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Woolworths’ latest result, with net profit up A$175m to A$1.14b and a market value now above A$50b, has put supermarket stocks back in the spotlight as investors look again at everyday essentials as a potential anchor for portfolios. With Australian supermarket sales at A$53.85b and online channels growing, this article walks through three stocks exposed to this news and how the catalysts could matter for you. The stocks covered below are just a starting sample, and the full screen surfaced 1...

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited has reported its half-year 2026 results, with sales rising to A$168.78 million from A$44.07 million a year earlier, while the company moved from net income of A$46.79 million to a net loss of A$32.92 million. The sharp increase in revenue alongside a switch to a loss, and the resulting loss per share of A$0.173, raises questions about cost structures and profitability drivers in its defence and space businesses. We will now examine how the strong...

Sandfire Resources Limited has reported its full-year results for the 12 months to 30 June 2026, with sales rising to US$1,653.67 million from US$1,176.01 million and net income increasing to US$355.81 million from US$93.25 million a year earlier. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations nearly quadrupled to US$0.764, highlighting a sharp uplift in profitability that could reshape how investors assess the company’s earnings power and cost base. Against this backdrop of sharply...

The Australian market is showing signs of optimism, with the ASX expected to continue its upward trend, buoyed by falling oil prices and a strong performance from Wall Street. Amidst this positive backdrop, penny stocks—though an older term—remain a relevant investment area for those interested in smaller or newer companies. By focusing on those with strong financial foundations and growth potential, investors can uncover opportunities that offer both affordability and promising prospects.

FireFly Metals (ASX:FFM) has released a Preliminary Economic Assessment and updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Green Bay Ming Mine Copper Gold Project, alongside launching a large equity raising to progress development. At a latest share price of A$1.90, FireFly Metals has delivered a 30 day share price return of 15.15%, even though the 90 day share price return has fallen 7.32%. In contrast, the 1 year total shareholder return of 56.94% and the very large 3 year total shareholder...

Perenti Limited has released its FY26 results, reporting A$3.34 billion in sales, A$18.76 million in net income, a higher full-year dividend of 7.75 cents per share, and confirming it has completed a prior buyback while launching a new on‑market program of up to 84,500,000 shares through July 2027. The combination of record EBIT(A), a 7% increase in full‑year dividends, and a fresh buyback authorisation highlights management’s focus on returning capital to shareholders while setting revenue...

Storage King Group (ASX:SKG) has drawn investor focus after releasing full year earnings to June 30, 2026. The results show broadly flat revenue alongside a sharp fall in net income and basic earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Storage King Group. At a latest share price of A$1.15, Storage King Group has seen its 30 day share price return fall 10.16% and its 90 day share price return fall 18.15%, while the 3 year total shareholder return remains positive at 10.40%. This suggests...

Insiders who bought Altair Minerals Limited ( ASX:ALR ) stock in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last week. The...

ASX Limited recently reported full-year results for the year ended June 30, 2026, with revenue of A$1,262.1 million, net income of A$484.9 million and a fully franked final dividend of A$1.047 per share, which represented a dividend decrease and has already passed its ex-dividend date on August 21, 2026. The combination of higher revenue alongside lower net income and a reduced fully franked dividend offers a clearer view of how ASX Limited is balancing growth investment, regulatory costs...

Global tech demand is supporting strong industrial output in Taiwan, which keeps attention on the smaller companies powering artificial intelligence behind the scenes. For investors, that creates a potential sweet spot. Market focus is on AI as a theme, yet many AI small caps still sit under the radar. This article introduces three stocks from our AI Small Caps screener that show how this opportunity is taking shape. The three AI stocks covered below are only a small sample of what is on the...

Insiders who bought AU$461.9k worth of CONNEQT Health Limited's ( ASX:CQT ) stock at an average buy price of AU$0.04...

The Lottery Corporation Limited has reported full-year 2026 results showing sales of A$3,576.6 million and net income of A$284.6 million, alongside maintaining a fully franked full-year dividend of 16.5 cents per share and declaring an 8.5 cent fully franked dividend for the half-year to June 30, 2026. While earnings and earnings per share fell compared with the prior year, the decision to hold the full-year dividend steady signals the board’s current confidence in cash generation and...

Evolution Mining Limited recently reported past full-year results to 30 June 2026, with sales rising to A$5,558.77 million and net income to A$1,475.06 million, alongside an updated dividend policy lifting the payout target from 50% to 60% of annual cash flow and a higher fully franked final dividend of 21.0 cps. The company also announced upcoming board changes, including the retirement of long-serving Non-Executive Director Tommy McKeith in November 2026, the appointment of geoscientist...

Amidst a backdrop of fluctuating economic indicators and mixed market sentiment, the Asian small-cap sector is drawing attention as investors navigate the complexities of rising oil prices and global geopolitical tensions. With key indices showing varied performances, identifying stocks that demonstrate resilience through insider actions can provide valuable insights into potential opportunities in this dynamic environment.

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Janus Electric Holdings Limited's ( ASX:JNS ) business as it appears the...

Energy security has shifted from a background issue to front-page news, with supply routes, storage hubs and power links all under greater scrutiny. For investors, that uncertainty can create both risks and openings, especially in companies tied to the infrastructure that keeps energy flowing. This article examines how today’s geopolitical shocks feed into that story and highlights 3 stocks exposed to these pressures that might warrant a closer look. The stocks covered below are just a...

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...

Sequoia Financial Group Limited's (ASX:SEQ) stock price has dropped 15% in the previous week, but insiders who sold...

Bellavista Resources Limited ( ASX:BVR ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last...

Ansell Limited has reported full-year 2026 results showing higher sales of US$2,140.2 million and net income of US$208.6 million, alongside completing a A$118.4 million buyback of 3,957,877 shares and announcing a US$0.415 dividend for the half year ended June 30, 2026. The combination of stronger profitability, ongoing capital returns through buybacks and dividends, and an extended repurchase program to September 6, 2027, highlights management’s confidence in the company’s financial...

Potential Alara Resources Limited ( ASX:AUQ ) shareholders may wish to note that the Non-Executive Director, Vikas...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at AML3D Limited's...

As the Australian market looks to start strong amid positive corporate reporting and lower oil prices, investors are keenly observing how these factors might influence dividend stocks on the ASX. In an environment where energy disruptions and global trade tensions are at play, identifying robust dividend stocks with attractive yields can provide stability and income in a dynamic market landscape.

As the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) prepares for a strong start, buoyed by positive corporate reporting and declining oil prices, investors are keenly observing market dynamics amid global trade tensions and energy sector shifts. In this environment, growth companies with substantial insider ownership can offer intriguing opportunities as they often signal confidence in the company's potential amidst evolving economic landscapes.