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Export oriented primary sector stocks are suddenly back in focus as New Zealand leads the latest Future of Investment Partnership talks, with around 20 countries trying to cut red tape and rewrite the rules for global trade outside the stalled WTO process. For you as an investor, that could change the risk and reward profile for companies tied to agriculture, food and related exports, especially where non tariff barriers and subsidies matter. This article picks out 3 stocks exposed to this...

Investor interest in South32 (ASX:S32) has picked up after US regulators approved the company’s A$4.7b Hermosa critical minerals project in Arizona, a key step for this large scale development. See our latest analysis for South32. South32’s latest A$4.02 share price comes after a 5.24% 1 day share price return, even though the 30 day share price return is down 10.27% and the 90 day share price return is down 13.17%. Meanwhile, the 1 year total shareholder return of 32.83% and 5 year total...

In recent days, Iluka Resources has expanded feedstock supply and signed its first rare earths supply agreement with a global automotive manufacturer, advancing the Eneabba refinery as part of Australia’s push to build domestic critical minerals processing capacity. By linking rare earth pricing to realised oxide sales rather than China-based benchmarks, Iluka is seeking greater pricing independence in a sector central to electric vehicles, renewable energy and defence technologies. We’ll...

The Federal Reserve’s renewed focus on inflation, higher Treasury yields, and key CPI data on the horizon put short term rates and liquidity squarely in the spotlight. That mix can reshape how short term bond and money market funds are priced, funded, and used by investors. For anyone watching cash-like investments or parking capital while policy stays uncertain, the current backdrop matters. This article breaks down how those macro signals tie into short term fixed income, and looks at 3...

Markets are wrestling with mixed signals on growth, inflation and interest rates, from data dependent central banks in Europe to shifting energy prices and uneven consumer sentiment. In this kind of backdrop, many investors focus only on large, widely covered stocks and overlook smaller companies with solid fundamentals that sit outside the spotlight of big funds. The High-Quality Undiscovered Gems screener aims to highlight those overlooked small caps, giving you a curated starting list of...

Geopolitics is back on every investor’s screen, with US Iran tensions, disputed ceasefires, and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz all feeding into questions about global infrastructure, energy flows, and major construction projects. Sudden shifts in risk perceptions can change how capital is priced for large engineering and infrastructure groups, whether they are tied to energy routes, rebuilding efforts, or longer term development. This article focuses on three stocks from our Global...

Even though Beforepay Group Limited ( ASX:B4P ) stock gained 11% last week, insiders who sold AU$832k worth of stock...

In recent days, Treasury Wine Estates has adjusted its equity structure by issuing 3,129 new ordinary shares, allowing over 13,000 deferred share rights to lapse, and letting more than 538,000 performance rights expire after conditions were not met, while substantial holder State Street Corporation lifted its voting power to 11.85%. These moves highlight active capital and incentive management at a time when investors are closely watching how concentrated ownership and equity rewards shape...

Catalyst Metals recently entered into gold forward contracts covering 30,000 ounces at a fixed price of A$6,075 per ounce, with deliveries over 15 months beginning in August, to reduce revenue volatility at its Plutonic operations. By replacing legacy call options with this price protection regime, the company is simplifying its risk management while still allowing meaningful exposure to spot gold prices, particularly as it works to advance the Plutonic Gold Belt assets. We’ll now examine...

Zip Co partnership with Rally House puts US sports fans in focus Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) has announced a partnership with specialty sports retailer Rally House, adding its installment payment options across more than 300 US locations and online, and putting discretionary fan spending under closer investor scrutiny. See our latest analysis for Zip Co. Against this Rally House agreement, Zip Co’s recent share price performance has been volatile, with a 30.4% 1 month share price return and a very large...

Pantoro Gold recently reported that its FY26 gold production reached 77,408 ounces, falling short of its 86,000–92,000 ounce guidance due to labour shortages, contractor issues and other operational challenges at the Norseman Gold Project. Management has launched an operational turnaround plan with FY27 production guidance of 90,000–105,000 ounces, highlighting both the company’s operational ambitions and the risk of higher costs and ongoing underground mining complexity. We’ll now examine...

While it’s been a great week for Island Pharmaceuticals Limited ( ASX:ILA ) shareholders after stock gained 20...

