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In May 2026, Alkane Resources reported third-quarter results showing A$274.37 million in sales and A$92.99 million in net income, alongside materially higher earnings per share versus a year earlier. At the same time, Alkane issued full-year 2026 production guidance for 149,000–161,000 ounces of gold and 155,000–168,000 gold-equivalent ounces, giving investors clearer visibility on expected output across its operations. We’ll now examine how Alkane’s sharply higher quarterly earnings and...

Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC) is back in focus after tightening lending criteria for negatively geared property investors following federal budget changes, a policy shift that could influence housing activity and sentiment toward the stock. See our latest analysis for Westpac Banking. The share price has been under pressure recently, with a 30 day share price return down 11.27% and a 90 day share price return down 15.23%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 16.97% and 3 year total...

Metcash guidance and special call: what changed Metcash (ASX:MTS) has issued unaudited earnings guidance for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, flagging estimated group revenue of A$19.6b and group EBIT of A$501 million to A$505 million. See our latest analysis for Metcash. Metcash’s latest guidance and special call come after a mixed run for the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 3.45% but a year to date share price decline of 9.37%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 9.95%...

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Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, including a decline of about 17% over the past month and around 26% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Westgold Resources. The recent share price weakness, with the stock down 17.3% on a 1 month share price return and 25.99% on a 3 month share price return to A$5.21, sits against a much stronger backdrop. Westgold Resources has delivered a 105.16% 1 year total shareholder return and higher...

Zip Co’s new gift card partnership Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) has partnered with InComm Payments to let users buy gift cards in the Zip app and spread payments over installments, expanding its flexible payment tools beyond traditional retail spending. See our latest analysis for Zip Co. Despite the InComm partnership expanding Zip Co's product offering, the stock has recently come under pressure, with the 90 day share price return down 20.21% and the year to date share price return down 32.84%, even as...

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Xero Limited's ( ASX:XRO ) shareholders over the last week. We think that the...

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The Australian stock market is experiencing a cautious phase, influenced by high U.S. bond yields and concerns over rising price pressures in the economy, as noted by the RBA assistant governor. In such a climate, investors often seek opportunities that offer potential growth at lower price points, making penny stocks an intriguing option despite their somewhat outdated name. These stocks can represent smaller or newer companies with strong financial foundations, offering unique chances for...

New Hope Corporation Limited has reported its Q3 2026 results, posting a 21.7% rise in underlying EBITDA to A$130.1 million on the back of higher coal sales volumes, firmer prices and lower unit costs, particularly at the Bengalla mine, while also reducing capital spending by 21%. The company has reinforced its financial position by extending its debt maturity to 2032 via a A$300.0 million senior convertible note issue, repurchasing A$293.3 million of 2029 notes and ending the quarter with...

Endeavour Group (ASX:EDV) has come under pressure after its shares touched a new 52 week low. Investors are questioning the execution of a three year, A$100 million cost reduction plan under new leadership. See our latest analysis for Endeavour Group. The latest bounce to A$3.09 comes after a year in which the stock’s share price return and three year total shareholder return have both been weak. This suggests recent cost cutting headlines and the upcoming investor day are being viewed...

Earnings update and why Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) is in focus Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 results, with revenue at US$790 million compared with US$774 million a year earlier, while net income and earnings per share came in lower. See our latest analysis for Light & Wonder. At a latest share price of A$114.58, the stock has gained 1-day and 7-day share price returns of 1.37% and 3.88% respectively, yet is down 26.55% year to date. The...

Insiders who bought AU$194.2k worth of Prestal Holdings Limited ( ASX:PTL ) stock in the last year have seen some of...

AUB Group (ASX:AUB) shares are in focus after the company reported strong first half FY26 underlying profit growth, upgraded its full year earnings guidance, and lifted its fully franked interim dividend. See our latest analysis for AUB Group. The A$25.30 share price moved 5.0% higher on the day and 5.2% over the past week, but the stock is still down 17.2% on a year to date share price basis. The 1 year total shareholder return has declined 25.1%, so the latest earnings and dividend update...

Insiders who bought AU$408.5k worth of ARC Funds Limited ( ASX:ARC ) stock in the last year have seen some of their...

Ora Banda Mining has outlined an expansion plan to roughly double gold production over the next three years, including a 3.0‑million‑tonnes‑per‑annum processing plant at Davyhurst and development of the Waihi underground mine, supported by increased funding capacity. In parallel, the company has more than doubled its gold Ore Reserve base to underpin this growth, lifting total mineral resources to 3.57 million ounces and appointing GR Engineering Services as preferred contractor for the...

Dyno Nobel Limited ( ASX:DNL ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We did some...

Insiders who bought AU$518.4k worth of Ambertech Limited ( ASX:AMO ) stock in the last year have seen some of their...

The Australian market is poised for a potential rebound today, with futures indicating a possible one percent increase despite Wall Street's recent lackluster performance. Amidst these fluctuations, investors are increasingly turning their attention to penny stocks—smaller or newer companies that offer growth opportunities at lower price points. Although the term "penny stock" might seem outdated, these investments can still present valuable prospects when backed by robust financial health...

Some investors may be wondering whether Mineral Resources at around A$65.74 is still priced attractively, or if most of the easy gains are already behind it. The stock has been volatile, with a return of 18.6% year to date, a 3.5% gain over the last 30 days, but a decline of 5.9% over the last week, while the 1 year return stands at 167.7%. Recent news coverage has focused on Mineral Resources in the context of lithium, iron ore and broader materials sector sentiment, which often shifts...

Aristocrat Leisure recently reported half-year 2026 results showing sales of A$3,028.2 million and net income of A$805.5 million, alongside authorising an unfranked interim dividend of A$0.50 per share and expanding its on-market buyback to A$2.50 billions through to May 2027. These income and capital management decisions, combined with ongoing investment in AI and digital gaming through Aristocrat Interactive and NeoGames integration, highlight management’s focus on reshaping the business...

ASX (ASX:ASX) has announced Anthony Attia as its next Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective 1 September 2026. This marks a leadership transition that could influence how investors think about the exchange stock. See our latest analysis for ASX. The leadership announcement comes at a time when momentum in the stock has picked up, with a 1-day share price return of 1.80% and a year-to-date share price return of 15.33%, even though the 1-year total shareholder return has...