ASX:POL
ASX:POLMetals and Mining

ASX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In January 2026

As the Australian market experiences a boost from Wall Street's positive momentum and ongoing discussions around international trade, investors are keenly observing the implications of these global developments on local indices. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often indicate strong confidence from those closest to the business in navigating such complex economic landscapes.
ASX:BKY
ASX:BKYOil and Gas

Berkeley Energia And 2 Other ASX Penny Stocks To Watch

As the Australian market responds positively to global developments, with a 50-point gain on the ASX following Wall Street's surge, investors are keenly watching for opportunities that balance potential growth with stability. Penny stocks, despite their somewhat dated moniker, continue to attract attention as they often represent smaller or emerging companies that can offer substantial value. By focusing on those with solid financials and a clear path forward, investors can uncover promising...
ASX:WES
ASX:WESMultiline Retail

Infinity Pharmacy Collapse Might Change The Case For Investing In Wesfarmers' Health Push (ASX:WES)

Wesfarmers recently walked away from a last-minute rescue deal for Infinity Pharmacy Group, leaving more than 50 Priceline-branded pharmacies in receivership with creditors reportedly owed over A$400 million and raising questions about the impact on its health division. The Infinity collapse highlights the risks within Wesfarmers’ wholesale pharmacy exposure and puts extra focus on how management positions the health portfolio alongside core retail brands like Bunnings and Kmart. With this...
ASX:LOT
ASX:LOTOil and Gas

Assessing Lotus Resources (ASX:LOT) Valuation After Share Consolidation And Capital Structure Update

What triggered the latest interest in Lotus Resources? Lotus Resources (ASX:LOT) has drawn fresh attention after completing an 11.5 for 1 share consolidation, updating its capital structure details, and recording a sharp, high volume intraday move on 21 January 2026. See our latest analysis for Lotus Resources. The recent 11.5 for 1 share consolidation and updated capital structure details arrive after a period where the share price has shown strong short term momentum, with a 30 day share...
ASX:29M
ASX:29MMetals and Mining

Assessing 29Metals (ASX:29M) Valuation After A$150 Million Equity Raising Announcement

Why 29Metals is back on investors’ radar 29Metals (ASX:29M) has launched a A$150 million non renounceable entitlement offer, fully underwritten by Macquarie Capital, to fund mining recommencement at Xantho Extended and to advance projects at Gossan Valley and Capricorn Copper. See our latest analysis for 29Metals. The equity raise comes after a tough recent stretch, with a 7 day share price return of 31.71% decline and a year to date share price return of 24.32% decline. However, the 1 year...
ASX:RML
ASX:RMLMetals and Mining

Resolution Minerals ASX RML Valuation After Accelerated Tungsten Expansion At Horse Heaven

Resolution Minerals (ASX:RML) has drawn fresh attention after accelerating tungsten work at its Horse Heaven project in Idaho, engaging veteran geologist David R. Hembree and moving to secure the nearby Johnson Creek Mill and tungsten stockpiles. See our latest analysis for Resolution Minerals. Those Horse Heaven updates come after a sharp swing in sentiment, with Resolution Minerals’ 30 day share price return of 57.45% and year to date gain of 51.02% following a recent pullback. At the same...
ASX:BGL
ASX:BGLMetals and Mining

A Look At Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) Valuation After Higher Grade Output And Leadership Changes

Why Bellevue Gold’s latest quarter is getting fresh attention Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) has caught investor interest after reporting December 2025 quarter production of 32,031 ounces, supported by higher grade mining and a new COO, following what management described as a difficult FY25. See our latest analysis for Bellevue Gold. The recent production update has landed against a backdrop of strong share price momentum, with an approximate 55% 90 day share price return and a 57% 1 year total...
ASX:LNW
ASX:LNWHospitality

Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) Valuation After US$127.5m Aristocrat Settlement And Game Portfolio Changes

Why the Aristocrat settlement matters for Light & Wonder shares Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) has just closed a significant legal chapter. The company has agreed to pay Aristocrat Leisure US$127.5 million, halt global commercialization of two disputed games, and destroy related intellectual property materials. See our latest analysis for Light & Wonder. At a share price of A$168.47, Light & Wonder has had a 41.57% 90 day share price return and a 17.33% 1 year total shareholder return. This...
ASX:MAF
ASX:MAFCapital Markets

