Australian Oil and Gas Stock News

In early July 2026, Fortescue Ltd. disclosed a Federal Court class action in Australia alleging long-running workplace sexual harassment and sex discrimination affecting current and former female employees between February 2006 and December 2025, with damages yet to be specified. At the same time, Fortescue is confronting tighter iron ore purchasing controls from China’s state buyer and recalibrating its green energy ambitions, highlighting simultaneous legal, commercial, and operational...

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Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM) is back in focus after updating its Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement for the Davyhurst Gold Project, reporting a 75% increase in total resources and a 159% increase in ore reserves. See our latest analysis for Ora Banda Mining. At a share price of A$1.115, Ora Banda Mining has seen its share price retreat over the past quarter and year to date. Total shareholder returns over one, three and five years remain very strong, suggesting long term...

As the Australian market searches for direction amidst fluctuating oil prices and global economic jitters, investors are keenly observing how these broader conditions impact local equities. In such an environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often indicate strong management confidence and alignment with shareholder interests.

Australian shares are currently in a state of uncertainty, with the ASX 200 futures showing minimal movement amid global economic fluctuations and rising oil prices. In such a landscape, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities. Penny stocks, though an older term, still represent smaller or newer companies that can offer significant growth potential when backed by solid financials.

Global growth concerns, higher for longer energy prices, and ongoing trade disruptions have pushed many investors to rethink risk, with safe-haven assets such as gold and precious metals back in focus. At the same time, central banks are signaling that interest rate hikes may pause, which can shift how investors weigh cash, bonds, and stocks. This article looks at how those cross currents connect to three stocks from our Safe-Haven Assets screener that appear positively exposed to the recent...

Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) has cut its ordinary dividend for the six months ended March 31, 2026. The company has declared a payout of CA$0.02 per share, with investors focused on what this means for income expectations. See our latest analysis for Champion Iron. At a share price of A$3.98, Champion Iron’s recent 1 day and 7 day share price returns in the low single digits contrast with a much steeper year to date share price decline of 35.07%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 10.05% and 5...

Cochlear Limited has received FDA clearance for its Osia 3 Sound Processor, the first fully rechargeable active bone conduction sound processor, offering up to 30 hours of battery life, broader fitting ranges, and expanded connectivity including Auracast broadcast audio. Clinical research indicating high patient satisfaction and improved speech understanding, combined with backwards compatibility for existing Osia users, positions Osia 3 as a meaningful enhancement to Cochlear’s upgrade...

Oil at more than $87 per barrel, a tense Strait of Hormuz, and rising bond yields are pushing many investors to rethink how much risk they really want to carry. Consumer staples stocks, especially larger companies with essential products and dividend potential, often sit on the shortlist when markets turn cautious. This article looks at how the latest energy shock and inflation fears connect to that theme, and introduces 3 stocks from a Defensive Consumer Staples screener that appear to be...

With inflation concerns, higher bond yields and energy price pressures all competing for attention, investors are looking for ways to stay focused on fundamentals. One approach is to concentrate on companies where cash flows look promising, yet the stock trades below an independently assessed fair value. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener highlights businesses that fit this profile, using SWS DCF valuation to filter for potential mispricing. In this article, you will see...

Global market infrastructure stocks sit at the heart of trading activity, so when US banks report strong Q2 investment banking and trading revenues around events like the SpaceX IPO and a surge in equities dealing, these platforms can move into focus. Add in higher net interest income and worries about Iran related tensions, oil supplies and inflation, and you get a backdrop where trading volumes and risk appetite can change quickly. This article looks at three stocks from our Global Market...

With the Federal Reserve openly considering fresh rate hikes and traders rapidly repricing the path of policy, attention is swinging back to stocks that can potentially handle a bumpier cost of capital and mixed growth expectations. Consumer staples often sit on watchlists during these moments because their products tend to be part of everyday spending, even as borrowing costs shift. This article looks at how the latest inflation and interest rate signals might affect a subset of defensive...

