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DroneShield (ASX:DRO) is back in focus after reaffirming its 2026 revenue guidance of A$250 million to A$270 million, alongside its half-year 2026 results that paired higher sales with a net loss. At a latest share price of A$1.715, DroneShield’s 1 day share price return of 2.83% and 7 day share price return of 1.15% sit against a 30 day share price return that is down 5.51% and a 90 day share price return that is down 42.06%. The 1 year total shareholder return is down 44.86%, while the very...

The Australian stock market is poised for a positive start today, with the ASX expected to open higher following a rebound on Wall Street. Amidst this backdrop of fluctuating indices and evolving economic trends, investors are increasingly looking at opportunities in less conventional areas. Though the term 'penny stock' might sound like a relic of past trading days, these smaller or newer companies can still present valuable opportunities when they possess strong financial foundations and...

In late August 2026, Westgold Resources announced a very large, fully franked final dividend of A$0.10 per share for FY26, alongside extending its buyback plan and reporting FY26 sales of A$2,440.89 million and net income of A$443.45 million. At the same time, the company outlined a capital-efficient Meekatharra expansion and reported a 41% uplift in gold reserves to 4.1 Moz, underscoring a materially larger production and resource base underpinned by strong liquidity. Next, we’ll examine...

Insiders who acquired AU$362.7k worth of Critical Minerals Group Limited's ( ASX:CMG ) stock at an average price of...

The recent price decline of 10% in Duxton Farms Limited's ( ASX:DBF ) stock may have disappointed insiders who bought...

Steadfast Group Limited recently reported its full-year 2026 results, with net income of A$269.1 million and basic earnings per share of A$0.243, and declared fully franked ordinary dividends totaling 20.95 cents per share for the year, including a final dividend of 12.75 cents per share paid on 25 September 2026. The combination of lower profit compared with the prior year and a higher fully franked dividend signals management’s willingness to maintain capital returns even as earnings...

AUB Group (ASX:AUB) drew investor attention after releasing full year 2026 results and declaring a fully franked dividend. The announcement offered fresh insight into earnings, capital returns, and the stock’s current pricing. The full year 2026 numbers and dividend decision landed alongside a modest pullback in AUB Group’s share price, which is down 4.29% over the past week. This compares with a 90 day share price return of 9.68%, a weaker year to date share price return, and a 1 year total...

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

Supply Network (ASX:SNL) has drawn fresh attention after releasing full year results to 30 June 2026. The company reported A$403.06 million in sales and net income of A$47.63 million. The full year result on 24 August has been followed by a 1 month share price return of 8.61% and a 90 day share price return of 17.30%. Supply Network’s 3 year total shareholder return of 155.57% and 5 year total shareholder return of 402.15% reflect strong longer term compounding. Compare Supply Network’s...

The recent price decline of 10% in Finder Energy Holdings Limited's ( ASX:FDR ) stock may have disappointed insiders...

Potential CurveBeam AI Limited ( ASX:CVB ) shareholders may wish to note that the CEO, MD & Director, Gregory Brown...

Insiders who purchased AU$995.4k worth of Cluey Ltd ( ASX:CLU ) shares over the past year recouped some of their losses...

APA Group earnings and dividend announcement APA Group (ASX:APA) has released full year results to 30 June 2026, with net income reported at A$207 million on revenue of A$3,003 million, alongside an ordinary dividend declaration for the half year. The company also outlined cash dividend details around the late June ex dividend date. This gives investors fresh information on both recent profitability and cash returns as they assess APA Group stock today. APA Group’s share price has moved to...

Some SRG Global Limited ( ASX:SRG ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the MD & Director, David...

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

As the Australian market navigates a challenging landscape marked by surging oil prices and heightened bond yields, the S&P/ASX 200 has experienced a slight dip, reflecting broader global economic uncertainties. In such volatile conditions, growth companies with high insider ownership can offer unique insights into potential resilience and long-term value, as insiders often have deep knowledge of their company's prospects and are vested in its success.

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is facing a challenging period, with the S&P/ASX 200 index recently closing lower amid surging oil prices and rising bond yields. In this context, investors might be drawn to penny stocks as they explore opportunities in smaller or newer companies that could offer surprising value. While the term "penny stock" may seem outdated, these investments can still provide a mix of affordability and growth potential when backed by strong financials.

Tabcorp Holdings (ASX:TAH) has drawn fresh attention after releasing full year results to 30 June 2026 and declaring an ordinary unfranked dividend of A$0.015 per security, with the ex dividend date on 31 August. Tabcorp Holdings’ A$0.88 share price comes after a 10% 90 day share price gain, which contrasts with a year to date share price decline of 10.66% and a 12.76% fall in the 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests that recent momentum has improved even as longer term returns...

Genesis Minerals Limited recently reported its full-year 2026 results, with gold production rising to 285,402 oz, sales of A$1,742.35 million, net income of A$601.76 million, and declared a fully franked A$0.05 per share dividend for the year ended June 30, 2026. The company also issued standalone 2027 guidance of 270,000–300,000 oz of gold with AISC of A$2,750–A$3,050 per ounce and expects lower AISC in the second half, signalling a focus on cost control alongside production scale. Next,...

Ansell Limited has completed its A$118.4 million buyback of 3,957,877 shares (2.77% of shares on issue) and, alongside extending its capital management plan to September 6, 2027, reported full-year 2026 sales of US$2,140.2 million and net income of US$208.6 million, while declaring a cash dividend of US$0.415 per share, which went ex-dividend on August 31, 2026. The combination of sharply higher earnings, an increased dividend and ongoing buybacks highlights Ansell’s focus on returning cash...

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings reported full-year results for the period ended 30 June 2026, with sales rising to A$2,198.97 million and net income reaching A$511.29 million, compared with A$2,131.63 million and A$103.89 million a year earlier. The jump in basic earnings per share from A$0.066 to A$0.323 highlights a sharp uplift in profitability that could reshape views on the quality of Nine’s earnings. Now, we’ll examine how this sharp uplift in annual net income reshapes Nine...

Austal (ASX:ASB) has drawn fresh investor focus after reporting full year 2026 earnings, combining higher group sales, a shift to a net loss and a record A$16.5b order book. At a share price of A$4.19, Austal has seen a 14.8% 1 month share price gain and a 4.5% 3 month share price gain. However, the year to date share price return is down 38.2% and the 1 year total shareholder return is down 45.6%, even though the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns are up strongly. This suggests...

Why Zimplats Holdings Stock Is Back On Investors' Radar Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) has drawn fresh attention after reporting full year 2026 earnings, with sales of US$1,298.83 million and net income of US$276.67 million, up sharply from the previous year. Earnings per share from continuing operations came in at US$2.57 on both a basic and diluted basis, compared with US$0.38 a year earlier, giving investors new numbers to assess against the recent share price recovery. The strong 2026...

Why Perenti’s latest buyback and dividend move matters for investors Perenti (ASX:PRN) has put capital management in the spotlight after authorising a new on market buyback of up to 84,500,000 shares, alongside full year 2026 results, fresh 2027 guidance and a higher dividend. Perenti’s shares trade at A$2.30 and the stock has seen an 8.49% 1 month share price return, even though the year to date share price return is down 18.44%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 209.44% shows how...