Australian Infrastructure Stock News

Why Vulcan Energy’s Lionheart construction start matters for investors Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) has started civil construction at its Lionheart 30MW geothermal power plant in Landau, Germany, marking visible progress on its integrated lithium and renewable energy project. This work covers foundations, concrete structures and pipeline infrastructure across about ten hectares. It is intended to support long term supply of lithium hydroxide and baseload geothermal power for European...

With oil prices feeding into higher bond yields across major markets, investors are being reminded how quickly macro shocks can ripple through portfolios. In choppier conditions, founder led companies can look appealing because leaders often hold significant stakes and stay focused on long term value creation rather than quarterly targets. This article highlights three stocks from the Founder Led Companies screener that fit that mindset and may interest long term investors. The stocks covered...

AMP (ASX:AMP) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a share buyback of up to A$150 million, together with a higher ordinary dividend and stronger half year earnings reported in early August 2026. See our latest analysis for AMP. The buyback announcement, higher ordinary dividend and stronger half year earnings appear to be reflected in AMP’s recent momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 42.34% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 42.34% building on a 5 year total shareholder...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Infotrust Ltd's...

The Australian market is experiencing a cautious start, with the S&P/ASX 200 index expected to open lower due to rising oil prices and global geopolitical tensions. Amidst these broader economic conditions, investors are increasingly interested in penny stocks, a category that includes smaller or newer companies often overlooked in larger market discussions. Although the term 'penny stock' may seem outdated, these investments can still present unique opportunities for growth when backed by...

Careteq Limited ( ASX:CTQ ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last week. The...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...

With the Federal Reserve hinting that interest rates may stay higher for longer and inflation still running above target, many investors are rethinking where to park their cash. This backdrop puts fresh attention on value stocks from defensive sectors, where steadier cash flows and dividends can matter more. This article walks through three stocks from our Value Stocks screener that appear well placed in light of the latest Fed signals. The three stocks highlighted below are just a starting...

Insiders who bought AU$581.3k worth of Yari Resources Ltd's ( ASX:YAR ) stock at an average buy price of AU$0.01 over...

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

FireFly Metals has reported further high-grade copper and gold drilling results from the Green Bay project’s Ming Mine, highlighting thick, continuous mineralised zones across the upper VMS, footwall and high-grade Core Zone, while progressing an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and economic studies. An interesting aspect is the convergence of multiple mineralisation styles into an extensive high-grade Core Zone, supported by more than 197,000m of underground drilling and backed by about...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Savannah Goldfields...

BKI Investment Company Limited has announced past full-year 2026 results, reporting revenue of A$70.72 million and net income of A$64.42 million, alongside a fully franked final dividend of 4.00 cents per share that lifts total FY2026 dividends to 7.95 cents per share. In addition, BKI plans to shift from semi-annual to quarterly dividend payments after the August 2026 final dividend, aiming to provide shareholders with a more regular and consistent income stream while maintaining fully...

While Super Retail Group Limited ( ASX:SUL ) might not have the largest market cap around , it led the ASX gainers with...

As the S&P/ASX 200 index faces a potential slide amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, investors are closely watching how these factors might influence market dynamics. In such an environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often demonstrate strong alignment between management and shareholders, potentially leading to more resilient performance during uncertain times.

As the S&P/ASX 200 index is poised to open lower amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, investors are closely watching market dynamics that could impact valuations. In such a climate, identifying undervalued stocks like Genesis Minerals can be crucial for those looking to capitalize on potential opportunities in the Australian market.

As the S&P/ASX 200 index is poised to edge lower amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, investors are closely watching how these factors might impact the broader Australian market. In such fluctuating conditions, penny stocks—often representing smaller or emerging companies—continue to capture attention for their potential to uncover hidden value. While the term may seem outdated, these stocks can offer significant growth opportunities when backed by solid financial health, making...

What Westpac’s Q3 2026 earnings tell you Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC) has drawn fresh attention after its Q3 2026 update, which showed net profit excluding notable items of A$1.8b, slightly lower than a year earlier, while net operating income held at A$5.7b. The bank followed the earnings call with a detailed Q3 2026 Investor Discussion Pack and its June 2026 Pillar 3 regulatory report. Together, these disclosures outline capital, funding and risk metrics that many investors watch closely when...

Centuria Industrial REIT has released its full-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, reporting sales of A$248.34 million, total revenue of A$328.76 million and net income of A$160.38 million, all higher than the prior year. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations increased to A$0.256 from A$0.21, pointing to stronger profitability on a per‑security basis. With this uplift in earnings and profitability now on the table, we’ll examine how the result reshapes Centuria...

With the Federal Reserve signalling at least one more rate hike while inflation holds at 3.7% and unemployment sits at 4.1%, short term bond and Treasury ETFs are back in focus for anyone watching interest rate risk. This mix of higher yields and economic uncertainty is creating pockets of opportunity and potential traps. This article highlights three stocks exposed to this news backdrop that stand out in our Short Term Bond and Treasury ETFs screener. The three stocks covered below are just...

Governments are tightening rules around sustainability, technology and market stability, which puts a spotlight on companies that already talk about green technology and environmental goals. This shift can create openings for investors who pay attention early, while others wait to see how the story plays out. This article walks through three stocks from our Environmental and Sustainability Leaders screener that appear especially exposed to these policy moves, and explains why they may deserve...

Central banks are still holding interest rates high to deal with stubborn inflation in areas like housing and transport, which keeps income focused investors on edge. Reliable cash flows suddenly matter a lot more. That is where the Dividend Powerhouses screener comes in, with stocks offering 3%+ yields that are covered and growing. This article highlights three of the strongest candidates from that list. The three stocks below are just a starting sample from this idea. The full screen...

Arena REIT recently disclosed that childcare operator Edge Early Learning failed to pay rent across 31 Queensland and South Australian properties, raising concerns about the reliability of a portion of its social infrastructure income stream. The incident has sharpened investor focus on tenant quality and concentration risk within Arena REIT’s childcare portfolio, despite its historically high occupancy and long lease structures. We’ll now examine how the Edge Early Learning rent default...

Lindian Resources has acquired full ownership of the SARECO rare earths processing facility in Kazakhstan and received Malawi government confirmation that its Kangankunde rare earths project is operating under a valid mining licence with no evidence of unauthorised extraction. Together, the clarified licence compliance at Kangankunde and integrated control of SARECO strengthen Lindian’s position across both rare earths production and downstream processing. We’ll now examine how Lindian’s...