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AMP (ASX:AMP) has drawn fresh attention after appointing Jackie Cleary as Chief Financial Officer, a role that shapes financial policy, reporting, and capital decisions that many investors watch closely. See our latest analysis for AMP. Recent trading reflects a mixed picture, with AMP's share price at A$1.595 and a 30 day share price return of 9.25% and 90 day share price return of 22.69%. The year to date share price return is down 12.84% and the 1 year total shareholder return is...

4DMedical special call puts CT:VQ clinical use in focus 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) is drawing fresh attention after scheduling a special call to present on the clinical use of its CT:VQ non contrast post processing technology, spotlighting how this lung imaging software might fit into everyday healthcare workflows. See our latest analysis for 4DMedical. The A$3.97 share price has moved sharply around this news, with an 18.86% 1 day share price return and 9.67% 7 day share price return, in contrast...

Qantas’ new bond issue and what it might mean for ASX:QAN Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) has launched a A$500 million fixed income offering, issuing 6.659% senior unsecured notes due May 19, 2036. This move could influence how investors think about its capital structure and liquidity. See our latest analysis for Qantas Airways. The recent A$500 million bond issue lands as Qantas’ share price trades at A$9.44, with a 1 month share price return of 12.25% after earlier weakness that left the year to...

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) continues to make royalty payments to Newport Exploration linked to its Cooper Basin production. These payments reflect Newport Exploration's overriding royalty interest over certain Beach Energy operated permits. The arrangement highlights the ongoing cash flow generated from Beach Energy's Cooper Basin assets. Beach Energy, trading at A$1.08, has seen its share price fall 4.4% over the past week and 8.1% over the past month. Over longer periods, the stock is down...

If you are wondering whether Macquarie Group at around A$238.55 is offering good value or asking too much, the starting point is to get clear on what the current price is really implying. The stock is roughly flat over the past week with a 0.7% decline, while returns of 1.5% over 30 days, 17.1% year to date and 14.9% over 1 year give useful context before looking at any valuation metrics. Recent coverage has focused on Macquarie Group's position in capital markets and its role across asset...

Potential labor action at BHP Group (ASX:BHP)'s Western Australia iron ore export hub, along with a recent downgrade to Neutral, is putting the stock under closer scrutiny as a new CEO prepares to take charge. See our latest analysis for BHP Group. Despite concerns around China demand, macro risks and potential labor action, the stock has shown firm momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 15.99% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 69.69%. This suggests that recent optimism has...

In May 2026, James Hardie Industries reported fourth-quarter sales of US$1,403.9 million and full-year sales of US$4,835.8 million, alongside lower net income and earnings per share than the prior year. The company also issued guidance calling for first-quarter fiscal 2027 net sales of US$1.32–US$1.35 billion and full-year net sales of US$5.25–US$5.41 billion, giving investors fresh insight into its near-term growth expectations. We’ll now examine how strong top-line growth but weaker...

Last week, 5G Networks Limited's (ASX:5GN) stock jumped 13%, but insiders who sold AU$1.4m worth of stock in over the...

What Brambles' new buyback could mean for shareholders Brambles (ASX:BXB) has kicked off a fresh share buyback plan, authorizing up to A$400 million to repurchase as much as 10% of its issued shares by June 30, 2027. The company describes the program as an effort to support shareholder value through what it sees as efficient capital management. This may give you a clearer focal point for thinking about the stock’s risk and return trade off. See our latest analysis for Brambles. The A$16.57...

Some Greatland Resources Limited ( ASX:GGP ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the Independent...

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Arafura Rare Earths Limited has previously filed several follow-on equity offerings, aiming to raise about A$375.0 million by issuing over 1.44 billion new ordinary shares at A$0.26, including a subsequent direct listing component. The scale and pricing of these capital raises highlight both the company’s funding needs for the Nolans Project and the potential dilution implications for existing shareholders. Next, we’ll examine how this large equity raising requirement, and its potential...

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) has drawn fresh attention after Managing Director Stuart Tonkin told the Board he plans to step down in the first quarter of FY27, following completion of the current strategic plan. See our latest analysis for Northern Star Resources. The A$18.81 share price sits after a 1 day share price gain of 3.35%, but a 30 day share price return that is down 10.43% and a 90 day share price return that is down 37.88%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 95.12%...

Gift card partnership adds a new use case for Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) has partnered with InComm Payments to let eligible shoppers buy gift cards in installments directly in the Zip app, extending its Buy Now Pay Later model into the gift card category. See our latest analysis for Zip Co. The partnership news arrives after a mixed run for the stock. The latest A$2.30 share price sits alongside a 1-day share price return of 4.55% and a 90-day share price return of 20.42%. However, the...

Why Guzman y Gomez Stock Is Drawing Fresh Attention Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG) is back on investor radars after recent trading saw the stock close at A$19.66, with performance over the past month and past three months prompting closer portfolio reviews. See our latest analysis for Guzman y Gomez. Recent moves have been mixed, with a 1-day share price return of 1.39% and 30-day share price return of 6.16%, set against a year to date share price decline of 8.90% and a 1-year total shareholder...

Recently, South32 offered Japanese buyers record-high premiums for third-quarter aluminum shipments, reportedly more than US$100 per ton above its prior quarter deals, as supply tightened following conflict-related disruptions in the Middle East. This sharp premium increase at the key Main Japanese Port benchmark underscores how regional supply constraints can rapidly shift pricing power for aluminum producers serving East Asia. We’ll now examine how South32’s record Japan aluminum premiums,...

What recent performance says about Endeavour Group Endeavour Group (ASX:EDV) has come under pressure recently, with the stock down about 15% over the past month and about 26% over the past 3 months, sharpening investor focus on its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Endeavour Group. At the current share price of A$2.88, Endeavour Group’s recent weakness is clear, with the 30 day share price return down 15% and the 1 year total shareholder return down 27%. This points to fading momentum...

Earlier this month, Commonwealth Bank of Australia appointed Professor Mary-Anne Williams as its first Chief AI Scientist, bringing in a highly regarded international expert to lead its AI research, talent development and responsible AI agenda across the bank. This move highlights how CBA is formalising AI leadership at the highest levels, potentially influencing how it applies advanced AI across risk management, customer experience and innovation programs. Next, we’ll examine how elevating...

New Zealand road contract puts Ventia in focus Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT) has secured a Road Maintenance and Renewal Services contract from the Far North District Council in New Zealand, valued at about NZ$125 million over an initial five year term. See our latest analysis for Ventia Services Group. The new road contract arrives as Ventia’s recent momentum builds, with a 17.84% 1 month share price return and a 36.84% 1 year total shareholder return off a last close of A$6.21. The 3 year...

Nufarm Limited has reported past half-year results to 31 March 2026, with sales of A$1,714.32 million and net income of A$38.2 million, alongside higher basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations versus a year earlier. The results highlight that Nufarm generated higher profit and earnings per share despite lower sales, pointing to improved cost control and operating efficiency. Next, we’ll examine how this improvement in earnings despite softer sales might influence...

We note that the Southern Palladium Limited ( ASX:SPD ) Independent Non-Executive Director, Lindiwe Nkosi-Thomas...

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Some PLS Group Limited ( ASX:PLS ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the MD, CEO & Executive Director...

From what we can see, insiders were net sellers in Mitchell Services Limited's ( ASX:MSV ) during the past 12 months...