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CSL (ASX:CSL) has put shareholder concerns front and centre after its board openly acknowledged frustration with the company’s weaker commercial and financial outcomes and pledged urgent investment in its core plasma operations to rebuild confidence. Recent trading tells a mixed story. CSL’s share price has climbed around 51% over the past 90 days and about 5% over the last month, yet the 1 year total shareholder return is down about 9% and the 5 year total shareholder return has declined...

Japan’s central bank just lifted interest rates to a 31 year high of 1.25%, which is rippling through global funding costs and risk appetite. Higher borrowing costs often push attention toward smaller Australian companies with solid balance sheets and dependable cash generation, as investors look for resilience over hype. This article highlights three lesser known high quality Australian stocks that screen strongly on fundamentals yet remain off most institutional radars. The three stocks...

Leadership change at DroneShield and why it matters DroneShield (ASX:DRO) has announced a finance leadership reset, with experienced technology executive Rebecca Lowde set to become CFO while long-serving finance chief and Joint Company Secretary Carla Balanco prepares to depart. Recent trading has been choppy for DroneShield, with the share price down about 37% over the past 90 days and about 48% year to date, even after a 3.61% 7 day share price return and the CFO appointment news. That...

Rox Resources entered this earnings day with the stock at A$0.62 after a sharp multi month rally. Traders are cheering the story, but the headline result is less cheerful. The miner booked a full year loss of A$34.952 million, even with A$10.929 million in revenue finally hitting the top line. That mix of early revenue and heavy red ink is the real tension. Over a longer horizon, investors are weighing that loss against upbeat multi year forecasts and a market price that sits far below the...

Charter Hall Retail REIT declared an ordinary unfranked quarterly distribution of A$0.066 per unit for the September 2026 quarter, with an ex date of 29 September, a record date of 30 September, and payment scheduled for 27 November 2026. The unfranked structure of the A$0.066 distribution matters for many investors, since after tax cash yield and suitability for different portfolios can depend heavily on whether a REIT pays franked or unfranked income. We will now look at how this fresh...

Why Fortescue’s Legal Appeal Matters For Investors Fortescue (ASX:FMG) has challenged a record A$150.3 million Federal Court compensation ruling to Pilbara traditional owners, even after paying the full amount within 24 hours, keeping legal and relationship risks firmly in focus. At around A$16.73, Fortescue’s 30 day share price return is down 7.36% and the 90 day move is down 15.29%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is down 5.47% but still up 64.71% over five years. This points to...

The Australian market is poised for a stronger opening, buoyed by a positive rebound in US equities despite recent interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. As investors navigate these shifting dynamics, penny stocks—typically smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing option for those looking beyond the more prominent names. While often considered a throwback term, penny stocks can offer unique opportunities when they possess strong balance sheets and solid fundamentals, making them...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although Amazon.com...

Insiders who acquired AU$100.0k worth of Sentinel Metals Limited's ( ASX:SNM ) stock at an average price of AU$0.58 in...

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although Amazon.com made...

With the Federal Reserve holding interest rates at 3.75% and warning they could go higher if war driven energy costs keep inflation under pressure, income investors are again reminded how costly cash can be when inflation bites. Reliable Australian dividend stocks offering yields above 3% can help offset that squeeze. This article walks through three high income candidates from a curated dividend screen and explains what sets each one apart. The three dividend stocks below are only a sample...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although Amazon.com...

Sunrise Energy Metals reported full year results for the 12 months to June 30, 2026, recording a net loss of A$15.17 million and a basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations of A$0.11, compared with a loss of A$6.21 million and A$0.07 per share a year earlier. The deeper loss points to pressure on Sunrise Energy Metals' cost base and project spending, which indicates heavier investment or operating strain without a matching uplift in earnings. This raises questions about how...

The supply of critical minerals is increasingly important for countries around the world. Here are three ASX small-cap mining stocks that are looking to help.

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

Some of the losses seen by insiders who purchased AU$3.13m worth of Lincoln Minerals Limited ( ASX:LML ) shares over...

As the Australian market grapples with the implications of rising US interest rates and fluctuating commodity prices, investors are closely monitoring how these factors impact various sectors, particularly those sensitive to borrowing costs and global economic shifts. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to navigate uncertain market conditions.

The Australian market is facing a challenging start, with the ASX 200 futures indicating a potential decline following the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hike. In such volatile times, investors often look for opportunities in less conventional areas like penny stocks. Although the term 'penny stocks' may seem outdated, these smaller or emerging companies can still offer significant value and growth potential when backed by strong financials.

IDP Education (ASX:IEL) is back on investor radar after reshaping its board, with experienced directors Anne Brennan and Tracey Ah Hee joining as independent non executive directors while Ariane Barker and Andrew Barkla prepare to retire. Investors have noticed the board refresh at IDP Education following a very difficult stretch, with the share price down 72.87% year to date and the 5 year total shareholder return declining 94.71%. The recent 1 day and 7 day share price returns show only a...

Higher US interest rates are pushing up borrowing costs worldwide, which puts pressure on heavily indebted giants and pushes investors to think harder about where growth might actually justify the risk. That is where smaller Australian companies building real-world AI tools can look interesting. In this article you will see three early stage AI small caps from our screener that could deserve a spot on your watchlist. These stocks are just a starting sample from the AI Small Caps idea, with...

Central banks are lifting interest rates again, which makes borrowing more expensive and puts fragile balance sheets under real stress. Australian investors who want equity exposure without losing sleep often look for businesses that carry less financial strain. That is where a focus on financially solid, lower risk leaders can help. This article walks through three stocks from that group that may provide a steadier backbone for your portfolio. The three low risk leaders in this article are...

The US Federal Reserve just lifted interest rates for the first time in three years, reminding investors that easy money is not guaranteed. Higher borrowing costs tend to reward businesses that can cut waste and use data intelligently. Australian companies applying artificial intelligence to healthcare sit right in that sweet spot. This article walks through three AI driven healthcare stocks from our screener that may help you consider how to position for this shift. The three stocks below...

Westgold Resources has released new multi year production guidance, outlining expected gold output of about 385 koz to 425 koz for FY 2027, 425 koz to 470 koz for FY 2028, and 460 koz to 510 koz for FY 2029. This three year production outlook gives investors a clearer view of how Westgold Resources plans to deploy its expanded asset base and manage operating capacity over time. We will now look at how Westgold Resources' new multi year production guidance could reshape the broader investment...

EQ Resources has agreed to acquire a 10% interest in a U.S. joint venture that aims to restart the 4,000 tonne per year Springer tungsten processing plant in Nevada, operated by The Elmet Group alongside Blue Moon Metals. The move gives EQ Resources an operating foothold in the North American critical minerals chain, adding tungsten processing exposure beyond its Australian base and directly linking the business to U.S. end demand. The next phase will center on how EQ Resources' planned role...