current news,...

Artificial intelligence is now touching everything from chips and cloud infrastructure to software and large language models, and investors are looking for clearer ways to focus on companies tied directly to this shift. With AI investment supporting manufacturing in China, robust services activity in parts of Africa and Latin America, and ongoing policy attention to inflation and rates in the US and Europe, interest in AI stocks has stayed in the spotlight. This AI Stocks screener filters for...

Santos (ASX:STO) has drawn fresh interest after announcing the appointment of Ms. Kate Vidgen as an independent Non-Executive Director. This governance change puts board composition and future decision making in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Santos. At a share price of A$7.14, Santos has a 1 day share price return of 1.42%, while the 30 day share price return is down 9.51%, and the 1 year total shareholder return is down 2.30%. This suggests recent momentum has softened...

With inflation indicators mixed, central banks cautious on rates, and sector performance split between stronger services and softer manufacturing, many investors are looking for individual stocks that combine clear growth stories with management teams that have real skin in the game. The Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener focuses on companies where growth expectations from analysts and management line up, and insiders hold meaningful stakes. That combination can help you...

Global markets are sending mixed signals, from record current account surpluses in China to softer retail and housing data in developed economies, which keeps many stocks out of favor even when their cash generation looks appealing. That is where the Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener can help by highlighting companies where SWS DCF valuation suggests the share price does not fully reflect their cash flow potential. For investors who care about what a business earns in cash...

Northern Star Resources has recently come under pressure after Elliott Investment Management disclosed an investment of over A$1.00 billion, calling for a board overhaul and strategic review, while the company pushed ahead with a A$500.00 million share buyback that may reach its share cap before exhausting the authorised cash. This combination of activist demands, capital returns and leadership transition has turned Northern Star into a key test case for how large gold producers balance...

Interest in Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) has picked up after its new Western Australian gas supply agreement with Alcoa and progress updates on the Scarborough offshore gas project, prompting investors to reassess the stock. See our latest analysis for Woodside Energy Group. The recent supply deal and Scarborough progress come against a mixed price backdrop, with the A$27.65 share price giving a year to date share price return of 16.86% but a 90 day share price return that is down 19.79%...

Lindian Resources has opened a regional office in Singapore to bring its international sales, marketing and logistics for rare earth products in-house, following the end of a third-party trading agreement. This move gives Lindian direct control over customer relationships and commercial terms while seeking to optimise its global corporate and tax structure as its operations expand. We’ll now examine how consolidating global marketing in Singapore shapes Lindian Resources’ investment...

With inflation trends, interest rates and global trade all pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for companies where analysts still see clear earnings growth potential and balance sheets that can support that growth. The Healthy high growth potential screener does exactly that by filtering for stocks where analysts expect strong earnings expansion over the next 3 years and that also sit in an acceptable financial position. In this article, you will see 3 stocks...

Ansell Limited has appointed Erik Van den Enden as Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 September 2026, bringing nearly two decades of global finance leadership across consumer goods, telecommunications, and infrastructure, and he will be based in the company’s Brussels office and engaged via his Belgian management services company. This appointment marks a significant refresh of Ansell’s financial leadership bench, adding deep international M&A and finance transformation experience at a...

Dividend details and key dates for Mirvac Group investors Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) has declared an unfranked interim dividend of A$0.048 per share for the six months to June 30, 2026, a decision that directly affects income focused holders. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on August 31, 2026, to investors on the register as of the June 30 record date, with shares trading ex dividend from June 29. See our latest analysis for Mirvac Group. Mirvac Group's recent income announcement comes after...

What the new distribution and project milestone mean for Transurban investors Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a 35.0 cent distribution per stapled security for the six months to 30 June 2026, alongside completing the M7 M12 Integration Project in Western Sydney. See our latest analysis for Transurban Group. Following the distribution announcement and the completion of the M7 M12 Integration Project, Transurban Group’s recent 30 day share price return of...