Australian Professional Services Stock News

Second quarter earnings and buyback activity Light & Wonder (LNW) released second quarter 2026 results, reporting revenue of US$828 million and net income of US$120 million, alongside fresh detail on its ongoing share repurchase activity. For the first half of 2026, the company reported revenue of US$1,617 million and net income of US$172 million. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations reached US$2.23 for the period. Investors also received an update on the existing buyback. From...

Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) has drawn fresh attention after reporting unaudited second quarter operating results, with ore mined, ore processed, mined grade and gold poured all lower than the same period last year. See our latest analysis for Resolute Mining. Despite the weaker second quarter production metrics, Resolute Mining’s recent share price has been resilient. The 7 day share price return of 13.98% and 30 day share price return of 15.22% have partially offset a 90 day share price return...

Earlier this week, PLS Group (ASX:PLS) used its Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum presentation to outline the P2000 expansion at its Pilgangoora Operation, proposing to double lithium production capacity with A$175 million in pre-FID capital and targeting a final investment decision in late 2026 and potential first ore in mid-2029. The company also highlighted Australian Renewable Energy Agency-backed funding for an on-site Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant to produce lithium phosphate, aimed at...

With oil markets swinging on Strait of Hormuz risks and shipping costs in focus, many investors are watching inflation and interest rate paths closely. That backdrop keeps attention on companies that can grow even as borrowing stays expensive. Fast growing stocks with high insider ownership can align management with shareholders and offer potential resilience. This article highlights three standouts from that screener and explains why they deserve a closer look. The stocks covered below are...

Elsight (ASX:ELS) has put investors on alert after its Q2 2026 earnings call confirmed plans to pursue acquisitions, with management discussing active talks with several potential targets and possible transactions ahead. See our latest analysis for Elsight. At a share price of A$7.07, Elsight has seen a 26.48% 7 day share price return around the Q2 2026 earnings call and acquisition update. Its 1 year total shareholder return above 200% points to strong longer term momentum despite a 9.01% 30...

With global central banks holding policy rates high as inflation pressures linger, cash in the bank can feel stuck while prices keep rising. Reliable dividends over 5% start to look more appealing when income is hard to grow through interest alone. This article walks through three dividend powerhouses from the 3%+ Yield screener that combine higher yields with coverage and stability to help anchor a long term portfolio. The three stocks in this article are just a starting sample, and the full...

Charter Hall Retail REIT slipped into this result priced as a mild outperformer, with the unit price up about 12% over three months and closing at A$4.23 after the latest session. The headline, however, sits in the balance sheet and valuation story. Net tangible assets stand at A$5.03 per unit while the stock trades at a clear discount and the trust carries debt that is not well covered by operating cash flow. Today the market is weighing that asset backing and low P/E against the reality of...

West African Resources Limited recently reported its Q2 2026 results and, soon after, Founder, Executive Chairman & CEO Richard Hyde presented at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie, updating investors in person on the company’s gold operations and projects. The combination of a fresh earnings release and a high-profile conference appearance by top leadership has sharpened market focus on how West African Resources’ growth plans and project execution might evolve from...

Beach Energy shareholders came into this result already bruised, with the stock down about 20% over three months and trading at A$0.865 at Thursday’s close. The earnings print flips the recent narrative. The company is back to solid profitability with trailing twelve month net income of A$281.4m and underlying NPAT of A$355m, supported by A$1.0b in underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation. For a producer that supplies a meaningful slice of East Coast gas, the...

REA Group (ASX:REA) is back in focus after reporting full year earnings, highlighting higher net profit from core operations to A$650 million, 7% revenue growth to A$1.79 billion, and a 25% lift in its fully franked dividend. See our latest analysis for REA Group. REA Group shares closed at A$173.51, with a 1-month share price return of 18.64% and a 7-day share price return of 7.96%, while the 1-year total shareholder return is down 28.51%. This suggests recent momentum has picked up after a...

Why Credit Corp Group Stock Is Back In Focus After Full Year Results Credit Corp Group (ASX:CCP) has come into focus after releasing full year results to 30 June 2026. The company reported net income of A$105.51 million and higher earnings per share versus the prior year. See our latest analysis for Credit Corp Group. The latest full year earnings have put Credit Corp Group back on the radar, yet the share price tells a mixed story. The stock has risen over the past 90 days, with a 13.04% 3...

Harvey Norman Holdings (ASX:HVN) is back in focus after the Federal Court of Australia ordered the company to pay an A$35 million penalty in ASIC’s case concerning misleading or deceptive conduct. See our latest analysis for Harvey Norman Holdings. The A$5.05 share price sits against a mixed backdrop for Harvey Norman Holdings, with a 90 day share price return of 12.72% and a year to date share price decline of 27.96%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 51.21% contrasts with a weaker 1...

