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Commonwealth Bank of Australia recently reported a softer third-quarter capital update, with operating income flat and cash NPAT slightly lower than the prior period, while its economists downgraded expectations for housing price growth amid higher rates, tighter lending, and tax changes. This combination of earnings pressure and a cooler housing outlook is sharpening concerns around CBA’s valuation and the resilience of its mortgage-focused business model. With analysts already cautious on...

SRG Global (ASX:SRG) is back in focus after announcing A$1.85b of new contracts across infrastructure, defence and energy, along with upgraded FY26 EBITDA guidance and new FY27 guidance that is above current market consensus. See our latest analysis for SRG Global. The contract wins and upgraded guidance have arrived against a backdrop of strong momentum, with the stock posting a 41.48% 3 month share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return. This suggests investors are...

Monadelphous Group has secured a A$380 million contract from CS Energy to deliver balance-of-plant construction and install 12 aeroderivative gas turbine generator units for the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant near Chinchilla, Queensland, adding 400 megawatts of peaking capacity to support grid reliability for more than 150,000 homes by early 2029. This multi-year award meaningfully enlarges Monadelphous’ forward order book and underlines its growing role in Australia’s energy transition...

Recent supply disruptions in China, Indonesia, and India have pushed coal markets back into focus, with Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) drawing attention as investors reassess its exposure to firmer thermal coal pricing. See our latest analysis for Yancoal Australia. Yancoal's share price, recently closing at A$6.97, has eased in the last session but still shows a 10.11% 90 day share price return and a 5 year total shareholder return of 480.00%, indicating that momentum has been building rather...

Investors may wish to note that the Independent Non-Executive Director of DXN Limited , Brendan Power, recently netted...

Earlier in FY26, Cleanaway Waste Management reported strong first-half results, with higher revenue and EBIT and an uplift to full-year guidance, underpinned by landfill, container deposit scheme and commercial collection operations. This performance highlights how Cleanaway’s integrated network and exposure to regulatory-driven recycling volumes can translate into broader earnings momentum across multiple business lines. We’ll now examine how the upgraded full-year guidance reshapes...

Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that Nicholas Jorss, the Non-Executive Director of...

Some Aussie Broadband Limited ( ASX:ABB ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the Group Executive...

We wouldn't blame Regal Partners Limited ( ASX:RPL ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that...

With central banks watching stubborn inflation, labor markets holding up and bond yields reacting to every data release, reliable income is front of mind for many investors. High-rate conditions can punish weaker balance sheets, yet some companies continue to pay generous dividends that look more like anchors than fair‑weather perks. The Dividend Fortresses screener focuses on stocks offering 5%+ yields with an emphasis on resilience, so investors can focus on cash flow while markets debate...

Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) has updated the market after operational challenges at its Syama Gold Mine in Mali, where security related logistical issues have disrupted second quarter 2026 production and prompted revised expectations. See our latest analysis for Resolute Mining. The share price has come under short term pressure, with 1 day, 7 day and 30 day share price returns down 5.02%, 11.67% and 13.36% respectively. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 95.69% and 3 year total...

The Lottery Corporation recently announced three senior appointments in Brisbane, James Bickford as General Manager Group Brand, Sarah Taraporewalla as Chief Technology Officer Digital, and Andrew Lang as General Manager Commercial Lotteries, to bolster product, brand, and digital experience leadership. This infusion of global lottery, technology, and marketing expertise could be important for how the company develops its brand and digital platforms over time. We’ll now examine how...

QBE Insurance Group has appointed industry veteran Andy Tsui as corporate underwriting head for Hong Kong and Macau, effective 1 June 2026, with responsibility for leading its People Risk proposition across Asia and holding local underwriting authority across all corporate product lines. This leadership move strengthens QBE’s regional underwriting capabilities and people-risk offering in North Asia, aligning its on-the-ground expertise with its broader Asian growth ambitions. We’ll now...

Event recap: divestment, guidance upgrade and dividend lift Computershare (ASX:CPU) has completed the divestment of its US mortgage services business, upgraded earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, and lifted its interim dividend by more than 20%, refocusing attention on its core operations. See our latest analysis for Computershare. After the guidance upgrade and dividend lift, Computershare’s recent momentum has picked up. The 30 day share price return is 11.07% and the 90 day share price...

