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Global investment firm KKR has entered into a partnership with HMC Capital, committing up to A$603 million to HMC’s Energy Transition Platform, including 652MW of operational assets and a 5.7GW pipeline of battery storage and wind projects in Australia. A key feature of the deal is KKR’s A$355 million preferred equity investment, which both bolsters HMC’s balance sheet and limits recourse to HMC if future projects underperform. We’ll now examine how KKR’s substantial preferred equity...

As the Australian market continues to ride a wave of positive momentum, buoyed by a rebound in technology stocks and a general uplift in global indices, investors are keenly observing which companies insiders are backing for success. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often signal strong confidence from those who know the business best.

The Australian stock market has been experiencing a positive trend, with shares continuing to rise following a recent rebound in technology stocks on Wall Street. As investor sentiment shifts back towards optimism, it's an opportune moment to explore potential undervalued stocks that may be trading below their fair value estimates. Identifying such opportunities often involves looking at companies with strong fundamentals that have not yet been fully recognized by the market amidst these...

Australian shares are experiencing a positive momentum, with recent gains supported by a rebound in global technology stocks. In this context, penny stocks—though an older term—continue to represent an intriguing investment area, particularly for those interested in smaller or emerging companies. By focusing on penny stocks with strong financial health and growth potential, investors can uncover opportunities that balance stability with the possibility of significant returns.

Amotiv (ASX:AOV) has reported H1 2026 figures that keep the spotlight firmly on profitability, with trailing twelve month revenue of A$1.0 billion and a loss of A$93.3 million translating to basic EPS of A$0.68 loss. The company has seen revenue move from A$987.2 million in the second half of 2024 to A$1.0 billion over the latest twelve month period, while basic EPS shifted from A$0.71 to A$0.68 loss as margins came under pressure. See our full analysis for Amotiv. With the headline numbers...

Pinnacle Investment Management Group Limited has reported past half-year results to 31 December 2025, with revenue of A$46.07 million and net income of A$67.34 million, and declared an 80% franked interim dividend of A$0.29 per share, representing a payout ratio of 96% of diluted EPS, payable on 20 March 2026. The combination of higher sales alongside lower earnings per share, yet an almost fully distributed interim dividend, highlights management’s emphasis on returning capital to...

Institutional reshuffle puts West African Resources (ASX:WAF) in focus Recent transactions that saw Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group exit as a substantial shareholder, while First Sentier Group Limited and Morgan Stanley increased their holdings, have put fresh attention on West African Resources and its institutional backing. See our latest analysis for West African Resources. Against this shifting institutional backdrop, West African Resources’ 1-month share price return of 6.04% and year to...

Leadership transition and why it matters for BlueScope Steel BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) has confirmed Tania Archibald has formally stepped into the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer roles, succeeding long-serving CEO Mark Vassella, which puts leadership firmly in focus for investors. Vassella departs after eight years, during which BlueScope reports returning A$4.2b to shareholders and investing A$3.7b in growth. He will remain involved until his retirement on 1 July 2026 to...

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (ASX:DXC) sets the tone with H1 2026 numbers Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (ASX:DXC) has put fresh H1 2026 numbers on the table, with total revenue of A$26.864 million, funds from operations of A$14.138 million and basic EPS of A$0.042. The trust has seen recent half year revenue move from A$28.269 million in H2 2024 to A$29.192 million in H1 2025 and A$26.864 million in H2 2025. EPS has shifted from A$0.011 to A$0.036 and then A$0.042 over the same periods,...

In recent weeks, Lynas Rare Earths has been in focus as prices for key rare earth metals such as neodymium and praseodymium climbed to multi‑year highs amid tight supply and robust demand from electric vehicles and defence. At the same time, growing government policy support for critical minerals and anticipation ahead of Lynas’ late‑February interim results have sharpened attention on its role as a major non‑Chinese rare earth supplier. With rising rare earth prices highlighting Lynas’...

Argo Investments H1 2026 Results: Earnings Power With Thick Margins Argo Investments (ASX:ARG) has put fresh numbers on the board for H1 2026, with trailing 12 month revenue of A$300.6 million and basic EPS of A$0.35 setting the tone for the latest update. The company has seen revenue move from A$283.6 million to A$300.6 million over the last reported trailing periods, while basic EPS has stepped from A$0.33 to A$0.35. This provides a clear line of sight on how the earnings engine has been...

Special call puts Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) in focus Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) has scheduled a Special Call, indicating that management plans to brief investors on developments considered important enough to warrant attention outside the regular reporting calendar. See our latest analysis for Iluka Resources. At a share price of A$5.19, Iluka has seen a 5.06% 1 day share price return and a 2.57% 7 day share price return. However, a 16.02% 30 day share price decline and a 20.52% 90 day share...

Web Travel Group (ASX:WEB) is back in focus after a Spanish tax audit triggered a sharp share price swing, followed by a rebound as management reaffirmed earnings guidance and sought to calm investors. See our latest analysis for Web Travel Group. That sharp tax audit driven sell-off and rebound sits against a weaker backdrop, with a 30 day share price return of 25.3% and a year to date share price return of 26.9% decline. The 1 year total shareholder return is down 31.2%, and longer term...

Some IperionX Limited ( ASX:IPX ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the Independent Non-Executive...

Key Insights Select Harvests' Annual General Meeting to take place on 17th of February Salary of AU$1.11m is part of...

Port Hedland and other key ports in northwest Australia have now resumed operations after Tropical Cyclone Mitchell briefly disrupted BHP’s iron ore export routes, while BHP and Lundin Mining’s Vicuña Corp. plan to significantly increase investment in major copper projects on the Argentina–Chile border that are expected to start production in 2030. Together with BHP’s memorandum of understanding with South Africa’s Council for Geoscience to use AI in exploration, these developments highlight...

Investors may wish to note that the Non-Executive Director of Dome Gold Mines Ltd , Tadao Tsubata, recently netted...

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has agreed a multi year spodumene concentrate supply deal with China based Canmax Technologies, locking in future volumes and a floor price that offers some protection during lithium price swings. See our latest analysis for PLS Group. After the offtake announcement and a recent A$4.17 close, PLS Group’s 21.22% 3 month share price return contrasts with a weaker year to date move. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 89.55% points to strong longer term...

Key Insights Significant control over Tungsten Mining by individual investors implies that the general public has more...

Australian shares are experiencing a positive trend, with recent gains driven by a rebound in technology stocks. In this context, the term "penny stock" may seem outdated, yet it continues to highlight opportunities within smaller or less-established companies that can offer significant value. By focusing on those with strong financials and growth potential, investors can uncover promising prospects; we've identified three such penny stocks that stand out for their financial strength and...

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...

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IODM Limited ( ASX:IOD ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to shine some...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 31.2x Cryosite Limited ( ASX:CTE ) may be sending very bearish signals at...