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AI is no longer just a story about the biggest tech giants. With global growth, inflation and interest rates all shaped by energy prices and geopolitics, many investors are looking for focused ways to benefit from progress in machine learning, automation and data intelligence without relying only on mega caps. The AI Small Caps screener highlights smaller companies that are building early-stage AI tools and services that could matter over the long term. In this article, you will see 3 stocks...

Earlier this week, Premier Investments outlined ongoing portfolio changes, including exploring a possible separation of its Smiggle and Peter Alexander brands while continuing to reshape its specialty retail footprint across Australia and overseas. This potential brand separation has drawn fresh attention because it could reshape how investors assess the value of Premier’s mix of fashion, stationery and lifestyle businesses, alongside its holding in Breville Group. We’ll now examine how this...

Mirrabooka Investments (ASX:MIR) has put up a clean set of FY 2026 numbers, with first half revenue of A$12.7 million translating into net income of A$8.9 million and basic EPS of A$0.040, while trailing 12 month earnings are reported to be up 63.6% year on year. The company has seen revenue move from A$12.5 million on a trailing 12 month basis in the second half of FY 2025 to A$19.0 million by the second half of FY 2026, alongside trailing EPS rising from roughly A$0.040 to A$0.058 over the...

Austal (ASX:ASB) cut its FY26 EBIT guidance from about A$135 million to approximately A$110 million, while Hanwha received approval to lift its stake to 19.9% under conditions related to sensitive information. See our latest analysis for Austal. Austal’s share price has come under pressure, with the 1 month share price return down 24.22% and the year to date share price return down 49.70%. However, the 5 year total shareholder return of 70.56% shows that longer term holders have still seen...

With inflation readings, bond yields and energy headlines pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for leaders whose interests are tightly aligned with shareholders. Founder-led companies often fit that brief, with executives who have personal capital, reputation and legacy on the line. The Founder-Led Companies screener is built to surface these stocks so you can focus on businesses where leadership tends to think in years, not quarters. In this article, you will...

Nuclear energy stocks are back in focus as investors weigh inflation trends, shifting interest rate expectations, and ongoing pressure on global energy supplies. With government budgets tightening in some regions and inflation cooling in others, demand for reliable and low carbon power remains a key theme. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener brings together uranium producers, enrichment facilities, and reactor operators so you can quickly narrow a broad universe into focused opportunities. In...

Investors are watching Computershare (ASX:CPU) closely as sentiment tracks its earnings sensitivity to global interest rates, with margin income trends and mortgage servicing performance now central to how the stock is being assessed. See our latest analysis for Computershare. Recent trading reflects that focus, with Computershare’s share price at A$39.15 and a 30-day share price return of 8.18% sitting alongside a 27.15% 90-day share price return. The 1-year total shareholder return has...

With growth signals mixed across major economies and central banks pulling policy in different directions, many investors are looking for companies where management and outside analysts are broadly aligned on the outlook. That is exactly what the Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener focuses on, highlighting businesses with strong growth potential where insiders have meaningful skin in the game. This combination can help you focus on opportunities backed by both internal...

In recent days, REA Group agreed to sell its Housing.com business to Aurum PropTech, with REA India to retain a 24.9% stake in Aurum following completion, while reporting strong June growth in new property listings on realestate.com.au across major Australian markets. This combination of reshaping its India footprint and increased listing volumes on its core Australian platform highlights how REA is sharpening its focus on high‑engagement property marketplaces and adjacent services. With...

Alkane Resources (ASX:ALK) has drawn fresh attention after reporting high grade drilling intercepts at both the Björkdal Gold Mine in Sweden and the True Blue deposit in Australia, along with updated gold production and sales figures. See our latest analysis for Alkane Resources. Recent exploration and production updates have landed while Alkane Resources’ share price has eased, with a 30 day share price return of 11.75% and a 90 day share price return of 23.2%. However, the 1 year total...

AUB Group recently reported a 13.9% increase in underlying NPAT to A$90.4 million and a 190-basis-point uplift in margins to 33.9%, with its International division delivering 29% growth in underlying profit before tax and margin expansion. The completion of a Share Purchase Plan in March 2026 to fund acquisitions, portfolio investments and integration highlights how AUB Group is actively using fresh capital to advance its growth agenda. We will now examine how the International division’s...

The Australian stock market is facing a slight downturn, with tech sector challenges on Wall Street influencing the ASX 200 and contributing to a cautious outlook. Despite these broader market tensions, investors continue to seek opportunities in penny stocks, which can offer unique value propositions. Although often associated with smaller or newer companies, penny stocks can present compelling opportunities for those looking to uncover financial strength and potential growth beyond the more...

