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Event overview and why Brightstar Resources is in focus Interest in Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) has picked up as the company prepares to present at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie on 5 August 2026, led by Managing Director Alexander Bevington Rovira. See our latest analysis for Brightstar Resources. Into this forum appearance, Brightstar Resources is trading at A$0.425 after a 7 day share price return of 32.81% and a 30 day share price return of 26.87%, while the year to...

Global interest rates are moving in different directions as central banks react to energy costs, inflation and growth. That is pushing more investors to look beyond blue chips and consider Financially Fit Penny Stocks. These are lower-priced companies with a focus on balance sheet strength. This article explains why that screen stands out today and highlights three stocks that may merit a closer look. The three Financially Fit Penny Stocks in this article are just a starting sample, and the...

Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) has drawn fresh attention after reporting unaudited second quarter operating results, with ore mined, ore processed, mined grade and gold poured all lower than the same period last year. See our latest analysis for Resolute Mining. Despite the weaker second quarter production metrics, Resolute Mining’s recent share price has been resilient. The 7 day share price return of 13.98% and 30 day share price return of 15.22% have partially offset a 90 day share price return...

Earlier this week, PLS Group (ASX:PLS) used its Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum presentation to outline the P2000 expansion at its Pilgangoora Operation, proposing to double lithium production capacity with A$175 million in pre-FID capital and targeting a final investment decision in late 2026 and potential first ore in mid-2029. The company also highlighted Australian Renewable Energy Agency-backed funding for an on-site Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant to produce lithium phosphate, aimed at...

Charter Hall Retail REIT slipped into this result priced as a mild outperformer, with the unit price up about 12% over three months and closing at A$4.23 after the latest session. The headline, however, sits in the balance sheet and valuation story. Net tangible assets stand at A$5.03 per unit while the stock trades at a clear discount and the trust carries debt that is not well covered by operating cash flow. Today the market is weighing that asset backing and low P/E against the reality of...

West African Resources Limited recently reported its Q2 2026 results and, soon after, Founder, Executive Chairman & CEO Richard Hyde presented at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie, updating investors in person on the company’s gold operations and projects. The combination of a fresh earnings release and a high-profile conference appearance by top leadership has sharpened market focus on how West African Resources’ growth plans and project execution might evolve from...

Beach Energy shareholders came into this result already bruised, with the stock down about 20% over three months and trading at A$0.865 at Thursday’s close. The earnings print flips the recent narrative. The company is back to solid profitability with trailing twelve month net income of A$281.4m and underlying NPAT of A$355m, supported by A$1.0b in underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation. For a producer that supplies a meaningful slice of East Coast gas, the...

REA Group (ASX:REA) is back in focus after reporting full year earnings, highlighting higher net profit from core operations to A$650 million, 7% revenue growth to A$1.79 billion, and a 25% lift in its fully franked dividend. See our latest analysis for REA Group. REA Group shares closed at A$173.51, with a 1-month share price return of 18.64% and a 7-day share price return of 7.96%, while the 1-year total shareholder return is down 28.51%. This suggests recent momentum has picked up after a...

Harvey Norman Holdings (ASX:HVN) is back in focus after the Federal Court of Australia ordered the company to pay an A$35 million penalty in ASIC’s case concerning misleading or deceptive conduct. See our latest analysis for Harvey Norman Holdings. The A$5.05 share price sits against a mixed backdrop for Harvey Norman Holdings, with a 90 day share price return of 12.72% and a year to date share price decline of 27.96%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 51.21% contrasts with a weaker 1...

The market came into this James Hardie Industries print already optimistic, with the stock up about 51% over three months and 20% over the past month, and parking at A$43.18 into the close after the latest move. The emotional question for you now is whether that premium mood fits the fundamentals that just landed. The headline is clear. James Hardie beat its own Q1 FY2027 guidance and lifted full year revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation targets...

Why Pantoro Gold is in focus after a busy run of market updates Pantoro Gold (ASX:PNR) is drawing fresh attention after a series of recent communications, including its June 2026 Quarterly Activities Report, a Norseman Gold Project update call, and a conference slot at Diggers & Dealers. See our latest analysis for Pantoro Gold. The recent Norseman Gold Project update call, the Q4 2026 earnings date and Pantoro Gold's slot at Diggers & Dealers appear to have sharpened focus on the stock,...

CSL has reported positive top-line Phase 3b results for ANDEMBRY (garadacimab-gxii) in children aged 2 to 11 years with hereditary angioedema, showing a safety profile consistent with earlier studies and treatment responses that kept most participants attack-free over 12 months. This progress in extending ANDEMBRY’s use to younger pediatric patients highlights CSL’s push to deepen its presence in rare disease prophylaxis through factor XIIa inhibition. We’ll now examine how the positive...

Revenue growth is good. Earnings growth is really good. Earnings growing faster than revenue, like this ASX stock, is even better. Archimedes once said, “Give me a lever and a place to stand, and I can move the world”.

Redox Limited has announced that Chair and Non-Executive Director Ian Campbell will retire after the 2026 AGM, with current director and People and Safety Committee Chair Mary Verschuer to succeed him, while experienced executive and current JB Hi-Fi Director Sheila Lines has joined the board as a Non-Executive Director. This board succession brings additional governance depth and broad listed-company experience to Redox, potentially influencing how investors assess its growth, risk...

On 3 August 2026, Emburse announced it had added Flight Centre Travel Group to its expanded travel partner ecosystem, integrating Flight Centre’s corporate travel services into Emburse’s open, AI-powered travel and expense platform. This collaboration embeds Flight Centre within a broad, interoperable T&E network, potentially enhancing its corporate offering through automated workflows, integrated booking and expense data, and AI-enabled policy compliance. We’ll now examine how Flight...

On 3 August 2026, Evolution Mining Limited’s Managing Director and CEO Lawrie Conway presented at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie, outlining the company’s latest position to an audience of industry and investment professionals. This appearance at one of Australia’s most closely watched resources conferences offered investors a concentrated update on Evolution Mining’s operations, growth priorities, and management thinking, which can sharpen market focus on the company’s...

Genesis Minerals Limited recently presented at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie, where CEO Matthew Nixon outlined the company’s latest project and operational updates to an audience of industry and investment professionals. This high-profile appearance offered investors a fresh opportunity to hear directly from management about Genesis Minerals’ project pipeline, cost initiatives and growth priorities at a time of heightened market interest. We’ll now consider how Genesis...

The Australian market is poised for a cautious start today, reflecting recent global trends where Wall Street experienced declines amid geopolitical tensions and fluctuating commodity prices. Despite these broader economic dynamics, there remains a niche within the stock market that continues to intrigue investors: penny stocks. Although the term might seem antiquated, it still signifies smaller or newer companies that can offer unique investment opportunities when backed by strong financials...

Insiders who purchased Stelar Metals Limited ( ASX:SLB ) shares in the past 12 months are unlikely to be deeply...

The fact that multiple Andean Silver Limited ( ASX:ASL ) insiders offloaded a considerable amount of shares over the...

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

Restaurant Brands International’s latest results put the quick service space back in the spotlight, with Burger King’s strong U.S. same store sales and a sharp jump in net income sitting beside pressure at Popeyes. That mix of strength and strain can create openings for investors watching QSR stocks closely. This article looks at three stocks exposed to this news and how the story behind each might matter for your portfolio. The three QSR stocks in this article are just a starting sample, and...