Orica (ASX:ORI) ticked higher after investors warmed to its A$500 million share buyback ahead of the 16 December AGM and a dividend landing on 22 December, as Materials sector strength added support.
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At A$23.65, Orica’s share price has delivered a strong year to date, with a double digit 90 day share price return and robust one year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum is still building as buybacks and dividends reshape the risk reward...
As the Australian market shows signs of recovery with a potential year-end rally, investors are keenly observing growth stocks that may benefit from this positive momentum. In such an environment, companies with high insider ownership can often be appealing as they suggest confidence from those who know the business best.
As the Australian market shows signs of potential recovery with a late-week rally, investors are keenly observing opportunities that might arise from recent economic shifts. In this context, identifying undervalued stocks can be particularly appealing, as they may offer growth potential amidst current market fluctuations and rate adjustments.
As the Australian market shows signs of a potential rally to close out the year, investors are keenly watching for opportunities that align with these shifting dynamics. Penny stocks, often seen as relics from past market eras, continue to attract attention due to their affordability and growth potential. By focusing on those with strong financial foundations and clear paths forward, investors may uncover promising opportunities among these smaller or newer companies.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and First Sentier Investors, along with related entities, have recently disclosed that they no longer hold substantial stakes in JB Hi-Fi, marking a shift in the company’s major institutional shareholder base.
This withdrawal of large institutional holders coincides with technical indicators of increased selling pressure, raising questions about how JB Hi-Fi’s ownership changes could influence its future corporate direction.
We’ll now examine how the exit of...
BWP Management Limited, as responsible entity for BWP Trust, previously announced a preliminary interim distribution estimate of 9.58 cents per stapled security for the six months to 31 December 2025, with an ex-distribution date of 30 December 2025 and an expected payment on 27 February 2026.
The 4.1% uplift in the BWP Trust distribution versus the prior period, with no conduit foreign income, highlights resilient domestic cash generation from its Australian property portfolio.
We’ll now...
New Murchison Gold (ASX:NMG) has just dropped its FY 2025 numbers, with second half revenue landing at about AU$17.9 million and basic EPS at roughly AU$0.00061. This sets up a clean snapshot of how the business is now translating activity into profit. The company has seen revenue move from effectively zero in the second half of FY 2024 to around AU$17.9 million in the latest half, while basic EPS has shifted from about AU$-0.00018 to AU$0.00061 over the same period. This frames a clear...
Earlier this month, Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX:WHC) authorized a new share repurchase program of up to 37,115,744 shares, about 4.48% of its issued capital, valued at A$72 million and running through March 31, 2026, while also updating investors on progress under its February 2025 buyback.
This fresh authorization, following the repurchase of 4,500,000 shares for A$30.8 million, highlights the Board’s ongoing preference for returning capital via buybacks alongside its existing capital...
Earlier this week, Metallium Limited, via its wholly owned subsidiary Flash Metals USA Inc., signed a binding Letter of Intent with ElementUSA to deploy its Flash Joule Heating technology for recovering gallium and scandium from red mud at a planned demonstration facility in Gramercy, Louisiana, backed by up to US$10.10 million in non-dilutive funding.
The agreement not only secures a commercial framework of license fees, royalties and revenue sharing, but also preserves Metallium’s full...
SiteMinder (ASX:SDR) has added Samantha Lawson to its board as an independent non executive director, bringing deep AI and digital transformation experience that could influence how investors think about the company’s next phase of product and revenue growth.
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The latest board refresh lands while SiteMinder’s share price sits at A$6.27, with a modest year to date share price return and a powerful three year total shareholder return suggesting momentum...
NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) just stepped into the global AI spotlight, signing a Memorandum of Understanding with OpenAI to co develop a next generation hyperscale AI campus and GPU supercluster in Sydney.
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The announcement lands after a choppy stretch, with a 90 day share price return of minus 22 percent and a 1 year total shareholder return of minus 12.44 percent. However, a strong 3 year total shareholder return above 50 percent hints that long term momentum is...
Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC) just secured a higher 2025 ore sales quota at its Hengjaya project and a fresh five year environmental permit. This combination sparked the latest move in the share price.
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The latest bump in the share price, now A$0.775, sits against a mixed backdrop, with a double digit 90 day share price return of 10.71% but a weaker 1 year total shareholder return of negative 11.63%. This suggests short term momentum is improving...
The Lottery Corporation Limited has recently appointed Wayne Pickup as a Director and as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, marking a change at the top of the organisation.
This leadership transition could prove important for how the company balances its traditional lottery operations with its growing focus on digital and technology-led initiatives.
We’ll now examine how Wayne Pickup’s appointment as Managing Director and CEO may influence Lottery’s existing investment...
Wondering if Austal at $6.23 is still a smart buy after its big run, or if you would just be chasing momentum? Let us unpack what the current price really implies about its value.
The stock has slipped slightly in the short term, down 4.4% over the last week and 7.2% over the last month, but that comes after a huge rebound with shares up 101.0% year to date and 122.5% over the past year.
Much of this surge has been driven by renewed optimism around Austal's defence shipbuilding contracts and...