With inflation readings mixed, bond yields shifting across major markets and policy signals from central banks still in flux, the appeal of cash flow you can see and count is front and center again. Reliable dividend income offers a way to stay invested while letting regular payouts contribute to total returns. The Dividend Powerhouses screener focuses on companies with a 5%+ yield that is covered, growing and historically stable. In this article, you will see three stocks from that list and...

As the Australian share market shows a modest upward trend, maintaining its position above 8,800 points amidst global financial developments, investors are keeping a close eye on potential opportunities. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks can be crucial for portfolio growth, as these equities might offer significant upside potential when market conditions align favorably.

The Australian share market is poised for a modest gain, with the ASX expected to open slightly higher, maintaining its position above 8,800 points. Amidst this backdrop of cautious optimism, investors are exploring opportunities in various sectors. Penny stocks, though an older term, continue to attract attention as they represent smaller or less-established companies that may offer potential value. By focusing on those with strong financials and a clear growth path, investors might uncover...

Global markets are sending mixed signals right now, with inflation trends, central bank moves and energy prices all pulling investors in different directions. In this kind of push and pull, many readers are looking for companies where analysts see clear earnings growth potential over the next 3 years, supported by balance sheets that do not look stretched. The Healthy high growth potential screener focuses on exactly that mix of growth outlook and financial resilience. In this article, you...

In July 2026, Dexus reported that the APAC legal matter has progressed, with the Supreme Court of NSW scheduling combined appeal hearings for October 20, 2026, and multiple parties filing cross-appeals and notices of contention over the validity of a Default Notice. This escalation highlights that the APAC dispute remains a complex, multi-party legal process, with outcomes that could influence Dexus’s future obligations, counterpart relationships, and capital flexibility. We’ll now examine...

Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV) has set out a fully funded plan to expand production at its North American Lithium operation, supported by an institutional placement, a Canada Growth Fund convertible note, and Ewoyaa stake sale proceeds. See our latest analysis for Elevra Lithium. Elevra Lithium’s latest expansion plan lands after a sharp 32.67% decline in the 30 day share price return and a 15.03% fall over 90 days, yet the year to date share price return of 11.36% and a very large 1 year total...

Artificial intelligence is cutting across sectors, from semiconductors and cloud to software and large language models like ChatGPT, and it is increasingly shaping how companies invest and grow. While macro headlines span everything from cooling inflation in Europe to changing trade tariffs in the US and Brazil, many investors are looking for clearer ways to focus on businesses directly tied to this AI shift. The Artificial Intelligence/ AI Stocks screener is designed for that, zeroing in on...

Lynas Rare Earths, one of the world’s largest non‑Chinese producers of separated rare earths, continues to be highlighted for its role supplying materials like neodymium and praseodymium that are essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, electronics, and defense technologies. This renewed focus on Lynas within Australia’s expanding rare earths sector underscores its importance to Western efforts to diversify critical mineral supply chains away from China. We’ll now examine...

Xero (ASX:XRO) is in focus after unveiling new AI powered tools in its JAX platform and deepening its Wagepoint integration, moves that reshape how small businesses handle bookkeeping, payroll, cash flow and compliance. See our latest analysis for Xero. Despite the new JAX AI tools and deeper Wagepoint integration, Xero’s share price has come under pressure, with the stock at A$69.08 and the 1-year total shareholder return declining 61.44%, indicating fading momentum over both shorter and...

Cochlear (ASX:COH) is back in the spotlight after receiving FDA clearance for its Osia 3 Sound Processor, a new fully rechargeable bone conduction device that supports the company’s upgrade driven hearing implant model. See our latest analysis for Cochlear. Despite the positive headlines around Osia 3, Cochlear’s recent share price return has been mixed. A 30 day gain of about 15.4% contrasts with a year to date share price decline of around 52.8% and a 1 year total shareholder return that is...

Perpetual recently responded to the past resignation of deputy head of equities Anthony Aboud, after 14 years at the firm, by appointing Sean Roger and Nathan Hughes as portfolio managers for key equity funds and creating a new head of research role for Louise Sandberg. These leadership changes in core investment and research positions reshape how Perpetual sources ideas and runs flagship equity strategies, which matters for client confidence. We’ll now examine how the reshaped equities...

The sharp share price swings in Kingsgate Consolidated (ASX:KCN) were triggered by a mechanical failure and temporary shutdown at Plant 1 of the Chatree Gold Mine, followed by a partial processing restart that eased some immediate production concerns. See our latest analysis for Kingsgate Consolidated. Those operational setbacks and quick remediation efforts fed directly into the share price, which dropped sharply on the outage news before rebounding with a 1 day share price return of 15.89%...