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Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) has drawn fresh attention after increasing its equity buyback authorization by A$50 million to A$150 million, following a half year net profit of US$185.5 million. See our latest analysis for Perseus Mining. At a share price of A$5.15, Perseus Mining has seen a 1 day share price return of 3.62%. The 7 day and 30 day share price returns have slipped, yet the 1 year total shareholder return of 56.44% and 5 year total shareholder return of 276.18% point to momentum that...

CMB.TECH NV and Fortescue recently announced a milestone charter deal for up to 12 ammonia-capable Newcastlemax vessels, including three dual-fuel ammonia ships due by late 2026 and nine ammonia-ready ships that can be converted later. If powered by green ammonia, this future fleet could materially cut Fortescue’s shipping emissions, but hinges on fuel availability, port infrastructure and cost-effective green ammonia supply. We’ll now examine how Fortescue’s move into ammonia-capable...

Record output puts Genesis Minerals in focus Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) is back on investors’ radar after reporting record gold production of 214,311 ounces in FY2025, followed by solid first half FY2026 output that supports its current full year guidance. The company’s debt free balance sheet, cash reserves and diversified Leonora and Laverton operations in Western Australia are central to how investors are weighing Genesis Minerals stock in the context of elevated gold prices. See our...

Earlier this month, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering completed and filed several follow-on equity offerings totaling A$150,000,000, issuing tens of millions of new ordinary shares at discounts to the prevailing market price. This sizable capital raise, completed via subsequent direct listings, materially increases the company’s equity base and could reshape investor views on funding needs, growth plans, and ownership dilution. Next, we’ll examine how this A$150,000,000 follow-on equity...

AI infrastructure, inflation concerns and the push for carbon-free power are all converging to put reliable 24/7 electricity at the center of the investment conversation. While rate moves, inflation signals and uneven global growth keep headlines busy, the Nuclear Renaissance screener focuses on companies tied to nuclear power that aim to support long term energy demand for data centers and climate goals. This article highlights 3 stocks from that screener that stand out on quality and...

With inflation signals mixed, central banks rethinking rate paths and energy costs feeding through to company margins, many investors are looking for stocks that already show high return on equity, resilient past performance and sound balance sheets. That is exactly what the Solid Balance Sheet and Fundamentals screener targets, highlighting companies that may be better placed to handle shifting growth, inflation and funding conditions. In this article, the focus is on this quality-driven...

Ora Banda Mining has recently approved its multi-year DRIVE to 300 expansion plan, including a new 3.0 Mtpa processing plant at Davyhurst and development of the Waihi Underground mine, supported by a larger Mineral Resource of 3.57 Moz and Ore Reserves of 552 koz. A key aspect of this plan is the upsized A$200,000,000 revolving credit facility and gold price protection measures, which frame how the company intends to fund and de-risk its growth ambitions. We will now examine how the DRIVE to...

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...

Echo IQ Limited recently appointed healthcare industry veteran Matthew Dodds as Chief Financial Officer and entered a research collaboration with Mayo Clinic to evaluate its AI platform for cardiac risk stratification in oncology patients. Together, the leadership change and Mayo Clinic collaboration highlight Echo IQ’s efforts to build clinical credibility and expand the scope of its EchoSolv technology within the US healthcare system. We’ll now examine how the Mayo Clinic research...

Sims (ASX:SGM) lifted its FY2026 underlying EBIT guidance to A$420 million to A$435 million following better metal pricing, stronger North American operations, and rapid growth in its Sims Lifecycle Services division. See our latest analysis for Sims. At a share price of A$28.21, Sims has delivered a 42.84% 90 day share price return and an 87.72% total shareholder return over the past year. This suggests momentum has been building as guidance and profitability expectations improve. If Sims's...

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) is back in focus after its recent strategy briefing outlined plans to bring Blackwoods and Workwear Group under Bunnings, while ramping up productivity, AI investment and growth across retail and lithium operations. See our latest analysis for Wesfarmers. The recent strategy briefing and integration plans sit against a strong share price backdrop, with Wesfarmers posting a 16.99% 1 month share price return and a 23.66% 3 month share price return, alongside a 104.03% 3...

