Australian Stock News

IperionX (ASX:IPX) is back in focus after securing a US$0.3 million prototype purchase order from American Rheinmetall for 700 lightweight titanium components destined for U.S. Army heavy ground combat systems. See our latest analysis for IperionX. The prototype order arrives after a strong period for investors, with IperionX’s 90 day share price return of 16.58% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 58.60%, on top of a very large 3 year total shareholder return. This comes even as the 7...

As the Australian market faces headwinds from a recent Reserve Bank rate hike and global tech sell-offs, small-cap stocks are navigating a challenging landscape. In this environment, identifying promising opportunities involves looking for companies with robust fundamentals and potential resilience to economic shifts.

The Australian market is facing headwinds as the Reserve Bank's recent rate hike and global tech sell-offs weigh on investor sentiment, with ASX 200 futures indicating a potential downturn. Despite these challenges, opportunities persist in the form of penny stocks, which offer unique investment prospects due to their lower price points and potential for growth. While the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, these smaller or newer companies can present significant upside when backed by...

National Australia Bank Limited recently completed a €1 billion floating rate senior subordinated Eurobond offering due January 22, 2036, issued at 100% of face value under Regulation S and Rule 144A. This funding move coincides with the Reserve Bank of Australia’s 0.25 percentage point cash rate increase and NAB’s decision to lift standard variable home loan rates from February 13, reshaping its interest income profile and customer cost pressures. We’ll now examine how the Reserve Bank’s...

Catalyst Metals Limited has announced that Mark Connelly will succeed David Jones as Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Board, with the transition occurring over February and formally taking effect on March 2, 2026. Connelly’s appointment brings a leadership profile shaped by prior roles in several resources companies that later became takeover targets, highlighting his experience in board-level decision making during corporate transactions. With Mark Connelly stepping in as...

Production update and why it matters for Deterra Royalties Deterra Royalties (ASX:DRR) has released fresh operating data, with BHP reporting MAC production of 38.0 Mwmt for December 2025 and 72.6 Mwmt for the year to date. This is a key input for its royalty income. See our latest analysis for Deterra Royalties. The production update comes as Deterra Royalties’ A$4.26 share price sits on a 90 day share price return of 8.67% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 9.12%. This suggests some...

Domino's Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP) has announced a board refresh, with experienced executive and director Judith Swales joining as an Independent Non Executive Director, while long serving Director Grant Bourke retires after nearly 25 years. See our latest analysis for Domino's Pizza Enterprises. The board refresh comes after a weak 1 year total shareholder return of 22.93% decline, while the 90 day share price return of 10.08% suggests some recent positive momentum from the A$22.06...

Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited reported half-year 2025 results on 21 January 2026, with revenue of A$171.76 million and net income of A$146.89 million, both slightly lower than the prior corresponding period. On the same day, the company launched a substantial on-market share buyback of up to 111,898,784 shares, or 8.93% of issued capital, signalling an active approach to capital management through to February 2027. We’ll now examine how this sizeable buyback authorization,...

Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) has shaken up its leadership, shifting Raleigh Finlayson to Executive Chair and promoting Matthew Nixon to CEO, as the miner aims to align governance, growth plans and day-to-day operations. See our latest analysis for Genesis Minerals. The leadership reshuffle comes after a mixed short term run, with a 2.96% 1 day share price return and a 10.09% 7 day share price decline. This is set against a 24.32% 90 day share price return and a very large 5 year total...

Objective (ASX:OCL) has drawn fresh attention after its board approved an on market buyback of up to 9,590,176 shares, or 10% of issued capital, running through to February 5, 2027. See our latest analysis for Objective. That buyback decision comes after a stretch of weaker momentum, with the share price at A$14.63 and a 90 day share price return showing a decline of 21.05%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 13.72% remains in positive territory. If this kind of capital management...

If you are wondering whether Perseus Mining is still priced sensibly after a strong run, this article will walk through what the current share price might be implying about its value. The stock recently closed at A$5.69, after a 100.2% return over the past year, a 0.9% gain year to date, a 0.9% decline over 30 days, and an 11.5% decline over the last week, which may have caught your attention. Recent market interest has been shaped by ongoing sector sentiment around gold miners and how...

Why the latest RBA move matters for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) The Reserve Bank of Australia’s 25 basis point cash rate hike is back in focus for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA). Investors are weighing margin effects against upcoming half year results and recent one off adjustments. See our latest analysis for Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The share price has reacted quickly to the rate decision, with a 1 day share price return of 2.60% and a 7 day share price return...

