Australian Professional Services Stock News

Why Australian Foundation Investment (ASX:AFI) is back on income investors’ radar Australian Foundation Investment (ASX:AFI) has put shareholder returns front and centre, pairing a new buyback authorisation of up to 8.93% of issued shares with details of its upcoming cash dividend and ex dividend date. See our latest analysis for Australian Foundation Investment. At a share price of A$6.94, Australian Foundation Investment has seen a 1 day share price return of 2.66% decline and a 90 day...

Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL) has announced a boardroom change. Experienced resources executive Mark Connelly is set to replace David Jones as Independent Non Executive Director and Chair, effective 2 March 2026. See our latest analysis for Catalyst Metals. The incoming chair announcement comes after a sharp 8% 1 day share price decline and 16.08% 7 day share price return. However, the 30 day and 90 day share price returns of 7.45% and 15.09% sit alongside a very large 3 year total shareholder...

Woolworths Group announced that Jon Alferness will join its Board as a non-executive director and that Tracey Fellows will retire from the Board, both effective 1 March 2026, while the company continues rolling out supermarket upgrades focused on product availability, shelf management and operational efficiency. The combination of a Silicon Valley–honed technology and product leader on the Board and a nationwide store upgrade program highlights Woolworths’ increasing emphasis on digital...

In January 2026, Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) authorized a share repurchase program allowing the company to buy back up to 9,590,176 shares, or 10% of its 95,901,766 issued shares, through February 5, 2027. This sizeable buyback capacity gives Objective meaningful flexibility to adjust its capital structure and potentially concentrate ownership among remaining shareholders over time. We’ll examine how Objective’s decision to authorize repurchases of up to 10% of its share base...

The Australian market is facing a challenging start to the week, with an anticipated 0.8% drop in futures as investors brace for a potential interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank and react to international economic developments. In this climate, identifying promising investment opportunities requires careful consideration of financial health and growth potential. Penny stocks, though often overlooked, can still offer unique opportunities for those willing to explore smaller or newer...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in JB Hi-Fi indicates that they collectively have a...

In recent days, Orion Minerals completed a substantial equity raising that lifted its cash balance, helping to fund ongoing exploration and project development despite continuing operating and investing cash outflows. This capital injection meaningfully strengthens the company’s near‑term liquidity profile, giving it more flexibility to sustain exploration programs while managing persistent cash burn. We’ll now look at how this bolstered liquidity position, driven by the equity raising,...

Ioneer Ltd recently completed a follow-on equity offering, raising A$72 million through the issue of 400,000,000 new ordinary shares at A$0.18 each, following a trading halt linked to this material capital raising. The placement, largely taken up by institutional and sophisticated investors, is intended to advance early construction and development activities at Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in the United States. Next, we’ll examine how this sizeable equity raising to...

Key Insights Tuas' significant individual investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by...

Atlas Arteria recently reported that Q4 and full-year 2025 proportionate toll revenues rose around 9.5%, supported by toll increases, steady traffic and favourable currency movements across its European and US toll road portfolio. The strongest contributions came from French assets such as the A79 and ADELAC and US roads including Dulles Greenway and Chicago Skyway, where higher usage and improving cross-border activity highlighted the resilience of the network. With this revenue growth...

Stanmore Resources reported a record-breaking December 2025 quarter, lifting full-year saleable production to 14 million tonnes while recovering from earlier severe weather disruptions and cutting net debt. The miner also maintained strong liquidity and announced a final dividend that topped many analyst expectations, underscoring its focus on balance sheet strength and shareholder returns. We’ll now examine how this combination of record production and debt reduction shapes Stanmore’s...

As Asian markets navigate a complex landscape of fluctuating economic indicators and geopolitical tensions, small-cap stocks have shown mixed performance, echoing trends seen in other global indices where larger caps have outpaced their smaller counterparts. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap opportunities often involves looking for companies with solid fundamentals and recent insider actions that might signal confidence from those closest to the business.

