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BHP Group (ASX:BHP) has quietly climbed over the past month, adding to already strong past 3 months and one year gains, so it is worth asking whether the current price still offers value. See our latest analysis for BHP Group. That recent 30 day share price return of 3.56% builds on a solid year to date gain of 10.79%, while the 12 month total shareholder return of 14.44% signals steady, rather than explosive, momentum. If BHP’s run has you thinking more broadly about cyclical opportunities,...

Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) is in the middle of a substantial capital reshuffle, with a major rights issue, follow on equity offering, and fresh regulatory filings all reshaping who owns what. See our latest analysis for Vulcan Energy Resources. All this capital raising comes after a tough stretch for the stock, with a 30 day share price return of negative 43.21 percent and a one year total shareholder return of negative 24.9 percent. However, the five year total shareholder return of...

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT (ASX:HDN) just rolled out a $219 million valuation uplift, cap rate tightening and a major debt refinancing, and then backed it up by reaffirming its FY26 distribution and earnings guidance. See our latest analysis for HomeCo Daily Needs REIT. Those portfolio gains and the latest distribution announcement come after a solid rebound, with the unit price now at A$1.37 and an 18.1 percent year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 27.6 percent...

At its 2 December 2025 AGM, Bank of Queensland Limited saw shareholders approve the election of external nominee Stephen Mayne as a Director, despite the board not endorsing his candidacy. This shareholder-backed board change highlights growing investor influence over BOQ’s governance, which could affect how its future direction is shaped. We’ll now consider how the election of a non-board-endorsed director may influence Bank of Queensland’s existing investment narrative and...

Recent filings show major institutions exiting JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH), just as the stock slips into a sustained downtrend with clear selling pressure. This combination naturally sharpens investor focus on valuation and risk. See our latest analysis for JB Hi-Fi. That selling has shown up clearly in the tape, with a 90 day share price return of minus 19.22 percent dragging JB Hi Fi to A$91.81. Its five year total shareholder return of 153.35 percent still tells a strong long term story, suggesting...

Brambles (ASX:BXB) is back in focus after management ramped up its on market share buyback, steadily retiring shares and signaling confidence in the business while tightening the company’s future earnings per share base. See our latest analysis for Brambles. At A$22.99, Brambles’ share price has eased back over the past quarter even after a strong year to date share price return, while its three year and five year total shareholder returns north of 100% suggest long term momentum is still...

In December 2025, nib holdings limited appointed former Bupa Asia Pacific CEO Hisham El-Ansary as an independent Non-Executive Director and confirmed a company secretary change following the transition of Group Executive – Legal & Chief Risk Officer, Roslyn Toms. El-Ansary’s track record leading a business portfolio generating over A$10.00 billion in annual revenue across Australia, New Zealand and Asia adds deep healthcare and insurance expertise to nib’s board at a time of ongoing...

The latest move in Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) comes as Canberra targets excessive supermarket pricing from 2026, while the company focuses on a new DoorDash partnership and its Moorebank logistics overhaul to defend margins. See our latest analysis for Woolworths Group. Despite the regulatory overhang, Woolworths has quietly posted a 4.7% 1 month share price return and a flat 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum is stabilising rather than breaking out. If this kind of...

Metallium (ASX:MTM) has secured a strategic alliance with ElementUSA that supports its Flash Joule Heating technology with up to USD 10.1 million in non dilutive funding and long term revenue sharing. See our latest analysis for Metallium. The ElementUSA alliance lands after a volatile stretch for Metallium, with the share price at A$0.785 and a sharp 1 day share price return decline but a powerful year to date share price return surge, mirrored by an exceptional 1 year total shareholder...

Beonic Limited's ( ASX:BEO ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x might make it look like a strong buy right now...

Insiders who bought AU$284.9k worth of TZ Limited ( ASX:TZL ) stock in the last year recovered part of their losses as...

Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Capricorn Metals' stock price is sensitive to their...

As Australian shares face a challenging start to the week, influenced by global tech sector declines, investors may find themselves exploring alternative opportunities within the market. Penny stocks, often representing smaller or newer companies, continue to capture interest despite their somewhat outdated label. By focusing on those with solid financial foundations and potential for growth, these stocks can offer surprising value and stability in uncertain times.

HMC Capital Limited ( ASX:HMC ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period beforehand...

Aeris Environmental Ltd ( ASX:AEI ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last week...

Despite the fact that The Hydration Pharmaceuticals Company Limited's (ASX:HPC) value has dropped 17% in the last week...

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

Arafura Rare Earths Limited recently completed the quotation of about 1.26 billion new ordinary fully paid shares on the ASX, following a previously announced transaction and alongside investor outreach including a presentation at the Resourcing Tomorrow Conference in London and a general meeting earlier this month. This large-scale issuance significantly expands Arafura’s tradable equity base, potentially increasing liquidity while drawing fresh attention to its rare earths focus and Nolans...

Vicinity Centres has recently sold a portfolio of ten sub-regional and neighbourhood shopping centres to SCA Property Group and one centre to a private investor, progressing its program to recycle capital from non-core assets. The disposals free up funds that Vicinity plans to reinvest into higher-value retail developments and potential securities buy-backs, sharpening its focus on market-leading destination properties and mixed-use opportunities. We will now explore how this refocusing on...

Challenger Gold Limited ( ASX:CEL ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last week...

Potential PARKD Limited ( ASX:PKD ) shareholders may wish to note that the Non-Executive Chairman, Bronte Howson...

Orica (ASX:ORI) ticked higher after investors warmed to its A$500 million share buyback ahead of the 16 December AGM and a dividend landing on 22 December, as Materials sector strength added support. See our latest analysis for Orica. At A$23.65, Orica’s share price has delivered a strong year to date, with a double digit 90 day share price return and robust one year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum is still building as buybacks and dividends reshape the risk reward...

4DMedical (ASX:4DX) just announced a significant expansion of its distribution agreement with Koninklijke Philips for its FDA cleared CT:VQ non contrast lung imaging solution, sharpening investor focus on how widely this technology could scale. See our latest analysis for 4DMedical. The expanded Philips deal lands on top of a sharp run, with 4DMedical delivering a 51.02% 1 month share price return and a 377.42% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum is still building despite...

Santos (ASX:STO) is back in focus after fresh updates on its Barossa LNG startup issues, looming east coast gas market reforms, and a revamped dividend policy that will lift free cash flow payouts from 2026. See our latest analysis for Santos. Those Barossa setbacks and regulatory jitters help explain why the 90 day share price return sits at a weak negative 17.52 percent. Even so, the five year total shareholder return of 22.35 percent shows the longer term story is still intact and suggests...