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Evolution Mining recently confirmed it will release its December 2025 quarter production and cost update on 21 January 2026, followed by its FY26 half-year results on 11 February 2026, as investors track its operational performance against a backdrop of record-high gold prices. This timing concentrates attention on how Evolution’s cost profile and production trends are tracking just as interest in gold-focused producers intensifies. We’ll now examine how the upcoming production and cost...

In early January 2026, JPMorgan Chase & Co and its affiliates disclosed they had become a substantial holder in DroneShield with a stake just above 5%, drawing fresh attention to the company’s large defense contracts and upcoming audited 2025 results. This new institutional presence highlights how shifts in major shareholder positions can interact with contract delivery timing and cash receipts to influence how investors assess DroneShield’s risk and opportunity mix. With JPMorgan’s...

Woodside Energy Group recently reported that the floating production unit for its Scarborough gas field has arrived in the Carnarvon Basin, confirming the project is over 91% complete and moving closer to first LNG cargo expected in the second half of this year. This progress milestone reinforces Scarborough’s role as a core asset in Woodside’s LNG portfolio, potentially influencing expectations around future production volumes and project execution risk. We’ll now explore how the...

Austal (ASX:ASB) has hit an all time high after securing a Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with the Australian Government worth an initial A$1b to A$1.3b and expanding its U.S. shipyard operations. See our latest analysis for Austal. That agreement and the U.S. yard expansion sit on top of strong recent momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 33.74% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 178.10% signaling that investors are aggressively repricing Austal’s defence exposure. If...

Boab Metals has recently completed a follow-on equity offering of A$6.99 million at A$0.40 per share, issuing 17,499,964 new ordinary shares and applying to quote them on the ASX to support its Sorby Hills Silver-Lead Project. Together with an oversubscribed share purchase plan and broader funding package, this equity raise contributes to approximately A$350 million in secured funding, giving the company full financial certainty to progress Sorby Hills through development and construction to...

Titomic Limited has announced leadership changes within its European division, with Chris Myers becoming President of Titomic Europe in early 2026 and Ferdy Touwen promoted to Deputy President & Head of European Operations, while outgoing leader Klaas Rozema moves into a Senior Executive Advisor role ahead of a planned sabbatical. This reshaping of Titomic’s European leadership concentrates commercial and operational responsibility in a refreshed team, aiming to support execution, customer...

Why New Murchison Gold is on investors’ radar today New Murchison Gold (ASX:NMG) has drawn fresh attention after reporting high grade drilling results from the Lydia Project, extending the Lydia shear zone and supporting plans to progress the prospect toward production. See our latest analysis for New Murchison Gold. That Lydia update comes on the back of strong recent momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 106.67% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting sector...

Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) reported that rail services on the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway are gradually back online after a third party derailment disrupted shipments from its Bloom Lake iron ore operations. See our latest analysis for Champion Iron. The latest rail update comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 31.08% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 15.30% points to momentum that has been building rather than fading. If this kind of...

In recent days, National Australia Bank has advanced its digital transformation with the Harness platform and launched its enterprise-wide ‘Your Partner for Every Stage’ brand campaign, while investors watch upcoming Reserve Bank of Australia decisions and the bank’s February trading update. Together, these technology and brand initiatives highlight NAB’s push to streamline operations and strengthen customer relationships in a tightly regulated banking landscape. We’ll now examine how NAB’s...

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) has moved back into focus after equipment breakdowns and weaker December quarter sales prompted a cut to fiscal 2026 production guidance, even as higher gold prices drew buyers toward gold miners. See our latest analysis for Northern Star Resources. Those operational setbacks have created a tug of war in the share price, with a recent 7.86% year to date share price return and a 58.69% one year total shareholder return suggesting momentum has held up rather...

Pantoro Gold has reported high-grade drilling results from the Daisy South deposit at its 100%-owned Norseman Gold Project, confirming extensions to mineralisation and supporting a new open pit development alongside existing operations. The decision to mine Daisy South in tandem with the Gladstone Everlasting Open Pit highlights Pantoro Gold’s focus on improving fleet efficiency and extending open pit mine life at Norseman. We’ll now examine how the confirmed extensions at Daisy South and...

