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In recent days, coverage of Whitehaven Coal has focused on its cash flow generation, cost control and production efficiency within the Australian coal and energy sector, comparing these metrics with other ASX 100 companies. This renewed scrutiny of operating performance and cash flow efficiency offers readers a clearer lens on how Whitehaven Coal stacks up against large domestic peers. We’ll now explore how this spotlight on cash flow discipline and operational efficiency may influence...

The Australian market today presents a mixed outlook, with the Aussie dollar inching closer to 67 cents against the USD and equities poised for a flat opening. For investors interested in exploring beyond well-known names, penny stocks—typically smaller or newer companies—offer intriguing possibilities. Despite the term's outdated feel, these stocks can still provide surprising value when backed by solid financials, offering potential for significant returns and stability.

In recent ASX trading, the S&P/ASX 200 reached a two-month high as strength in commodities-related sectors, particularly lithium, gold, and silver, lifted the index, while company updates such as Endeavour Group’s softer preliminary earnings and Lynas Rare Earths’ CEO transition also drew attention. What stands out is the broad commodity-led upswing, with lithium prices jumping very large over two sessions, signalling rising investor appetite for energy-transition exposures and helping pull...

Key Insights Finder Energy Holdings' significant private companies ownership suggests that the key decisions are...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by private companies in Omega Oil & Gas indicates that they collectively have a...

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

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 2.1x in the Real Estate industry in Australia, you could be...

Boab Metals (ASX:BML) has reached a key funding milestone, completing an oversubscribed share purchase plan that, together with earlier raisings, fully finances the Sorby Hills Silver Lead Project through to first production in 2027. See our latest analysis for Boab Metals. The recent funding success and ASX quotation of an extra 17.5 million shares comes after a 30 day share price return of 29.63% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 200%. However, the latest 1 day move showed a 6.25%...

Despite an already strong run, Verbrec Limited ( ASX:VBC ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 28% in the last...

PhosCo Ltd ( ASX:PHO ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last week. The stock...

In January 2026, Sun Silver Ltd. reported further assay results from its 2025 drilling at the Maverick Springs Silver-Gold Project in Nevada, highlighting thick, high-grade silver-gold intercepts that confirm mineralisation continuity and scale within its existing JORC Inferred Mineral Resource. An interesting angle is that the project already hosts an inferred resource of 237 million tonnes containing very large silver-equivalent metal, and the new assays suggest mineralisation at or above...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...

Myeco Group Ltd ( ASX:MCO ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...

Tasman Resources Ltd ( ASX:TAS ) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week. The...

Those holding Iluka Resources Limited ( ASX:ILU ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 26% in...

Auris Minerals Limited ( ASX:AUR ) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week...

As the Australian market rides the wave of a potential commodities supercycle, driven by soaring metals prices and robust materials sector performance, investors are keenly observing how these dynamics influence broader economic trends. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer appealing stability and income potential; selecting those with strong fundamentals and ties to thriving sectors like materials could be particularly beneficial.

As the Australian market navigates a potential commodities supercycle, with materials leading the charge and the ASX200 showing signs of resilience, investors are keenly observing sectors that could benefit from this momentum. In such an environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal strong internal confidence and alignment with shareholder interests, making them noteworthy contenders for those looking to capitalize on Australia's...

The Australian market is currently experiencing a notable surge in the materials sector, driven by rising commodity prices and renewed interest in critical minerals. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks can present opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on potential growth, especially when these stocks are trading at significant discounts compared to their intrinsic value.

As the Australian market experiences a potential commodities supercycle, driven by surges in metals like gold and silver, investor interest in materials is on the rise. Amid this backdrop, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—continue to offer intriguing opportunities for growth at accessible price points. Despite their vintage name, these stocks can still provide surprising value when they are backed by strong financial health and solid fundamentals.

Goodman Group has expanded its Hong Kong presence through the Goodman Hong Kong Data Centre Partnership, which now manages six facilities with a combined 180 MW of IT capacity, including two data centres that were under construction when the partnership launched in July 2025. This build-out, backed by major global investors, strengthens Goodman’s role in supplying large-scale digital infrastructure to support Asia’s rapidly developing data economy. We’ll now examine how Goodman’s scaled Hong...

Mirrabooka Investments (ASX:MIR) has opened H1 2026 with trailing twelve month revenue of A$18.1 million and Basic EPS of A$0.058, alongside 14.4% earnings growth over the past year and around 12% average annual profit growth over the past five years. Over recent reporting halves the company has seen revenue move from A$9.1 million in H2 2024 to A$7.1 million in H1 2025 and A$5.4 million in H2 2025, with Basic EPS shifting over the same periods from A$0.0315 to A$0.0237 and then A$0.0168...

In recent months, Austal Limited finalized a Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with the Australian Government, appointing Austal Defence Australia as prime contractor for Tier 2 surface combatants under an initial A$1.00–A$1.30 billion contract, while also funding U.S. shipyard expansion through a capital raise to support larger U.S. Navy vessels. This combination of a long-term Australian defence framework and enlarged U.S. capacity could reshape Austal’s contract pipeline, capital needs,...

Recent coverage has highlighted how ownership concentration and broad shareholder participation at Northern Minerals is shaping governance and strategic influence in its long‑dated mining projects. This focus on who holds power in the register offers investors a clearer view of how decisions may be made and aligned across stakeholders. Next, we examine how this growing interest in Northern Minerals’ ownership structure could influence the company’s broader investment narrative. Uncover the...