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GenusPlus Group (ASX:GNP) has drawn fresh attention after securing approval to start the North West Transmission Developments Stage 1 project for TasNetworks, alongside releasing full year 2026 earnings and a higher annual dividend. At a latest share price of A$8.30, GenusPlus Group has eased over the past month and quarter, yet still holds a strong year to date share price return of 33.87% and a very large 5 year total shareholder return. This suggests longer term momentum remains in place...

El Niño is turning from a weather story into a portfolio question, as a supersized pattern threatens crops, feed chains and input costs through to 2027. That kind of pressure can reshuffle which agricultural input stocks look resilient and which look fragile. This article steps through three stocks from our Global Agricultural Inputs and Crop Protection screener that appear positively exposed to this news and explains what that might mean for your watchlist. The three stocks highlighted next...

Why Atlas Arteria’s latest half year update matters Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) has just reported half year 2026 results that showed revenue of A$74.3 million and net income of A$116.4 million, alongside reaffirmed 2026 distribution guidance and an October payout plan. For investors watching Atlas Arteria’s recent share price weakness over the past month and past 3 months, this mix of earnings details and confirmed distributions provides information on both profitability and cash returns. Over...

Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) has moved into focus after releasing full year 2026 results alongside a fresh dividend decision. Revenue, profit and cash returns to shareholders now sit clearly in view for investors. The earnings release and fully franked dividend decision come after a softer period for the Qantas Airways share price, with the stock down 9.14% over the past month and 10.87% year to date. However, the 3-year total shareholder return of 80.87% and 5-year total shareholder return of...

Why Life360’s new pet features matter for the stock Life360 (ASX:360) has expanded further into connected pet care after introducing new in-app Care and Connection tools, a stainless-steel QR code Pet Tag, and a more accessible Silver Bundle for its Pet GPS tracker. For investors, the launch of these pet features lands at a time when Life360’s share price has been under pressure, with a 30-day share price return down 30% and a year-to-date share price return down 38.6%. Over the longer term,...

Regis Healthcare (ASX:REG) is back in focus after stating that the Australian Government's 2.55% increase in aged care funding will not keep pace with sector cost inflation, coinciding with a 25% decline in its share price. At the current share price of A$4.30, Regis Healthcare has seen sharp selling pressure, with the share price down around 31% over the past month and the 1 year total shareholder return declining about 43%. However, the 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns of 89% and 131%...

Smartgroup (ASX:SIQ) has drawn fresh attention after releasing its half year 2026 results alongside a dividend announcement of A$0.215 per share, with key dates extending through September 2026. At a latest share price of A$11.53, Smartgroup has seen the share price fall 13.31% over the past month but remain higher year to date with a 26.98% share price return. The 5 year total shareholder return of 105.36% points to longer term compounding as investors weigh the higher dividend and half year...

REA Group (ASX:REA) has come into focus after senior economist Anne Flaherty reported that property prices are declining across every Australian capital city, raising fresh questions about how softer housing conditions might influence the stock. Despite REA Group trading at A$163.36 after a 1-day share price decline of 2.07% and a 7-day share price decline of 5.19%, the 90-day share price return of 2.87% hints that recent weakness is emerging after a period of moderate momentum. Total...

Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI) has drawn fresh attention after releasing its fiscal 2026 results, which showed higher revenue but a sharp decline in net income, alongside a growth plan led by ongoing acquisitions. Over the past year, Navigator Global Investments has seen short term share price momentum fade, with the share price return down 18.46% year to date. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 14.33% and 3 year total shareholder return of 109.82% point to a...

Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) has drawn fresh attention after reporting full year 2026 results with higher sales and net income than a year earlier, alongside affirming a A$0.35 dividend for shareholders. Despite a softer patch in recent sessions, with the 1 day share price return down 3.03% and the 7 day share price return down 7.37%, Sandfire Resources still shows strong momentum. This is supported by a 30 day share price return of 16.81% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 83.21%,...

