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ASX:ASB
ASX:ASBAerospace & Defense

Defense Stocks To Watch As Rising Military Spending Reshapes Contractor Backlogs

The turmoil around Ukraine’s military leadership is rippling far beyond politics, influencing expectations around defense budgets, supply chains and risk pricing across global markets. For investors, this kind of geopolitical stress can reshape which defense and aerospace stocks look better positioned and which might face headwinds, without changing the core thesis of the sector overnight. This article focuses on three stocks from a Defense and Aerospace Sector screener that appear closely...
ASX:RWC
ASX:RWCBuilding

Reliance Worldwide Stock And 2 Industrial Picks For A Stronger US Dollar

With the Federal Reserve sending mixed signals on interest rates and the US dollar showing signs of strength, many investors are reassessing which stocks could be helped or hurt as borrowing costs stay elevated. Higher-for-longer US rates can pressure some growth stories, yet they may also support companies with steadier cash flows and established dividend records. This article looks at how the latest Fed commentary and dollar moves could affect a handful of large caps, and highlights 3...
ASX:MEI
ASX:MEIMetals and Mining

Cuba Sanctions Put Agricultural Export Stocks In Focus For Retail Investors

Surging inflation, shortages and capital flight in Cuba are a reminder that food supply is often shaped more by politics and logistics than by harvest volumes. For global agricultural exporters, this kind of stress can shift trade flows, pricing power and risk in ways that matter for your portfolio. This article looks at how the latest Cuba sanctions shock could affect companies in the Global Agricultural Exporters screener, and what that might mean for investors who care about currency risk,...
ASX:KCN
ASX:KCNMetals and Mining

Why Kingsgate Consolidated (ASX:KCN) Is Down 21.4% After A Major Chatree Plant 1 Shutdown – And What's Next

Kingsgate Consolidated recently reported a significant mechanical failure at Plant 1 of its Chatree Gold Mine in Thailand, forcing a controlled shutdown after operators detected elevated ball mill bearing temperatures and damage to the trunnion bearings and journals. While Plant 1, with processing capacity of 2.3 million tonnes per annum, is offline pending assessment and repairs, mining continues and Plant 2 remains fully operational, meaning only part of Chatree’s processing capability is...
ASX:COH
ASX:COHMedical Equipment

Cochlear Stock And 2 Australian Dividend Shares For Higher Rate Markets

With Fed officials openly discussing the possibility of further rate hikes and markets pricing in a low 2.1% chance of a sizable cut, many income investors are rethinking how dependable their dividend stocks really are. Higher-for-longer rates and inflation around 2.8% to 3.0% put more pressure on balance sheets and cash flows, which can matter a lot for regular payouts. This article looks at 3 stocks from a Defensive Dividend Stocks screener that are closely tied to this backdrop, and...
ASX:ASB
ASX:ASBAerospace & Defense

Austal (ASX:ASB) Cuts FY26 Guidance As Hanwha Backing Shapes The Valuation Debate

Austal (ASX:ASB) cut its FY26 EBIT guidance from about A$135 million to approximately A$110 million, while Hanwha received approval to lift its stake to 19.9% under conditions related to sensitive information. See our latest analysis for Austal. Austal’s share price has come under pressure, with the 1 month share price return down 24.22% and the year to date share price return down 49.70%. However, the 5 year total shareholder return of 70.56% shows that longer term holders have still seen...
ASX:MAQ
ASX:MAQIT

Founder Led Australian Stocks With The Clearest Growth Story Right Now

With inflation readings, bond yields and energy headlines pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for leaders whose interests are tightly aligned with shareholders. Founder-led companies often fit that brief, with executives who have personal capital, reputation and legacy on the line. The Founder-Led Companies screener is built to surface these stocks so you can focus on businesses where leadership tends to think in years, not quarters. In this article, you will...
ASX:CPU
ASX:CPUProfessional Services

Computershare (ASX:CPU) Faces Rate Driven Scrutiny, Is It Still Undervalued?

Investors are watching Computershare (ASX:CPU) closely as sentiment tracks its earnings sensitivity to global interest rates, with margin income trends and mortgage servicing performance now central to how the stock is being assessed. See our latest analysis for Computershare. Recent trading reflects that focus, with Computershare’s share price at A$39.15 and a 30-day share price return of 8.18% sitting alongside a 27.15% 90-day share price return. The 1-year total shareholder return has...
ASX:AUB
ASX:AUBInsurance

Is International Margin Expansion And New Capital Altering The Investment Case For AUB Group (ASX:AUB)?

