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It's been a pretty great week for Alkane Resources Ltd ( ASX:ALK ) shareholders, with its shares surging 16% to AU$1.85...

Perenti walked into this result with its stock up about 10% over the past month and trading on an 11.4x P/E that already looked modest beside peers. The market reaction will likely focus on one thing: the mining contractor produced record adjusted earnings before interest and tax of A$340 million and lifted net profit after tax to A$192 million while keeping revenue steady at about A$3.46 billion. For a stock priced below some valuation estimates and below sector multiples, that combination...

Shareholders might have noticed that Inghams Group Limited ( ASX:ING ) filed its yearly result this time last week. The...

Insiders who acquired AU$254.1k worth of DGL Group Limited's ( ASX:DGL ) stock at an average price of AU$0.39 in the...

Fiducian Group Ltd ( ASX:FID ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in 3 days. The ex-dividend date is commonly two...

It's been a mediocre week for Peter Warren Automotive Holdings Limited ( ASX:PWR ) shareholders, with the stock...

As the Australian market looks to start the week on a positive note, buoyed by encouraging signals from Wall Street, local investors are watching closely for opportunities amid fluctuating indices and economic indicators. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and potential income, making them an attractive option for those seeking to navigate the current market dynamics.

As the Australian market looks to start the week on a positive note, buoyed by encouraging signals from Wall Street and a resilient commodities sector, investors are keenly observing growth stocks with robust insider ownership. In such an environment, companies that demonstrate strong earnings potential and have significant insider investment can offer compelling opportunities for those looking to align with management interests and capitalize on potential growth.

As the Australian market looks to start the week on a positive note, buoyed by encouraging movements on Wall Street and a resilient commodities sector, investors are keenly observing opportunities for growth amidst fluctuating economic indicators like unemployment rates. In this environment, identifying stocks trading below their intrinsic value can offer potential advantages, as these investments may provide room for appreciation when market confidence is bolstered by favorable global and...

The Australian market is showing signs of optimism, buoyed by positive movements on Wall Street and a strong performance in commodities like gold and iron ore. For investors willing to explore beyond the more prominent names, penny stocks—typically smaller or newer companies—can present intriguing opportunities. Though the term might seem outdated, these stocks continue to offer potential value and growth when supported by solid financials, making them an interesting area for those seeking...

The market came into today already leaning in Ansell’s favour. The stock closed at A$38.24, capping a 7‑day gain of about 9% and a 3‑month climb of about 43%. That is a strong setup for any earnings test. The headline this time is profit quality. Ansell delivered adjusted earnings per share of about US$1.49 for FY26 and lifted its adjusted operating margin to 15%. Management is guiding to higher adjusted earnings again in FY27. The immediate price reaction tells you what traders think. The...

In August 2026, Xero unveiled a broad suite of AI-powered features at Xerocon US, including JAX-driven automation across reconciliation, document capture, cash flow management, and expanded integrations with Microsoft 365, Claude, and ChatGPT, alongside new payments tools and Gusto-powered payroll for U.S. customers. An interesting angle is how Xero is positioning its AI-native Xero OS and JAX as an orchestration layer for custom agents and apps, supporting a rapidly growing ecosystem where...

Data#3 Limited has reported past full-year results to June 30, 2026, with revenue rising to A$907.3 million and net income reaching A$54.52 million, alongside fully franked final ordinary dividends of A$0.1825 per share for shareholders on record as of September 16, 2026. The full-year dividend increased 13.0% on the prior year, with a payout ratio of 90.3%, underlining management’s emphasis on returning cash to shareholders. We’ll now examine how Data#3’s higher earnings and generous 90.3%...

Endeavour Group walked into this result under pressure. The stock is down about 8% over the past week and around 4% over the past month, even with a small gain over 90 days. Today the market had to confront a very different story to the old steady cash machine narrative. The headline is not sales. It is profit compression. Net profit margin over the last year sat at 0.4% against 3.5% a year earlier, dragged by an 8.7% fall in underlying EBIT and a A$311m after tax hit from impairments and...