With oil shocks, higher global yields and mixed inflation signals shaping markets, many investors are looking for ways to stay exposed to growth potential while still paying close attention to balance sheet strength. That is where the Financially Fit Penny Stocks screener comes in, focusing on companies trading below 5 that also clear a basic financial health bar. For readers who want to explore up and coming stocks without ignoring risk, this article highlights three of the strongest...

Ionic Rare Earths is moving closer to commercialising its Belfast magnet recycling facility. Here's why the latest project milestone could matter for ASX investors.

Wesfarmers has recently expanded Bunnings by integrating Blackwoods and Workwear Group into a larger trade-focused unit, creating a broader platform in trade, safety equipment and industrial supplies to better serve commercial customers. This reshaping of Bunnings’ trade offering could deepen relationships with higher-frequency trade buyers, potentially increasing recurring activity across Wesfarmers’ broader retail and industrial ecosystem. We’ll now explore how this integration of...

GQG Partners (ASX:GQG) is in focus after reporting first half fund outflows of US$15b, mainly from international and emerging markets, alongside US$7.2b of investment gains and outspoken criticism of AI related stocks. See our latest analysis for GQG Partners. At a share price of A$1.435, GQG Partners has seen its short term momentum soften, with the share price return down 15.6% over 90 days and the 1 year total shareholder return down 24.8%, despite a 3 year total shareholder return of...

The Australian share market is currently searching for direction, with ASX 200 futures slightly down amid global uncertainties such as surging oil prices and potential interest rate hikes in the U.S. As investors navigate these turbulent waters, penny stocks—though a somewhat outdated term—remain an intriguing area of investment, especially when they are supported by strong financial health. These smaller or newer companies can offer unique growth opportunities that larger firms might...

With oil prices, bond yields and inflation worries back in focus, many investors are looking for income that feels steadier than the latest headline. That is where the Dividend Powerhouses screener comes in. It zeroes in on stocks with a 5%+ yield that is covered by earnings, growing and historically stable. Instead of chasing short-term market swings, you are focusing on companies that have made regular cash payouts a core part of their story. In this article, you will see three of the...

AI stocks linked to ChatGPT, large language models, and the chips and cloud services that support them sit at the crossroads of technology and today’s macro story. With investors watching oil driven inflation risks, shifting rate expectations, and mixed global growth signals, many are looking for themes tied to real business adoption rather than short term sentiment. This AI screener focuses on companies directly involved in semiconductors, software, LLMs, ChatGPT, and cloud transformation...

Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL) has caught investor attention after reporting its highest annual gold production since 2013, delivering 104,000 ounces from the Plutonic Gold Belt in FY26 along with A$323 million in cash and bullion. See our latest analysis for Catalyst Metals. The production update lands after a mixed year for Catalyst Metals, with the share price down 21.82% year to date but supported by a 14.94% 1 month share price return and a very large 3 year total shareholder return of about...

Over the past year, insiders sold AU$98k worth of Fortifai Limited ( ASX:FTI ) stock at an average price of AU$0.20 per...

Geopolitics, inflation worries, and shifting central bank signals are reshaping risk across global markets, and some stocks are feeling that pressure more than others. This article looks at how those macro shocks tie back to real businesses, focusing on companies exposed to rising costs, supply chain strains, and changing investor appetite for safe havens. You will see 3 stocks from the Global Volatility Plays Inflation and Geopolitical Risk Stocks screener that appear more vulnerable to...

With oil prices, bond yields and inflation expectations all in focus, many investors are looking for stocks that can grow earnings while still keeping their balance sheets in reasonable shape. The Healthy high growth potential screener aims to do exactly that by highlighting companies where analysts expect strong earnings growth over the next 3 years, alongside acceptable financial positions. Rather than trying to guess which sector will win next, this approach focuses on fundamentals and...

Contract win puts Electro Optic Systems Holdings in focus The latest interest in Electro Optic Systems Holdings (ASX:EOS) is being driven by a new A$5.7 million Australian government contract for its R400 SLINGER counter drone system, as well as a recent A$40 million equity raising. See our latest analysis for Electro Optic Systems Holdings. Despite the contract win and A$40 million equity raise, Electro Optic Systems Holdings’ recent share price performance has softened. The stock is down...