In recent weeks, Fortescue reported several small capital structure adjustments, including the conversion of unquoted options, issuance and lapse of performance rights, alongside record iron ore shipments and lower annual profit and revenue amid softer hematite prices. At the same time, multiple major brokers downgraded their views on Fortescue on concerns about iron ore price sustainability and the company’s valuation, even as it continues to invest heavily in green hydrogen and other...

Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) is back in focus as investors look ahead to its half year results on 19 February and weigh the company’s plans for U.S. growth, including a potential secondary listing. See our latest analysis for Zip Co. The recent focus on half year results and potential U.S. listing plans comes after a mixed period for investors, with a 90 day share price return of a 29.31% decline but a 1 year total shareholder return of 13.10%. The 3 year total shareholder return is very large and the 5...

In recent months, Perseus Mining has reported robust financial results, highlighted by a 19% return on equity and 33% net income growth over five years, supported by significant profit reinvestment into the business. This combination of high profitability and a reinvestment-focused approach has reinforced confidence in Perseus Mining’s ability to sustain earnings momentum, even as analysts anticipate slower growth ahead. Against this backdrop of strong return on equity, we’ll now consider...

GQG Partners Inc. has confirmed that, effective January 1, 2026, Charles Falck succeeded retiring CFO Melodie Zakaluk, bringing more than 20 years of investment management experience and recent Deputy CFO and COO responsibilities to the role. Falck’s progression from overseeing GQG’s global operational infrastructure to leading its finance function, after senior roles at Vontobel Asset Management and Goldman Sachs, may influence how the firm manages growth, risk, and capital...

Multiple insiders secured a larger position in WHSP Holdings Limited ( ASX:SOL ) shares over the last 12 months. This...

Recent attention on Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) has been driven by speculation that its lithium mining operations could restart as lithium prices recover, even as the share price has slipped 1.5% and management reports no clear trading explanation. See our latest analysis for Core Lithium. Those hopes around a possible restart sit against a sharp rebound in the share price over the past quarter, with a 30 day share price return of 36.96% and a 90 day share price return of 173.91%. The 1 year total...

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, IDP Education fair value estimate is AU$10.69 IDP Education is...

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has hit a 52 week high after lithium prices jumped following China’s move to phase out VAT export rebates on battery products, putting extra focus on short term demand signals. See our latest analysis for PLS Group. Today’s A$4.86 share price and the recent 52 week high sit on top of a strong run, with a 30 day share price return of 18.54%, a 90 day share price return of 78.68%, and a 1 year total shareholder return of 120.91%. This points to building momentum as lithium...

The Australian market is poised for a slight retreat, influenced by lackluster U.S. reporting season results and geopolitical tensions impacting investor sentiment. Despite these broader market challenges, penny stocks—though an old term—remain a relevant investment area for those seeking opportunities in smaller or newer companies. With strong financials, these stocks can offer both affordability and growth potential; this article will spotlight several that stand out for their financial...

Tasmea recently updated its share incentive program, outlining a refreshed equity-based reward structure aimed at strengthening governance transparency and aligning employee interests with shareholders. This move highlights how equity-based compensation can support workforce cohesion while keeping the company’s overall capital structure broadly consistent within Australia’s listed market framework. We’ll now examine how Tasmea’s renewed focus on governance transparency through its share...

Super Retail Group recently reported record first-half FY26 sales of A$2.20 billion, with total sales up 4.2% and like-for-like sales growing 2.5%, but guided to a lower normalised profit before tax of A$172 million to A$175 million versus the prior period. The result highlights a tension between strong trading momentum and profitability, as elevated discounting, margin pressure at rebel, and duplication costs from new systems and distribution infrastructure weighed on earnings despite a...

In the past few days, Jefferies analyst Mitch Ryan downgraded 29Metals to Underperform after the company reported an 86% zinc production shortfall in the fourth quarter due to seismic issues at its Xantho Extended mine. This combination of a sharply weaker operating outcome and a more cautious analyst stance has intensified focus on 29Metals’ ability to deliver on its longer-term production plans. We’ll now examine how the Xantho Extended seismic disruption and resulting production shortfall...

You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x SOCO Corporation Ltd ( ASX:SOC ) is a stock worth...