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National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) has refreshed its app and internet banking platforms, aiming to simplify navigation, tighten security and give customers quicker access to tools that help manage bills, savings and loan repayments. See our latest analysis for National Australia Bank. The latest app refresh and recent moves such as acquiring payments provider Banked and issuing A$1b of subordinated fixed to floating notes come against a mixed share price backdrop, with the stock up 2.34% on a...

Nickel Industries has reported a record US$135.6 million adjusted EBITDA for the March 2026 quarter and secured a 2026 RKAB licence for 14.3 million wet metric tonnes at its Hengjaya Mine, representing a very large year‑on‑year increase in permitted output. The company is accelerating its shift away from nickel pig iron toward higher-value nickel matte and mixed hydroxide precipitate aimed at electric vehicle battery supply chains, underscoring a business model that is increasingly tied to...

James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of US$1.4 billion, basic EPS of US$0.05 and net income of US$28.5 million. For the full trailing 12 months, the company reported revenue of US$4.8 billion, basic EPS of US$0.19 and net income of US$104 million. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$971.5 million in Q4 FY 2025 to US$1.4 billion in Q4 FY 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has ranged from US$0.10 to US$0.15 and included a...

Why Elders' share price dropped after a stronger half-year result Elders (ASX:ELD) reported higher half-year revenue and profit, supported by the Delta Agribusiness acquisition and an 18 cent fully franked interim dividend. However, the stock fell sharply as investors focused on cost and integration risks. See our latest analysis for Elders. The sharp post result sell off sits within a tougher period for the stock, with the 7 day share price return down 21.73% and the year to date share price...

Plenti Group (ASX:PLT) has put fresh numbers on the table for FY 2026, reporting first half revenue of A$62.7 million and basic EPS of A$0.059, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of A$279.0 million and EPS of A$0.080. The company’s revenue moved from A$50.5 million and EPS of A$0.005 in the first half of FY 2025 to A$48.4 million and EPS of A$0.136 in the second half of FY 2025, before reaching the latest A$62.7 million and A$0.059. This progression highlights how the current 5.1% net...

Webjet Group (ASX:WJL) has reported FY 2026 first half revenue of A$67.9 million with basic EPS of A$0.016, setting the tone for a year where profitability and top line are both firmly in focus. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move between A$68.4 million and A$67.7 million with EPS ranging from A$0.01 to a small loss of A$0.00378, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at A$136.4 million and EPS at A$0.0094. This provides a fuller picture of how earnings are tracking...

Catapult Sports (ASX:CAT) has drawn fresh attention after releasing full year results to March 31, 2026, reporting sales of US$140.72 million and a widened net loss of US$23.96 million. See our latest analysis for Catapult Sports. The earnings release and widened net loss have arrived alongside sharp price moves. The A$3.39 share price jumped 17.71% on a 1 day basis, but the year to date share price return is still down 20.61%, and the 3 year total shareholder return remains very large at...

Magellan Financial Group Limited ( ASX:MFG ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making...

Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM) has put its DRIVE to 300 plan into motion, with the board approving a sizeable capital expansion that includes a new 3.0Mtpa Davyhurst processing plant and Waihi underground mine development. See our latest analysis for Ora Banda Mining. Despite the A$375 million expansion plan and reserve updates, recent momentum has cooled, with the share price down 16.0% over 30 days and 14.9% year to date. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 23.6% and a very large 3...

The Australian market is poised for a strong start with futures indicating a 1% rise, buoyed by optimism around potential geopolitical resolutions. Amidst these broader market movements, penny stocks continue to capture the interest of investors who are keen on exploring opportunities beyond the well-trodden paths of larger firms. While traditionally seen as speculative, penny stocks can offer unique value and growth prospects when supported by solid financials and strategic positioning.

RBC Capital Markets recently initiated coverage of SGH Ltd with an outperform rating, highlighting the company’s 15.5% interest in the Crux gas project in Western Australia, a joint venture with Shell that is planned to start production in the late 2020s. The report brought fresh attention to how SGH’s Crux stake could influence the company’s long-term energy exposure and portfolio mix within its broader infrastructure and resources footprint. We’ll now explore how this renewed focus on...

Some Super Retail Group Limited ( ASX:SUL ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that insider Reginald Rowe...

Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that Neville Power, the Independent Non-Executive Deputy...

The recent 11% drop in AdNeo Limited's ( ASX:AD1 ) stock could come as a blow to insiders who purchased AU$365.1k worth...

Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) has approved a share repurchase program, authorizing up to A$20,000,000 of ordinary shares to be bought back from existing cash reserves, including proceeds from the earlier sale of its self-funded fleet portfolio. This move effectively reallocates surplus capital back to shareholders and may modestly reduce the current base of 137,398,556 issued shares, altering future per-share metrics. We’ll now examine how this A$20,000,000 buyback authorization could...

As the Australian market faces a cautious opening with expectations of a 20-point drop, driven by concerns over rising U.S. bond yields and potential price pressures in the economy, investors are keenly observing opportunities amidst these fluctuations. In such conditions, identifying undervalued stocks can be crucial for those looking to capitalize on potential growth, especially when market sentiment suggests caution.

Australian shares are expected to open lower, reflecting cautious sentiment from Wall Street as U.S. bond yields reach levels not seen since before the 2007 financial crisis. In this climate of economic uncertainty and rising price pressures, investors may consider exploring penny stocks—an investment area that continues to hold relevance despite its somewhat outdated name. These smaller or newer companies can offer surprising value and potential growth, particularly when they demonstrate...

Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) has drawn fresh attention after the stock fell alongside broader materials sector weakness, with technical traders highlighting a Head & Shoulders pattern that has increased concern about potential downside risk. See our latest analysis for Ramelius Resources. At the current A$3.07 share price, Ramelius has seen short term share price momentum fade, with the share price down 4.66% over 1 day, 14.25% over 7 days and 23.25% over 30 days. However, longer term total...

Earlier this month, Orica Limited reported half-year results showing sales of A$3,884.2 million and a net loss of A$0.6 million, while also declaring an unfranked ordinary dividend of A$0.285 per share for the six months to March 31, 2026. Interestingly, this dividend comes despite the company remaining loss-making over the half year, although the loss narrowed substantially compared with the prior period. With Orica’s latest dividend declaration arriving alongside a sharply reduced net...

In recent months, Bank of Queensland has come under pressure as intense mortgage competition and higher wholesale funding costs have squeezed its net interest margins and raised concerns about its operational outlook. Beyond these margin headwinds, the bank’s large-scale digital transformation and broader economic uncertainty are heightening execution and credit risks at a time when its business model is already under strain. We’ll now examine how sustained margin pressure from rising...

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...