Australian Machinery Stock News

Woolworths Group Limited has announced that Jon Alferness, a former senior executive at Walmart and Google, will join its Board as a non-executive director from March 1, 2026 (subject to approvals), while Tracey Fellows will retire from the Board on the same date. Alferness’ background in digital transformation, online grocery, and payments signals a stronger push to integrate advanced technology across Woolworths’ physical and digital retail operations. We’ll now examine how bringing a...

In late January 2026, Elders Limited held an Analyst/Investor Day, providing the market with updated information on its operations, priorities and outlook. This event gave investors a closer look at Elders’ progress on its transformation projects and acquisition integration, potentially reshaping views on its longer-term profile. We’ll now examine how the Analyst/Investor Day commentary on transformation progress could influence Elders’ existing investment narrative and risk profile. AI is...

Sunrise Energy Metals Limited has recently completed two follow-on equity offerings, raising a combined A$51.37 million through the issue of 8,850,000 ordinary shares, including securities with attached options and subsequent direct listings, and has also applied for quotation of 18,759 new fully paid ordinary shares on the ASX following option exercises. This combination of sizeable capital raisings and incremental option conversions reshapes the company’s capital structure, with...

If you are looking at Woodside Energy Group and wondering whether the current share price really lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. The stock last closed at A$25.93, with returns of 3.5% over 7 days, 9.9% over 30 days, 9.6% year to date and 13.1% over 1 year. Over longer periods, the 3 year return sits at a 10.1% decline and the 5 year return at 43.1%. These mixed returns across different timeframes give useful context for anyone trying to connect the share price with the...

Region Group (ASX:RGN) has kicked off H1 2026 reporting with H2 2025 numbers that show total revenue of A$192.9 million and basic EPS of A$0.112439, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of A$386.8 million and EPS of A$0.266229. These results were shaped by a one off A$153.0 million gain that pushed the net margin to 80.3% versus 35.3% in the prior year. The group has reported revenue of A$188.3 million and EPS of A$0.045017 in H2 2024, followed by A$191.9 million and A$0.070365 in H1...

Pilbara Minerals recently signed a two-year offtake agreement with China’s Canmax Technologies to supply 150,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate from 2026, featuring a price floor and an interest-free A$100 million prepayment that supports near‑term liquidity. The deal could influence Pilbara’s production choices, including a potential restart of the Ngungaju plant, and may reshape how investors view its exposure to lithium price swings and project expansion risks. We’ll now examine how this...

Key Insights Technology One's Annual General Meeting to take place on 18th of February Total pay for CEO Ed Chung...

As Australian shares continue their upward trajectory, bolstered by positive cues from international markets and a slew of earnings reports, investors are keenly observing the opportunities within the local market. Penny stocks, though often seen as relics of past speculative trends, remain an intriguing investment area for those seeking potential growth beyond the blue-chip realm. In this article, we explore three penny stocks on the ASX that exhibit financial robustness and could present...

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...

ASX (ASX:ASX) is back in focus after CEO and Managing Director Helen Lofthouse announced plans to step down in May 2026, as the group prepares for the first phase of the CHESS modernisation project. See our latest analysis for ASX. The CEO transition news lands after a mixed period for investors, with a 30 day share price return of 7.56% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 6.84%, suggesting that short term momentum contrasts with weaker multi year outcomes. If this leadership...

When close to half the companies in the Professional Services industry in Australia have price-to-sales ratios (or...

Evolution Mining is preparing to release its FY26 half-year financial results on 11 February, alongside an investor conference call focused on production and cost guidance amid recent gold price volatility. With gold price swings and higher trading margin requirements sharpening attention on cost control and output levels, this earnings update has become a key checkpoint for assessing how Evolution manages operating risks linked to the precious metals market. We’ll now examine how this...

Investing in stocks comes with the risk that the share price will fall. Anyone who held G8 Education Limited ( ASX:GEM...

Orora (ASX:ORA) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 8.8% over the last week. We...

Despite an already strong run, Calix Limited ( ASX:CXL ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 38% in the last...

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...

Recent volatility in technology stocks, driven by concerns about the impact of AI on valuations, has pushed Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) sharply lower and prompted some investors to reassess the medical imaging specialist. See our latest analysis for Pro Medicus. Those AI related worries have come on top of already weak momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 20.24% and a 90 day share price return of 34.82%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 42.43% contrasts with a very large 3 year total...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in Bathurst Resources indicates that they collectively...

Babylon Pump & Power Limited ( ASX:BPP ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow...

The recent price decline of 16% in Botala Energy Limited's ( ASX:BTE ) stock may have disappointed insiders who bought...

Global investment firm KKR has entered into a partnership with HMC Capital, committing up to A$603 million to HMC’s Energy Transition Platform, including 652MW of operational assets and a 5.7GW pipeline of battery storage and wind projects in Australia. A key feature of the deal is KKR’s A$355 million preferred equity investment, which both bolsters HMC’s balance sheet and limits recourse to HMC if future projects underperform. We’ll now examine how KKR’s substantial preferred equity...

As the Australian market continues to ride a wave of positive momentum, buoyed by a rebound in technology stocks and a general uplift in global indices, investors are keenly observing which companies insiders are backing for success. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often signal strong confidence from those who know the business best.

The Australian stock market has been experiencing a positive trend, with shares continuing to rise following a recent rebound in technology stocks on Wall Street. As investor sentiment shifts back towards optimism, it's an opportune moment to explore potential undervalued stocks that may be trading below their fair value estimates. Identifying such opportunities often involves looking at companies with strong fundamentals that have not yet been fully recognized by the market amidst these...

Australian shares are experiencing a positive momentum, with recent gains supported by a rebound in global technology stocks. In this context, penny stocks—though an older term—continue to represent an intriguing investment area, particularly for those interested in smaller or emerging companies. By focusing on penny stocks with strong financial health and growth potential, investors can uncover opportunities that balance stability with the possibility of significant returns.