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Earlier this week, Northern Minerals received non-binding and conditional letters of support from the U.S. Export-Import Bank and Export Finance Australia for potential debt funding of up to US$230 million to advance the Browns Range heavy rare earths project in Western Australia. This international government backing reflects the project's positioning within a broader US-Australia push to develop independent global supply chains for critical minerals such as dysprosium and terbium. We'll...

ASX (ASX:ASX) is drawing attention after reports revealed it has introduced stringent new rules aimed at restricting listed companies from turning into digital asset treasury vehicles that hold cryptocurrencies as main reserves. This move brings ASX in line with other major exchanges across the Asia-Pacific region. See our latest analysis for ASX. The recent clampdown on crypto reserves arrives just as ASX shares continue to slide. The latest share price is $56.73, and the year-to-date share...

VHM (ASX:VHM) has captured attention after announcing up to A$75 million in financial support from Export Finance Australia for its Goschen rare earths and mineral sands project. This announcement comes at a time of growing institutional interest in critical minerals. See our latest analysis for VHM. VHM’s recent institutional support landed against the backdrop of a surging share price, with a 214.89% share price return over the past month and a 70.11% total shareholder return in the past...

St George Mining (ASX:SGQ) just unveiled high-grade rare earths and niobium drilling results at its Araxá project in Brazil, sending shares up nearly 11%. The new intercepts extend mineralisation beyond existing resource boundaries and have sparked strong market interest. See our latest analysis for St George Mining. Momentum has accelerated for St George Mining in recent months, with its recent Araxá discovery and October equity raise sparking renewed investor interest. The share price has...

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Key Insights Insiders appear to have a vested interest in GenusPlus Group's growth, as seen by their sizeable ownership...

Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited's ( ASX:RWC ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.5x might make it look...

Recent third-party validation of Silex Systems (ASX:SLX) laser-based uranium enrichment technology has sparked considerable market interest. The confirmation that it is now commercially ready and can help boost US uranium enrichment capacity has contributed to this attention. See our latest analysis for Silex Systems. The upbeat news around Silex Systems’ laser enrichment breakthrough has clearly sparked fresh excitement, sending its share price up nearly 48% over the last month and over 92%...

BWP Trust has recently completed a fixed-income offering, issuing A$300 million in 4.55% medium-term notes due October 2030 at par value. This significant capital raising move enhances BWP Trust's financial flexibility and may influence its future investment and funding strategies. We'll now explore how the fresh capital from the bond issuance could affect BWP Trust’s investment outlook and risk profile. This technology could replace computers: discover 27 stocks that are working to make...

Woodside Energy Group recently upgraded its full-year 2025 production guidance to 192–197 million barrels of oil equivalent and reported a 1% quarter-on-quarter production increase, citing strong performances from key assets including Sangomar and Pluto LNG. This operational progress was complemented by new long-term LNG supply agreements and significant advancements in major projects like Scarborough and Beaumont New Ammonia, underlining the company's focus on expanding its LNG portfolio...

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Limited presented at the Ignite Investment Summit in Hong Kong on October 15, 2025, with Founder, MD & Executive Chairman Paul John Rennie delivering key insights. The company's participation at this high-profile investor event provided stakeholders with detailed updates on its strategic direction and executive leadership vision. We'll explore how Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals' focus on its executive leadership vision at the summit shapes its current investment...

Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) is generating interest as investors take note of its steady performance in the ASX 200 and respected standing within Australia’s resource-driven economy. The company’s long-term approach draws attention as the gold sector continues to show resilience. See our latest analysis for Evolution Mining. Momentum has been firmly on Evolution Mining’s side over the past several months, with the share price notching an impressive 43.8% gain over the last quarter and now...

As the Australian share market edges towards a soft upswing, buoyed by global political developments and commodity price movements, investors are keenly observing potential opportunities. Penny stocks, though often seen as a term from past market eras, continue to hold relevance for those looking to explore beyond established names. These smaller or newer companies can offer affordability and growth potential when backed by robust financials; in this article, we highlight three such penny...

Santos (ASX:STO) is navigating a significant leadership change after Chief Financial Officer Sherry Duhe abruptly resigned. She cited differences with CEO Kevin Gallagher and an untenable leadership environment within the company. See our latest analysis for Santos. Santos has seen its share price bounce modestly in recent days, ticking up 2.22% in the last session after dropping 17.1% over the past three months. While this year has featured high-profile executive changes, the company’s...

Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) just got a major confidence boost from both U.S. and Australian government agencies, as they issued coordinated letters of intent and support for potential debt funding of the Browns Range rare earths project. This cross-border backing highlights how crucial rare earths are becoming for clean energy and defense supply chains globally. See our latest analysis for Northern Minerals. This wave of high-level government support has sent Northern Minerals’ share price...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in New Murchison Gold indicates that they collectively...

Codan Limited recently reported a strong financial result for FY25, achieving 22% group revenue growth and marked increases in EBIT and NPAT, following the acquisition of Kägwerks to strengthen its U.S. defense market presence. The Communications division, including Zetron and DTC, posted a 26% revenue rise, while Minelab benefited from elevated gold prices and expanded distribution channels for a 16% increase. We’ll examine how Codan’s successful acquisition of Kägwerks and uplift in core...

APA Group (ASX:APA) has been in focus after its recent annual meeting, where shareholders voted on a range of governance issues. Shareholders supported management on remuneration, climate transition plans, and director appointments, but rejected certain constitutional and climate-focused proposals. See our latest analysis for APA Group. APA Group’s share price closed at $9.10, building solid momentum with a 29.63% year-to-date price return. Over the past year, total shareholder return reached...

Perpetual (ASX:PPT) saw total assets under management rise by 2.3%, even as net outflows and currency headwinds weighed on results. The company’s ongoing wealth business sale also remains in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Perpetual. Despite resilient operating updates, Perpetual’s share price recently slipped to $19.30 after some short-term weakness, with a 7.7% drop over the past week that offset modest gains posted earlier in the month. Still, the longer-term total...

The Australian market showed a mixed performance recently, with energy stocks leading the way due to geopolitical factors and materials remaining steady. In this context, penny stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to offer unique growth opportunities. Although the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, these smaller or newer companies can still be promising investments when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:BOT) is drawing fresh attention this month as the company prepares for a major conference appearance, has updated investors on recent performance and product rollouts, and introduced a new joint company secretary to its leadership team. See our latest analysis for Botanix Pharmaceuticals. After a series of notable updates, including the appointment of a seasoned company secretary and an upcoming presentation at the Canaccord Genuity Drug & Device Conference,...

Earlier this week, HUB24 reported record quarterly net inflows of A$5.2 billion for Q1 FY26, pushing total funds under administration to A$146.5 billion as of September 30 and reflecting a 28% increase in inflows compared to the same period last year. An interesting development was the CEO’s recent significant share purchase, highlighting leadership confidence amid a rising share of retail users and new operational milestones. Let's examine how HUB24's exceptional inflows and funds under...

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (ASX:PAR) is drawing increased attention ahead of its scheduled presentation at the Ignite Investment Summit in Hong Kong, where the company’s founder and executive team will address investors. See our latest analysis for Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals. After a year defined by volatility, Paradigm's share price has rebounded sharply with a 56% gain over the past month. This signals fresh momentum ahead of its summit appearance. While the short-term rally is grabbing...

As global markets navigate a volatile landscape marked by easing monetary policies from the U.S. Federal Reserve and fluctuating trade tensions, small-cap stocks have shown resilience, with indices like the Russell 2000 reflecting a notable year-to-date increase. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap opportunities involves looking for companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals and potential for growth amidst broader economic uncertainties.