MA Financial Group’s Valuation After Backing Fundbox’s A$100 Million Warehouse Facility Expansion

MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) has moved into focus after backing a warehouse facility of up to A$100 million for US based Fundbox, supporting its Australian expansion and embedded financing tools for local small business platforms. See our latest analysis for MA Financial Group. The recent Fundbox warehouse facility news comes after a period of strong price momentum, with MA Financial Group’s 90 day share price return of 15.35% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 70.11%, even as the year...
ASX:EVN
ASX:EVNMetals and Mining

Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) Is Up 11.5% After Record Quarterly Mine Cash Flow - What's Changed

Evolution Mining recently reported record operating mine cash flow of A$1.06 billion for the December quarter, supported by better‑than‑expected production, low all‑in sustaining costs, and eight consecutive quarters of delivering to plan. This combination of strong cash generation, low gearing, minimal hedging, and sector‑leading cost performance underscores the company’s flexibility to fund dividends, buybacks, or growth investments. With this backdrop of record cash flow and...
ASX:COH
ASX:COHMedical Equipment

Cochlear Valuation Check As Nucleus Nexa System Reaches US Veterans Through VA Clinics

What Cochlear’s VA access milestone could mean for shareholders Cochlear (ASX:COH) has flagged a new chapter for its flagship Nucleus Nexa System. The device is now available to eligible US military veterans through VA clinics nationwide, opening an additional access point in a key healthcare channel. See our latest analysis for Cochlear. While Cochlear’s A$270.22 share price has seen a 3.44% 1 month share price return, the 90 day share price return of 7.24% and 1 year total shareholder...
ASX:VAU
ASX:VAUMetals and Mining

Why Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) Is Up 7.3% After Reaffirming FY26 Guidance And Project Timelines – And What's Next

Vault Minerals recently reported its December 2025 quarter, delivering 76,520 ounces of gold and generating A$12,000,000 in free cash flow while advancing major growth projects including the Stage 1 King of the Hills processing plant expansion and the Deflector mine transition to owner-operator mining. The company’s reiteration of FY26 group production guidance of 332,000 to 360,000 ounces and its articulated pathway to higher output by FY28 underline a clear operational roadmap that may...
ASX:TLS
ASX:TLSTelecom

Telstra Group ASX TLS Valuation Check As Earnings Update And Dividend Draw Closer

Telstra’s upcoming earnings and dividend in focus Interest in Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) has picked up as investors look toward the half year earnings announcement on February 19 and the upcoming March dividend, especially after recent declines across the ASX. See our latest analysis for Telstra Group. At a recent share price of A$4.74, Telstra’s short term share price returns have been soft, with 1 month and 3 month share price returns slightly negative. However, the 1 year total shareholder...
ASX:CXO
ASX:CXOMetals and Mining

Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) Valuation Check After One Of The Largest Recent Share Price Drops On The ASX

What triggered the latest move in Core Lithium shares? Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) has drawn attention after a near 10% share price drop, one of the largest moves on the ASX. Weaker lithium prices and technical selling pressure contributed to the decline amid broader market volatility. See our latest analysis for Core Lithium. Despite the latest drop, Core Lithium’s recent 90 day share price return of 176.19% and 1 year total shareholder return of 190% show strong past momentum. However, the 3...
ASX:RRL
ASX:RRLMetals and Mining

Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) Is Up 5.9% After Resuming Dividends On Strong Q2 Cash Build - What's Changed

Regis Resources reported strong Q2 2026 operational performance with gold sales of 96,600 ounces, boosting cash and bullion to A$930 million and allowing the company to resume fully franked dividends at A$0.05 per share. The decision to restart dividends while funding projects such as the Buckwell open-pit and ongoing exploration highlights management’s confidence in sustaining cash generation alongside growth initiatives, even as the McPhillamys judicial review remains pending. Next, we’ll...
ASX:PME
ASX:PMEHealthcare Services

Is Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) Using Its US Foothold To Cement a Durable Competitive Edge?

