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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission previously blocked Insurance Australia Group’s proposed purchase of RAC Insurance in Western Australia, citing concerns that reduced competition could allow the insurer to raise premiums and weaken product quality in the motor vehicle insurance market. At the same time, extreme weather during 2025 generated nearly A$3.50 billion in insured losses across Australia, putting a spotlight on how Insurance Australia Group might adjust pricing and...

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

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 25.2x Brambles Limited ( ASX:BXB ) may be sending bearish signals at the...

COG Financial Services Limited's ( ASX:COG ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.4x might make it look like a buy...

Rubicon Water Limited ( ASX:RWL ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 31% in the...

Horizon Minerals Limited ( ASX:HRZ ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to...

In January 2026, Yancoal Australia reported higher fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 coal production and reaffirmed its 2025 attributable saleable output guidance of 35–39 Mt, after delivering 38.6 Mt. The year-on-year increases in both run-of-mine and saleable coal production highlight operational consistency that underpins management’s decision to maintain guidance. With reaffirmed 2025 production guidance anchoring the outlook, we’ll now explore how Yancoal Australia’s output growth...

Q2 earnings date puts AIC Mines on investor watchlists AIC Mines (ASX:A1M) is set to report its Q2 2026 results before market open on 29 January 2026. This timing often prompts investors to reassess expectations and recent share price moves. See our latest analysis for AIC Mines. At a latest share price of A$0.635, AIC Mines has seen building momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 10.43% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 86.76% pointing to shifting expectations around future...

As Australian shares continue their upward trajectory, buoyed by record-setting performances on Wall Street and optimistic inflation expectations, investors are keenly watching the market for promising opportunities. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership often attract attention due to the confidence insiders have in their business prospects and alignment with shareholder interests.

As Australian shares continue their upward trajectory, buoyed by a rally in the S&P 500 and anticipation surrounding upcoming inflation data, investors are closely watching how these factors might influence future Reserve Bank of Australia rate decisions. In this dynamic environment, high growth tech stocks can be particularly appealing for their potential to capitalize on market optimism and technological advancements, making them worthy of attention as we enter January 2026.

As the Australian share market continues its upward trajectory, buoyed by record-setting performances on Wall Street and optimistic inflation data expectations, investors are keenly observing potential rate hikes by the RBA. In this environment of cautious optimism, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for those looking to capitalize on market inefficiencies and potential growth opportunities.

As Australian shares extend their rally, buoyed by positive sentiment from Wall Street and anticipation around upcoming inflation data, the market is abuzz with potential opportunities. In such an environment, identifying stocks with solid fundamentals and growth potential can be particularly rewarding for investors seeking to capitalize on the current momentum.

Australian shares are poised for another advance, buoyed by the S&P 500's record-setting performance on Wall Street and optimism surrounding upcoming inflation data. For investors looking beyond the well-known giants, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—can offer intriguing opportunities. Although the term might seem outdated, these stocks remain relevant by highlighting companies that can provide both value and growth potential.

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ) has drawn fresh attention after announcing the early redemption of A$1.25b in subordinated notes, along with a plan to consolidate its Singapore offices into a single Marina One location. See our latest analysis for ANZ Group Holdings. At a share price of A$36.4, ANZ’s recent corporate moves sit against a background of relatively muted short term share price returns. However, the 1 year and 5 year total shareholder returns of 25.02% and 96.67% point to a stronger...

Westgold Resources reported that group gold production rose to 111,418oz in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, up from 83,937oz in the first quarter, and it maintained full‑year production guidance at 345koz–385koz. This combination of stronger recent output and unchanged guidance suggests management sees current operational momentum as consistent with its full‑year plans. We will now examine how the confirmed full‑year production guidance shapes Westgold Resources’ investment narrative...

Market focus on inflation data and Wesfarmers’ upcoming results Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) returned to trading after the Australia Day break, with attention firmly on upcoming inflation data and its half year earnings on 19 February. This combination could influence sentiment around its retail exposure. See our latest analysis for Wesfarmers. At A$84.19, Wesfarmers’ 7 day share price return of 3.78% and 30 day share price return of 3.71% sit against a softer 90 day share price return of a 2.25%...

Inflation data and RBA decision move to the forefront for Westpac Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC) is in focus as traders await Australia’s December quarter CPI on Wednesday and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy update on 3 February. These are key inputs for interest rate expectations. Strong recent labour market figures have lifted the stakes for this inflation print, with investors watching how any shift in rate expectations could affect bank funding costs, net interest margins and credit...

Investors are eyeing CSL (ASX:CSL) ahead of its February 11 half year results, with last year's profit guidance downgrade, the delayed Seqirus spin off and weaker US flu vaccinations still shaping sentiment. See our latest analysis for CSL. CSL shares recently saw a 1-day share price return of a 1.15% decline to A$180.19. However, the 7-day and 30-day share price returns of 2.32% and 3.83% suggest some near term momentum after a weak year, with a 1-year total shareholder return of a 33.75%...

Hot Chili (ASX:HCH) has drawn fresh attention after releasing its first 2026 drilling update from the La Verde copper gold discovery in Chile, outlining technical progress and early modelling for potential open pit material. See our latest analysis for Hot Chili. That drilling update has landed in a period of strong momentum for Hot Chili, with a 1 month share price return of 43.59%, a 3 month share price return of 104.17% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 196.01%, pointing to rising...

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) moved after record gold prices coincided with the company lifting its FY26 all in sustaining cost forecast and addressing recent operational issues, giving investors fresh information on margins and reliability. See our latest analysis for Northern Star Resources. Beyond this update, Northern Star Resources has been active on the corporate front, including a recent boardroom change with a new Joint Company Secretary and an upcoming AME Roundup presentation...

REA Group (ASX:REA) is back in focus after a volatile spell tied to a failed UK acquisition and fresh competition from Google testing property listings, with recent attention shifting toward its core business and digital mortgage push. See our latest analysis for REA Group. At around A$190.76, REA Group’s recent 7 day share price return of 5.04% and 30 day share price return of 3.72% sit against a 90 day share price decline of 10.77% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 21.98% in the red...

Electro Optic Systems Holdings recently reported a much stronger December 2025 quarter, with higher customer receipts, positive cash generation and a very large increase in its firm contract backlog, supported by defence orders across Australia, NATO markets, South America and the U.S. At the same time, the agreed acquisition of MARSS’s counter‑drone Command‑and‑Control business adds AI-enabled software to EOS’s hardware portfolio, pushing it toward fully integrated counter‑drone...

Woodside Energy Group recently reported unaudited fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$3,035 million, down from US$3,484 million a year earlier, alongside a slight dip in quarterly production. Despite the softer quarter, full-year 2025 production edged higher to 198.8 Mboe/d and the company issued 2026 production guidance of 172–186 MMboe, giving investors fresh data on its operational trajectory. We’ll now explore how Woodside’s softer quarterly revenue but higher annual production shapes...

In mid-January 2026, 4DMedical Limited completed a follow-on equity offering of A$79.06 million, issuing 20,806,185 new ordinary shares at A$3.80 each, after holding a special call to explain the capital raise. The company highlighted that the funds from this institutional placement will support the U.S. rollout of its CT:VQ™ lung imaging product, expand deployments in leading hospitals, and further its software-based respiratory imaging research efforts. We will now examine how this...