Australian Office REITs Stock News

Quarterly production and guidance in focus Alkane Resources (ASX:ALK) has put fresh numbers on the table, reporting its December 2025 quarter production while confirming full year 2026 guidance and outlining a sizeable cash and investment position. See our latest analysis for Alkane Resources. The fresh production numbers and unchanged FY2026 guidance appear to have coincided with a sharp shift in sentiment, with Alkane’s 30-day share price return of 43.87% and 1-year total shareholder return...

Zip Co recently closed the week with increased investor interest as it approaches its half-year results on 19 February and weighs a possible secondary U.S. listing. The company’s stronger emphasis on its U.S. operations and consideration of accessing American capital markets highlight how central that business has become to its growth ambitions. We’ll now examine how Zip Co’s focus on a potential U.S. listing reshapes the existing investment narrative and expectations for its...

Sims Limited recently reported higher earnings supported by stronger operational performance and ongoing dividend contributions, underscoring its role in the ASX 200 metals and recycling sector. This improvement in profitability highlights how Sims’ recycling-focused business model can convert operational efficiency into shareholder returns within a heavily regulated industry. Next, we’ll examine how this improved earnings performance may influence Sims’ existing investment narrative,...

In recent days, Energy Transition Minerals appointed Ballard Partners and Cohen & Company Capital Markets to support its planned Nasdaq listing and deepen engagement with US policymakers and investors around its Kvanefjeld rare earths project in Greenland. This move ties the company more closely to Western efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains, positioning Kvanefjeld within a broader geopolitical push around energy transition materials. We’ll now examine how the planned Nasdaq...

Codan recently reported a strong half-year update, forecasting a 52% lift in net profit after tax and a 29% increase in group revenue for the first half of FY26, driven by 46% growth in metal detection sales and solid progress in communications. An interesting aspect of this update is that underlying net profit after tax is rising faster than revenue, indicating improving operating leverage as gold detector demand in Africa and recreational markets combines with more profitable...

In the past week, Wesfarmers faced increased investor caution ahead of key inflation data expected to influence interest rate expectations and, in turn, household spending patterns across its Bunnings, Kmart Group, and Officeworks chains. This focus on upcoming inflation figures highlights how sensitive Wesfarmers’ largely discretionary retail earnings are to shifts in consumer confidence and the broader cost of living backdrop. We’ll now examine how this heightened concern about inflation’s...

Generation Development Group has appointed Andrew Mellor as chief financial officer, replacing Terence Wong as the company continues to execute its retirement and advice-focused expansion strategy through acquisitions such as Lonsec and Evidentia, alongside Evidentia’s agreement to acquire Encore Advisory Group. This combination of fresh financial leadership and ongoing integration of newly acquired advice and research businesses could be important for how effectively Generation Development...

Coles Group (ASX:COL) has come under pressure after a 2.8% share price decline, as investors weigh the upcoming Australian inflation report and new grocery pricing regulations planned for July 2026. See our latest analysis for Coles Group. That recent weakness sits within a softer short term trend, with a 30 day share price return of 3.71% and a 90 day share price return of 9.78%. Longer term performance looks firmer, with a 1 year total shareholder return of 15.10% and a 5 year total...

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Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) has retreated from recent highs after Chinese officials flagged potential overcapacity in the electric vehicle and battery sectors. Attention is now shifting to the company’s January quarterly and upcoming half year results. See our latest analysis for Mineral Resources. Mineral Resources’ recent pullback comes after a strong run, with the 30 day share price return of 10.51% and 90 day share price return of 29.34% backed by a 1 year total shareholder return of...

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In recent days, Karoon Energy highlighted a catalyst-heavy 2026 under new CEO Carri Lockhart, including planned final investment decisions for the Neon project in the second half of 2026, investment decisions on the Who Dat East and South projects in early 2026, and assuming full operatorship of the Baúna FPSO in mid-2026 to potentially lower operating costs. Alongside recent technical analysis flagging a short-term downtrend in the share price, investor attention is shifting toward how...

Duratec (ASX:DUR) is back in focus after being instructed to begin early procurement of long lead items for AUKUS related infrastructure upgrades at HMAS Stirling, a defence project with significant national importance. See our latest analysis for Duratec. The latest AUKUS related update comes after the stock climbed to a recent two month high on potential naval base contracts, with a 7 day share price return of 8.99% and a one year total shareholder return of 47.40% pointing to momentum that...