Oil back at US$83, talk of possible rate hikes, and a cautious S&P 500 have put inflation worries back on your screen. That kind of backdrop often pushes investors toward sturdier, everyday consumer staples, looking for a steadier ride when costs are rising. This article unpacks three large consumer staples stocks from our Inflation Resistant screener that appear positively exposed to the latest news and explains what their recent setup could mean for your portfolio decisions. The three...

The market came into this James Hardie Industries print already optimistic, with the stock up about 51% over three months and 20% over the past month, and parking at A$43.18 into the close after the latest move. The emotional question for you now is whether that premium mood fits the fundamentals that just landed. The headline is clear. James Hardie beat its own Q1 FY2027 guidance and lifted full year revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation targets...

Why Pantoro Gold is in focus after a busy run of market updates Pantoro Gold (ASX:PNR) is drawing fresh attention after a series of recent communications, including its June 2026 Quarterly Activities Report, a Norseman Gold Project update call, and a conference slot at Diggers & Dealers. See our latest analysis for Pantoro Gold. The recent Norseman Gold Project update call, the Q4 2026 earnings date and Pantoro Gold's slot at Diggers & Dealers appear to have sharpened focus on the stock,...

CSL has reported positive top-line Phase 3b results for ANDEMBRY (garadacimab-gxii) in children aged 2 to 11 years with hereditary angioedema, showing a safety profile consistent with earlier studies and treatment responses that kept most participants attack-free over 12 months. This progress in extending ANDEMBRY’s use to younger pediatric patients highlights CSL’s push to deepen its presence in rare disease prophylaxis through factor XIIa inhibition. We’ll now examine how the positive...

Aeris Resources recently issued its fiscal 2027 production guidance, flagging broadly similar copper, gold and silver volumes to 2026 while planning materially higher growth capital and exploration spend, alongside reduced care and maintenance costs at Jaguar. The upcoming presentation at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum by Executive Chairman Andre Labuschagne gives investors a timely opportunity to hear how elevated growth capital and drilling plans support the company’s longer-term...

Revenue growth is good. Earnings growth is really good. Earnings growing faster than revenue, like this ASX stock, is even better. Archimedes once said, “Give me a lever and a place to stand, and I can move the world”.

Redox Limited has announced that Chair and Non-Executive Director Ian Campbell will retire after the 2026 AGM, with current director and People and Safety Committee Chair Mary Verschuer to succeed him, while experienced executive and current JB Hi-Fi Director Sheila Lines has joined the board as a Non-Executive Director. This board succession brings additional governance depth and broad listed-company experience to Redox, potentially influencing how investors assess its growth, risk...

Energy markets are once again in focus as Middle East supply questions feed into inflation expectations and central bank decisions. That puts a premium on leaders who can adapt quickly, control costs and commit their own reputations to long term value creation. Founder led companies often fit that profile. This article highlights three founder led stocks from the screener that show how that commitment can matter for investors. The stocks covered below are just a small sample of founder led...

On 3 August 2026, Emburse announced it had added Flight Centre Travel Group to its expanded travel partner ecosystem, integrating Flight Centre’s corporate travel services into Emburse’s open, AI-powered travel and expense platform. This collaboration embeds Flight Centre within a broad, interoperable T&E network, potentially enhancing its corporate offering through automated workflows, integrated booking and expense data, and AI-enabled policy compliance. We’ll now examine how Flight...

On 3 August 2026, Evolution Mining Limited’s Managing Director and CEO Lawrie Conway presented at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie, outlining the company’s latest position to an audience of industry and investment professionals. This appearance at one of Australia’s most closely watched resources conferences offered investors a concentrated update on Evolution Mining’s operations, growth priorities, and management thinking, which can sharpen market focus on the company’s...

Genesis Minerals Limited recently presented at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie, where CEO Matthew Nixon outlined the company’s latest project and operational updates to an audience of industry and investment professionals. This high-profile appearance offered investors a fresh opportunity to hear directly from management about Genesis Minerals’ project pipeline, cost initiatives and growth priorities at a time of heightened market interest. We’ll now consider how Genesis...

Record current account surpluses in export heavy countries such as South Korea, helped by strong semiconductor shipments, show how central advanced chips have become to global trade. AI tools like ChatGPT live on that hardware and on the software and cloud platforms that support it. This article walks through three stocks from our AI Stocks screener so you can see how different parts of the AI stack fit together. The three stocks below are just a starting sample from this AI stack, and the...