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JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates recently disclosed that they have ceased to be substantial shareholders in Flight Centre Travel Group Limited, while the company continues to retire stock through its on‑market buy-back of ordinary fully paid shares. Together, the exit of a large institutional holder and the ongoing reduction in shares on issue subtly reshape Flight Centre’s ownership mix and capital structure, which many investors watch closely when assessing long-term appeal. We’ll...

In recent days, a bullish broker note from Bell Potter highlighted Develop Global as an undervalued small-cap copper-zinc opportunity, citing progress in de-risking its Woodlawn project. This external endorsement draws attention to Develop Global’s position in the copper-zinc space at a time when project risk management is front of mind for many investors. We’ll now examine how Bell Potter’s view of Woodlawn as de-risked could influence Develop Global’s broader investment narrative for...

Why Santana Minerals is back on watchlists Santana Minerals (ASX:SMI) has drawn fresh attention after reporting a step out drill hole at the Rise and Shine deposit that intersected 38.6m at 1.70g/t gold, extending mineralisation beyond prior drilling limits. See our latest analysis for Santana Minerals. The drilling update has arrived during a period of strong momentum, with a 19.78% 7 day share price return and a 36.25% 30 day share price return at A$1.09. The 1 year total shareholder return...

In early January 2026, Aristocrat Leisure and Light & Wonder settled intellectual property litigation in Australia and the United States, with Light & Wonder agreeing to pay Aristocrat US$127.5 million, halt global commercialization of Dragon Train and Jewel of the Dragon, and destroy related materials. The settlement underlines how crucial proprietary game mathematics and intellectual property protection have become for competition and product development in the global gaming...

Why the latest Joaquin drill results matter for Unico Silver Recent assay results from Unico Silver (ASX:USL) at the La Negra SE prospect, plus a move straight into a pre feasibility study backed by fresh funding, have pushed the Joaquin Project firmly into the development spotlight. See our latest analysis for Unico Silver. Those drilling headlines are arriving alongside very strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 35.62%, a 90 day share price return of 69.53% and a very large 1...

Citi’s upbeat view on AMP (ASX:AMP), highlighting potential capital returns through dividends or a share buyback, has pushed the stock into focus for investors who are watching how management allocates surplus capital. See our latest analysis for AMP. The recent Citi commentary on potential capital returns comes on top of a 3.65% 1 day share price return and a 6.65% 90 day share price return. AMP’s 1 year total shareholder return of 19.35% and 3 year total shareholder return of 50.55% point...

Northern Star Resources reported that December 2025 quarter gold sales were about 348 koz after isolated operational disruptions, and has cut its fiscal 2026 production guidance to 1,600–1,700 koz from 1,700–1,850 koz. These setbacks and the lower output outlook highlight how even short-term operational issues can reshape expectations for a producer with large, long-life gold assets. Next, we’ll explore how the reduced 2026 production guidance might influence Northern Star’s longer-term...

Quite a few insiders have dramatically grown their holdings in United Overseas Australia Ltd ( ASX:UOS ) over the past...

Domino's Pizza Enterprises has appointed Merrill Pereyra as CEO for Australia and New Zealand, effective 23 January 2026, and expanded Group CFO George Saoud’s responsibilities to include the role of Group COO, overseeing technology and procurement and supply chain. These leadership changes highlight Domino’s intention to tighten operational execution and franchise support in its core ANZ market while centralizing global cost and efficiency levers. Next, we’ll examine how Pereyra’s...

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) has been in focus after its share price moved alongside speculation that firm household spending could prompt another Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike, a scenario that can influence bank lending margins. See our latest analysis for National Australia Bank. Beyond the latest rate hike speculation, NAB’s share price has been fairly soft in recent months, with a 1 day share price return of 1.46% against a modest year to date decline. At the same time, a 1...

The Australian market is showing resilience, with shares set to advance by 0.33% following positive trends in global markets despite political uncertainties surrounding the Federal Reserve. In such a climate, investors often look towards smaller or newer companies for potential growth opportunities. Penny stocks, while sometimes considered outdated, can still offer significant value when backed by strong financials and stability. This article will explore three penny stocks that stand out for...

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In January 2026, Cochlear announced that its Nucleus® Nexa® System, described as the world's first smart cochlear implant with upgradeable firmware, internal memory and all-day battery life, is now available to eligible US military veterans through VA clinics nationwide. This rollout extends Cochlear's most advanced hearing technology to a large, clinically complex patient group, potentially deepening its presence and clinical relationships across the US hearing-care ecosystem. We’ll now...

SSH Group's (ASX:SSH) stock is up by a considerable 26% over the past three months. Given that stock prices are usually...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.1x FOS Capital Limited ( ASX:FOS ) may be sending bullish signals at...

Oliver's Real Food Limited's ( ASX:OLI ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.2x may look like a pretty appealing...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Echo IQ Limited's...

Insiders who bought AU$627.9k worth of Freehill Mining Limited's ( ASX:FHS ) stock at an average buy price of AU$0.004...

Camplify Holdings Limited ( ASX:CHL ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to...

Catapult Sports Ltd ( ASX:CAT ) shareholders might understandably be very concerned that the share price has dropped...

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

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In early January 2026, Mineral Resources faced renewed uncertainty after China’s industry ministry warned about overcapacity risks in electric-vehicle and energy‑storage battery sectors, rattling sentiment across lithium‑exposed miners. This heightened focus on potential lithium oversupply has sharpened investor attention on Mineral Resources’ upcoming January and February operational updates for clues on shipments, costs, and pricing across its iron ore and lithium businesses. We’ll now...