In recent months, Pro Medicus has drawn heightened attention as a premium health-tech provider, with its radiology imaging software underpinning long-term contracts at major US hospitals and clinics. An important angle for investors is how Pro Medicus’ advanced imaging and AI capabilities have helped it compete against much larger legacy vendors in a highly specialised market. We’ll now examine how this growing US hospital footprint and premium positioning shape Pro Medicus’ broader...
ASX:HUB
ASX:HUBCapital Markets

A Look At HUB24’s Valuation After Record Net Inflows And New Retirement And Advice Platform Launches

Record flows and product launches put HUB24 in focus HUB24 (ASX:HUB) has drawn fresh attention after reporting record December quarter net inflows of A$5.6b, lifting first half flows to A$10.7b and funds under administration to A$152.3b. The platform now holds 9.3% of the Australian platform market, up from 7.9% a year earlier. It has led quarterly net inflows for eight consecutive quarters, while also rolling out new retirement and advice technology offerings. See our latest analysis for...
ASX:DMP
ASX:DMPHospitality

Leadership Shake-up At Domino's (ASX:DMP) Could Be A Game Changer For Domino's Pizza Enterprises

Domino's Pizza Enterprises has appointed Merrill Pereyra as CEO for Australia and New Zealand, effective 23 January 2026, and expanded Group CFO George Saoud’s remit to include the Group COO role overseeing technology and supply chain. These changes mark a further step in Domino’s ongoing turnaround effort, concentrating decision-making around leaders with deep quick-service restaurant experience and a clear mandate for operational improvement. We’ll now examine how this leadership...
ASX:BPT
ASX:BPTOil and Gas

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) Valuation Check After Production Setback And Waitsia Gas Export Milestone

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) has drawn investor attention after reporting a 9% quarter-on-quarter production fall linked to Otway Basin gas, alongside first gas export from the Waitsia Gas Plant and a new A$300 million term loan. See our latest analysis for Beach Energy. Despite the operational updates and new funding, Beach Energy’s recent price action has been weak, with a 90 day share price return of a 9.6% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of an 18.1% loss. This suggests momentum...
ASX:GWA
ASX:GWABuilding

ASX Penny Stocks Spotlight: Conrad Asia Energy And Two More Promising Picks

The Australian stock market is poised for a boost, mirroring Wall Street's gains, as geopolitical tensions ease and economic indicators remain in focus. In this context, penny stocks—often seen as a gateway to growth opportunities in smaller or newer companies—continue to capture investor interest despite their somewhat outdated moniker. These stocks can offer significant returns when backed by strong financial health, and today we spotlight three such promising picks on the ASX that could...
ASX:QOR
ASX:QORSoftware

Is Qoria (ASX:QOR) Trading Margin for Momentum With Its Aggressive Marketing Spend?

Qoria Limited recently released its latest quarterly and half-year results, reporting strong growth in annual recurring revenue and reiterating its longer-term guidance while still posting negative free cash flow and higher marketing expenses. The combination of rapid subscription growth, resilient customer retention, and rising spend to acquire and support users has sharpened investor focus on margins and cash conversion. We'll now examine how Qoria's push for growth amid elevated marketing...
ASX:EMR
ASX:EMRMetals and Mining

Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR) Valuation In Focus After Okvau December Quarter Production Update

Operational update at Okvau puts production and pricing in focus Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR) has put fresh numbers on the table, reporting December 2025 quarter output of 25,030 ounces from its 100% owned Okvau Gold Mine in Cambodia, with gold sales priced at an average of US$4,118/oz. See our latest analysis for Emerald Resources. The operational update appears to have come alongside strong recent momentum, with the share price at A$7.96 after a 64.12% 90 day share price return and a very...
ASX:SFR
ASX:SFRMetals and Mining

How Investors May Respond To Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) 2026 Copper and Zinc Production Guidance

Earlier in January 2026, Sandfire Resources released production guidance for fiscal 2026, forecasting Group CuEq output of 149–165 kt and detailed copper, zinc, lead and silver volumes from 10.2 Mt of ore processed. This guidance gives investors a clearer view of Sandfire’s planned copper and zinc profile ahead of its Q2 2026 results, scheduled pre-market on 22 January 2026. Next, we’ll examine how Sandfire’s 2026 copper production outlook may influence its investment narrative and the way...