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On 21 April 2026, CrowdStrike announced an expansion of its Managed Security Service Provider go-to-market strategy across Japan and Asia Pacific, naming Dicker Data as a key distributor to onboard and support MSSPs delivering AI-driven Falcon platform security to small and medium-sized businesses. This distributor-led model could deepen Dicker Data’s role in higher-value cybersecurity services, broadening its reach into recurring, AI-enabled security offerings for regional SMBs. We’ll now...

As the Australian market faces its seventh consecutive day in the red, with inflation expected to spike to nearly three-year highs, investor sentiment has turned bearish. Despite these challenging conditions, penny stocks remain a relevant investment area for those seeking growth opportunities in smaller or newer companies. While the term 'penny stock' might seem outdated, these stocks can offer significant potential when backed by strong financials, and we've identified three such examples...

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) has secured exclusive global rights to a patented CAR technology platform from Mayo Clinic for use with its mesenchymal stromal cell therapies. The company has completed patient recruitment for its pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of rexlemestrocel-L in chronic low back pain. Both developments relate to Mesoblast’s cell therapy pipeline for immune and inflammatory disorders. Mesoblast, trading at A$2.22, sits in a part of the market where individual clinical and licensing...

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited recently reported new ultra high-grade rare earth discoveries at its Monte Alto project and secured a Trial Mining Licence from Brazil’s National Mining Agency, enabling limited production to support customer evaluations and metallurgical testing. These ultra high-grade finds and early production approvals highlight Monte Alto’s potential as a globally significant rare earths hub with large-scale development options. We’ll now examine how the Monte Alto Trial...

Arafura Rare Earths Limited held its Q3 2026 earnings call on April 29, 2026, providing an update on its operations and progress at the Nolans rare earths project north of Alice Springs. This earnings call drew attention because investors closely watch Arafura’s project and funding updates as the company works toward developing an NdPr supply option outside China. We’ll now look at how anticipation around this earnings call, and any updates on Nolans progress, could influence Arafura’s...

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) has raised a combined $1.3b through two senior unsecured fixed income offerings, issuing 6.250% notes due 2034 and 6% notes due 2032. This financing move refocuses attention on its capital structure. See our latest analysis for Mineral Resources. The A$61.88 share price has moved around this year, with a 30 day share price return of 11.15% and a 1 year total shareholder return above 200% hinting at strong momentum despite weaker 3 year results. If this fixed income...

If you are wondering whether Greatland Resources is attractively priced or already fully valued, this breakdown is designed to help you frame that question clearly. The share price last closed at A$14.11, with a 3% decline over the past 7 days and gains of 44.6% over 30 days and 33.6% year to date. This may catch your eye if you are tracking momentum or changing risk sentiment. Recent coverage of Greatland Resources has focused on how investors are reassessing the stock, with attention on...

West African Resources’ Q1 2026 earnings call, held on April 23, 2026, drew attention as investors looked for updated operational and financial commentary. The scheduling of this call, without other recent material announcements, appears to have become a key focal point for investors seeking fresh insight into the company’s progress. We’ll now explore how heightened anticipation around the Q1 2026 earnings call could influence West African Resources’ existing investment narrative. We've...

If you are wondering whether Westgold Resources at A$6.10 still offers value after a strong run, it is important to look closely at what the current price implies about the business. The stock has seen mixed recent returns, with a 5.1% decline over the last 7 days, a 12.5% gain over 30 days, a 5.4% year to date decline, and a 103.6% return over the past year. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in gold producers, where markets regularly reassess how companies are...

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) is reportedly linked to preliminary interest in a consortium exploring a bid for Re Sustainability in India. Re Sustainability is described as India's largest private waste management firm and is part of a sale backed by global investor KKR. The potential transaction is framed as one of India's larger infrastructure and environmental M&A opportunities, attracting multiple international investors. For ASX:MQG, any role in a Re Sustainability bid would sit within its...

The Australian market is experiencing a downturn, with shares set to decline for the seventh consecutive day amid concerns over rising inflation and potential interest rate hikes. In such uncertain times, investors may look beyond the traditional big names to explore opportunities in penny stocks. Though often associated with smaller or newer companies, these stocks can offer unique growth prospects when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

By selling AU$944k worth of AVADA Group Limited ( ASX:AVD ) stock at an average sell price of AU$0.066 over the last...

Insiders who bought AU$4.87m worth of Koonenberry Gold Limited's ( ASX:KNB ) stock at an average buy price of AU$0.079...

Cavalier Resources Ltd ( ASX:CVR ) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week...

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Airtasker Limited's ( ASX:ART ) business as it appears the company may be...

Many NRW Holdings Limited ( ASX:NWH ) insiders ditched their stock over the past year, which may be of interest to the...

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, biotech and mining...

Cauldron Energy Limited ( ASX:CXU ) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

Investors who take an interest in Micro-X Limited ( ASX:MX1 ) should definitely note that the Independent Non Executive...

NICO Resources Limited ( ASX:NC1 ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last week...

Altair Minerals (ASX:ALR) has filed a follow on equity offering of approximately A$28.2m, issuing more than 650,000,000 new ordinary shares at A$0.043 each, a small discount to the offer price. See our latest analysis for Altair Minerals. The equity raise lands after a rapid run in the share price, with a 104.55% 1 month share price return and 87.50% year to date. The 1 year total shareholder return is very large, suggesting momentum has been building even though the stock fell 18.18% on the...

As Australian shares continue to experience a challenging period with a five-day loss streak, the market's divergence from Wall Street's record highs highlights the unique dynamics at play in the ASX. In such an environment, growth companies with significant insider ownership can offer intriguing opportunities, as insider confidence often signals potential resilience and alignment of interests amidst broader market volatility.

As Australian shares extend a five-day loss streak, diverging from Wall Street's record highs, investors are keenly observing the market for undervalued opportunities amidst global economic uncertainties. In this environment, identifying stocks priced below their estimated intrinsic values can offer potential for growth, making them attractive picks for value-conscious investors.