Megaport (ASX:MP1) is back in the spotlight after securing four large AI infrastructure contracts with US technology providers, launching Megaport Storage, and announcing a fully underwritten A$827.3 million entitlement offer to fund this expansion. See our latest analysis for Megaport. Megaport’s recent AI contracts, capital raise and Megaport Storage launch have coincided with sharp momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 101.53% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 161.39%. This...

Dyno Nobel Limited has shifted its registered office to Level 9, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, a change that took effect on 1 June 2026 and follows its recent transformation into a focused commercial explosives manufacturer. This move comes on the heels of very large half-year profit growth and increased institutional ownership, reinforcing market attention on Dyno Nobel’s pure-play explosives model and post-demerger execution. Now we’ll examine how Dyno Nobel’s profit surge and...

DroneShield recently came under scrutiny after the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) launched an investigation into its November 2025 market announcements and share trading activity. This regulatory focus has intensified questions around the company’s governance practices and disclosure quality, adding a new dimension to how investors may assess DroneShield. We’ll now examine how the ASIC investigation and heightened governance scrutiny could influence DroneShield’s...

Why Deep Yellow Is Back on Investors’ Radars Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) is drawing fresh attention as uranium sector fundamentals strengthen, with investors watching progress at the Tumas project, including anticipated financing clarity and a final investment decision. See our latest analysis for Deep Yellow. At a latest share price of A$1.575, Deep Yellow has seen its share price fall 27.42% over the past 90 days and deliver an 18.42% total shareholder return over one year, as uranium sector...

Why PEXA Group’s CFO change matters for shareholders PEXA Group (ASX:PXA) has appointed Graham Curtin as Group CFO, with interim CFO Liz Warrell supporting the handover through FY26 results, at the same time the company reports improved quarterly revenue and a smaller GAAP net loss. See our latest analysis for PEXA Group. The latest executive change comes as the stock trades at A$10.76. The 1 day share price return is 1.32% and the 7 day share price return is 0.47%. These are set against a 30...

Recently, West African Resources reported a record cash balance and strong Q1 2026 operating cash flow on the back of high-margin gold production, alongside an updated Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources statement outlining a 10‑year production plan targeting 5.3 million ounces from 2026 to 2035. This combination of robust cash generation and long-term production visibility provides investors with clearer line of sight on the company's potential to sustain operations and fund future growth...

AGL Energy recently upgraded the lower end of its FY26 earnings guidance, reaffirmed its plan to pay fully franked dividends, and outlined progress in shifting its portfolio from legacy thermal generation toward renewables, battery storage, and flexible generation assets. By using retiring coal sites for grid-scale batteries and engaging in regulatory consultations on distribution networks, AGL is seeking to reshape its role across both energy infrastructure and customer-facing...

Urenco USA recently announced plans to expand its New Mexico uranium enrichment facility by nearly 50%, underscoring growing demand for Western nuclear fuel and tightening supply away from Russia. This shift in the fuel cycle strengthens the case for miners like Paladin Energy, whose Langer Heinrich ramp-up aligns with utilities’ push to diversify non-Russian uranium supply. We’ll now examine how Urenco’s enrichment expansion, and the implied support for Western uranium demand, may influence...

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ) is back in focus after investors responded to ongoing cost reduction efforts, strong capital management and the faster than expected integration of Suncorp Bank, which is beginning to deliver planned synergies. See our latest analysis for ANZ Group Holdings. Despite the recent pullback, with the 30 day share price return down 8% and the year to date share price return down 6%, momentum comes off a high base. The 1 year total shareholder return of 21% and 3 year...

In recent days, Telstra Group has remained in the spotlight as a key Australian communications provider, with investors focusing on its Connected Future 30 plan, recurring telecom revenues, and established dividend profile. The company’s emphasis on operational efficiency, higher dividends, and an expanded share buyback program, supported by recent earnings growth and profitability improvements, has reinforced Telstra’s appeal for income-focused investors seeking stability from a large-scale...