Winchester Energy Limited ( ASX:WEL ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last...

On 27 June 2026, James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE:JHX) was removed from several key Russell growth indices, including the Russell 1000 Growth, Russell 3000 Growth and Russell Midcap Growth benchmarks. This broad index exclusion matters because it can alter the ownership base of the stock, especially among index-tracking and benchmark-aware institutional investors. With James Hardie exiting multiple Russell growth benchmarks, we’ll now examine how this index removal affects the company’s...

BHP Group has overhauled its leadership in recent weeks, with Mike Henry retiring as Executive Director on 30 June 2026 and long‑serving executive Brandon Craig stepping in as CEO alongside a reshaped executive team spanning North America, South America and Australia. At the same time, BHP has advanced its copper growth agenda, securing environmental approval for Chilean expansion and awarding key design and supply work for its South Australian smelter and refinery project, underlining...

Why Mirvac Group Stock Is Back in Focus Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) is back on investor watchlists after completing an institutional recapitalisation of its build to rent platform, anchored by a major superannuation fund investment and supported by favourable housing policies. See our latest analysis for Mirvac Group. Mirvac Group’s recent recapitalisation comes after a period where the share price has drifted, with a year to date share price return of a 16.42% decline and a 1 year total...

Liontown Limited (ASX:LTR) was recently added to the S&P/ASX 100 Index and removed from the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index, reflecting its shift into a larger-cap peer group. This index reshuffle can meaningfully influence trading flows and investor attention as index-tracking funds and institutions adjust their Liontown holdings. We’ll now explore how Liontown’s inclusion in the S&P/ASX 100 could influence its investment narrative built around Kathleen Valley’s production ramp. Uncover the...

Travel and leisure stocks are sitting at the crossroads of several powerful storylines right now, from Delta Air Lines’ earnings signal on demand to swings in oil prices and renewed attention on AI from both central banks and big tech. For investors, that mix can create both opportunities and new risks across airlines and hospitality stocks. This article focuses on three travel related stocks from our screener that appear closely tied to these developments, and explains how the latest news...

When inflation readings, central bank signals and oil prices all pull in different directions, it can be hard to know which stocks to trust with fresh capital. One anchor point is founder-led companies, where leaders typically hold meaningful equity and are directly exposed to the same risks and rewards as you. Our Top Founder-Led Companies screener focuses on that alignment and on capital efficiency, so you are not only considering a sector trend but also how well each business uses every...

In recent weeks, Aristocrat Leisure has seen renewed investor interest, with optimism appearing to centre on improving momentum in its digital gaming operations and broader gaming technology portfolio. This shift in sentiment highlights how the company’s position in digital casino products may be influencing how investors view its longer-term business mix. Now we’ll examine how this renewed confidence in Aristocrat’s digital gaming segment may shape the company’s broader investment...

With inflation, energy costs and central bank decisions all pulling asset prices in different directions, many investors are looking for opportunities where cash generation and valuation still line up sensibly. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener focuses on companies that SWS DCF analysis suggests trade below fair value, yet show promising cash flow potential. That combination can appeal if you want grounded, cash focused stories rather than chasing momentum. In this article,...

With inflation, energy prices and interest-rate expectations pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking beyond the mega-cap giants for the next wave of AI-driven growth. The AI Small Caps screener focuses on smaller companies working on machine learning, automation and data intelligence, where early-stage progress can have an outsized impact on long term potential. This article breaks that universe down for you and highlights 3 stocks from the screener that stand out...

On 8 July 2026, GenusPlus Group, an Australian electrical infrastructure and engineering services provider, experienced a sharp setback that appears linked to negative operational or financial developments such as guidance changes, contract margin pressures, or project execution issues. This setback raises questions about the resilience of its project portfolio and how any emerging operational challenges might affect its role in major grid and renewable infrastructure work. We’ll now examine...

Santos (ASX:STO) is back in focus after a recent share price move, linked to firmer global oil and LNG prices, supported by progress on its Barossa LNG development and firm domestic gas demand. See our latest analysis for Santos. At the current A$7.62 share price, Santos has seen a strong year to date share price return of 23.9%, even though the 30 day and 90 day share price returns are slightly down. The 1 year total shareholder return of 4.26% points to more modest long term progress. If...