ASX:ASX
ASX:ASXCapital Markets

Why ASX (ASX:ASX) Is Down 8.5% After ASIC’s A$150m Capital Charge And Governance Overhaul

Earlier this month, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission imposed an additional A$150,000,000 capital charge on ASX and ordered a sweeping governance and risk-management overhaul after finding the exchange had underinvested in resilience and operational reliability. ASX has responded by resetting its transformation agenda, tightening board oversight of its clearing and settlement arms, and signalling lower dividend payouts as it rebuilds trust with regulators and market...
ASX:BOE
ASX:BOEOil and Gas

Why Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) Is Down 27.6% After Withdrawing Its Honeymoon Feasibility Study Reset

Boss Energy has withdrawn its 2021 Enhanced Feasibility Study for the Honeymoon uranium project after a recent review uncovered materially incorrect assumptions on future production, mineralisation and costs, prompting a reset of its long-term development plans. The company is now fast-tracking new work programs, including a wide-spaced wellfield design and updated studies through 2026, aiming to reconfigure Honeymoon’s operating profile and potential mine life while relying on its existing...
ASX:SVM
ASX:SVMMetals and Mining

Sovereign Metals (ASX:SVM) Is Up 24.0% After Securing IFC Partnership On Kasiya Project Funding Path

Sovereign Metals recently announced a collaboration agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, to advance the Kasiya rutile-graphite project in Malawi with enhanced environmental and social standards. The partnership not only brings IFC’s sustainability expertise alongside Rio Tinto’s input, but also gives IFC potential lender and investor rights, shaping a clearer path to funding and project execution. We’ll now examine how IFC’s potential role as...
ASX:ASB
ASX:ASBAerospace & Defense

Austal (ASX:ASB) Valuation Check After Hanwha Stake Approval, Broker Downgrade and Major Shareholder Exit

Austal (ASX:ASB) has suddenly landed back in the spotlight after Canberra cleared Hanwha to almost double its stake, but only under tight security and data access conditions, and the market is clearly uneasy. See our latest analysis for Austal. The pullback to A$5.94, including an 11.5% 1 day share price drop, comes after a stellar 91.6% year to date share price return and a 96.0% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum is cooling as investors reassess risk after Hanwha, the...
ASX:SKS
ASX:SKSElectrical

3 ASX Penny Stocks With Market Caps Under A$500M To Consider

As Australian shares appear poised for a flat open, the market remains largely unaffected by global fluctuations, including recent tech sector turbulence in the U.S. Despite this calm on the broader indices, there's still room to explore opportunities within niche segments like penny stocks. Though often considered a relic of past market days, penny stocks can offer unique growth potential when backed by strong financial health and sound business strategies. In this article, we'll examine...
ASX:CHC
ASX:CHCREITs

Is Charter Hall’s New A$0.2483 Dividend Sharpening Its Income Story or Limiting Flexibility (ASX:CHC)?

Charter Hall Group has announced a dividend of A$0.2483 per security for the six months ended 31 December 2025, with a record date of 31 December 2025, ex‑dividend date of 30 December 2025, and payment scheduled for 27 February 2026. This dividend decision reinforces the view that Charter Hall is prioritising reliable distributions, which can be an important consideration for income-focused investors assessing the group’s property and funds management exposure. We’ll now examine how this...
ASX:LTR
ASX:LTRMetals and Mining

Liontown (ASX:LTR) Valuation Check After Canmax Offtake Deal and First Digital Spot Sales Auction

Liontown (ASX:LTR) jumped after locking in a binding offtake agreement with Canmax Technologies for 2027 to 2028 spodumene supply, alongside its first digital spot sales auction that underscored solid buyer interest. See our latest analysis for Liontown. Those deals have arrived on the back of powerful momentum, with the latest move adding to Liontown’s roughly 66% 90 day share price return and a hefty 175% total shareholder return over the past year. This suggests confidence is building...
ASX:PLS
ASX:PLSMetals and Mining

Assessing Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) Valuation as Lithium Optimism and Analyst Interest Reignite Investor Focus

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) is back in the spotlight after renewed optimism in lithium, as electric vehicles and large battery projects draw investors toward producers seen as well placed for a multi year demand cycle. See our latest analysis for PLS Group. That backdrop helps explain why PLS Group’s 1 day share price return of 4.64 percent sits on top of an 83.71 percent year to date share price gain and an 87.10 percent total shareholder return over the past year. This suggests momentum is building...
ASX:EOS
ASX:EOSAerospace & Defense

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS): Rethinking Valuation After Special Contract Call Spurs Investor Interest

Electro Optic Systems Holdings (ASX:EOS) has grabbed investor attention after hosting a special call on December 14 to outline a new contract announcement, prompting fresh questions about earnings visibility and longer term growth. See our latest analysis for Electro Optic Systems Holdings. The timing of this contract focused call helps explain why Electro Optic Systems Holdings has seen such explosive momentum lately, with a 7 day share price return of 56.88 percent and a 1 year total...
ASX:REA
ASX:REAInteractive Media and Services

REA Group (ASX:REA) Valuation Check After Google’s Property Search Test and Recent Share Price Weakness

Google’s experiment with homes for sale appearing directly in search results has unsettled investors in REA Group (ASX:REA). This has contributed to a decline in the company’s share price as the market reassesses its long term competitive position. See our latest analysis for REA Group. That Google trial has landed on a stock that was already under pressure, with a 1 month share price return of minus 8.1 percent and a year to date share price return of about minus 22 percent. Even though the...
ASX:SFR
ASX:SFRMetals and Mining

Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR): Valuation Check After Updated Black Butte Study Highlights Higher-Grade Copper and Cash Flow Potential

Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) just refreshed the Pre Feasibility Study for its Johnny Lee deposit and upgraded the resource at Lowry, sharpening the outlook for the Black Butte copper project’s 8 year mine life and cash flow profile. See our latest analysis for Sandfire Resources. That backdrop of improving project economics helps explain why Sandfire’s momentum has been so strong, with a roughly 80 percent year to date share price return and a three year total shareholder return above 200...
ASX:RMS
ASX:RMSMetals and Mining

Assessing Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) Valuation After Its A$250 Million Share Buyback Announcement

Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) has put a sizeable vote of confidence behind its own stock, approving a A$250 million share buyback that could retire about 4% of its share base over the next two years. See our latest analysis for Ramelius Resources. The buyback lands on top of an already strong run, with the share price up 80.57% year to date and a hefty 317.76% three year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum is still very much on Ramelius’s side. If Ramelius’s surge has you thinking...
ASX:AX1
ASX:AX1Specialty Retail

Top ASX Dividend Stocks To Consider In December 2025

As the Australian market experiences a modest retreat, with sectors like Staples, Health Care, and Energy seeing declines while Real Estate and Materials show resilience, investors are keenly observing the shifting dynamics influenced by global events such as fluctuating oil prices. In this context, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for those seeking steady income streams amidst market volatility.
ASX:WA1
ASX:WA1Metals and Mining

ASX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership To Watch

The Australian stock market has seen a mixed performance recently, with sectors like Real Estate and Materials experiencing gains while others such as Staples, Health Care, and Energy faced declines. In this fluctuating environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be of particular interest to investors seeking alignment between management interests and shareholder value.