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Superloop recently extended its run as the nation’s fastest-rated fixed broadband network while joining the sector-wide July repricing of plans, lifting most broadband prices but leaving several of its highest-speed tiers unchanged. This combination of independently verified network performance and selective price increases reinforces Superloop’s ability to support premium offerings and strengthen customer loyalty in a crowded telecoms market. We’ll now examine how maintaining the fastest...

Westpac Banking Corporation has confirmed that Independent Non-Executive Director Peter Nash retired from its Board on 1 July 2026, prompting a reshuffle that sees Michael Ullmer chair the Board Audit Committee, David Cohen lead the Board Risk Committee and Tim Burroughs join the Board Nominations & Governance Committee. These board and committee changes arrive as Westpac remains a closely watched income stock, following its fully franked A$0.77 interim dividend and continued focus on margin...

Rapid adoption of GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro is not just reshaping waistlines, it is also reshaping wardrobes and spending habits. As many users change clothing sizes and refresh their look, some apparel and fashion retailers may see stronger demand, while others tied to larger sizes face clear pressure. This article breaks down how that shift could matter for your portfolio and highlights 3 stocks from our Apparel and Fashion Retailers screener that appear positively...

In early July 2026, Netwealth Group Limited announced it had expanded its existing relationship with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pty Ltd by supplying a consolidated platform solution for ASX-listed and domestic investments, including integrated sponsored iHIN functionality, curated investment options, and branded digital experiences for advisers and clients. This agreement marks a key step in Netwealth’s push into the stockbroking and private wealth market, giving it access to an...

Develop Global (ASX:DVP) has been added to both the S&P/ASX 200 Index and the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Sector Index, a change that can influence trading activity through index-tracking fund flows. See our latest analysis for Develop Global. At a latest share price of A$6.03, Develop Global has seen a 1-day share price return of 4.69% and a year to date share price return of 32.82%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 75.80% points to stronger longer term gains, suggesting recent index...

Export oriented primary sector stocks are suddenly back in focus as New Zealand leads the latest Future of Investment Partnership talks, with around 20 countries trying to cut red tape and rewrite the rules for global trade outside the stalled WTO process. For you as an investor, that could change the risk and reward profile for companies tied to agriculture, food and related exports, especially where non tariff barriers and subsidies matter. This article picks out 3 stocks exposed to this...

Investor interest in South32 (ASX:S32) has picked up after US regulators approved the company’s A$4.7b Hermosa critical minerals project in Arizona, a key step for this large scale development. See our latest analysis for South32. South32’s latest A$4.02 share price comes after a 5.24% 1 day share price return, even though the 30 day share price return is down 10.27% and the 90 day share price return is down 13.17%. Meanwhile, the 1 year total shareholder return of 32.83% and 5 year total...

In recent days, Iluka Resources has expanded feedstock supply and signed its first rare earths supply agreement with a global automotive manufacturer, advancing the Eneabba refinery as part of Australia’s push to build domestic critical minerals processing capacity. By linking rare earth pricing to realised oxide sales rather than China-based benchmarks, Iluka is seeking greater pricing independence in a sector central to electric vehicles, renewable energy and defence technologies. We’ll...

The Federal Reserve’s renewed focus on inflation, higher Treasury yields, and key CPI data on the horizon put short term rates and liquidity squarely in the spotlight. That mix can reshape how short term bond and money market funds are priced, funded, and used by investors. For anyone watching cash-like investments or parking capital while policy stays uncertain, the current backdrop matters. This article breaks down how those macro signals tie into short term fixed income, and looks at 3...

Even though Beforepay Group Limited ( ASX:B4P ) stock gained 11% last week, insiders who sold AU$832k worth of stock...

In recent days, Treasury Wine Estates has adjusted its equity structure by issuing 3,129 new ordinary shares, allowing over 13,000 deferred share rights to lapse, and letting more than 538,000 performance rights expire after conditions were not met, while substantial holder State Street Corporation lifted its voting power to 11.85%. These moves highlight active capital and incentive management at a time when investors are closely watching how concentrated ownership and equity rewards shape...

Catalyst Metals recently entered into gold forward contracts covering 30,000 ounces at a fixed price of A$6,075 per ounce, with deliveries over 15 months beginning in August, to reduce revenue volatility at its Plutonic operations. By replacing legacy call options with this price protection regime, the company is simplifying its risk management while still allowing meaningful exposure to spot gold prices, particularly as it works to advance the Plutonic Gold Belt assets. We’ll now examine...

