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The Australian share market is experiencing a downturn following the release of the federal budget and rising inflation in the U.S., with both factors contributing to a cautious trading atmosphere. Despite these challenges, investors are still on the lookout for opportunities, particularly in areas that might offer growth potential amid broader market uncertainties. Penny stocks, though an outdated term, continue to represent smaller or less-established companies that can provide value;...

Orica (ASX:ORI) drew attention after releasing half year results to March 31, 2026, reporting sales of A$3,884.2m and a net loss of A$0.6m compared with A$89m a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Orica. Orica’s half year result appears to have caught the market’s eye, with the share price up 10.34% over the past month after earlier weakness that left the year to date share price return down 5.91%. Over a longer horizon, total shareholder returns of 27.49% over one year and 56.73% over...

Aristocrat Leisure’s H1 2026 earnings in focus Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) has kicked off H1 2026 with A$3.0 billion in revenue and basic EPS of A$1.30, giving investors fresh numbers to weigh against the recent share price of A$51.39. Over the last three reported halves, revenue has moved between A$3.0 billion and A$3.3 billion, while basic EPS has ranged from A$0.82 in H1 2025 to A$1.30 in H1 2026, set against trailing 12 month EPS of A$2.38. With net profit margins sitting at 23.4% over...

Why the Koolunga contract is drawing attention to GenusPlus Group (ASX:GNP) The recent award of the Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System Project contract, together with a series of new project wins and ongoing organic growth, has put fresh focus on GenusPlus Group (ASX:GNP) among investors. See our latest analysis for GenusPlus Group. At a share price of A$9.22, GenusPlus Group has eased slightly in the very short term, with the share price down 1.9% over 1 day and 2.4% over 7 days. Its 30...

Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) has cut its FY26 production guidance for the Honeymoon uranium mine after heavy rainfall disrupted operations. This move has coincided with a steep share price decline over the past year. See our latest analysis for Boss Energy. At the latest share price of A$1.35, Boss Energy’s recent setbacks at Honeymoon and the lower FY26 production guidance have coincided with fading momentum, with the 30 day share price return down 21.74% and the 1 year total shareholder return...

The Lottery Corporation Limited recently secured a 40-year extension of its Victorian Public Lottery Licence to 30 June 2068 and agreed to pay the State an upfront A$1.15 billion premium, while also flagging a shift in its dividend policy from FY27 to focus on NPATA before significant items. This long-dated, exclusive licence in Victoria locks in operating rights in a major lottery market and, together with a more cash-based dividend metric, reshapes how investors may think about the...

In May 2026, Healius Limited (ASX:HLS) announced it had appointed UBS Securities Australia to explore a potential sale of its standalone Agilex Biolabs unit after receiving unsolicited approaches from several credible parties, while confirming any transaction would not affect its core Pathology operations. This potential divestment highlights management’s ongoing efforts to reshape the portfolio toward pathology-focused activities and crystalise value from non-core clinical trials assets...

Inghams Group (ASX:ING) has reaffirmed its FY26 underlying EBITDA guidance of A$180 million to A$200 million at its recent Investor Day, while outlining both operational gains and rising cost pressures affecting the business. See our latest analysis for Inghams Group. The reaffirmed EBITDA guidance and recent operational updates come against a tougher share price backdrop, with the stock down year to date despite a strong 7 day share price return of 9.4%, and a 1 year total shareholder return...

In May 2026, Metcash released a FY26 trading update indicating underlying net profit after tax of about A$268 million to A$270 million and modest group revenue growth, alongside resilient Food and Liquor performance and improving Hardware and Tools momentum. The company also unveiled a group-wide efficiency program targeting at least A$25 million in annualised cost savings by FY27, signalling a sharper focus on earnings quality as tobacco’s drag on revenue begins to ease. We’ll now examine...

Aeris Resources (ASX:AIS) has drawn fresh attention after reporting new high grade underground drilling results at its Tritton Operation. The company has extended the mineralised trend at Avoca Tank and Budgerygar and has flagged updated Mineral Resource estimates later in FY26. See our latest analysis for Aeris Resources. The latest drilling update lands at a time when Aeris Resources’ share price has gained 24.0% over the past week and 20.8% over the past month, yet is still down 19.8% year...

