Australian Consumer Services Stock News

The Australian market is experiencing a challenging period, with a significant downturn influenced by global market pressures and recent tech selloffs. Despite the turbulence, investors often seek opportunities in penny stocks, which can offer unique value propositions when backed by strong financials. These smaller or newer companies may present potential for growth and stability, making them intriguing options for those looking to uncover hidden gems in the stock market.

WiseTech Global has recently come under pressure as technology stocks sold off, with investors focused on AI disruption risks, softer CargoWise growth, and execution challenges following a major acquisition, ahead of interim results that were scheduled for late February. Amid this sector-wide reset, WiseTech’s mission-critical logistics software, high customer retention, and renewed focus on operational discipline have become central to how investors reassess the company’s long-term role in...

In late January 2026, Ventia Services Group Limited updated investors that its registered office and principal place of business had moved to Level 27, 155 Miller Street, North Sydney, while also expanding its share buyback program from A$100 million to A$150 million. Alongside this, Ventia secured large contracts worth A$2.10 billion with NBN Co and A$2.70 billion with the Department of Defence, anchoring a more visible medium-term revenue pipeline. Next, we’ll examine how Ventia’s expanded...

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s new bond issue matters for shareholders Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) has completed a €500 million fixed income offering of 2.892% senior secured notes due 2031. This is a funding move that directly affects its capital structure and funding mix. See our latest analysis for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. The new covered bond issue comes after a mixed stretch for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s shares, with the latest A$11.12 price sitting alongside a 90 day share...

Qantas Airways stock: what the Navan NDC upgrade could mean for investors Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) has caught investor attention after partner Navan upgraded its integration to Qantas’ invite only Premium NDC Program, using the latest NDC 24.1 API to improve fare access and booking flexibility. See our latest analysis for Qantas Airways. Qantas shares trade at A$10.15 after a 1 day share price return of 1.46% decline and a 90 day share price return of 6.73%. The 1 year total shareholder...

Why recent policy moves matter for Lynas Rare Earths Recent proposals for government backed price floors on critical minerals, together with large US and Australian financing plans, have pushed Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) into sharper focus for investors tracking rare earth supply chains. See our latest analysis for Lynas Rare Earths. Lynas Rare Earths shares have pulled back over the past week, with a 7 day share price return of 4.23% and a 1 day move of 3.19% lower. The year to date share...

If you are wondering whether Beach Energy's current share price really reflects its underlying value, you are not alone. This article is designed to help you size that up calmly and clearly. The stock recently closed at A$1.145, with returns of 7.0% over 30 days, a 6.9% decline over 7 days, and longer term returns of a 2.1% decline year to date and 10.0%, 14.1% and 24.0% declines over 1, 3 and 5 years. These mixed returns have kept Beach Energy on many investors' watchlists, as they weigh...

Board changes and why they matter for Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) investors Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) has flagged a governance shift, with experienced technology and product leader Jon Alferness joining the Board as a non executive director, while Tracey Fellows plans to retire from the Board. See our latest analysis for Woolworths Group. At a share price of A$31.45, Woolworths Group has recorded a 30 day share price return of 6.43% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 8.2%, while the 3...

Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Xero Limited ( ASX:XRO ) share price has dived 25% in the last thirty days...

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

By selling AU$363k worth of Lincoln Minerals Limited ( ASX:LML ) stock at an average sell price of AU$0.012 over the...

Odyssey Gold Limited ( ASX:ODY ) insiders who acquired shares over the previous 12 months, can probably afford to...

Elevra Lithium Limited ( ASX:ELV ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...

It's not a stretch to say that Autosports Group Limited's ( ASX:ASG ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.5x right...

Grange Resources Limited ( ASX:GRR ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough...

Key Insights Significant control over Eagers Automotive by individual investors implies that the general public has...

PolyNovo Limited ( ASX:PNV ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 27...

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...

JPMorgan Chase and its affiliates recently disclosed that they cut their holding in Treasury Wine Estates below the substantial shareholder threshold as of 30 January 2026, driven by changes in securities lending, proprietary trading and prime brokerage transactions. This reduction reshapes Treasury Wine Estates’ institutional investor mix, highlighting how large financial intermediaries’ portfolio adjustments can influence perceptions of the company’s ownership profile. We’ll now examine...

Origin Energy lifts lower end of 2026 production guidance Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) has slightly raised the lower bound of its fiscal 2026 production guidance to 645 to 680 petajoules, from a previous range of 635 to 680 petajoules, which has drawn fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Origin Energy. Despite the higher 2026 production guidance, Origin Energy's share price has seen a 1 day return of 1.8% decline, a 7 day return of 7.54% decline and a 90 day return of 8.78%...

If you are wondering whether James Hardie Industries is offering fair value at its current price, this article will walk through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. The shares last closed at A$32.46, after a 2.0% decline over the past 7 days, a 1.6% gain over 30 days, and returns of 5.4% year to date, a 39.9% decline over 1 year, a 1.2% gain over 3 years, and a 16.6% decline over 5 years. These mixed returns sit against an ongoing flow of company and sector updates that...

In early February 2026, Charter Hall Retail REIT reported half-year results showing A$86.2 million in sales, A$240.7 million in net income and basic earnings of A$0.4141 per unit, while reaffirming upgraded full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance of at least 26.4 cents per unit. The REIT also highlighted record portfolio occupancy of 99.1%, same-property net property income growth of 3% and a refinancing of its A$1.60 billions debt platform that reduced its weighted average debt margin by...

In February 2026, Catapult Sports announced Perch P2, a next-generation velocity-based training system that extends athlete performance monitoring beyond the weight rack with a wider 105-degree field of view, faster 60 FPS capture, and instant LED feedback for gym and field use. By adding support for mobility assessments and sports medicine workflows, Perch P2 aims to integrate strength, movement quality, and rehabilitation into a single performance ecosystem for American Football, Football,...

Zip Co Limited recently launched Pay in 2, a new option that lets customers split purchases into two installments over two weeks, aiming to make everyday spending more manageable within a single billing cycle. Pilot results showed very strong repeat-use intent for Pay in 2, especially for routine expenses like groceries and bills, suggesting material interest in shorter-term installment plans. We’ll now examine how Pay in 2’s focus on everyday spending and shorter repayment horizons could...