Zip Co partnership with Rally House puts US sports fans in focus Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) has announced a partnership with specialty sports retailer Rally House, adding its installment payment options across more than 300 US locations and online, and putting discretionary fan spending under closer investor scrutiny. See our latest analysis for Zip Co. Against this Rally House agreement, Zip Co’s recent share price performance has been volatile, with a 30.4% 1 month share price return and a very large...

Pantoro Gold recently reported that its FY26 gold production reached 77,408 ounces, falling short of its 86,000–92,000 ounce guidance due to labour shortages, contractor issues and other operational challenges at the Norseman Gold Project. Management has launched an operational turnaround plan with FY27 production guidance of 90,000–105,000 ounces, highlighting both the company’s operational ambitions and the risk of higher costs and ongoing underground mining complexity. We’ll now examine...

While it’s been a great week for Island Pharmaceuticals Limited ( ASX:ILA ) shareholders after stock gained 20...

Winchester Energy Limited ( ASX:WEL ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last...

On 27 June 2026, James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE:JHX) was removed from several key Russell growth indices, including the Russell 1000 Growth, Russell 3000 Growth and Russell Midcap Growth benchmarks. This broad index exclusion matters because it can alter the ownership base of the stock, especially among index-tracking and benchmark-aware institutional investors. With James Hardie exiting multiple Russell growth benchmarks, we’ll now examine how this index removal affects the company’s...

Why Mirvac Group Stock Is Back in Focus Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) is back on investor watchlists after completing an institutional recapitalisation of its build to rent platform, anchored by a major superannuation fund investment and supported by favourable housing policies. See our latest analysis for Mirvac Group. Mirvac Group’s recent recapitalisation comes after a period where the share price has drifted, with a year to date share price return of a 16.42% decline and a 1 year total...

Liontown Limited (ASX:LTR) was recently added to the S&P/ASX 100 Index and removed from the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index, reflecting its shift into a larger-cap peer group. This index reshuffle can meaningfully influence trading flows and investor attention as index-tracking funds and institutions adjust their Liontown holdings. We’ll now explore how Liontown’s inclusion in the S&P/ASX 100 could influence its investment narrative built around Kathleen Valley’s production ramp. Uncover the...

In recent weeks, Aristocrat Leisure has seen renewed investor interest, with optimism appearing to centre on improving momentum in its digital gaming operations and broader gaming technology portfolio. This shift in sentiment highlights how the company’s position in digital casino products may be influencing how investors view its longer-term business mix. Now we’ll examine how this renewed confidence in Aristocrat’s digital gaming segment may shape the company’s broader investment...

On 8 July 2026, GenusPlus Group, an Australian electrical infrastructure and engineering services provider, experienced a sharp setback that appears linked to negative operational or financial developments such as guidance changes, contract margin pressures, or project execution issues. This setback raises questions about the resilience of its project portfolio and how any emerging operational challenges might affect its role in major grid and renewable infrastructure work. We’ll now examine...

Santos (ASX:STO) is back in focus after a recent share price move, linked to firmer global oil and LNG prices, supported by progress on its Barossa LNG development and firm domestic gas demand. See our latest analysis for Santos. At the current A$7.62 share price, Santos has seen a strong year to date share price return of 23.9%, even though the 30 day and 90 day share price returns are slightly down. The 1 year total shareholder return of 4.26% points to more modest long term progress. If...

China’s latest inflation data is putting a fresh spotlight on mining and materials stocks, as producer prices rise 4.1% while consumer prices stay subdued at 1%. Soaring input costs for non-ferrous metals and energy are squeezing industrial margins, which can reshape how capital flows through the global supply chain. This article looks at 3 stocks from a Global Mining and Materials Sector screener that are directly exposed to this news and could either benefit from, or be pressured by, these...

Boss Energy has announced that Peter Botten will become Independent Non-Executive Chair on 30 September 2026, succeeding Wyatt Buck, while long-serving director Jan Honeyman will retire on 30 June 2026 as the board refresh continues. Botten’s early uranium-sector roots, combined with decades of board and leadership roles across major ASX energy companies, suggest a meaningful shift in governance experience and project oversight for Boss Energy. We’ll now examine how Botten’s incoming chair...