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Nuclear energy stocks are back in focus as investors weigh mixed global growth signals, uneven inflation trends, and ongoing policy shifts across the US, Europe, and Asia. With energy security, reliable baseload power, and capital spending on utilities and infrastructure all under the spotlight, the Nuclear Energy Stocks screener offers a targeted way to look at companies involved in uranium supply, fuel processing, and reactor operations. This article highlights 3 stocks from that screener,...

Geopolitical tension in the Middle East has quickly moved from headline risk to a live issue for energy markets, with fresh US strikes on Iran and threats to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz putting supply security in the spotlight. For investors, this kind of shock can reshape expectations around costs, pricing power, and sentiment toward oil and gas producers. This article looks at how that backdrop connects to three large Energy Sector, Oil & Gas Producers stocks that appear...

Nuclear energy stocks sit at the crossroads of two forces that many investors are watching closely right now: persistent concerns about inflation and the search for reliable long term power sources. While global headlines swing between interest rates, energy security and geopolitical risks, this screener focuses your attention on companies directly involved in uranium production, enrichment and nuclear reactor projects. Instead of sifting through hundreds of tickers, you get a concentrated...

Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) has announced a planned board transition, with long-serving Chairman Trevor Gerber set to retire at the 2026 AGM. Patrick Allaway has been appointed as Chairman-elect, effective 15 June 2026. See our latest analysis for Vicinity Centres. At a share price of A$2.64, Vicinity Centres has seen building momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 4.76% and a 90 day share price return of 12.34%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 114.09% points to a strong...

On June 22, 2026, SGH Limited (ASX:SGH) approved a capital management initiative to repurchase up to 40,699,816 shares, or 10% of its 406,998,167 issued shares, under a buyback program running until August 10, 2027. This sizeable authorisation gives SGH flexibility to reshape its capital structure over time, potentially altering earnings per share and the balance between reinvestment and returns to shareholders. We’ll now examine how SGH’s approval of a buyback of up to 10% of its shares may...

With inflation, interest rates and global growth all pulling investors in different directions, it can help to focus on something more tangible: founder commitment. Founder led companies often have leaders whose wealth and reputation are closely tied to long term results, which can encourage disciplined capital allocation through shifting cycles. This Founder Led Companies screener is designed to highlight businesses where the person who started the company is still in the driving seat and...

Penny stocks often get attention for their low share prices, but the real opportunity can sit with companies that pair that low entry point with solid balance sheets. With global data showing mixed growth signals, shifting inflation trends and active central banks, many investors are looking for ways to stay exposed to potential upside while trying to keep an eye on financial quality. The Financially Fit Penny Stocks screener focuses on exactly that: companies under 5 that still show...

Private security and surveillance stocks are back in focus after a sharp political turn in key New York primaries, where progressive Democratic Socialist candidates unseated more moderate rivals. Their platforms on policing, borders, prisons, and broader economic policy are raising fresh questions about how private security and surveillance technology companies might be affected by future legislation and funding priorities. This article looks at 3 stocks from our Private Security and...

Dividend affirmation puts Meeka Metals in focus Meeka Metals (ASX:MEK) has drawn fresh attention after affirming an estimated half year distribution of A$0.2054 per unit, with an ex distribution date of 29 June and payment scheduled for 23 July 2026. See our latest analysis for Meeka Metals. At a latest share price of A$0.097, Meeka Metals has seen the 1 month share price return fall 22.4% and the year to date share price return decline 64.07%, even though the 3 year total shareholder return...

From what we can see, insiders were net buyers in C29 Metals Limited's ( ASX:C29 ) during the past 12 months. That is...

Insiders who bought AU$620.3k worth of Cambium Bio Limited's ( ASX:CMB ) stock at an average buy price of AU$0.46 over...

Insiders who bought AU$1.97m worth of Arika Resources Limited's ( ASX:ARI ) stock at an average buy price of AU$0.024...

Shareholders of Ricegrowers Limited ( ASX:SGLLV ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 15% to...

