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Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) has moved into focus after announcing that long-serving Chief Executive Officer Shemara Wikramanayake will retire in November. Greg Ward, currently Head of Banking and Financial Services, has been named as her successor. See our latest analysis for Macquarie Group. Macquarie Group’s leadership news lands after a period of solid momentum, with the latest share price at A$255.04, a 90 day share price return of 9.8% and a 5 year total shareholder return of 93.35%. This...

With energy prices closely tied to geopolitics, inflation and growth expectations, many investors are rethinking how they get exposure to long term power demand. Nuclear energy stocks sit at the crossroads of reliability, low carbon power and commodity trends that are influencing central bank thinking and consumer costs. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you filter a wide universe of uranium producers, fuel processors and reactor operators into a more focused watchlist. In this...

ASX (ASX:ASX) has drawn fresh attention after Chief Financial Officer Andrew Tobin informed the exchange of his intention to retire. This marks a leadership change in the group’s finance and corporate functions. See our latest analysis for ASX. The CFO retirement news lands as ASX’s recent momentum has been mixed, with the share price up 4.70% over 30 days and year to date, but with the 1 year total shareholder return down 19.28% and the 5 year total shareholder return also weaker. This...

Defence technology stocks are suddenly in sharp focus as major arms makers commit a record $4.1b to military start ups, global defence deals move beyond $40b in 2024, and R&D budgets are set to reach $11.6b by 2026. For investors, this combination of capital, consolidation and government spending can reshape which companies stand to benefit from demand for drones, missiles and military AI. This article walks through 3 stocks from a Defence Technology Stocks screener that appear positively...

Supply Network Limited recently announced earnings guidance targeting around A$50 million in additional revenue for fiscal year 2027 and declared a final fully franked dividend of A$0.44 per share for the year ended 30 June 2026, up A$0.06 on the prior year. Together, the higher revenue target and increased dividend highlight management’s confidence in the business outlook and an emphasis on returning cash to shareholders. With recent share price gains, we’ll examine how the higher fully...

Paladin Energy has already held its Q4 2026 earnings call on July 22, 2026, after earlier announcing the reporting date for those results. This earnings update offers investors fresh detail on the company's uranium operations just as expectations around its long-term projects remain central to its outlook. With the Q4 2026 earnings release now public, we'll examine how this latest operational and financial detail might reshape Paladin Energy's investment narrative. AI is about to change...

Artificial intelligence is cutting across everything from chips and cloud to software and large language models like ChatGPT, while investors are also watching inflation, energy markets and central bank decisions closely. With services activity holding up better than manufacturing in many regions and energy prices under scrutiny, AI stocks sit at the crossroads of cost efficiency, automation and new revenue opportunities. This AI Stocks screener focuses on companies directly involved in...

With fresh inflation data on the way and the Reserve Bank of Australia weighing its next interest rate move, the spotlight is firmly on Australian bank stocks. Shifts in borrowing costs can influence margins, loan demand and investor sentiment all at once, which is why this news event matters for anyone watching the sector. This article looks at 3 stocks from our Australian Bank Stocks screener that appear positively exposed to the current backdrop. It explains how the RBA’s upcoming decision...

Santos (ASX:STO) cut its 2026 production guidance to 99 to 105 million barrels of oil equivalent, down from 101 to 111 MMboe, even as the Barossa and Pikka projects progress toward higher output levels. See our latest analysis for Santos. Santos shares have been gaining positive momentum, with a 1-month share price return of 13.21% and a year to date share price return of 29.59%. The 5-year total shareholder return of 55.41% points to solid long term compounding, despite a more modest 1-year...

With energy prices swinging on Middle East tensions, inflation still in focus and central banks weighing their next moves, many large investors are sticking close to the usual blue chips. That leaves a pocket of opportunity in smaller, high quality stocks that are not yet crowded with institutional money. The High-Quality Undiscovered Gems screener targets exactly this corner of the market, focusing on solid fundamentals rather than headlines. In this article, you will see three of the most...

Even though Titomic Limited ( ASX:TTT ) has fallen by 14% over the past week , insiders who sold AU$653k worth of stock...

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...

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...