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Perenti, through its Barminco subsidiary, recently secured a A$275 million contract to deliver underground development and ground support services for the twin Bullion Hill portals at the Fourmile Project in Nevada, extending its underground mining operations in North America. This win reinforces Perenti’s push into tier-one mining jurisdictions, highlighting how contract mining opportunities in North America are becoming a more meaningful part of its business mix. We’ll now examine how this...

China’s central bank has just kept lending rates unchanged, even as recent data points to softer retail sales and industrial output. That choice puts the focus back on income producing stocks that may be better suited to a slower global growth backdrop and more cautious policy signals. This article looks at three defensive dividend stocks from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand that are directly exposed to this news flow, and examines how this decision from the People’s Bank of...

Earlier today, Stockland announced a partnership with a Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing vehicle to co-develop three new town centres worth about A$250 million, while reiterating its FY26 funds-from-operations and distribution guidance supported by strong recent sales across key residential segments. A key takeaway is how the sharp increases in masterplanned-community and land-lease net sales appear to underpin confidence in Stockland’s income outlook despite a challenging property...

The Qatar LNG explosion has shaken a key hub in global gas supply, putting a spotlight on how sudden disruptions can ripple through energy markets and into listed stocks. With two LNG trains reportedly affected and a 17% hit to Qatar’s export capacity, investors are asking which oil and gas producers could see changing risk or opportunity as trade flows and pricing adjust. This article looks at 3 stocks from the Global Energy Sector screener that are directly exposed to this news, and...

Rising tensions between India and Pakistan over the Indus Water Treaty are a reminder that geopolitics can quickly reshape risks and opportunities for Global Agricultural Technology (AgTech) stocks. Water security, crop reliability, and power supply are now front and center for investors watching South Asia. This article looks at how that news backdrop could affect select Global AgTech companies, and why some stocks with exposure to these themes may offer interesting risk and reward trade...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by steady interest rates in the U.S. and rising rates in Japan, small-cap stocks have shown resilience with the Russell 2000 Index gaining 20.06% year-to-date. In this environment, identifying undervalued small-cap companies with recent insider buying can offer potential opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on market dynamics.

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) drew attention after gaining 3.1% as traders reacted to its upcoming removal from the S&P/ASX 50 index. Heavy volumes were linked to index fund adjustments and recent US contract wins. See our latest analysis for Pro Medicus. The recent spike in activity sits against a mixed longer record for Pro Medicus. The 30 day share price return of 36.49% and 90 day return of 46.11% contrast with a year to date share price decline of 21.56% and a 1 year total shareholder return...

Usually, when one insider buys stock, it might not be a monumental event. But when multiple insiders are buying like...

As Australian shares experience slight fluctuations due to geopolitical tensions, investors are keeping a close eye on market developments. In this context, penny stocks—though an older term—remain relevant as they often represent smaller or emerging companies with potential for growth. By focusing on those with strong financial health, these stocks can offer opportunities for stability and upside potential amidst broader market uncertainties.

As Australian shares begin the day with a tentative -0.5% start, investors are eyeing global developments such as the easing of tensions in the Middle East and Wall Street's buoyant performance. In this context, penny stocks present an intriguing opportunity for those looking to explore beyond established market players. Although often considered a throwback term, penny stocks—typically smaller or newer companies—can offer unique growth potential when backed by strong fundamentals and...

TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) is back in focus after a nationwide Vodafone mobile outage, followed by network restoration and review, and a new infrastructure partnership to support Swoop’s expansion into mobile services. See our latest analysis for TPG Telecom. The recent outage and subsequent recovery come against a mixed share price backdrop for TPG Telecom. The 1-day share price return of 3.26% and 7-day return of 2.43% sit alongside a 30-day share price return that declined 8.87%, while the...

Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) is back on radar after record FY2025 results and strong funds under management growth coincided with supportive Division 296 tax settings, which helped drive elevated trading and renewed investor interest. See our latest analysis for Generation Development Group. At A$3.73, Generation Development Group’s share price has seen a sharp 1-day share price return of 4.78% after record FY2025 results and strong funds under management growth, but remains under...