When a single insider purchases stock, it is typically not a major deal. However, when multiple insiders purchase...

AMP Limited has appointed Blair Vernon as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, succeeding retiring CEO Alexis George, with the transition set for March 30, 2026 after a comprehensive internal and external search. Vernon’s elevation from Chief Financial Officer, following prior roles leading AMP’s transformation, divestments and New Zealand operations, signals an emphasis on continuity in reshaping the business. Next, we will examine how this internal CEO appointment, and Vernon’s...

As the Australian market shows signs of recovery from recent volatility, with the ASX 200 futures indicating a positive start to the trading day, investors are keeping a close eye on upcoming economic events such as the RBA meeting. In this environment, dividend stocks can be an attractive choice for those seeking steady income and potential resilience amidst fluctuating market conditions.

As the Australian market shows signs of resilience following a recent sell-off, investors are keeping a close eye on potential opportunities amid a generally positive outlook. In such an environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often indicate strong confidence from those who know the business best and may offer promising earnings potential.

As the Australian market shows signs of resilience, with the ASX 200 futures indicating a potential recovery from recent sell-offs, investors are keenly observing opportunities that may arise amidst global economic uncertainties. In such a climate, identifying undervalued stocks can be particularly appealing, as these assets offer potential for growth when trading below their intrinsic value.

As the Australian market shows signs of resilience, with the ASX 200 futures indicating a potential recovery from recent sell-offs, investors are keeping a close eye on small-cap opportunities amidst broader market stability. In this environment, identifying promising stocks involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential that can thrive even when macroeconomic factors fluctuate.

As the Australian market shows signs of recovery, with the ASX 200 futures indicating a potential uptick, investors are keeping a close eye on various opportunities. Penny stocks, often associated with smaller or newer companies, remain an intriguing area for those looking to diversify their portfolios beyond well-known names. Despite being considered somewhat outdated as a term, penny stocks continue to offer potential growth opportunities when backed by strong financial health.

Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) is back in the spotlight after its shares swung sharply following a fresh 52 week high, with traders now zeroing in on the February 19 half year results and management call. See our latest analysis for Sandfire Resources. The pullback to A$19.85 after a fresh 52 week high comes against a strong backdrop, with a 30 day share price return of 10.77% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 98.30%. This suggests momentum has been building ahead of the February 19...

Why Appen’s latest quarter has grabbed the market’s attention Appen (ASX:APX) has moved firmly back onto investor watchlists after its December quarter update, where a 10% year on year revenue lift and a sizeable underlying EBITDA jump coincided with strong share price interest. The company pointed to demand from generative AI related projects and a bigger contribution from its China operations as key drivers. Management commentary focused on momentum heading into FY26 and the scale of a...

Recently, WiseTech Global faced selling pressure as investors reacted to fresh inflation data and rising expectations of interest rate hikes ahead of its late-February half-year results and the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy decision. The episode underscores how shifts in macroeconomic signals, particularly inflation and rate expectations, can quickly reshape sentiment toward growth-oriented software companies like WiseTech. Next, we will examine how this inflation-driven reassessment of...

FireFly Metals (ASX:FFM) has drawn fresh investor focus after reporting a 51% uplift to the Mineral Resource Estimate at its Green Bay copper gold project, alongside an equity raising of about A$149 million. See our latest analysis for FireFly Metals. At around A$2.10, FireFly Metals has given investors a very strong 1 year total shareholder return of about 127%, alongside a 90 day share price return of roughly 10%. This points to momentum building as the Green Bay upgrade and equity raising...

Why Alpha HPA’s fresh equity raise matters now Alpha HPA (ASX:A4N) has just completed a A$225 million equity raise at A$0.75 per share, anchored by government backed funding, to progress construction and commercialisation of its HPA First Project in Queensland. See our latest analysis for Alpha HPA. The discounted placement has coincided with a sharp 1 day share price return of negative 13.61%, taking the share price to A$0.73. The 1 year total shareholder return of negative 24.35% contrasts...