ASX Limited has announced that Anthony Attia, a veteran of nearly 30 years in global exchange and market infrastructure roles, will become Managing Director and CEO on 1 September 2026, succeeding Helen Lofthouse after an interim period led by Darren Yip. Attia’s background in building trading platforms, post-trade systems and multi-asset clearing at Euronext, ICE and NYSE Euronext signals a leadership focus steeped in complex technology and market infrastructure transformation. We’ll now...

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) is back in focus after the Federal Court ordered the miner to pay A$150 million in native title compensation to the Yindjibarndi traditional owners, which is the largest such payout in Australia. See our latest analysis for Fortescue. The latest ruling comes at a time when Fortescue’s share price has shown positive momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 9.06% and a 30 day share price return of 11.05%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 41.10% highlights how...

Iron ore strength and broker optimism put Mader Group in focus Mader Group (ASX:MAD) moved higher after a 4% share price gain, with strong growth in Western Australia's iron ore sector lifting demand for its maintenance services and positive broker commentary adding to interest. See our latest analysis for Mader Group. At around A$7.73, the stock has seen a 1-day share price return of 4.46%, while the 90-day share price return is down 8.41%. The 5-year total shareholder return of more than 8x...

Emerald Resources recently secured final works approval for its Dingo Range Gold Project and reported strong operational performance at its Okvau Gold Mine, supported by higher gold prices. This combination marks a key step in Emerald Resources’ ambition to evolve into a multi-mine producer spanning Australia and Cambodia. We’ll now examine how the Dingo Range approval and multi-mine ambitions shape Emerald Resources’ investment narrative for investors. The future of work is here...

Third quarter sales update and why it matters for Coles Group Coles Group (ASX:COL) has released its third quarter trading update, reporting Total Group sales revenue of A$10,703 million for 5 January to 29 March 2026, compared with A$10,379 million a year earlier. For you as an investor, this kind of trading statement offers a timely snapshot of how the supermarket and liquor business is tracking during the current financial year. It can also influence how the market views the stock’s...

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The Australian share market is experiencing a downturn, with recent budget announcements and international economic pressures contributing to the decline. Despite these challenges, investors continue to seek opportunities in various sectors, including penny stocks. Often seen as smaller or newer companies, penny stocks can offer growth potential at lower price points when they have strong financials and solid fundamentals. In this article, we explore three such stocks that stand out for their...

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Conference update and earnings guidance shift AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) has moved back into focus after CEO Damien Nicks updated investors at the Macquarie Australia Conference, outlining higher FY26 earnings guidance supported by improved coal fleet availability. The company also highlighted a planned A$2b battery rollout, a program that is affecting near term free cash flow and drawing attention from investors watching both the balance sheet and the stock's developing technical pattern. See our...

Infotrust Ltd ( ASX:ITS ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to shine some...

Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) has drawn fresh attention after appointing Wade Bickley as Chief Operating Officer, bringing more than 25 years of gold and base metals operational experience across Australia, West Africa and Southern Africa. See our latest analysis for Perseus Mining. The A$5.65 share price has been edging higher in the short term, with a 7 day share price return of 4.05% following the COO announcement, while a 1 year total shareholder return of 73.69% points to strong underlying...

Perenti (ASX:PRN) has moved back into focus after its underground mining subsidiary, Barminco, secured an approximately A$850 million contract at Bellevue Gold’s Western Australian project. This multi year deal extends revenue visibility. See our latest analysis for Perenti. Recent trading has picked up, with an 8.37% 1 day share price return and 14.29% 7 day share price return lifting Perenti to A$2.20. However, the 90 day share price return is down 16.98% and sits against a 5 year total...

Macquarie Group’s full-year results to 31 March 2026 showed net income rising to A$4.85 billion on revenue of A$19.48 billion, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations increasing to A$12.77. The company delivered its second-biggest annual profit ever, lifted dividends to A$7.00 per share, and reported especially strong contributions from its Commodities and Global Markets and Asset Management divisions. We’ll now examine how this strong profit outcome and higher dividend...

Why Cuscal’s latest equity raise is drawing fresh attention Cuscal (ASX:CCL) has completed a follow on equity offering of A$3.001464 million, issuing 750,366 ordinary shares at A$4 each. This funding move puts the company’s capital structure in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Cuscal. The recent follow on offering comes at a time when Cuscal’s share price is A$4.66, with a 30 day share price return of 10.69% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 76.53%. This suggests...