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Earlier this week, TPG Telecom’s Vodafone network in Australia experienced an intermittent mobile outage caused by a power redundancy failure, before full services were restored. At the same time, TPG’s role as a wholesale network provider was reinforced by its partnership with Swoop, highlighting how outages can directly influence perceptions of its infrastructure reliability for both retail and wholesale customers. We’ll now explore how this network disruption and review of resilience...

Stubborn inflation, firm central bank policies, and only partial relief in energy costs are putting everyday budgets under pressure, which often pushes investors to look harder at inflation resilient ideas such as consumer staples stocks. These companies sit at the core of essential spending and can sometimes hold up differently when borrowing costs stay high and supply chains remain strained. This article looks at how the recent US and Iran peace developments, plus ongoing inflation and rate...

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) has completed the M7-M12 Integration Project in Western Sydney, opening the M7-M12 Interchange and finishing a major M7 widening that may affect future toll road traffic patterns. See our latest analysis for Transurban Group. Against this project backdrop, Transurban Group’s share price has an A$15.06 latest close, with a 30 day share price return of 5.39% and 90 day share price return of 9.53%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 8.33% sits alongside a 5 year...

On 18 June 2026, Life360, Inc. announced it had launched the next phase of its partnership with Uber, enabling families to request and coordinate Uber rides for teens and other members directly within the Life360 app, with integrated real-time location and safety features. This deepens Life360’s push to become a “family super app,” bundling mobility coordination with its existing safety and location services to keep users more engaged within a single platform. Next, we’ll examine how...

Charter Hall Retail REIT has declared a quarterly cash distribution of A$0.064 per unit for the June 30, 2026 period, with an ex‑date of June 29, record date of June 30, and payment scheduled for August 28, 2026. This fresh distribution detail gives investors a clearer line of sight on near‑term cash returns, against a backdrop of evolving retail property risks and refinancing needs. With this new quarterly distribution level in mind, we’ll examine how Charter Hall Retail REIT’s dividend...

Nexsen Limited ( ASX:NXN ) insiders who acquired shares over the previous 12 months, can probably afford to ignore the...

Earlier in June 2026, Argo Investments Limited reported that its estimated pre-tax net tangible asset per share had risen to A$10.84 as at 12 June, while reiterating that it holds no debt on its balance sheet. The company also underscored the sustainability of its fully franked dividend payments, reinforcing its positioning as an income-focused listed investment company with a strong capital base. We’ll now examine how Argo’s rising pre-tax NTA and emphasis on a debt-free balance sheet shape...

With inflation, interest rates and energy prices all under close watch, many investors are looking for companies that already have solid foundations rather than relying on hopeful turnarounds. That is where a Solid Balance Sheet and Fundamentals screener comes in, focusing on high return on equity, resilient past performance and cleaner debt profiles. This kind of filter does not chase a specific sector; it looks for strength in the underlying business. In this article, three of the best...

While Adairs Limited ( ASX:ADH ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price growth of...

Potential Zinc of Ireland NL ( ASX:ZMI ) shareholders may wish to note that the Non-Executive Director, Thomas Corr...

In recent days, Super Retail Group has seen a shift in its shareholder base as State Street Corporation ceased to be a substantial holder, while brokers including Jarden and J.P. Morgan reiterated positive views on the company alongside a hold stance from Morgans after its Investor Day update. These developments, coupled with increased insider buying and a refreshed long-term organic growth plan outlined at Investor Day, have sharpened focus on how management’s execution and evolving...

Insiders who bought Resource Minerals International Ltd ( ASX:RMI ) stock in the last 12 months were richly rewarded...

Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that Ngee Tong Low, the Executive Chairman & CEO of OM...

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

BHP Group (ASX:BHP) recorded a $2.3b impairment charge tied to the Jansen potash project in Canada. The company disclosed higher projected costs for Jansen alongside an extended development timeline. The update marks a material shift for BHP's long term plans in the fertilizer segment. BHP Group is best known for its large scale operations in iron ore, copper and other key commodities, and Jansen has been positioned as its entry point into potash and fertilizers. The newly announced write...

Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) has moved into focus following its inclusion in the ASX 100 index and a recent presentation at the Energy & Precious Metals Virtual Investor Summit, drawing fresh attention to its uranium exposure. See our latest analysis for Paladin Energy. At a last close of A$10.02, Paladin Energy’s 1 year total shareholder return of 36.14% contrasts with a 90 day share price return that has fallen 7.05%. This hints that recent uranium sector enthusiasm and its ASX 100 promotion...

Rising real yields on 10 year TIPS around 2.21%, growing concern over a projected US$1.9 trillion federal deficit, and fresh downgrades to US sovereign credit are pushing many investors to rethink how they balance gold, bonds, and equities. Central banks are adding to gold reserves while questions build around government debt and fixed income risk. For investors, that mix of forces can reshape how precious metals and mining stocks trade and how they fit in a portfolio. This article breaks...

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT’s latest distribution and valuation update HomeCo Daily Needs REIT (ASX:HDN) has announced a preliminary unaudited portfolio valuation gain of A$92 million for the half year, along with reaffirmed guidance for funds from operations and distributions. The trust also declared an unfranked quarterly cash distribution of A$0.0215 per unit for the period ending 30 June 2026, with an ex date of 29 June, a record date of 30 June and payment scheduled for 21 August. See our...

With the Federal Reserve keeping rates at 3.50% to 3.75% under new Chairman Kevin Warsh and signalling that borrowing costs may stay higher for longer, interest rate sensitivity is back in focus for banking and financial services stocks. Tighter policy, shorter data dependent statements, and reduced expectations for near term cuts have already unsettled markets. Treasury yields have risen and major indexes have slipped. This article highlights 3 stocks from a broader Banking and Financial...

Earlier this year, Endeavour Group’s Cape Mentelle winery expanded into the UK by launching two Margaret River wine ranges, Marmaduke for independent retailers priced below £20 and the higher-end Heritage range at around £45. This move strengthens Endeavour’s international footprint while targeting both value-conscious independents and premium wine buyers in a key export market. We’ll now examine how Cape Mentelle’s tailored Marmaduke range for UK independents influences Endeavour Group’s...

Cochlear (ASX:COH) is back in focus after the company issued a 2026 guidance downgrade, prompting a reset in expectations for both the stock and the broader premium ASX healthcare segment. See our latest analysis for Cochlear. The 2026 guidance downgrade comes after a sharp rebound in Cochlear’s share price over the past month, with a 30 day share price return of 24.66%. However, that short term strength contrasts with a much weaker backdrop, including a 90 day share price decline of 28.23%...

With central banks leaning hawkish, bond yields firm and energy markets swinging on geopolitics, many investors are looking beyond the usual large caps for fresh ideas. The High-Quality Undiscovered Gems screener focuses on smaller companies with solid fundamentals that are still off the radar of big funds, which can help you avoid crowded trades and slow-moving consensus. Instead of waiting for an upgrade report, you get a curated starting point for research into businesses that may be...

Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) drew fresh attention after its share price rose about 4.8%, a move closely linked to renewed interest in uranium stocks as nuclear energy gains traction as a low emission power source. See our latest analysis for Deep Yellow. That 1 day share price return of 2.99% comes on top of a 26.47% 7 day share price return. However, the year to date share price return is still down 11.57%, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 140.56% and 5 year total shareholder return of...

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering recently completed a follow-on equity raising of about A$166 million, including a fully underwritten A$150 million institutional placement and a planned A$15.58 million share purchase plan, issuing roughly 41.4 million new ordinary shares at around A$4.00 per share. The capital raise was closely tied to new data centre and mining contracts and an upgraded earnings outlook, meaning investors are funding a larger project pipeline rather than balance sheet...