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March activity surprise puts ASX:ASX in focus ASX (ASX:ASX) is back on investor watch after its March 2026 activity update showed a turnaround in capital flows and heavier trading across cash equities, futures, and options on the exchange. See our latest analysis for ASX. The March activity surprise has arrived alongside strong near term momentum, with a 2.19% 1 day and 19.21% 30 day share price return. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 11.13% and 5 year total shareholder return...

Strickland Metals has advanced its 8.6Moz AuEq Rogozna Project in Serbia, confirming carbonate replacement lead-zinc-silver mineralisation at Obradov Potok and funding an extensive 2026 drilling programme with a recent A$55,000,000 placement. This combination of a large-scale gold resource, validation of a copper-gold skarn exploration model, and backing from major shareholder Zijin Mining reframes Rogozna as a potential cornerstone European gold development. We’ll now examine how the...

Markets are being pulled around by energy shocks, inflation worries, and changing interest rate expectations, and many investors are looking for cash flow that feels more reliable than day to day price moves. That is where the Dividend Fortresses screener comes in. It focuses on stocks with 5%+ dividend yields that aim to keep paying investors even when headlines turn rough. In this article, you will see 3 of the strongest candidates from that screener, why they stand out in the current macro...

If you are wondering whether Alkane Resources is still attractively priced after a strong run, the next sections will walk through what the current share price might be implying. Over the last year, the stock has returned 157.1%, with moves of 20.8% over 7 days, 12.9% over 30 days, and 30.4% year to date, which may signal that expectations and perceived risks have shifted recently. Recent news coverage has focused on Alkane Resources as part of ongoing interest in the Australian materials...

Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) is drawing fresh attention as recovering domestic and international travel demand supports rising passenger volumes and revenue, with its frequent flyer program and strong home-market businesses helping offset fuel and economic risks. See our latest analysis for Qantas Airways. The recent recovery story is increasingly reflected in the share price, with a 7 day share price return of 7.49% and a 30 day gain of 6.00%, contrasting with a 90 day share price return showing...

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Xero’s 35% 2026 share price slide puts business fundamentals in focus Xero (ASX:XRO) has drawn extra attention after a 35% share price fall in 2026, as investors weigh concerns about artificial intelligence disruptions and higher interest rates against the company’s subscription model and global small business footprint. See our latest analysis for Xero. The recent 35% 2026 share price decline, including a 33.5% 90 day share price return and 53.9% 1 year total shareholder return, points to...

Earlier this week, Mesoblast Limited announced that the FDA granted Investigational New Drug clearance to proceed directly to a registrational trial of Ryoncil (remestemcel-L-rknd) in 76 children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, using time-to-stand at nine months as the primary approval endpoint. This move extends the use of the first FDA-approved mesenchymal stromal cell therapy beyond steroid‑refractory pediatric graft-versus-host disease and leverages a partnership with Parent Project...

Charter Hall Group recently secured a A$1.20 billion diversified direct property mandate from an existing institutional client, expanding its cross-sector funds under management across Australian office, industrial and logistics, retail, and social infrastructure assets. This repeat mandate highlights the depth of institutional confidence in Charter Hall’s multi-sector property platform and its ability to attract sizeable, income-focused capital commitments. We’ll now explore how this new...

4DMedical (ASX:4DX) has attracted investor attention after its CT:VQ imaging technology secured CE Mark certification for commercial use in the European Union, with a rapid regional rollout now planned. See our latest analysis for 4DMedical. Investors have reacted strongly to the CE Mark news, with the A$6.80 share price reflecting a 55.25% 1 month share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building rather than fading. If CT based lung...

Guzman y Gomez recently reported past third-quarter FY26 network sales growth of 19.5%, opened five new Australian restaurants, and expanded its global footprint to 278 locations, alongside launching a partnership with Uber Eats that lifted delivery performance and guest frequency. By combining rapid store openings with an intensified delivery push through Uber Eats, the company is increasingly leveraging both physical and digital channels to deepen customer engagement across its...

In the March quarter, Magellan Financial Group reported its assets under management falling to A$37.5 billion, with A$2.4 billion in declines driven by outflows and market impacts across both retail and institutional clients. Alongside this AUM contraction, Magellan is asking shareholders to vote on a proposed merger with Barrenjoey Capital Partners, aiming to stabilise the business and diversify its revenue beyond traditional funds management. We’ll now examine how this sharp AUM decline...

BlackRock Group has disclosed that, as of 7 April 2026, it no longer holds a substantial voting interest in Technology One, marking a shift in the company’s institutional shareholder base. This change in ownership concentration may prompt investors to reassess how Technology One’s register composition could influence perceptions of its liquidity and longer-term institutional support. We’ll now examine how BlackRock’s exit as a substantial holder may reshape Technology One’s investment...

Jefferies recently downgraded GPT Group to Hold following an annual general meeting that offered limited detail on current-year trading conditions, while management pointed to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, persistent inflation, higher interest rates and emerging AI-related risks for real estate. This combination of reduced broker enthusiasm and a cautious management tone has sharpened investor focus on how resilient GPT’s office, retail and logistics portfolio may be under sustained...

In recent days, MAAS Group Holdings has continued its on-market share buy-back program, repurchasing ordinary fully paid shares and disclosing these transactions through regular daily updates. This ongoing capital management effort tightens the share count and can enhance per-share metrics, which may influence how investors assess the company’s fundamentals. We’ll now examine how MAAS Group’s continued on-market share buy-back activity could influence its existing investment narrative and...

West African Resources recently reported strong March-quarter 2026 gold production of 107,728 ounces from its Sanbrado and Kiaka operations in Burkina Faso, while progressing development at the Toega open pit and confirming that its resource, reserve and production assumptions are unchanged from prior guidance. The company also released its 2025 Responsible Mining Report and outlined governance items for its upcoming 2026 AGM, underscoring management’s confidence in the existing executive...

Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) is back in focus after Bank of America and its affiliates ceased to be substantial shareholders, just as the company pushes into prepaid mobile services through its new ZMobile partnership with TPG Telecom. See our latest analysis for Zip Co. At the latest share price of A$1.845, Zip Co has a strong 7 day share price return of 17.14% but a 90 day share price return decline of 48.17%, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 241.67% contrasts with a 5 year total...

In early April 2026, GQG Partners sought ASX quotation for 12,854 new CHESS Depositary Interests and, via its Emerging Markets Equity Fund, sold about 1.29 crore ITC Hotels shares in open market and block transactions, trimming its stake from 1.97% to 1.35% for around ₹197 crore. The ITC Hotels divestment highlights GQG’s active portfolio rebalancing within the hospitality sector, occurring alongside the hotel group’s expansion and profit growth signals. We’ll now explore how this active...

Why Orora is back in focus after its Saverglass earnings reset Orora (ASX:ORA) has moved back onto investor watchlists after its latest guidance call flagged an earnings reset at Saverglass, following Middle East related disruption and a production halt at the Ras Al Khaimah glass facility. See our latest analysis for Orora. The guidance reset has been met with a sharp negative reaction, with a 1 day share price return of 8.33% and a 7 day share price return of 20.59% contributing to a 90 day...

Why the new fuel underwriting agreements matter for Viva Energy Group Viva Energy Group (ASX:VEA) has attracted attention after entering government backed fuel underwriting agreements with Ampol, a move designed to support more reliable fuel procurement and distribution across its operations. For you as an investor, this kind of framework can affect how you think about Viva Energy’s earnings resilience, capital needs and risk profile across its Convenience & Mobility, Commercial & Industrial,...