ASX:ARG
ASX:ARGCapital Markets

How Investors Are Reacting To Argo Investments (ASX:ARG) Dividend Declaration and Board Appointment

Argo Investments Limited has announced an upcoming fully franked ordinary dividend of A$0.20 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, with payment scheduled for September 12, 2025 and ex-date set for August 8, 2025. In addition, the company revealed that Mr. Symon Parish, a funds management veteran with over three decades of industry experience, will join the board as an independent Non-executive Director from October 3, 2025. With the appointment of an experienced board member and...
ASX:AFI
ASX:AFICapital Markets

Is AFIC’s Move Into Biotechnology a Meaningful Shift in Its Capital Allocation Strategy (ASX:AFI)?

Australian Foundation Investment Company recently reported a decline in full-year profit, driven by lower dividends following a reduction in bank holdings, but maintained its final dividend and declared a special fully franked dividend, which lifted total dividend payments by 21%. This period also saw the company reshape its portfolio by reducing certain exposures and adding new investments like Telix Pharmaceuticals, reflecting a shift towards growth opportunities in targeted cancer...
ASX:ORG
ASX:ORGElectric Utilities

Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) Is Up 6.0% After Signaling Possible Eraring Coal Plant Extension – Has the Bull Case Changed?

Origin Energy recently reported full-year earnings for the period ended June 30, 2025, with sales rising to A$17.22 billion and net income increasing to A$1.48 billion compared to the previous year, alongside commentary on the ongoing challenges of the energy transition. An interesting insight is the company’s indication that its Eraring coal-fired plant may remain operational beyond 2027 amid a slower and costlier than expected shift toward renewables, signaling a pragmatic approach to...
ASX:DOW
ASX:DOWCommercial Services

Will Securing NZ$311 Million Highway Contract Reshape Downer EDI’s (ASX:DOW) Transformation Narrative?

On August 1, 2025, Downer EDI Limited announced its participation in a Project Alliance Agreement to construct the southern section of the taki to North of Levin highway in New Zealand, securing approximately NZ$311 million (A$280 million) in revenue as part of the 2NL South Alliance for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. This extensive project award came after more than a year of collaborative project scoping and paves the way for Downer's continued role in major New Zealand infrastructure...
ASX:PLS
ASX:PLSMetals and Mining

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) Is Up 22.0% After CATL Lithium Mine Suspension Tightens Global Supply

Earlier this month, Pilbara Minerals presented at the 2025 Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum just as CATL announced a three-month suspension of its Jianxiawo lithium mine in China's Jiangxi province due to a permit issue. This unexpected supply disruption has focused market attention on lithium producers like Pilbara Minerals, given the anticipated tightening in global lithium supply chains. We'll examine how tightening lithium supply from this major Chinese mine suspension could influence...
ASX:SGH
ASX:SGHTrade Distributors

Will SGH's (ASX:SGH) Growing Earnings Reveal Shifts in Its Long-Term Value Creation Strategy?

SGH Limited has reported its full-year earnings results for the period ended June 30, 2025, posting A$10.74 billion in sales and A$522.9 million in net income, both higher than the previous year. Despite higher net income and revenue, basic earnings per share from continuing operations slightly decreased, highlighting the impact of changes in share count and operational performance within individual segments. We will explore how SGH's latest annual revenue and net income gains inform its...
ASX:PNR
ASX:PNRMetals and Mining

ASX Penny Stocks Spotlight: Archer Materials And Two More Top Picks

As the Australian market wraps up a week of modest gains, investors are reflecting on the Reserve Bank's recent rate cut and its limited impact on trading sentiment. In this context, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing option for those looking to explore beyond the more established names. While the term might seem outdated, these stocks continue to offer potential value through affordability and growth opportunities when backed by solid financials.