ASX:ANN
ASX:ANNMedical Equipment

What Ansell (ASX:ANN)'s CEO Succession Plan Means For Shareholders

Ansell has announced that CEO Neil Salmon will retire, with former Fiskars Group chief executive Nathalie Ahlström set to take over leadership from 16 February 2026, marking a planned succession at the top of the protective equipment maker. The orderly transition still raised questions about how new leadership might influence Ansell’s long-term execution on product innovation, efficiency programs, and global growth plans. We’ll now examine how this CEO transition, and the fresh leadership it...
ASX:HCH
ASX:HCHMetals and Mining

Assessing Hot Chili (ASX:HCH) Valuation As Costa Fuego Moves Toward Definitive Feasibility Study

Recent coverage of Hot Chili (ASX:HCH) and its path toward a definitive feasibility study at the Costa Fuego copper gold project has put fresh attention on the company’s move toward potential production readiness. See our latest analysis for Hot Chili. The recent focus on Costa Fuego’s definitive feasibility work comes as Hot Chili’s share price, at A$1.645, has seen a 41.81% 1 month share price return and a 62.07% 3 month share price return, alongside a 120.28% 1 year total shareholder...
ASX:MKR
ASX:MKRMetals and Mining

Is Manuka Resources (ASX:MKR) Quietly Re‑Engineering Its Production Optionality With Wonawinta Restart Plans?

Manuka Resources has outlined plans to restart gold and silver production in Q2 2026 at its 100% owned Wonawinta facility in NSW, backed by an A$18.9 million redevelopment and a 10‑year mine plan across Wonawinta and Mt Boppy, while progressing the Taranaki VTM Project through New Zealand’s Fast-track approvals process. An interesting angle for investors is how the combination of an experienced operations appointment, a modest capital base boost via option exercises, and pending Taranaki...
ASX:CDA
ASX:CDAElectronic

Assessing Codan (ASX:CDA) Valuation After Strong Half-Year Update And Metal Detection Growth

Codan (ASX:CDA) has drawn fresh attention after a half-year update flagged strong metal detection demand, with that segment’s revenue up about 46% and group revenue for the first half of FY26 expected to be 29% higher. See our latest analysis for Codan. That upbeat half year update appears to have reset expectations, with Codan’s 1 day share price return of 16.89% and 7 day share price return of 27.12% lifting the stock to A$36.89, while a very large 3 year total shareholder return points to...
ASX:VUL
ASX:VULMetals and Mining

European Investment Bank‑Led €1.19 Billion Financing Could Be A Game Changer For Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL)

In early January 2026, Vulcan Energy Resources Limited announced it had secured approximately €1.19 billion in debt financing from a 13‑bank consortium including the European Investment Bank, alongside a €545,000,000 common equity raise and additional capital commitments from consortium partners and the KfW Commodity Fund. This funding round, which also includes renewed backing from HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft, underscores meaningful institutional support for Vulcan Energy’s...
ASX:BC8
ASX:BC8Metals and Mining

Assessing Black Cat Syndicate's Valuation After Record Quarterly Gold Production And Rising Investor Interest

Why Black Cat Syndicate (ASX:BC8) is suddenly on investors’ radar Black Cat Syndicate (ASX:BC8) has drawn fresh attention after reporting record December quarter gold production of 25,437 ounces, with analysts focusing on operational momentum across its Western Australian projects. See our latest analysis for Black Cat Syndicate. The record production update has arrived alongside a sharp shift in sentiment, with the 30 day share price return of 43.65% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...
ASX:FML
ASX:FMLMetals and Mining

ASX Penny Stock Highlights For January 2026

The Australian market is currently buzzing with potential mergers and acquisitions, highlighted by notable discussions between major players like BlueScope Steel and Rio Tinto. Amidst these developments, the allure of penny stocks remains significant for investors looking beyond blue-chip names. Although the term "penny stocks" may seem outdated, these smaller or newer companies can offer a blend of affordability and growth potential when backed by strong financials.
ASX:KAR
ASX:KAROil and Gas

Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) Valuation Check After Recent Downtrend And Sector Underperformance

Recent technical scans show Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) in a clear downtrend, with the share price falling about 10.5% over the past month, even as some energy peers have held up better. See our latest analysis for Karoon Energy. Looking beyond the recent weakness, Karoon Energy’s 1 year total shareholder return of 7.67% contrasts with a 3 year total shareholder return decline of 25.58% and a 5 year total shareholder return gain of 42.80%. This suggests that shorter term momentum is fading while...
ASX:AX1
ASX:AX1Specialty Retail

Dividend Focus and New Formats Could Be A Game Changer For Accent Group (ASX:AX1)

Recent commentary highlighted Accent Group’s appeal to long-term income-focused investors, pointing to its diversified footwear brands and growing private-label offering despite a challenging retail backdrop. Analysts and commentators have also emphasised the potential impact of new formats such as Sports Direct stores and possible interest rate cuts on the company’s longer-term income profile. We’ll now examine how this focus on dividend appeal and new store formats could influence Accent...