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Orica has approved the development of a commercial-scale green hydrogen production facility in the Hunter Valley, targeted to begin operations in early 2029 and displacing part of its natural gas feedstock. The project is expected to cut the company’s carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by about 35,000 tonnes a year, underscoring how emissions reduction is becoming central to Orica’s long-term industrial footprint. We’ll now examine how Orica’s decision to invest in a commercial-scale green...

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Recent commentary has put Liontown Resources back in the spotlight as part of a broader reassessment of ASX lithium and battery-materials stocks, with attention on how emerging spodumene producers fit into a recovering sector backdrop. The discussion is increasingly centered on whether companies like Liontown can secure reliable project funding, bankable offtake agreements, and disciplined cost control to stand alongside more established lithium producers. We’ll now explore how this renewed...

As the Australian share market opens the new financial year on a steady note, with the ASX hovering around 8,780 points, investors are keeping a watchful eye on global influences like U.S.-Iran tensions and tech-driven gains on Wall Street. In this environment of cautious optimism and fluctuating commodity prices, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential for portfolios seeking resilience amid market uncertainties.

As the Australian share market opens the new financial year with little movement, hovering around 8,780 points, investors remain cautious amid global uncertainties such as geopolitical tensions and fluctuating commodity prices. In this environment, growth companies with strong insider ownership can offer a unique appeal, as they often signal confidence from those who know the business best and may provide resilience in uncertain times.

As the Australian market opens the new financial year with a steady performance, hovering around 8,780 points in futures, investors are closely watching global influences such as U.S.-Iran tensions and Wall Street's tech-driven momentum. In this environment of cautious optimism and fluctuating commodity prices, identifying undervalued stocks like FINEOS Corporation Holdings can offer potential opportunities for those seeking value investments amidst broader economic uncertainties.

As the Australian market opens the new financial year with a steady outlook, global indices such as the Nasdaq and FTSE are showing positive momentum, reflecting broader market sentiment influenced by factors like U.S. consumer confidence and geopolitical tensions. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks can be key to enhancing your portfolio, especially when these companies demonstrate resilience and potential for growth amidst fluctuating economic conditions.

As the Australian market starts the new financial year on a flat note, with the ASX hovering around 8,780 points, global influences such as U.S.-Iran tensions and tech-driven gains in Wall Street continue to shape investor sentiment. Penny stocks, although an older term, remain relevant for those looking at smaller or newer companies that often offer potential growth at lower price points. By focusing on those with strong balance sheets and solid fundamentals, investors can uncover hidden...

REA Group Ltd. has confirmed that independent Non-executive Director Kelly Bayer Rosmarin will retire from the Board at the October 8, 2026 AGM, after nearly five years of service and membership on the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee, to focus on her full-time executive role. Her planned departure, alongside the Board’s search for a new independent Non-executive Director, highlights ongoing governance reshaping at a time when REA’s capital management, property listing trends and broader...

IperionX has been awarded up to US$6.6 million by the U.S. Department of Defense to scale ballistic-grade titanium plate and component production at its Titanium Manufacturing Campus in Virginia, alongside new prototype and purchase orders for titanium fasteners for military vehicles. This combination of government funding and initial defense orders underscores IperionX’s role in supporting domestic supply chains for advanced titanium components in critical land and maritime programs...

In late June 2026, Judo Capital Holdings cut its FY26 profit-before-tax target to A$163 million–A$169 million and disclosed three rapidly deteriorating SME loan exposures totaling about A$70 million–A$80 million, representing roughly 0.5% of its loan book. This combination of lowered profit ambitions and emerging credit issues has sharpened investor focus on Judo’s risk controls and the resilience of its relationship-led SME lending model. We’ll now consider how this profit downgrade and...

With the Federal Reserve expected to lift interest rates as inflation and job growth stay firm, pricing power, balance sheet strength, and sensible valuations are back in focus. Higher borrowing costs can pressure many companies, yet they may also improve earnings for others that are better positioned for this backdrop. This article looks at three stocks from a High-Quality Value Stocks screener that appear well aligned with this rate driven setup, each with moderate debt, solid health...

With global growth sending mixed signals, inflation trends diverging across regions, and supply chains still feeling the impact of the Middle East conflict, many investors are looking for income that feels more robust than a passing theme trade. That is where the Dividend Fortresses screener comes in. It focuses on rare stocks with 5%+ dividend yields that aim for staying power through different market conditions. In this article, you will see three of the strongest candidates from the...

Arafura Rare Earths recently signed a binding term sheet with an Indian industrial group to supply 500 tonnes per year of neodymium-praseodymium oxide, while moving closer to finalising funding and preparing to start construction at its Nolans rare earths project in the Northern Territory. This combination of a new long-term offtake partner, progressing government-backed funding and imminent project build-out underlines Nolans’ role in diversifying global magnet rare earth supply...

Why Jumbo Interactive Is Back On Investor Radars Interest in Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) is being driven by its profile as a cash-generative technology company, with earnings and free cash flow supported by online lottery retailing and software-based services. For you as an investor, that positioning, together with an expanding software and managed services footprint, offers a different angle to many growth-focused tech stocks that do not yet generate consistent cash. See our latest analysis...

In late June 2026, Telix Pharmaceuticals held a special call highlighting continued commercial traction for its radiopharmaceutical portfolio, growing international reach, and ongoing clinical and partnership progress in precision oncology. An interesting takeaway is the use of vertical integration and deal-making across manufacturing and distribution to strengthen Telix’s position as a global radiopharmaceutical competitor. We’ll now explore how this emphasis on vertical integration and...

Echo IQ shares react to new CFO appointment Echo IQ (ASX:EIQ) has drawn fresh investor attention after appointing Matthew Dodds as Chief Financial Officer. The move is tied to its EchoSolv commercial rollout and push into the US healthcare market. See our latest analysis for Echo IQ. The A$1.62 Echo IQ share price has moved sharply over the past year, with a 7 day share price return of 30.65% and a very large year to date share price gain. The 1 year total shareholder return is also very...

Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) has just posted its FY 2026 first half numbers, reporting revenue of A$750.3 million and basic EPS of A$0.23, alongside net income of A$27.2 million, setting the tone for this earnings update. The company’s first half revenue has moved from A$703.5 million in FY 2025 to A$750.3 million in FY 2026, while basic EPS shifted from A$0.20 to A$0.23 over the same period. This gives investors clear, hard numbers on how the top and bottom line are tracking year on year. With...

With inflation expectations, interest rate signals and growth data sending mixed messages across regions, it helps to focus on companies where analysts already see clear earnings growth potential and balance sheet strength. That is the core idea behind the Healthy high growth potential screener, which filters for stocks that are expected to grow earnings over the next three years while still keeping their finances in check. In this article, you will see 3 of the stocks from this screener,...

Australia’s latest policy mix of higher minimum wages, income tax cuts and tighter rules for sectors like supermarkets and real estate is reshaping where consumer dollars and corporate costs may land. For investors, this kind of shake up creates both pressure points and fresh openings across the Consumer Discretionary sector. This article focuses on 3 stocks from a targeted screener that are directly exposed to these changes in wages, taxes and regulation, and explores how they could be...

Artificial intelligence in healthcare is attracting fresh attention as investors reassess growth themes against a backdrop of shifting inflation, energy prices, and central bank policies. While global data on prices, jobs, and demand stays mixed, AI in healthcare sits at the intersection of cost control, better diagnostics, and more efficient care, which many systems are seeking. This Transformative AI Healthcare Stocks screener focuses on companies using AI to improve accuracy, access, and...