Helia Group Limited has appointed insurance veteran Mark Senkevics as its next CEO and Managing Director, effective on or before 1 December 2026, while confirming Craig Ward will move from Interim CFO to permanent CFO from 1 July 2026 as part of a planned leadership transition. These leadership changes come as analysts rework valuation models and reassess Helia’s position in Australia’s mortgage insurance market, highlighting how management execution could matter more as the industry adjusts...

MFF Capital Investments (ASX:MFF) is back in focus after flagging a planned 23% lift in its FY26 dividend. This continues a pattern of annual dividend increases since 2018 that keeps income-focused investors watching closely. See our latest analysis for MFF Capital Investments. MFF Capital Investments’ recent dividend update comes after a period of strong price momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 15.91% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 23.99% supporting a much stronger 3...

Earlier in 2026, EVT Limited expanded its partnership with Korea-based CJ 4DPLEX to add four new ScreenX auditoriums across Australia and New Zealand, bringing its ScreenX footprint on the Event Cinemas circuit to eight. This move underlines EVT’s push to differentiate its cinemas with immersive formats like ScreenX and 4DX, aiming to draw audiences toward higher-value, premium experiences. We’ll explore how this push into more ScreenX premium auditoriums could reshape EVT’s investment...

SiteMinder (ASX:SDR) has moved into focus after a double digit share price gain on high trading volume, as investors weigh its hotel commerce SaaS platform, its recurring revenue model, and its progress on key partnerships. See our latest analysis for SiteMinder. The recent spike in trading follows a sharp 45.68% 30 day share price return and 42.11% 90 day share price return, even though SiteMinder’s year to date share price return is down 33.82% and its 1 year total shareholder return is...

Investors who take an interest in ImpediMed Limited ( ASX:IPD ) should definitely note that the Independent...

Whilst it may not be a huge deal, we thought it was good to see that the EBR Systems, Inc. ( ASX:EBR ) Independent...

In recent months, Generation Development Group reported record FY2025 results and strong growth in funds under management, while also lodging a series of routine change of director’s interest notices that have kept the company in focus. These developments, combined with sector attention on Division 296 superannuation tax legislation, underline how tax-effective investment bonds and related products are becoming increasingly relevant to investors and advisers. Next, we’ll examine how record...

Growthpoint Properties Australia has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Nathan Thomas as Chief Investment Officer in July 2026, bringing more than 16 years of experience across real estate private equity and investment banking at Jarden, Morgan Stanley and Macquarie Group. By placing Thomas in charge of investment management, capital partnerships, capital transactions and corporate development, Growthpoint is concentrating decision-making around how it allocates capital...

Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP) used its recent Analyst and Investor Day to outline a shift toward data centre real estate, repurposing urban industrial sites and pursuing new developments anchored by long-term leases. See our latest analysis for Centuria Industrial REIT. At a share price of A$3.04, Centuria Industrial REIT has seen a 2.70% 90 day share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 0.37% points to relatively muted long term momentum despite recent interest around...

Stealth Group Holdings (ASX:SGI) has put out fresh FY26 guidance, flagging record sales of at least A$165 million alongside improved earnings metrics, supported by the integration of Hardware & Building Traders and a larger distribution footprint. See our latest analysis for Stealth Group Holdings. The guidance appears to have caught the market’s attention, with Stealth Group Holdings’ share price up 23.56% over the past week and 18.00% over 90 days. The 1-year total shareholder return of...

Earlier this week, TPG Telecom’s Vodafone network in Australia experienced an intermittent mobile outage caused by a power redundancy failure, before full services were restored. At the same time, TPG’s role as a wholesale network provider was reinforced by its partnership with Swoop, highlighting how outages can directly influence perceptions of its infrastructure reliability for both retail and wholesale customers. We’ll now explore how this network disruption and review of resilience...

Stubborn inflation, firm central bank policies, and only partial relief in energy costs are putting everyday budgets under pressure, which often pushes investors to look harder at inflation resilient ideas such as consumer staples stocks. These companies sit at the core of essential spending and can sometimes hold up differently when borrowing costs stay high and supply chains remain strained. This article looks at how the recent US and Iran peace developments, plus ongoing inflation and rate...