Ampol shares closed at A$41.57 after the market had a full day to process what was a heavy hitting half. The stock has already logged a 23.4% gain over the past three months, yet the latest numbers still force investors to rethink what they are paying for. The headline is simple. Ampol reported a large profit in H1 2026, with net income of A$1.36b and basic earnings per share of A$5.74 on revenue of A$20.4b. The market is looking at a P/E of 6.7x and a balance sheet carrying A$3.52b of net...

Reece closed at A$16.90 on Monday, with the stock roughly flat over the past week but still well ahead over three months. That calm finish sits in sharp contrast to what the latest full year numbers actually say about sentiment. The company just turned A$9.4b of revenue into A$0.495 of earnings per share and lifted its dividend to A$0.1884 while also returning about A$401m through buybacks. The market is paying a P/E of 33.7x for that mix of modest margin pressure and ongoing capital returns...

PLS Group came into these results as a high growth lithium stock with a mixed track record and a share price that had climbed 32% over the past month. The market had already priced in a recovery story. The FY26 print provided one. Revenue landed at A$1.93b and net profit after tax was A$525.8m, both supported by a 59% underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation margin. For a company that was loss making on a trailing basis in recent years, this swing into solid...

With global bond yields sitting at multi year highs as central banks keep policy tight, reliable income has become harder to find without taking extra risk. That is where Dividend Powerhouses with yields above 5% and stable coverage become interesting. This article highlights three stocks from the Dividend Powerhouses screener that offer consistent cash payouts so you can see how some investors are trying to put today’s higher yield world to work. The stocks in the article below are only a...

Bond yields across major markets have jumped as central banks debate how long to keep policy tight, which puts every management team under pressure to justify its capital decisions. Founder led companies often meet that test more clearly because the leader’s wealth and reputation are directly tied to the outcome. This article highlights three stocks from the Founder-Led Companies screener that show how that alignment can matter for long term investors. The three founder led stocks below are...

MFF Capital Investments Limited recently reported full-year 2026 results, with revenue of A$250.09 million and net income of A$159.59 million, and declared an ordinary dividend of A$0.11 per share for the six months ended 30 June 2026. The Board also signalled an intention to lift the six‑monthly dividend to A$0.12 per share for the period ending 31 December 2026, underpinned by retained profits of A$1.77 billions and A$272 million in franking credits as at 30 June 2026. We’ll now examine...

Treasury Wine Estates Limited has reported past full-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales falling to A$2,626 million from A$2,990.10 million and a net loss of A$1.08 billion replacing the prior year’s A$436.90 million net income. This sharp shift from profitability to loss, alongside basic loss per share of A$1.334, highlights mounting pressure on the company’s earnings profile and capital allocation decisions. We’ll now consider how this swing to an A$1.08 billion net loss reshapes...

New Hope Corporation Limited recently reported unaudited results for the quarter and year ended 31 July 2026, showing higher ROM and saleable coal production as well as increased annual coal sales compared with the prior year. Alongside these results, the company issued production guidance for fiscal 2026 that broadly matches the improved output levels, underlining steady operational performance and volume consistency. With annual saleable coal production rising and guidance pointing to...

Higher government bond yields in markets such as the US and Germany have put steady, long term cash flows in sharper focus for many investors. Reliable power generation themes, including nuclear energy stocks, are drawing more attention as some investors look for assets tied to essential services. This article highlights three stocks from the Nuclear Energy Stocks screener that showcase different ways to gain exposure to this trend. The three nuclear energy stocks covered below are just a...

On 18 August 2026, Stockland reported full-year net income of A$994 million with higher earnings per share, and confirmed its FY27 distribution guidance at 25.2 cents per security, matching FY26. This combination of stronger profitability and maintained distributions offers investors clearer visibility on income while underlining the momentum in Stockland’s operating performance. We’ll now examine how the stronger full-year earnings and steady FY27 distribution guidance influence Stockland’s...