Australian Leisure Stock News

Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC) is back in focus after tightening lending criteria for negatively geared property investors following federal budget changes, a policy shift that could influence housing activity and sentiment toward the stock. See our latest analysis for Westpac Banking. The share price has been under pressure recently, with a 30 day share price return down 11.27% and a 90 day share price return down 15.23%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 16.97% and 3 year total...

Metcash guidance and special call: what changed Metcash (ASX:MTS) has issued unaudited earnings guidance for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, flagging estimated group revenue of A$19.6b and group EBIT of A$501 million to A$505 million. See our latest analysis for Metcash. Metcash’s latest guidance and special call come after a mixed run for the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 3.45% but a year to date share price decline of 9.37%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 9.95%...

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

Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, including a decline of about 17% over the past month and around 26% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Westgold Resources. The recent share price weakness, with the stock down 17.3% on a 1 month share price return and 25.99% on a 3 month share price return to A$5.21, sits against a much stronger backdrop. Westgold Resources has delivered a 105.16% 1 year total shareholder return and higher...

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Xero Limited's ( ASX:XRO ) shareholders over the last week. We think that the...

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We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although Amazon.com made...

The Australian stock market is experiencing a cautious phase, influenced by high U.S. bond yields and concerns over rising price pressures in the economy, as noted by the RBA assistant governor. In such a climate, investors often seek opportunities that offer potential growth at lower price points, making penny stocks an intriguing option despite their somewhat outdated name. These stocks can represent smaller or newer companies with strong financial foundations, offering unique chances for...

New Hope Corporation Limited has reported its Q3 2026 results, posting a 21.7% rise in underlying EBITDA to A$130.1 million on the back of higher coal sales volumes, firmer prices and lower unit costs, particularly at the Bengalla mine, while also reducing capital spending by 21%. The company has reinforced its financial position by extending its debt maturity to 2032 via a A$300.0 million senior convertible note issue, repurchasing A$293.3 million of 2029 notes and ending the quarter with...

Earnings update and why Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) is in focus Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 results, with revenue at US$790 million compared with US$774 million a year earlier, while net income and earnings per share came in lower. See our latest analysis for Light & Wonder. At a latest share price of A$114.58, the stock has gained 1-day and 7-day share price returns of 1.37% and 3.88% respectively, yet is down 26.55% year to date. The...

AUB Group (ASX:AUB) shares are in focus after the company reported strong first half FY26 underlying profit growth, upgraded its full year earnings guidance, and lifted its fully franked interim dividend. See our latest analysis for AUB Group. The A$25.30 share price moved 5.0% higher on the day and 5.2% over the past week, but the stock is still down 17.2% on a year to date share price basis. The 1 year total shareholder return has declined 25.1%, so the latest earnings and dividend update...

Ora Banda Mining has outlined an expansion plan to roughly double gold production over the next three years, including a 3.0‑million‑tonnes‑per‑annum processing plant at Davyhurst and development of the Waihi underground mine, supported by increased funding capacity. In parallel, the company has more than doubled its gold Ore Reserve base to underpin this growth, lifting total mineral resources to 3.57 million ounces and appointing GR Engineering Services as preferred contractor for the...

Dyno Nobel Limited ( ASX:DNL ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We did some...

The Australian market is poised for a potential rebound today, with futures indicating a possible one percent increase despite Wall Street's recent lackluster performance. Amidst these fluctuations, investors are increasingly turning their attention to penny stocks—smaller or newer companies that offer growth opportunities at lower price points. Although the term "penny stock" might seem outdated, these investments can still present valuable prospects when backed by robust financial health...

Aristocrat Leisure recently reported half-year 2026 results showing sales of A$3,028.2 million and net income of A$805.5 million, alongside authorising an unfranked interim dividend of A$0.50 per share and expanding its on-market buyback to A$2.50 billions through to May 2027. These income and capital management decisions, combined with ongoing investment in AI and digital gaming through Aristocrat Interactive and NeoGames integration, highlight management’s focus on reshaping the business...

Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV) has moved back into focus after completing a fully underwritten A$275 million equity raise and releasing an updated Scoping Study for its North American Lithium expansion in Quebec. See our latest analysis for Elevra Lithium. These funding and project updates come after a sharp pullback, with a 7 day share price return of down 16.96% following a strong 90 day share price return of 44.8% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has...

Technology One (ASX:TNE) has just posted its H1 2026 scorecard, with trailing twelve month revenue at A$631.2 million and basic EPS at A$0.433, set against a current share price of A$27.80. The company has seen revenue move from A$551.7 million with EPS of A$0.407 in the TTM period to H1 2025, to A$598.5 million and EPS of A$0.421 in the TTM to H2 2025, and then to A$631.2 million and EPS of A$0.433 in the latest TTM window. This gives investors a clear view of how the top and bottom lines...

In May 2026, Paladin Energy Ltd reported its third-quarter and nine-month results to March 31, 2026, showing sales rising to US$70.7 million for the quarter and US$209.05 million for the nine months, with net income turning positive at US$0.779 million and US$1.65 million respectively after losses a year earlier. The move from loss to a small profit, with basic earnings per share improving from a loss of US$0.064 to earnings of US$0.002 for the quarter, highlights how even modest...

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

Insiders who acquired AU$7.71m worth of Duxton Farms Limited's ( ASX:DBF ) stock at an average price of AU$1.03 in the...

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Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...

The Australian market is showing signs of potential recovery with futures indicating a possible one percent rise, despite a lackluster performance on Wall Street and fluctuating commodity prices. In the context of these market dynamics, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—present intriguing opportunities for investors. While the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, these investments can offer significant growth potential when backed by strong financials and sound...

Growing focus on rare earths and Lynas Recent commentary on rising global demand for rare earth elements in AI and advanced technologies has put Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) back in the spotlight for investors tracking this specialised mining space. See our latest analysis for Lynas Rare Earths. Lynas Rare Earths' share price has moved to A$18.93 after a 5.46% 1 day share price gain. The 30 day share price return is down 8.55%, and the year to date share price return of 54.91% sits alongside a...