Australian Machinery Stock News

BHP Group (ASX:BHP) is back in focus after comments from incoming CEO Brandon Craig about prioritising smaller bolt-on deals and organic growth, just as weaker commodity prices and tax concerns pressure sentiment. See our latest analysis for BHP Group. Recent volatility around the incoming CEO’s comments and softer commodity prices comes after a strong run, with the latest A$58.7 share price sitting alongside a 28.3% year to date share price return and a 58.4% one year total shareholder...

ALS (ASX:ALQ) has just posted its FY 2026 results, with second half revenue of A$1.66 billion, basic EPS of A$0.35 and net income of A$177.0 million framing a solid finish to the year. The company has seen revenue move from A$1.54 billion and basic EPS of A$0.27 in the second half of FY 2025 to A$1.66 billion and A$0.35 in the latest half, while trailing 12 month EPS and net income have also risen from A$0.53 and A$256.2 million to A$0.63 and A$318.7 million respectively, setting up a...

Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV) has moved back into focus after completing a fully underwritten A$275 million equity raise and releasing an updated Scoping Study for its North American Lithium expansion in Quebec. See our latest analysis for Elevra Lithium. These funding and project updates come after a sharp pullback, with a 7 day share price return of down 16.96% following a strong 90 day share price return of 44.8% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has...

In May 2026, Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) announced a new on-market share repurchase program of up to 134,664,225 shares (10% of its 1,346,642,250 shares on issue) for US$400 million, to be executed by June 30, 2027, aiming to improve capital efficiency and shareholder value. On the same day, Brambles cut its FY26 sales and earnings guidance due to US pallet repair capacity constraints, highlighting how labour shortages and higher quality standards in its subcontractor network are directly...

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) has come into focus after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at A$240.98. Investors are assessing this level in relation to the group’s diversified global earnings profile. See our latest analysis for Macquarie Group. Recent trading has been relatively upbeat, with a 1-day share price return of 1.87% and a 7-day share price return of 2.90% adding to a 90-day share price return of 9.74%. Over longer horizons, the 1-year total shareholder return of...

Technology One (ASX:TNE) has just posted its H1 2026 scorecard, with trailing twelve month revenue at A$631.2 million and basic EPS at A$0.433, set against a current share price of A$27.80. The company has seen revenue move from A$551.7 million with EPS of A$0.407 in the TTM period to H1 2025, to A$598.5 million and EPS of A$0.421 in the TTM to H2 2025, and then to A$631.2 million and EPS of A$0.433 in the latest TTM window. This gives investors a clear view of how the top and bottom lines...

Elders Limited recently reported past half-year results to 31 March 2026, with sales rising to A$1,767.68 million and net income to A$39.45 million, while basic earnings per share from continuing operations edged up to A$0.166. Despite higher sales and net income, overall basic earnings per share held steady at A$0.188, suggesting that profit growth was broadly matched by changes in the share base or one-off factors. We’ll now explore how Elders’ higher half-year sales and net income figures...

In May 2026, Paladin Energy Ltd reported its third-quarter and nine-month results to March 31, 2026, showing sales rising to US$70.7 million for the quarter and US$209.05 million for the nine months, with net income turning positive at US$0.779 million and US$1.65 million respectively after losses a year earlier. The move from loss to a small profit, with basic earnings per share improving from a loss of US$0.064 to earnings of US$0.002 for the quarter, highlights how even modest...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Island Pharmaceuticals...

Insiders who acquired AU$7.71m worth of Duxton Farms Limited's ( ASX:DBF ) stock at an average price of AU$1.03 in the...

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) has signed a seven year, A$90 million transaction-based deal with Beth Israel Lahey Health to deploy its Visage 7 cloud imaging platform across 14 US hospitals, underscoring its US healthcare expansion. See our latest analysis for Pro Medicus. The A$90 million Beth Israel Lahey Health deal lands at a time when the stock has climbed 2.8% over the past day but is down 15.6% on a 30 day share price return and 43.6% year to date. The three year total shareholder return of...

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

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

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

The Australian market is showing signs of potential recovery with futures indicating a possible one percent rise, despite a lackluster performance on Wall Street and fluctuating commodity prices. In the context of these market dynamics, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—present intriguing opportunities for investors. While the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, these investments can offer significant growth potential when backed by strong financials and sound...

Growing focus on rare earths and Lynas Recent commentary on rising global demand for rare earth elements in AI and advanced technologies has put Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) back in the spotlight for investors tracking this specialised mining space. See our latest analysis for Lynas Rare Earths. Lynas Rare Earths' share price has moved to A$18.93 after a 5.46% 1 day share price gain. The 30 day share price return is down 8.55%, and the year to date share price return of 54.91% sits alongside a...

From what we can see, insiders were net buyers in Elevate Uranium Ltd's ( ASX:EL8 ) during the past 12 months. That is...

In the midst of rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainties, Asian markets have been navigating a complex landscape, with small-cap stocks facing unique challenges and opportunities. As energy costs continue to climb, impacting inflation rates across the globe, investors are increasingly looking at small-cap companies in Asia for their potential resilience and growth prospects. Identifying promising small-cap stocks often involves examining insider activity as an indicator of confidence...

From what we can see, insiders were net sellers in Gorilla Gold Mines Ltd's ( ASX:GG8 ) during the past 12 months. That...

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Peninsula Energy Limited's ( ASX:PEN ) business as it appears the company...

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. Indeed, Besra Gold ( ASX:BEZ ) stock...

As the Australian market grapples with global uncertainties and fluctuating commodity prices, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst the volatility. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance their portfolios while navigating current market conditions.

As the Australian market grapples with a challenging start to the week, influenced by global economic jitters and a dip in US indices, investors are closely watching how these conditions might impact high-growth sectors. In such an environment, identifying tech stocks with robust innovation and adaptability can be crucial for navigating potential volatility and capitalizing on opportunities within Australia's dynamic tech landscape.

The Australian stock market is facing a challenging environment, with futures suggesting further declines and global economic pressures contributing to investor caution. Despite these headwinds, the search for promising small-cap opportunities continues, as investors look for companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential that can weather market volatility.