Recent ASX technical scans flagged Technology One (ASX:TNE) for a downtrend and excess supply, prompting closer attention from traders and long term holders who are watching for any shift in price momentum. See our latest analysis for Technology One. At a latest share price of A$22.65, Technology One has seen its short term share price return weaken, with a 1 day move of 10.47% and a 90 day share price return of 37.89%, while longer term total shareholder returns over three and five years, at...

Westpac Banking Corporation recently saw its shares move in response to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s 25 basis point cash rate increase to 3.85%, which has direct implications for bank margins, funding costs and mortgage repricing. With Westpac’s first-quarter update on 13 February set to detail changes in home-loan growth, deposit mix and credit quality, investors are focused on how the higher-rate backdrop is feeding through to the bank’s underlying business trends. We’ll now examine...

In early February 2026, Ansell Limited launched the TouchNTuff 93-800, a disposable glove that offers at least 15 minutes of acetone resistance, around fifteen times longer than standard nitrile gloves, using a multi-layer design that combines neoprene, nitrile and natural rubber latex for high chemical, abrasion and cut protection. Beyond safety, the glove’s ergonomic construction, high-visibility orange color and more than 60% bio-based carbon content highlight Ansell’s push to pair...

Why 4DMedical Shares Are Back in Focus 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) is back on investor radars after expanding its partnership with University of Chicago Medicine to include commercial deployment of its CT:VQ respiratory imaging technology. See our latest analysis for 4DMedical. The commercial CT:VQ rollout headlines a period where 4DMedical’s 90 day share price return of about 131% contrasts sharply with a 26% decline year to date, while its one year total shareholder return is very large at over...

Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited has opened its new Training Center in Atlanta, a facility designed to showcase the company’s history, innovation, and family of plumbing brands while serving as an immersive learning space. The center doubles as a destination for aspiring plumbing professionals, underlining Reliance Worldwide’s focus on workforce development and smarter, more reliable plumbing solutions. We’ll now explore how this new Atlanta Training Center, with its emphasis on future...

As we enter February 2026, global markets are navigating a complex landscape marked by steady interest rates from the Federal Reserve and mixed performances across major indices, with small- and mid-cap stocks underperforming their larger counterparts. Amid these conditions, identifying promising small-cap opportunities often involves looking for companies that can thrive despite broader economic challenges and exhibit signs of potential growth through strategic insider activity.

GrainCorp (ASX:GNC) has come under pressure after issuing FY26 guidance that points to significantly lower underlying EBITDA and net profit, as global grain oversupply and multi year low export margins squeeze returns. See our latest analysis for GrainCorp. The FY26 update has come after a tough stretch for the shares, with a 1 day share price return of 3.02% decline and a 7 day share price return of 20.14% decline, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 16.60% decline contrasts with a...

Xero recently filed to list new shares issued under employee awards and options, while investors reassessed the company’s large Melio acquisition and its integration progress. At the same time, FundingSearch.com’s launch with direct integration into Xero’s platform highlights how third-party fintechs increasingly rely on Xero’s real-time accounting data to power SME lending decisions. We’ll now examine how concerns about the Melio acquisition and its integration could influence Xero’s...

Why the WinDC partnership matters for Megaport (ASX:MP1) WinDC’s new partnership with Megaport (ASX:MP1) links modular, renewable-powered AI compute sites directly into Megaport’s Network as a Service platform. This creates a fresh use case for its global connectivity offering. This arrangement gives Megaport exposure to a new category of Australian AI infrastructure that aims to use renewable energy more efficiently, while offering WinDC customers private, low-latency links to cloud...

Neuren Pharmaceuticals’ partner Acadia Pharmaceuticals recently received a negative trend vote from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use on trofinetide’s marketing authorisation application for Rett syndrome in Europe, and Acadia plans to request a re-examination of the decision. This setback highlights how regulatory assessments can differ across regions even for a rare-disease therapy already approved in the US, Canada and Israel, adding...

In recent weeks, analysts at UBS and Macquarie reiterated positive ratings on Bellevue Gold Limited, highlighting the miner’s latest quarterly update and operational progress. Despite reporting a net loss for the period, Bellevue Gold’s higher quarterly revenue compared with the previous year has drawn increased attention to its underlying growth profile and project momentum. Next, we’ll examine how this combination of upbeat analyst sentiment and higher quarterly revenue shapes Bellevue...

Fresh production test results put Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) in focus Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) has drawn attention after reporting successful production test results from its first new Lionheart well in Germany, confirming strong deliverability that supports its Phase One lithium project plans. See our latest analysis for Vulcan Energy Resources. Despite the positive Lionheart test update, Vulcan Energy Resources’ recent share price momentum has been weak, with a 7 day share...