Australian Oil and Gas Stock News

Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) is in the middle of a substantial capital reshuffle, with a major rights issue, follow on equity offering, and fresh regulatory filings all reshaping who owns what. See our latest analysis for Vulcan Energy Resources. All this capital raising comes after a tough stretch for the stock, with a 30 day share price return of negative 43.21 percent and a one year total shareholder return of negative 24.9 percent. However, the five year total shareholder return of...

To own Bank of Queensland today, you need to believe its simplification and digital banking plans can translate into better profitability, despite recent earnings pressure and rising competition. The near term catalysts still centre on lifting returns and managing credit risk. The biggest near term risk remains whether BOQ can protect margins while investing in technology and meeting regulatory expectations.

Recent filings show major institutions exiting JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH), just as the stock slips into a sustained downtrend with clear selling pressure. This combination naturally sharpens investor focus on valuation and risk. See our latest analysis for JB Hi-Fi. That selling has shown up clearly in the tape, with a 90 day share price return of minus 19.22 percent dragging JB Hi Fi to A$91.81. Its five year total shareholder return of 153.35 percent still tells a strong long term story, suggesting...

Brambles (ASX:BXB) is back in focus after management ramped up its on market share buyback, steadily retiring shares and signaling confidence in the business while tightening the company’s future earnings per share base. See our latest analysis for Brambles. At A$22.99, Brambles’ share price has eased back over the past quarter even after a strong year to date share price return, while its three year and five year total shareholder returns north of 100% suggest long term momentum is still...

In December 2025, nib holdings limited appointed former Bupa Asia Pacific CEO Hisham El-Ansary as an independent Non-Executive Director and confirmed a company secretary change following the transition of Group Executive – Legal & Chief Risk Officer, Roslyn Toms. El-Ansary’s track record leading a business portfolio generating over A$10.00 billion in annual revenue across Australia, New Zealand and Asia adds deep healthcare and insurance expertise to nib’s board at a time of ongoing...

The latest move in Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) comes as Canberra targets excessive supermarket pricing from 2026, while the company focuses on a new DoorDash partnership and its Moorebank logistics overhaul to defend margins. See our latest analysis for Woolworths Group. Despite the regulatory overhang, Woolworths has quietly posted a 4.7% 1 month share price return and a flat 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum is stabilising rather than breaking out. If this kind of...

Metallium (ASX:MTM) has secured a strategic alliance with ElementUSA that supports its Flash Joule Heating technology with up to USD 10.1 million in non dilutive funding and long term revenue sharing. See our latest analysis for Metallium. The ElementUSA alliance lands after a volatile stretch for Metallium, with the share price at A$0.785 and a sharp 1 day share price return decline but a powerful year to date share price return surge, mirrored by an exceptional 1 year total shareholder...

Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Capricorn Metals' stock price is sensitive to their...

As Australian shares face a challenging start to the week, influenced by global tech sector declines, investors may find themselves exploring alternative opportunities within the market. Penny stocks, often representing smaller or newer companies, continue to capture interest despite their somewhat outdated label. By focusing on those with solid financial foundations and potential for growth, these stocks can offer surprising value and stability in uncertain times.

HMC Capital Limited ( ASX:HMC ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period beforehand...

Aeris Environmental Ltd ( ASX:AEI ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last week...

Arafura Rare Earths Limited recently completed the quotation of about 1.26 billion new ordinary fully paid shares on the ASX, following a previously announced transaction and alongside investor outreach including a presentation at the Resourcing Tomorrow Conference in London and a general meeting earlier this month. This large-scale issuance significantly expands Arafura’s tradable equity base, potentially increasing liquidity while drawing fresh attention to its rare earths focus and Nolans...

