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ASX:WDS
ASX:WDSOil and Gas

Is Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) Price Justified After Recent Share Gains?

If you are looking at Woodside Energy Group and wondering whether the current share price really lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. The stock last closed at A$25.93, with returns of 3.5% over 7 days, 9.9% over 30 days, 9.6% year to date and 13.1% over 1 year. Over longer periods, the 3 year return sits at a 10.1% decline and the 5 year return at 43.1%. These mixed returns across different timeframes give useful context for anyone trying to connect the share price with the...
ASX:RGN
ASX:RGNRetail REITs

Region Group H1 2026 One Off A$153 Million Gain Sparks Debate On Earnings Quality

Region Group (ASX:RGN) has kicked off H1 2026 reporting with H2 2025 numbers that show total revenue of A$192.9 million and basic EPS of A$0.112439, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of A$386.8 million and EPS of A$0.266229. These results were shaped by a one off A$153.0 million gain that pushed the net margin to 80.3% versus 35.3% in the prior year. The group has reported revenue of A$188.3 million and EPS of A$0.045017 in H2 2024, followed by A$191.9 million and A$0.070365 in H1...
ASX:PLS
ASX:PLSMetals and Mining

Canmax Price‑Floor Offtake and Prepayment Could Be A Game Changer For PLS Group (ASX:PLS)

Pilbara Minerals recently signed a two-year offtake agreement with China’s Canmax Technologies to supply 150,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate from 2026, featuring a price floor and an interest-free A$100 million prepayment that supports near‑term liquidity. The deal could influence Pilbara’s production choices, including a potential restart of the Ngungaju plant, and may reshape how investors view its exposure to lithium price swings and project expansion risks. We’ll now examine how this...
ASX:WGN
ASX:WGNBasic Materials

Ora Banda Mining And 2 Other Promising Penny Stocks On The ASX

As Australian shares continue their upward trajectory, bolstered by positive cues from international markets and a slew of earnings reports, investors are keenly observing the opportunities within the local market. Penny stocks, though often seen as relics of past speculative trends, remain an intriguing investment area for those seeking potential growth beyond the blue-chip realm. In this article, we explore three penny stocks on the ASX that exhibit financial robustness and could present...
ASX:ASX
ASX:ASXCapital Markets

Assessing ASX Limited’s Valuation As CEO Helen Lofthouse Plans 2026 Exit After CHESS Modernisation Phase

ASX (ASX:ASX) is back in focus after CEO and Managing Director Helen Lofthouse announced plans to step down in May 2026, as the group prepares for the first phase of the CHESS modernisation project. See our latest analysis for ASX. The CEO transition news lands after a mixed period for investors, with a 30 day share price return of 7.56% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 6.84%, suggesting that short term momentum contrasts with weaker multi year outcomes. If this leadership...
ASX:EVN
ASX:EVNMetals and Mining

Should Evolution Mining’s Upcoming FY26 Cost Guidance Update Require Action From (ASX:EVN) Investors?

Evolution Mining is preparing to release its FY26 half-year financial results on 11 February, alongside an investor conference call focused on production and cost guidance amid recent gold price volatility. With gold price swings and higher trading margin requirements sharpening attention on cost control and output levels, this earnings update has become a key checkpoint for assessing how Evolution manages operating risks linked to the precious metals market. We’ll now examine how this...
ASX:PME
ASX:PMEHealthcare Services

A Look At Pro Medicus’s Valuation As AI Jitters Pressure Tech Stocks And Create A Possible Opening

Recent volatility in technology stocks, driven by concerns about the impact of AI on valuations, has pushed Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) sharply lower and prompted some investors to reassess the medical imaging specialist. See our latest analysis for Pro Medicus. Those AI related worries have come on top of already weak momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 20.24% and a 90 day share price return of 34.82%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 42.43% contrasts with a very large 3 year total...
ASX:HMC
ASX:HMCCapital Markets

HMC Capital (ASX:HMC) Partners With KKR On Energy Transition Platform Is The Growth Story Evolving?

Global investment firm KKR has entered into a partnership with HMC Capital, committing up to A$603 million to HMC’s Energy Transition Platform, including 652MW of operational assets and a 5.7GW pipeline of battery storage and wind projects in Australia. A key feature of the deal is KKR’s A$355 million preferred equity investment, which both bolsters HMC’s balance sheet and limits recourse to HMC if future projects underperform. We’ll now examine how KKR’s substantial preferred equity...
ASX:LTR
ASX:LTRMetals and Mining

ASX Growth Stocks Insiders Are Backing For Success

As the Australian market continues to ride a wave of positive momentum, buoyed by a rebound in technology stocks and a general uplift in global indices, investors are keenly observing which companies insiders are backing for success. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often signal strong confidence from those who know the business best.
ASX:GYG
ASX:GYGHospitality

ASX Insights Three Companies That May Be Trading Below Fair Value Estimates

The Australian stock market has been experiencing a positive trend, with shares continuing to rise following a recent rebound in technology stocks on Wall Street. As investor sentiment shifts back towards optimism, it's an opportune moment to explore potential undervalued stocks that may be trading below their fair value estimates. Identifying such opportunities often involves looking at companies with strong fundamentals that have not yet been fully recognized by the market amidst these...
ASX:WIA
ASX:WIAMetals and Mining

ASX Penny Stocks To Watch With Over A$200M Market Cap

Australian shares are experiencing a positive momentum, with recent gains supported by a rebound in global technology stocks. In this context, penny stocks—though an older term—continue to represent an intriguing investment area, particularly for those interested in smaller or emerging companies. By focusing on penny stocks with strong financial health and growth potential, investors can uncover opportunities that balance stability with the possibility of significant returns.
ASX:AOV
ASX:AOVAuto Components

Amotiv (ASX:AOV) Swings To A$139.3 Million H1 Loss Testing Bullish Margin Narratives

Amotiv (ASX:AOV) has reported H1 2026 figures that keep the spotlight firmly on profitability, with trailing twelve month revenue of A$1.0 billion and a loss of A$93.3 million translating to basic EPS of A$0.68 loss. The company has seen revenue move from A$987.2 million in the second half of 2024 to A$1.0 billion over the latest twelve month period, while basic EPS shifted from A$0.71 to A$0.68 loss as margins came under pressure. See our full analysis for Amotiv. With the headline numbers...
ASX:PNI
ASX:PNICapital Markets

Is Pinnacle (ASX:PNI) Prioritising Shareholder Payouts at the Expense of Earnings Resilience?

Pinnacle Investment Management Group Limited has reported past half-year results to 31 December 2025, with revenue of A$46.07 million and net income of A$67.34 million, and declared an 80% franked interim dividend of A$0.29 per share, representing a payout ratio of 96% of diluted EPS, payable on 20 March 2026. The combination of higher sales alongside lower earnings per share, yet an almost fully distributed interim dividend, highlights management’s emphasis on returning capital to...
ASX:WAF
ASX:WAFMetals and Mining

West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Valuation In Focus After Shifts In Institutional Shareholdings

Institutional reshuffle puts West African Resources (ASX:WAF) in focus Recent transactions that saw Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group exit as a substantial shareholder, while First Sentier Group Limited and Morgan Stanley increased their holdings, have put fresh attention on West African Resources and its institutional backing. See our latest analysis for West African Resources. Against this shifting institutional backdrop, West African Resources’ 1-month share price return of 6.04% and year to...