AUB Group recently reported a 13.9% increase in underlying NPAT to A$90.4 million and a 190-basis-point uplift in margins to 33.9%, with its International division delivering 29% growth in underlying profit before tax and margin expansion. The completion of a Share Purchase Plan in March 2026 to fund acquisitions, portfolio investments and integration highlights how AUB Group is actively using fresh capital to advance its growth agenda. We will now examine how the International division’s...
ASX:PLA
ASX:PLAMetals and Mining

Australian Clinical Labs And 2 Other ASX Penny Stocks To Consider

The Australian stock market is facing a slight downturn, with tech sector challenges on Wall Street influencing the ASX 200 and contributing to a cautious outlook. Despite these broader market tensions, investors continue to seek opportunities in penny stocks, which can offer unique value propositions. Although often associated with smaller or newer companies, penny stocks can present compelling opportunities for those looking to uncover financial strength and potential growth beyond the more...
ASX:SDR
ASX:SDRSoftware

3 ASX Stocks That Might Be Undervalued By Up To 48.6%

As the Australian share market shows a modest upward trend, maintaining its position above 8,800 points amidst global financial developments, investors are keeping a close eye on potential opportunities. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks can be crucial for portfolio growth, as these equities might offer significant upside potential when market conditions align favorably.
ASX:AX1
ASX:AX1Specialty Retail

ASX Penny Stocks Under A$2B Market Cap To Watch

The Australian share market is poised for a modest gain, with the ASX expected to open slightly higher, maintaining its position above 8,800 points. Amidst this backdrop of cautious optimism, investors are exploring opportunities in various sectors. Penny stocks, though an older term, continue to attract attention as they represent smaller or less-established companies that may offer potential value. By focusing on those with strong financials and a clear growth path, investors might uncover...
ASX:DXS
ASX:DXSOffice REITs

Escalating APAC Legal Appeals Might Change The Case For Investing In Dexus (ASX:DXS)

In July 2026, Dexus reported that the APAC legal matter has progressed, with the Supreme Court of NSW scheduling combined appeal hearings for October 20, 2026, and multiple parties filing cross-appeals and notices of contention over the validity of a Default Notice. This escalation highlights that the APAC dispute remains a complex, multi-party legal process, with outcomes that could influence Dexus’s future obligations, counterpart relationships, and capital flexibility. We’ll now examine...
ASX:COH
ASX:COHMedical Equipment

Cochlear (ASX:COH) Could Be 76% Overvalued After Osia 3 FDA Clearance

Cochlear (ASX:COH) is back in the spotlight after receiving FDA clearance for its Osia 3 Sound Processor, a new fully rechargeable bone conduction device that supports the company’s upgrade driven hearing implant model. See our latest analysis for Cochlear. Despite the positive headlines around Osia 3, Cochlear’s recent share price return has been mixed. A 30 day gain of about 15.4% contrasts with a year to date share price decline of around 52.8% and a 1 year total shareholder return that is...
ASX:PPT
ASX:PPTCapital Markets

How Perpetual’s (ASX:PPT) Equities Leadership Shake-Up Will Impact Portfolio Strategy And Investor Confidence

Perpetual recently responded to the past resignation of deputy head of equities Anthony Aboud, after 14 years at the firm, by appointing Sean Roger and Nathan Hughes as portfolio managers for key equity funds and creating a new head of research role for Louise Sandberg. These leadership changes in core investment and research positions reshape how Perpetual sources ideas and runs flagship equity strategies, which matters for client confidence. We’ll now examine how the reshaped equities...
ASX:KCN
ASX:KCNMetals and Mining

Is Kingsgate Consolidated (ASX:KCN) Undervalued Following The Chatree Plant Restart?

The sharp share price swings in Kingsgate Consolidated (ASX:KCN) were triggered by a mechanical failure and temporary shutdown at Plant 1 of the Chatree Gold Mine, followed by a partial processing restart that eased some immediate production concerns. See our latest analysis for Kingsgate Consolidated. Those operational setbacks and quick remediation efforts fed directly into the share price, which dropped sharply on the outage news before rebounding with a 1 day share price return of 15.89%...
ASX:GYG
ASX:GYGHospitality

Uber Stock Watch After The Delivery Hero Deal Through 3 Global Delivery Plays

Uber’s plan to acquire Delivery Hero for about €12.5b, at roughly €41 per share, is set to reshape the global food delivery market and could ripple across related stocks well beyond the deal’s immediate parties. With assets like Talabat, HungerStation, and Baemin set to change hands and parts of Delivery Hero headed to a US investment firm, investors are watching closely for potential winners and risks around consolidation and regulation. This article breaks down how that news could affect...