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EBR Systems walked into this result with a bruised share price over the past three months and a market that has been sceptical of story stocks. Yet the stock sits at just A$0.30, while the company is now posting quarterly revenue above US$2.6 million and carrying a high price to sales multiple against peers. That clash between a low absolute share price and a rich revenue multiple is the real headline today. The market is trying to decide whether fast top line growth justifies the valuation...

AGL Energy walked into this result priced like a problem stock, with a trailing P/E of 7.8x and the shares at A$8.71 despite a discounted cash flow estimate almost double that. The market has been treating the 12 month earnings outlook as the dominant story. Yet the headline from these numbers is different. Underlying net profit after tax of A$631m, supported by 97% cash conversion and a fully franked A$0.50 dividend for FY26, indicates that cash and profits are holding up better than...

The market came into today already cool on Dexus Industria REIT. The stock is down about 3% over the past week and 2% over the past month, even before investors had fully processed the latest numbers. The earnings headline is simple and uncomfortable. Funds From Operations, the key cash earnings metric for a REIT, comfortably met upgraded guidance. However, the payout ratio sat at roughly 94% and free cash flow cover of that 7.03% yield remained tight. Sentiment is reacting less to the FFO...

On 12 August 2026, activist investor Elliott Investment Management, which holds about 5.6% of Northern Star Resources, publicly urged the company’s board to undertake a comprehensive overhaul, including adding its proposed independent director candidates and conducting an objective strategic and operational review to address what it called years of execution and governance failures. The activism introduces potential for significant changes in Northern Star’s leadership and oversight just as...

The A$2.5b government backed power deal for Rio Tinto’s Tomago smelter has not just steadied one industrial giant. It has also fired up expectations for the renewable energy capacity that will be needed to supply Tomago with 100% renewables by 2033. For investors, that kind of long term demand story can be hard to ignore. This article looks at 3 stocks that appear well placed to be exposed to this news. The three stocks in this article are just a starting sample, since the full screen...

The market came into this result already on the back foot with Insurance Australia Group shares down about 8% over the past week and 6% over the past month. Today the stock is trading against a set of earnings that put one issue front and centre for insurers. Margins are under pressure. Underlying insurance profit sits at about A$1.58b on roughly A$19.2b of premiums, while the trailing net profit margin sits near 5%. The market appears to be fixated on that squeeze. The key question for...

Aura Consolidated Group stock closed at A$3.07 on Thursday after a tough month that left shares down about 39% over 30 days. That price action sits awkwardly next to an earnings print that showed revenue of US$119.94m for the half year and a smaller loss per share than a year ago. The short term chart reflects worry about cash and liquidity. The longer term story hinges on whether Aura Consolidated Group can convert its current revenue base and forecast growth into sustainable profits before...

Suncorp Group heads into the post earnings trade with the stock at A$19.81 after a solid run over the past quarter, yet the real story sits in the income statement. Cash earnings of about A$1.04b and an underlying insurance trading ratio near the top of the 10% to 12% target band give a clearer read on the underwriting engine than the share price flicker. For long term holders, the sharper question is whether that earnings quality and capital discipline justify paying a P/E of 20.4x. The rest...

The market had already cooled on Commonwealth Bank of Australia coming into these results, with the stock roughly flat over 30 days and slightly weaker over the past week around A$169. Yet the earnings headline tells a more confident story. Cash net profit after tax for FY26 rose 7% and the group kept its net profit margin high at 37.2%. At the same time the stock trades on a P/E of 25.9x, well above local and global banking peers. That tension between strong profitability and a premium...

SEEK walked into this result with the stock under pressure, down nearly 9.5% over the past week and flat over the past month as investors questioned how much profit the online jobs leader could really squeeze from softer hiring conditions. The headline today is that profits are the weak spot. Over the trailing 12 months SEEK reported a net loss of A$306.5m, even as net revenue and free cash flow moved higher and the company kept funding a full dividend. Love SEEK's revenue and free cash flow...

