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Quarterly update: sales, production and guidance in focus Alkane Resources (ASX:ALK) has drawn fresh attention after reporting consolidated third quarter and half year sales and production figures, while keeping its 2026 group production guidance unchanged. The company reported quarterly consolidated gold equivalent sales of 42,709 ounces and production of 43,663 ounces, alongside reaffirmed full year 2026 guidance of 160,000 to 175,000 gold equivalent ounces at an all in sustaining cost of...

Domino's Pizza Enterprises has appointed Merrill Pereyra as CEO for Australia and New Zealand, effective 23 January 2026, and expanded Group CFO George Saoud’s remit to include the Group COO role overseeing technology and supply chain. These changes mark a further step in Domino’s ongoing turnaround effort, concentrating decision-making around leaders with deep quick-service restaurant experience and a clear mandate for operational improvement. We’ll now examine how this leadership...

In January 2026, Mesoblast reported that the FDA’s review of Phase 3 data for its cell therapy rexlemestrocel-L in chronic discogenic low back pain found pain outcomes favoring the active treatment and confirmed that 12‑month pain reduction could support a future Biologics License Application. The FDA also indicated that robust opioid reduction data from Mesoblast’s trial might be reflected in product labeling, highlighting the therapy’s potential relevance to chronic pain management during...

Leadership change and why it matters for Deep Yellow Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) has confirmed Greg Field will step in as both Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director from 2 February 2026, marking a fresh leadership phase for the uranium explorer. The move ends the interim period under Acting CEO Craig Barnes, who will return to his CFO role. It also gives investors a clear reference point for assessing how new leadership aligns with Deep Yellow’s existing projects and capital plans. See our...

Pantoro Gold recently held a special call to update investors on operations at the Norseman Gold Project, following the release of its December 2025 Quarterly Activities Report. This focused operational briefing signals the central importance of Norseman to Pantoro Gold’s current project pipeline and production plans. We’ll now explore how the detailed Norseman operational update might influence Pantoro Gold’s investment narrative and future project expectations. The end of cancer? These 29...

BHP Group (ASX:BHP) has paired record copper and iron ore production with an updated 2026 copper guidance range, while also lifting the investment estimate for its Jansen Stage 1 potash project to US$8.4b. See our latest analysis for BHP Group. At a share price of A$48.48, BHP Group’s recent operational and guidance updates, including record iron ore and copper output, higher copper guidance and the Jansen cost review, have come alongside a 30 day share price return of 7.57%, a 90 day share...

Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) is back in focus after its December quarter update, where uranium output and sales at the Langer Heinrich mine rose strongly and management indicated that production is tracking towards the upper end of guidance. See our latest analysis for Paladin Energy. The strong quarterly update has arrived alongside rapid share price momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 35.35% and a 90 day gain of 56.97%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 43.31% and very large 5...

The Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration has approved Brightstar Resources’ mining development and closure proposal for the Lady Shenton gold project at Menzies, allowing the company to begin mining operations, while recent drilling at the Lord Byron deposit returned encouraging results to feed into an updated feasibility study. This combination of regulatory progress and exploration success strengthens the development pathway for Brightstar’s Menzies assets, potentially enhancing...

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) has drawn investor attention after reporting a 9% quarter-on-quarter production fall linked to Otway Basin gas, alongside first gas export from the Waitsia Gas Plant and a new A$300 million term loan. See our latest analysis for Beach Energy. Despite the operational updates and new funding, Beach Energy’s recent price action has been weak, with a 90 day share price return of a 9.6% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of an 18.1% loss. This suggests momentum...

The Australian stock market is poised for a boost, mirroring Wall Street's gains, as geopolitical tensions ease and economic indicators remain in focus. In this context, penny stocks—often seen as a gateway to growth opportunities in smaller or newer companies—continue to capture investor interest despite their somewhat outdated moniker. These stocks can offer significant returns when backed by strong financial health, and today we spotlight three such promising picks on the ASX that could...

Institutional exit puts West African Resources in focus First Sentier Group’s exit as a substantial shareholder, formalized via an Australian Corporations Act Form 605 on 16 January 2026, has put West African Resources (ASX:WAF) on many investors’ watchlists. See our latest analysis for West African Resources. At a share price of A$3.80, West African Resources has recently seen a 1-day share price return of 4.40%, a 7-day share price return of 10.47% and a 30-day share price return of 24.18%...

Qoria Limited recently released its latest quarterly and half-year results, reporting strong growth in annual recurring revenue and reiterating its longer-term guidance while still posting negative free cash flow and higher marketing expenses. The combination of rapid subscription growth, resilient customer retention, and rising spend to acquire and support users has sharpened investor focus on margins and cash conversion. We'll now examine how Qoria's push for growth amid elevated marketing...

Operational update at Okvau puts production and pricing in focus Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR) has put fresh numbers on the table, reporting December 2025 quarter output of 25,030 ounces from its 100% owned Okvau Gold Mine in Cambodia, with gold sales priced at an average of US$4,118/oz. See our latest analysis for Emerald Resources. The operational update appears to have come alongside strong recent momentum, with the share price at A$7.96 after a 64.12% 90 day share price return and a very...

Amaero Ltd ( ASX:3DA ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of 79% in the...

Earlier in January 2026, Sandfire Resources released production guidance for fiscal 2026, forecasting Group CuEq output of 149–165 kt and detailed copper, zinc, lead and silver volumes from 10.2 Mt of ore processed. This guidance gives investors a clearer view of Sandfire’s planned copper and zinc profile ahead of its Q2 2026 results, scheduled pre-market on 22 January 2026. Next, we’ll examine how Sandfire’s 2026 copper production outlook may influence its investment narrative and the way...

Betr Entertainment Limited ( ASX:BBT ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 41% after a shaky period...

Santa Fe Minerals Limited ( ASX:SFM ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last...

Macro Metals Limited ( ASX:M4M ) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week. The...

It might be of some concern to shareholders to see the EDU Holdings Limited ( ASX:EDU ) share price down 11% in the...

NRW Holdings, through its subsidiary Golding Contractors, has secured a A$750 million, 5.5-year mining services agreement with TEC Coal for full mining operations at the Stanwell Meandu Mine, which commenced this month following a mobilisation phase. The contract places Golding in charge of end-to-end mining and maintenance of TEC Coal–supplied equipment, underscoring NRW’s role as an outsourced operator across the entire mine lifecycle. We’ll now examine how this long-term A$750 million...

As we enter January 2026, Asian markets are navigating a dynamic landscape with mixed performances across major indices and economic indicators. While China's regulatory changes have impacted domestic stock movements, the broader sentiment remains buoyed by strong export data and technological advancements. In this context, identifying promising small-cap stocks can be crucial for investors looking to capitalize on growth opportunities within Asia's evolving market environment.

Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) has had a rough three months with its share price down 29%. But if you pay close...

Plato Income Maximiser Limited's ( ASX:PL8 ) investors are due to receive a payment of A$0.0055 per share on 30th of...

Strike Resources Limited ( ASX:SRK ) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week...