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Whitehaven Coal recently announced plans to remove an additional A$60 million to A$80 million in costs from its Queensland operations by the end of June 2026, focusing on operational efficiency improvements. This initiative reflects the company’s efforts to strengthen its financial position amid changing market dynamics and industry pressures. We’ll explore how these cost-cutting measures could influence Whitehaven Coal’s long-term investment appeal and earnings outlook. This technology...

Woolworths Group Limited recently reported total group sales of A$18.48 billion for the first quarter of FY26, up 2.7% year-on-year, with e-commerce and B2B segments contributing most of the growth. Despite higher sales, CEO Amanda Bardwell noted performance was below the company's expectations due to weaker results in pet and baby products and a large decline in tobacco sales, even as e-commerce sales improved. We’ll now examine how management’s cautious tone and focus on category...

Develop Global Limited has announced the appointment of three highly experienced executives, including Duncan Bradford as Non-executive Director, to support its accelerated growth strategy. These leadership additions bring a wealth of operational, technical, and financial expertise from global mining giants, underpinning the company’s ambitions for expansion and partnership opportunities. We’ll explore how the infusion of global mining expertise at senior levels could shape Develop Global's...

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) hit record iron ore output in the September quarter as its Onslow project reached full capacity. This triggered a $200 million payment and helped strengthen sentiment around the company. See our latest analysis for Mineral Resources. After a rocky first half of the year, Mineral Resources is now riding a clear wave of positive momentum. Strong operational results and record iron ore output have propelled the stock to a 22.3% 1-month share price return, while its...

Reece (ASX:REH) has announced two governance changes that could shape how investors view the company’s leadership. The company named Jacqueline Chow as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee. It also addressed investor activism ahead of its upcoming Annual General Meeting. See our latest analysis for Reece. Despite these high-profile governance changes and some investor activism leading up to the AGM, Reece’s momentum has been mixed. The share price has...

Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) posted a net profit margin of 7.3%, falling from 15.3% a year ago, while earnings have declined by 24.5% annually over the last five years. With forecast earnings growth of 8.06% per year and revenue projected to increase by 2.2% annually, both of which lag the broader market, the results highlight ongoing margin pressure and multi-year headwinds. This is occurring even as the share price sits below discounted cash flow fair value estimates. See our full analysis for...

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) revealed plans to build a heavy rare earth separation facility in Malaysia, aiming to boost supply for customers seeking reliable alternatives outside China. This move closely follows ongoing uncertainty surrounding Chinese export controls. See our latest analysis for Lynas Rare Earths. Lynas’s new facility announcement follows a period of intensifying trade tensions and comes just ahead of its Q1 2026 earnings call. While the company is carefully managing...

Greatland Resources announced strong operational progress in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, with 53,543 metres drilled across key projects such as West Dome Open Pit, West Dome Underground, and Main Dome Underground, successfully exceeding their planned meters and confirming resource extensions at Telfer. This operational momentum is underpinned by the company’s 100% ownership of the Havieron and Telfer projects, a debt-free balance sheet, and a significant cash position of US$750...

Beach Energy Limited recently reported its operating results for the first quarter of 2026, revealing Western Flank production of 371,000 barrels of oil equivalent (kboe), which represents a 16% decrease from the prior quarter, with oil and gas volumes both falling notably. This operational decline is significant, given the Western Flank's role as a key contributor to the company's overall output and future revenue streams. We will examine how the Western Flank's lower production levels may...

Wesfarmers recently announced it will make an additional A$1.50 per share distribution in December, reflecting management's outlook on its financial position and capital allocation. This move comes as the company faces higher operational costs and subdued demand in its industrial segment, yet continues to benefit from resilient retail performance across brands like Bunnings, Kmart, Priceline, and Officeworks. We'll explore how the increased shareholder distribution amid ongoing cost...

As Australian shares move independently of Wall Street's fluctuations, the local market is showing resilience with a slight upward trend. Penny stocks, often associated with smaller or newer companies, continue to offer intriguing opportunities for investors seeking growth potential at lower price points. Despite being an outdated term, these stocks can still hold significant promise when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

Viewing insider transactions for Canadian Phosphate Limited's ( ASX:CP8 ) over the last year, we see that insiders were...

Key Insights DUG Technology's significant individual investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced...

Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) has unveiled a new strategy focused on expanding its role in health and wellbeing. The company is targeting higher earnings from its health segment and aims to capture a larger share of the policyholder market by 2030. See our latest analysis for Medibank Private. Medibank Private’s focus on digital health and preventative care has come alongside strong stock performance, with a 28.2% share price return year-to-date and an impressive 40.7% total shareholder return...

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

When close to half the companies in the Professional Services industry in Australia have price-to-sales ratios (or...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.4x Beforepay Group Limited ( ASX:B4P ) may be sending bullish signals...

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

Key Insights Cogstate's significant insider ownership suggests inherent interests in company's expansion 55% of the...

With its stock down 8.1% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard REA Group (ASX:REA). However, stock prices...

Westpac Banking Corporation announced its full-year financial results for the period ended September 30, 2025, reporting a net interest loss of A$93 million and an overall net loss of A$56 million. This marks a significant departure from previous periods, highlighting the impact of a challenging operating environment and rising cost pressures on one of Australia's major banks. Given the reported net loss for the year, we'll examine how this development could influence Westpac's longer-term...

Stockland's (ASX:SGP) stock is up by a considerable 14% over the past three months. However, we wonder if the company's...

Potential Duxton Farms Limited ( ASX:DBF ) shareholders may wish to note that the Executive Chairman, Edouard Peter...