Telstra Group walked into this result with the stock under pressure, down about 10% over three months and closing today at A$4.84. The market has been treating the stock like a plodder. The earnings print told a different story with cash earnings per share up to A$0.255 and underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and leases at A$8.3b. For a mature telecom operator that is a powerful earnings trend. The board backed it with a higher A$0.21 full year dividend and a...

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) is back in focus after its recent share price move, with the stock closing at A$16.63. Investors are weighing this level against its longer term return profile. See our latest analysis for Lynas Rare Earths. Recent trading shows some mixed momentum for Lynas Rare Earths, with the share price return up 5.92% over seven days and 2.40% over 30 days, yet down 7.35% over 90 days. Even so, the year to date share price return of 36.09% sits alongside a 1 year total...

Energy driven inflation remains a key focus for central banks in Europe, which keeps attention on how countries source reliable power. As policymakers watch oil markets and price pressures, investors are looking harder at nuclear energy stocks as a potential way to gain focused exposure to this debate. This article walks through three nuclear energy stocks from our screener that stand out for further research. The three nuclear energy stocks highlighted below are only a starting sample, and...

Telstra has just reported a A$2.4b profit and kept its 21c dividend, yet the share price still slipped on outage worries and boardroom optics. That mix of solid cash flow, network strain and public scrutiny often pushes telcos to rethink how much they spend on towers, fibre and data centres. This article unpacks three stocks exposed to those capital expenditure decisions and how that news backdrop might matter for your portfolio. The three stocks below are just a starting sample, and the full...

The Australian share market is showing signs of a soft opening, with S&P/ASX 200 futures down slightly, reflecting broader global economic trends and cautious investor sentiment. Despite this backdrop, the allure of penny stocks remains strong for investors seeking opportunities in smaller or newer companies. These stocks, though often overlooked due to their lower price points, can offer significant value and growth potential when supported by solid financials. In this article, we explore...

Central banks are signalling that interest rates may stay higher for longer as they watch inflation and bond markets closely. For income seekers this keeps the spotlight on what can be earned from portfolios right now. Reliable dividend income becomes more valuable when cash yields might not rise much further. This article picks out three stocks from the Dividend Powerhouses screener that offer yields above 5% with covered, growing payouts. The stocks covered below are just a small sample...

Energy led inflation remains a live theme for central banks, with policy paths described as uncertain but balanced. That kind of backdrop often keeps investors focused on risk, yet it can also draw attention to penny stocks with stronger balance sheets and healthier cash profiles. This article looks at three Financially Fit Penny Stocks from our screener that aim to pair cautious optimism with disciplined financial foundations. The stocks highlighted below are just a sample, with the full...

Energy prices are back in focus as oil holds firm on Middle East developments, which keeps inflation and interest rate expectations in play. That mix can put pressure on weaker companies and highlight businesses with solid balance sheets and clear earnings growth paths. This article highlights 3 stocks from the Healthy high growth potential screener that analysts expect to deliver strong earnings growth with acceptable financial strength. The three stocks below are just a sample from this...

Generally, when a single insider buys stock, it is usually not a big deal. However, when several insiders are buying...

Some of the losses seen by insiders who purchased AU$2.88m worth of Kinetiko Energy Limited ( ASX:KKO ) shares over the...

Count Limited ( ASX:CUP ) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week. The stock...

It is usually uneventful when a single insider buys stock. However, When quite a few insiders buy shares, as it...

Investors who take an interest in Control Bionics Limited ( ASX:CBL ) should definitely note that insider Stephen Rix...

As the S&P/ASX 200 index is set to open lower, mirroring Wall Street's overnight declines amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, investors are closely monitoring market movements and economic indicators. In this environment of cautious optimism, growth companies with high insider ownership can offer a compelling investment narrative, as they often align management interests with shareholder value while potentially delivering substantial earnings growth.