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Oneview Healthcare PLC's ( ASX:ONE ) business as it appears the company...

BOA Resources Limited ( ASX:BOA ) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week. The...

Coles Group (ASX:COL) is back in the spotlight as new supermarket excessive pricing rules approach, with investors weighing its defensive sales profile, digital investments and ongoing cost pressures in the broader consumer sector. See our latest analysis for Coles Group. Recent price action suggests momentum in Coles Group shares is building, with a 30 day share price return of 14.28% and year to date share price return of 14.39%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 74.92% reflects how...

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank recently reported a 2.8% lift in cash earnings to A$256.4 million for the half-year to December 2025, maintained a fully franked 30 cent interim dividend, and updated investors on its multi‑year transformation program. The bank’s push to streamline costs, consolidate core systems and scale its digital bank Up, now serving over one million customers, alongside absorbing Rural Bank into its agribusiness arm is reshaping how it competes in retail and rural...

Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) has drawn fresh interest after completing the acquisition of Spartan Resources, integrating the high grade Never Never gold deposit into its Mt Magnet operations alongside record first half earnings and strong cash reserves. See our latest analysis for Ramelius Resources. At around A$3.00 per share, Ramelius Resources has seen its 1-day share price return of 3.8% contrast with a weaker 30-day share price return. A 3-year total shareholder return above 150% points...

Investors who take an interest in Jindalee Lithium Limited ( ASX:JLL ) should definitely note that the Executive...

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, biotech and...

SGH (ASX:SGH) has announced an on-market share buyback of up to A$500 million, targeting up to 10% of its issued capital, as leverage moves below the company’s stated target range. See our latest analysis for SGH. SGH’s recent share price has picked up, with a 1-day share price return of 2.24% and a 30-day share price return of 12.05%, even though the year-to-date share price return is slightly down 0.73% and the 1-year total shareholder return has declined 12.07%. Over three and five years,...

The current heatwave across Great Britain and Europe is putting electricity systems under pressure, with the National Energy System Operator paying sharply higher prices to keep the lights on. For investors, sudden stress like this can shift attention to utilities, their pricing power, and their exposure to emergency market conditions. This article looks at how that backdrop links to our Utilities Sector screener and what it might mean for stocks tied most closely to these power market...

In recent months, Brambles Limited has accelerated its on-market share buyback, purchasing about 8.49 million shares for roughly A$152.4 million while also flagging a US$60 million earnings impact from U.S. pallet-repair capacity issues and trimming its FY2026 growth guidance. At the same time, Brambles reported a 10% rise in H1 FY2026 underlying profit, upgraded free cash flow guidance to US$950 million–US$1.10 billion, and continued investing in its Serialisation+ digital program,...

BHP Group (ASX:BHP) has flagged a major leadership reshuffle, with Brandon Craig set to become CEO and director on 1 July 2026, alongside regional and enterprise-level executive changes. See our latest analysis for BHP Group. These leadership changes arrive after a strong run for BHP Group, with the share price at A$58.99, a 90 day share price return of 17.11% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 63.73%, suggesting momentum has been building despite some recent short term volatility. If...

Lower fuel costs and a pause in UK fuel duty increases are putting a little more cash back into consumer pockets just as the summer season approaches. For consumer discretionary retail stocks, that kind of shift in household budgets can change how much shoppers are willing to spend beyond essentials. This article looks at how that backdrop connects to three large, financially strong retailers from a cross market screener, each with potential exposure to the recent oil and fuel news. You will...

Life360 (ASX:360) is back in focus after launching the next phase of its partnership with Uber, integrating Uber rides for teens and other family members directly into the Life360 app. See our latest analysis for Life360. The latest Uber integration arrives after a strong recent rebound in Life360’s share price, with a 30 day share price return of 24.5% and a 90 day share price return of 22%. This comes alongside a year to date decline of 27.5% and a three year total shareholder return of...