Manuka Resources (ASX:MKR) has outlined a plan to restart gold and silver production at its Wonawinta and Mt Boppy operations in Q2 2026, supported by a new executive operations appointment and ongoing project approvals. See our latest analysis for Manuka Resources. The latest A$0.13 share price sits against a backdrop of very strong recent momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 109.68% and a 1 year total shareholder return above 4x. However, the 5 year total shareholder return remains...

Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) halted underground development in late December after a safety incident involving misfires. The company resumed work on 4 January following a review, putting operational risk and project timing in sharper focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Bellevue Gold. Against this backdrop, Bellevue Gold’s share price return has been mixed in the very short term, with a 1 day and 7 day decline, but the 30 day and 90 day share price returns of 17.73% and 41.28% suggest...

Appen (ASX:APX) is back in focus after quarterly results showed revenue ahead of estimates, putting its AI data services in the spotlight, while ongoing losses and margin pressure keep earnings quality under close watch. See our latest analysis for Appen. The quarterly revenue beat comes after a strong recent run in the shares, with the latest 30 day share price return of 39.13% and a 90 day share price return of 12.28%, in contrast to a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 65.47%. This...

On 9 January 2026, Aristocrat Leisure Limited increased its on-market share buyback authorisation by A$750 million to A$1.50 billion and extended the program through to 5 March 2027. This larger, longer buyback points to management prioritising capital returns alongside growth initiatives such as NeoGames integration and the Aristocrat Interactive expansion. We’ll now examine how the expanded A$1.50 billion buyback could influence Aristocrat Leisure’s investment narrative and capital...

Lithium prices have recently surged after a three-year bear market, with demand from battery energy storage systems and regulatory-driven supply discipline tightening the global market. As a North America-focused lithium producer and developer, Elevra Lithium Limited appears positioned to harness this shift through its production scale and cost management focus. We’ll now explore how the lithium price rebound, particularly the impact of battery energy storage demand, shapes Elevra...

Interest in BrainChip Holdings (ASX:BRN) is building ahead of the 4 Mar 2026 earnings report, as investors watch whether commercial rollout of the Akida neuromorphic processor starts to show up in the financials. See our latest analysis for BrainChip Holdings. At A$0.185, BrainChip’s 30 day share price return of 5.71% and 7 day share price return of 2.78% contrast with a 90 day share price decline of 22.92% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 44.78%. This suggests recent momentum...

Beach Energy recently reported a full-year net loss driven mainly by an impairment charge, even as it lifted its annual dividend, and also narrowed production guidance following operational delays at key projects such as Waitsia. This combination of a headline loss, higher cash returns, and tighter production outlook has sharpened investor focus on the resilience of Beach Energy’s long-term operating plan. We’ll now examine how these production delays at Waitsia may influence Beach Energy’s...

Alkane Resources Ltd recently reported its third-quarter and half-year 2025 production and sales, delivering 43,663 ounces of gold equivalent in the quarter and maintaining group fiscal 2026 guidance of 160,000 to 175,000 AuEq ounces at an all-in sustaining cost of A$2,600 to A$2,900 per ounce. The company also ended the quarter with A$246,000,000 in cash, bullion, and listed investments, underscoring a strong liquidity position alongside steady production. We’ll explore how Alkane’s...

In 2025, Telstra Group reported strong financial results, including growth in its mobile division, and committed an additional A$800 million over four years to enhance its 5G network coverage and performance. This combination of improved operating metrics and renewed 5G investment focus highlights how Telstra is leaning heavily into network quality as a core competitive advantage. We’ll now examine how Telstra’s additional A$800 million 5G investment commitment could reshape its existing...

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is back in focus after topping Bloomberg’s 2025 Australian bonds and loans league tables. This highlights its role in debt markets as investors watch upcoming data and earnings. See our latest analysis for Commonwealth Bank of Australia. CBA’s recent leadership in bonds and loans sits alongside a softer share price patch, with the latest close at A$153.22 and a 90 day share price return of a 9% decline, even as the 5 year total shareholder return of...

HMC Capital has now secured ministerial approval for its 600 MW Kentbruck Wind Farm and renewable energy hub in south‑west Victoria, allowing the project to proceed subject to tighter environmental conditions, including potential removal of up to five turbines to protect endangered bird and bat species. The decision reinforces HMC’s push into energy transition infrastructure via its StorEnergy division, underpinning its broader alternatives platform ahead of an expected capital-partnering...