Vicinity Centres has recently sold a portfolio of ten sub-regional and neighbourhood shopping centres to SCA Property Group and one centre to a private investor, progressing its program to recycle capital from non-core assets. The disposals free up funds that Vicinity plans to reinvest into higher-value retail developments and potential securities buy-backs, sharpening its focus on market-leading destination properties and mixed-use opportunities. We will now explore how this refocusing on...

Challenger Gold Limited ( ASX:CEL ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last week...

Orica (ASX:ORI) ticked higher after investors warmed to its A$500 million share buyback ahead of the 16 December AGM and a dividend landing on 22 December, as Materials sector strength added support. See our latest analysis for Orica. At A$23.65, Orica’s share price has delivered a strong year to date, with a double digit 90 day share price return and robust one year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum is still building as buybacks and dividends reshape the risk reward...

Santos (ASX:STO) is back in focus after fresh updates on its Barossa LNG startup issues, looming east coast gas market reforms, and a revamped dividend policy that will lift free cash flow payouts from 2026. See our latest analysis for Santos. Those Barossa setbacks and regulatory jitters help explain why the 90 day share price return sits at a weak negative 17.52 percent. Even so, the five year total shareholder return of 22.35 percent shows the longer term story is still intact and suggests...

As the Australian market shows signs of recovery with a potential year-end rally, investors are keenly observing growth stocks that may benefit from this positive momentum. In such an environment, companies with high insider ownership can often be appealing as they suggest confidence from those who know the business best.

As the Australian market shows signs of potential recovery with a late-week rally, investors are keenly observing opportunities that might arise from recent economic shifts. In this context, identifying undervalued stocks can be particularly appealing, as they may offer growth potential amidst current market fluctuations and rate adjustments.

As the Australian market shows signs of a potential rally to close out the year, investors are keenly watching for opportunities that align with these shifting dynamics. Penny stocks, often seen as relics from past market eras, continue to attract attention due to their affordability and growth potential. By focusing on those with strong financial foundations and clear paths forward, investors may uncover promising opportunities among these smaller or newer companies.

At its recent AGM on 12 December 2025, National Australia Bank shareholders approved changes to the company’s constitution, passed all core resolutions, confirmed completion of AUSTRAC remediation, and declared a fully franked final dividend of A$0.85 per share. The meeting also underscored NAB’s focus on business bank and deposit growth, proprietary home lending, and strengthened fraud prevention, while shareholder proposals on deforestation were rejected, signalling the board’s preferred...

In December 2025, ANZ Group Holdings disclosed that former CEO Shayne Elliott had commenced legal action in the NSW Supreme Court over reduced long-term variable remuneration for 2025 and 2026, following the Board’s decision that Australian-based Group Executives (excluding those in acting roles) would receive no short-term variable pay for the 2025 financial year. This dispute puts a spotlight on how ANZ’s Board is applying APRA’s CPS 511 rules to align executive pay with risk and...

Vulcan Energy Resources has recently secured a €1.19 billion (A$2.12 billion) multi-lender debt package and filed a large follow-on equity and rights offering, including several tranches of ordinary shares at A$4 per share, to fund its Phase One project. The involvement of institutions such as the European Investment Bank, multiple export credit agencies, and major commercial banks signals meaningful external confidence in Vulcan’s project financing structure and long-term funding...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and First Sentier Investors, along with related entities, have recently disclosed that they no longer hold substantial stakes in JB Hi-Fi, marking a shift in the company’s major institutional shareholder base. This withdrawal of large institutional holders coincides with technical indicators of increased selling pressure, raising questions about how JB Hi-Fi’s ownership changes could influence its future corporate direction. We’ll now examine how the exit of...

Earlier in December 2025, BHP Group agreed to sell a 49% stake in its Western Australia Iron Ore inland power network to BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners for US$2.00 billion, retaining 51% ownership and full operational control while paying usage-linked tariffs over 25 years. The deal effectively converts a core-but-non-mining asset into cash that can be redirected toward areas like copper and potash growth, while partnering with a long-term infrastructure investor to support...