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WiseTech Global has appointed Raelene Murphy as Independent Chair, with founder Richard White stepping down from the executive chair role but remaining on the board as Chief Innovation Officer, following a completed board review into prior governance concerns. This shift further increases board independence and clarifies executive succession, potentially reshaping how investors assess WiseTech’s governance, oversight and long-term leadership structure. We’ll now examine how Murphy’s...

NEXTDC recently signed a memorandum of understanding with OpenAI to develop a hyperscale AI data centre campus in Western Sydney, intended to be one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest AI-focused facilities and a key contributor to Australia’s digital infrastructure. The project highlights how AI power density, reliable energy access and disciplined capacity planning are becoming central to Australia’s emerging sovereign computing capability. We’ll now examine how the OpenAI-linked Western...

Artificial intelligence is moving from buzzword to real-world infrastructure, touching everything from chips and cloud to the software behind tools like ChatGPT. At the same time, investors are weighing inflation signals, shifting rate expectations and mixed global growth data, and looking for exposure to themes with clear, long-term use cases. This AI Stocks screener focuses on companies directly involved in semiconductors, large language models, cloud platforms and related software, helping...

With inflation risks tied to oil supply tensions, shifting rate expectations in the UK and mixed signals from central banks worldwide, many investors are looking for company level resilience rather than macro calls. Founder led businesses can offer that, as leaders with large personal stakes often think in terms of decades, not quarters. This Founder Led Companies screener focuses on those entrepreneurs and original builders who are still at the helm and deeply invested in outcomes. In this...

Renewed market attention on Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) has been sparked by commentary that the stock is trading below parts of its historical valuation range, even as profitability faces margin pressures from wage inflation and reimbursement delays. See our latest analysis for Sonic Healthcare. Recent gains, including a 13.03% 1 month share price return and an 8.54% 3 month share price return to A$21.86, contrast with a 1 year total shareholder return that has declined 14.90%. This suggests...

New distribution guidance puts income focus on DEXUS DEXUS (ASX:DXS) has updated its income guidance, flagging an estimated distribution of 17.7 cents per security for the six months to 30 June 2026, paid via Dexus Property Trust. The announcement, which includes a record date of 30 June 2026, an ex distribution date of 29 June 2026 and payment scheduled for 28 August 2026, provides income focused holders with clearer visibility on upcoming cash flows. See our latest analysis for...

With inflation pressures gradually easing in several regions and growth signals improving, investors are again paying attention to companies that analysts expect to grow earnings over the next few years while still keeping balance sheets in reasonable shape. That is where the Healthy high growth potential screener comes in, filtering for stocks that combine analyst growth expectations with acceptable financial footing. For investors who want exposure to possible earnings expansion without...

In recent months Wesfarmers has reshaped parts of its portfolio by moving Blackwoods and Workwear Group under Bunnings, while accelerating AI-driven efficiency, digital, and healthcare investments across its diversified retail and industrial operations. This combination of operational reorganisation and technology-led improvement is reinforcing Wesfarmers’ role as a benchmark for how large Australian retailers manage complexity across multiple sectors. We’ll now examine how Wesfarmers’...

HUB24 (ASX:HUB) has drawn fresh attention after appointing international investment management executive Andrew Formica as a Non Executive Director. This event puts the company’s board composition and long term governance squarely in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for HUB24. At a share price of A$83.36, HUB24 has seen a 15.0% 7 day share price return but is still down 13.0% year to date, while the 3 year total shareholder return of about 2.6x suggests longer term momentum...

XPON Technologies Group Limited ( ASX:XPN ) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last...

Australian shares have been inching into the green, with ASX 200 traders cautiously engaging in the U.S. chip rally that has been gaining momentum. Amidst these broader market movements, investors are looking beyond major players to explore opportunities in penny stocks. Although considered a somewhat outdated term, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—continue to offer intriguing prospects for growth and value when backed by strong financials.

Some of the losses seen by insiders who purchased AU$3.16m worth of Rapid Critical Metals Limited ( ASX:RCM ) shares...

Insiders who purchased AU$437.2k worth of Betr Entertainment Limited ( ASX:BBT ) shares over the past year recouped...

Looking at Aerometrex Limited's ( ASX:AMX ) insider transactions over the last year, we can see that insiders were net...

Waypoint REIT (ASX:WPR) has drawn fresh attention after declaring an interim distribution of A$0.042 per security, equating to a 7.01% annual yield, alongside ongoing plans to adapt its fuel retail portfolio for rising electric vehicle usage. See our latest analysis for Waypoint REIT. Despite the fresh interest around its 7.01% yield and electric vehicle adaptation plans, Waypoint REIT’s A$2.44 share price shows mixed momentum, with a modest 30 day share price return of 2.09% and a 1 year...

In early July 2026, Fortescue Ltd disclosed that it had been served with a Federal Court class action alleging workplace sexual harassment and sex discrimination affecting current and former female employees at its Australian operations between February 1, 2006 and December 5, 2025, with damages yet to be specified. The case raises material questions about Fortescue’s workplace culture, potential legal liabilities, and how effectively its stated commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive...

Insiders who acquired AU$2.91m worth of Citigold Corporation Limited's ( ASX:CTO ) stock at an average price of...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Provaris Energy Ltd's...

Trade friction is back in focus as uncertainty around President Trump’s tariff plans and the prospect of higher import costs unsettle corporate budgets for 2026. While some companies face rising bills and compliance headaches, others in legal services and compliance solutions stand to see greater demand as businesses look for help with duties, refund claims and enforcement risks. This article explains how this trade tension could affect a select group of legal and compliance stocks. It also...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, biotech and...

Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited recently reported further progress on its on-market buy-back program and released an updated estimated pre-tax net tangible asset backing of A$7.96 per share as at 3 July 2026, compared with a closing share price of A$6.88. By buying back shares while disclosing that its pre-tax NTA per share sits above the market price, AFIC is highlighting the gap between its underlying portfolio value and how the company is currently being valued by...

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

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Limited ( ASX:NEU ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making...