Nickel Industries Limited recently reported that commissioning at the Excelsior Nickel Cobalt HPAL project is progressing, with ore now feeding the limonite preparation plant, sulphuric acid plant ignition imminent, and first mixed hydroxide precipitate targeted shortly after initial autoclave operations begin. Alongside this progress, the company has held a special call to outline new investments across the electric-vehicle supply chain, signalling a push deeper into battery-grade materials...

Why recent sentiment shifts around Harvey Norman matter now Recent market commentary around Harvey Norman Holdings (ASX:HVN) has brought ownership adjustments, cautious shopper behaviour and tighter margin discipline into focus as investors reassess retail sentiment into the end of the financial year. See our latest analysis for Harvey Norman Holdings. At a share price of A$4.88, Harvey Norman’s 1 month share price return of 8.7% contrasts with a year-to-date share price decline of 30.4%,...

Conference presentation draws investor attention to 4DMedical Investor interest in 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) has picked up ahead of the company’s presentation at the Life Sciences Virtual Investor Forum on June 24, where CEO Andreas Fouras is scheduled to outline current priorities. The event gives current and prospective shareholders a chance to hear directly from management about 4DMedical’s respiratory imaging technology portfolio and how the business is positioned across the United States and...

Charter Hall Group has already declared an ordinary half-year distribution of A$0.2584 per stapled security for the period to 30 June 2026, 79.99% franked, with an ex-date of 29 June 2026, record date of 30 June 2026 and cash payment due on 31 August 2026. This higher distribution, which lifts the full-year payout to A$0.5067 per security and follows upgraded FY26 earnings guidance underpinned by strong capital inflows into its fee-based funds platform, underlines the growing role of fund...

Workplace culture is moving from a “soft issue” to a hard financial risk, and few sectors feel that more than Australian mining. Fresh class actions over alleged sexual harassment and violence at remote sites are putting Fortescue and its peers under legal, regulatory, and reputational pressure. For investors, this is not just a legal story; it is a potential driver of valuation, funding costs, and long term licence to operate. This article walks through 3 stocks exposed to the current news,...

Artificial intelligence is now touching everything from chips and cloud infrastructure to software and large language models, and investors are looking for clearer ways to focus on companies tied directly to this shift. With AI investment supporting manufacturing in China, robust services activity in parts of Africa and Latin America, and ongoing policy attention to inflation and rates in the US and Europe, interest in AI stocks has stayed in the spotlight. This AI Stocks screener filters for...

Santos (ASX:STO) has drawn fresh interest after announcing the appointment of Ms. Kate Vidgen as an independent Non-Executive Director. This governance change puts board composition and future decision making in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Santos. At a share price of A$7.14, Santos has a 1 day share price return of 1.42%, while the 30 day share price return is down 9.51%, and the 1 year total shareholder return is down 2.30%. This suggests recent momentum has softened...

With inflation indicators mixed, central banks cautious on rates, and sector performance split between stronger services and softer manufacturing, many investors are looking for individual stocks that combine clear growth stories with management teams that have real skin in the game. The Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener focuses on companies where growth expectations from analysts and management line up, and insiders hold meaningful stakes. That combination can help you...

Global markets are sending mixed signals, from record current account surpluses in China to softer retail and housing data in developed economies, which keeps many stocks out of favor even when their cash generation looks appealing. That is where the Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener can help by highlighting companies where SWS DCF valuation suggests the share price does not fully reflect their cash flow potential. For investors who care about what a business earns in cash...

Northern Star Resources has recently come under pressure after Elliott Investment Management disclosed an investment of over A$1.00 billion, calling for a board overhaul and strategic review, while the company pushed ahead with a A$500.00 million share buyback that may reach its share cap before exhausting the authorised cash. This combination of activist demands, capital returns and leadership transition has turned Northern Star into a key test case for how large gold producers balance...

Interest in Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) has picked up after its new Western Australian gas supply agreement with Alcoa and progress updates on the Scarborough offshore gas project, prompting investors to reassess the stock. See our latest analysis for Woodside Energy Group. The recent supply deal and Scarborough progress come against a mixed price backdrop, with the A$27.65 share price giving a year to date share price return of 16.86% but a 90 day share price return that is down 19.79%...