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With the Federal Reserve sending mixed signals on interest rates and the US dollar showing signs of strength, many investors are reassessing which stocks could be helped or hurt as borrowing costs stay elevated. Higher-for-longer US rates can pressure some growth stories, yet they may also support companies with steadier cash flows and established dividend records. This article looks at how the latest Fed commentary and dollar moves could affect a handful of large caps, and highlights 3...

Surging inflation, shortages and capital flight in Cuba are a reminder that food supply is often shaped more by politics and logistics than by harvest volumes. For global agricultural exporters, this kind of stress can shift trade flows, pricing power and risk in ways that matter for your portfolio. This article looks at how the latest Cuba sanctions shock could affect companies in the Global Agricultural Exporters screener, and what that might mean for investors who care about currency risk,...

Kingsgate Consolidated recently reported a significant mechanical failure at Plant 1 of its Chatree Gold Mine in Thailand, forcing a controlled shutdown after operators detected elevated ball mill bearing temperatures and damage to the trunnion bearings and journals. While Plant 1, with processing capacity of 2.3 million tonnes per annum, is offline pending assessment and repairs, mining continues and Plant 2 remains fully operational, meaning only part of Chatree’s processing capability is...

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Metallium Limited's ( ASX:MTM ) business as it appears the company may be...

In the last year, multiple insiders have substantially increased their holdings of Javelin Minerals Limited ( ASX:JAV...

AMP (ASX:AMP) lifted its first half 2026 profit outlook, indicating underlying net profit after tax of A$170 million to A$180 million, with China pension partnerships identified as the main earnings driver. See our latest analysis for AMP. The upgraded profit outlook has arrived alongside strong recent market interest in AMP. The stock’s 1-day share price return of 6.32% has added to a 30-day share price return of 25.47%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 35.15% and 3-year total...

Galan Lithium Limited ( ASX:GLN ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to...

Why the Fortescue stock story has shifted to legal and workplace risks Fortescue (ASX:FMG) has moved into focus after the company confirmed a representative proceeding in the Federal Court of Australia alleging workplace sexual harassment and sex discrimination across its Australian operations. The class action, brought on behalf of current and former women employed between February 2006 and December 2025, is at an early stage with no specified damages. This leaves investors to weigh...

The recent price decline of 12% in BlackWall Limited's ( ASX:BWF ) stock may have disappointed insiders who bought...

Investors who take an interest in Dateline Resources Limited ( ASX:DTR ) should definitely note that the Independent...

Earlier in 2026, Goldman Sachs downgraded GQG Partners to Sell, highlighting persistent client redemptions since July 2025 and underperformance that it believes threaten the firm’s earnings outlook and client confidence. At the same time, GQG’s use of equity-based incentives, including both new restricted stock units and lapsed performance awards, underscores management’s focus on aligning staff rewards with shareholder outcomes amid business pressures. We’ll now examine how concerns over...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

We wouldn't blame Aristocrat Leisure Limited ( ASX:ALL ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that...

With Fed officials openly discussing the possibility of further rate hikes and markets pricing in a low 2.1% chance of a sizable cut, many income investors are rethinking how dependable their dividend stocks really are. Higher-for-longer rates and inflation around 2.8% to 3.0% put more pressure on balance sheets and cash flows, which can matter a lot for regular payouts. This article looks at 3 stocks from a Defensive Dividend Stocks screener that are closely tied to this backdrop, and...

Founder-led companies can offer something many investors look for in a mixed global market: leaders whose personal wealth, reputation and long-term legacy are tied directly to shareholder outcomes. With growth signals varying across regions, inflation paths still uncertain and energy and geopolitical risks influencing sentiment, clear alignment between management and investors can matter as much as any macro datapoint. This Top Founder-Led Companies screener focuses on businesses with high...

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) is back in the spotlight after announcing a new global operating model, leadership changes, and a sharpened focus on premium wine brands, along with ongoing international expansion efforts. See our latest analysis for Treasury Wine Estates. The latest restructuring news comes after a mixed price pattern, with Treasury Wine Estates’ share price rising 18.7% over 90 days but its 1 year total shareholder return still down about 40%. This means recent momentum...

Sunrise Energy Metals (ASX:SRL) is back in focus after fresh attention on its Sunrise project feasibility study and the Lockheed Martin option over early scandium output, set against rising interest in battery metals supply. See our latest analysis for Sunrise Energy Metals. Recent trading has been volatile, with Sunrise Energy Metals’ share price down 14.46% over the last day and 18.69% over the past month. The company still shows an 84.59% share price return year to date and a very large 1...

AI is no longer just a story about the biggest tech giants. With global growth, inflation and interest rates all shaped by energy prices and geopolitics, many investors are looking for focused ways to benefit from progress in machine learning, automation and data intelligence without relying only on mega caps. The AI Small Caps screener highlights smaller companies that are building early-stage AI tools and services that could matter over the long term. In this article, you will see 3 stocks...

Earlier this week, Premier Investments outlined ongoing portfolio changes, including exploring a possible separation of its Smiggle and Peter Alexander brands while continuing to reshape its specialty retail footprint across Australia and overseas. This potential brand separation has drawn fresh attention because it could reshape how investors assess the value of Premier’s mix of fashion, stationery and lifestyle businesses, alongside its holding in Breville Group. We’ll now examine how this...

Austal (ASX:ASB) cut its FY26 EBIT guidance from about A$135 million to approximately A$110 million, while Hanwha received approval to lift its stake to 19.9% under conditions related to sensitive information. See our latest analysis for Austal. Austal’s share price has come under pressure, with the 1 month share price return down 24.22% and the year to date share price return down 49.70%. However, the 5 year total shareholder return of 70.56% shows that longer term holders have still seen...

With inflation readings, bond yields and energy headlines pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for leaders whose interests are tightly aligned with shareholders. Founder-led companies often fit that brief, with executives who have personal capital, reputation and legacy on the line. The Founder-Led Companies screener is built to surface these stocks so you can focus on businesses where leadership tends to think in years, not quarters. In this article, you will...

Investors are watching Computershare (ASX:CPU) closely as sentiment tracks its earnings sensitivity to global interest rates, with margin income trends and mortgage servicing performance now central to how the stock is being assessed. See our latest analysis for Computershare. Recent trading reflects that focus, with Computershare’s share price at A$39.15 and a 30-day share price return of 8.18% sitting alongside a 27.15% 90-day share price return. The 1-year total shareholder return has...

Alkane Resources (ASX:ALK) has drawn fresh attention after reporting high grade drilling intercepts at both the Björkdal Gold Mine in Sweden and the True Blue deposit in Australia, along with updated gold production and sales figures. See our latest analysis for Alkane Resources. Recent exploration and production updates have landed while Alkane Resources’ share price has eased, with a 30 day share price return of 11.75% and a 90 day share price return of 23.2%. However, the 1 year total...

AUB Group recently reported a 13.9% increase in underlying NPAT to A$90.4 million and a 190-basis-point uplift in margins to 33.9%, with its International division delivering 29% growth in underlying profit before tax and margin expansion. The completion of a Share Purchase Plan in March 2026 to fund acquisitions, portfolio investments and integration highlights how AUB Group is actively using fresh capital to advance its growth agenda. We will now examine how the International division’s...