Australian Other Utilities Stock News

BHP Group announced that Australia’s first Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks have arrived at its Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara, beginning on-site testing with Rio Tinto and Caterpillar of zero-exhaust mining haulage technology. This industry-first collaboration not only advances BHP’s long-term decarbonisation plans, but also serves as a real-world test of whether large-scale battery-electric fleets can maintain productivity in one of the world’s most important...

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) is back on traders radar after its Heyday subsidiary lost an arbitration case over extra costs on the WestConnex M5 tunnel project, raising fresh questions about contract risk. See our latest analysis for Southern Cross Electrical Engineering. Despite the arbitration overhang, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering’s A$2.36 share price still reflects solid momentum. A 90 day share price return of 21.03 percent and a standout five year total...

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) is back in the spotlight after fresh coverage highlighted its strong 31% return on equity, the expanding Kmart Anko rollout overseas, and ongoing investment in the Wesfarmers Health platform. See our latest analysis for Wesfarmers. Despite short term softness, with the share price down over the past quarter, Wesfarmers still trades at A$81.16 and its multi year total shareholder returns suggest momentum is consolidating rather than reversing. If Wesfarmers growth story...

IGO (ASX:IGO) has caught traders attention after naming Johan van Vuuren as its next Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2026, a move that could influence its capital and growth strategy. See our latest analysis for IGO. The timing of van Vuuren’s appointment comes as IGO’s momentum returns, with a 30 day share price return of 36.96 percent and a 90 day share price return of 42.89 percent. However, the three year total shareholder return remains sharply negative, suggesting investors...

Alkane Resources (ASX:ALK) has drawn fresh attention after appointing Denise McComish as an independent non executive director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, a governance focused move that investors should not ignore. See our latest analysis for Alkane Resources. The timing of this governance upgrade lines up with a powerful year to date share price return of 97.17 percent and a 1 year total shareholder return just over 100 percent, suggesting momentum is still firmly with the...

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

Australian shares are poised for a modest gain, though recent patterns suggest caution as investors react to market fluctuations. Despite the volatility, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing investment area due to their affordability and potential for growth. When these stocks are supported by strong financial health, they can offer opportunities that defy traditional expectations.

By buying an index fund, investors can approximate the average market return. But if you pick the right individual...

In late November 2025, West African Resources reported that Managing Director Richard Hyde acquired 484,949 additional shares, lifting his holding to 17,633,118 shares, while also issuing 944,544 new fully paid ordinary shares now quoted on the ASX. This combination of increased insider ownership and a larger free float may influence how investors assess alignment between management and shareholders, as well as trading liquidity. We’ll now examine how Richard Hyde’s increased shareholding...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, Osmond Resources...

It is hard to get excited after looking at MotorCycle Holdings' (ASX:MTO) recent performance, when its stock has...

As Asian markets continue to navigate a complex economic landscape, small-cap stocks have garnered attention due to their potential for outsized growth, especially in light of recent trends where global small-cap indices have shown resilience. With the backdrop of evolving market dynamics and economic indicators, identifying promising small-cap companies involves looking at factors such as insider buying activity and valuation metrics that suggest potential undervaluation.

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Key Insights Sonic Healthcare's estimated fair value is AU$35.10 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

SciDev Limited ( ASX:SDV ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 34% gain in the last month alone...

Key Insights Institutions' substantial holdings in Sandfire Resources implies that they have significant influence over...

Despite an already strong run, RMA Global Limited ( ASX:RMY ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in the...

The Step One Clothing Limited ( ASX:STP ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a...

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

As the Australian market hovers around 8,600 points on the XJO, with materials leading the charge thanks to strong performances in metals like copper and gold, investors are keenly observing how economic factors such as bond yields and interest rates might influence future movements. In this environment of cautious optimism, dividend stocks stand out as a reliable choice for those seeking steady income streams amidst market fluctuations.

The Australian stock market has been relatively flat, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index struggling to break past 8,600 points. Despite this lack of momentum, the materials sector remains a bright spot, driven by strong performances in metals like copper and gold. For investors interested in exploring beyond established names, penny stocks can offer surprising value; these smaller or newer companies might evoke earlier market trends but still hold potential for growth when backed by solid financials.

Suncorp Group (ASX:SUN) has slipped to a new yearly low, and that drop is exactly what has traders paying attention, with oversold technical signals hinting the market may be underpricing the insurer. See our latest analysis for Suncorp Group. The latest slide leaves Suncorp’s share price at A$16.93, capping a sharp year to date share price return of around minus 25 percent. Even though the three and five year total shareholder returns remain solidly positive, this suggests long term momentum...

Minerals 260 recently announced that it has doubled the contained gold at its Bullabulling project in Western Australia to 4.5 million ounces, following extensive drilling and an upgraded Mineral Resource Estimate that now includes a maiden resource for the Gibraltar deposit. This step-change in scale positions Bullabulling as one of Australia’s larger undeveloped gold projects and underpins Minerals 260’s plan to progress a pre-feasibility study as it works toward potential production by...