James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) has announced a new share repurchase program of up to A$250 million following its 2026 Annual General Meeting, where shareholders also approved amendments to the company’s Articles of Association. Despite the new A$250 million repurchase program, James Hardie Industries’ recent trading has been choppy, with the share price down 3.53% over the last day and 6.05% over the past week. However, the company is still showing a 29.65% year to date share price return...

Eagers Automotive Limited recently reported half-year 2026 results showing sales of A$8,053.50 million and net income of A$126.59 million, alongside an increased fully franked interim dividend of A$0.25 per share. The board has also strengthened governance by appointing veteran corporate and commercial lawyer Jim Peterson as an independent non-executive director, adding deep capital markets and M&A expertise. We’ll now consider how the higher interim dividend shapes Eagers Automotive’s...

What Mesoblast’s latest earnings tell you about the business Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) has attracted fresh attention after reporting full year 2026 results on 26 August, with revenue of US$120.25 million and a reduced net loss of US$57.5 million compared with the prior year. For investors watching Mesoblast stock, the combination of higher reported revenue and a smaller loss per share, both basic and diluted, puts the company’s regenerative medicine pipeline and funding needs back in...

In the past financial year ended June 30, 2026, 4DMedical Limited reported A$7.06 million in sales, up from A$5.85 million, alongside a net loss of A$204.44 million compared with A$30.07 million previously. Despite the wider net loss, the company’s basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations improved to A$0.03 from A$0.14, highlighting the effect of a larger share base on per-share metrics. We will now examine how 4DMedical’s combination of higher revenue and a very large...

The Australian stock market is poised for a positive start today, with the ASX expected to open higher following a rebound on Wall Street. Amidst this backdrop of fluctuating indices and evolving economic trends, investors are increasingly looking at opportunities in less conventional areas. Though the term 'penny stock' might sound like a relic of past trading days, these smaller or newer companies can still present valuable opportunities when they possess strong financial foundations and...

Insiders who acquired AU$362.7k worth of Critical Minerals Group Limited's ( ASX:CMG ) stock at an average price of...

The recent price decline of 10% in Duxton Farms Limited's ( ASX:DBF ) stock may have disappointed insiders who bought...

Steadfast Group Limited recently reported its full-year 2026 results, with net income of A$269.1 million and basic earnings per share of A$0.243, and declared fully franked ordinary dividends totaling 20.95 cents per share for the year, including a final dividend of 12.75 cents per share paid on 25 September 2026. The combination of lower profit compared with the prior year and a higher fully franked dividend signals management’s willingness to maintain capital returns even as earnings...

AUB Group (ASX:AUB) drew investor attention after releasing full year 2026 results and declaring a fully franked dividend. The announcement offered fresh insight into earnings, capital returns, and the stock’s current pricing. The full year 2026 numbers and dividend decision landed alongside a modest pullback in AUB Group’s share price, which is down 4.29% over the past week. This compares with a 90 day share price return of 9.68%, a weaker year to date share price return, and a 1 year total...

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Supply Network (ASX:SNL) has drawn fresh attention after releasing full year results to 30 June 2026. The company reported A$403.06 million in sales and net income of A$47.63 million. The full year result on 24 August has been followed by a 1 month share price return of 8.61% and a 90 day share price return of 17.30%. Supply Network’s 3 year total shareholder return of 155.57% and 5 year total shareholder return of 402.15% reflect strong longer term compounding. Compare Supply Network’s...

The recent price decline of 10% in Finder Energy Holdings Limited's ( ASX:FDR ) stock may have disappointed insiders...

Potential CurveBeam AI Limited ( ASX:CVB ) shareholders may wish to note that the CEO, MD & Director, Gregory Brown...

Insiders who purchased AU$995.4k worth of Cluey Ltd ( ASX:CLU ) shares over the past year recouped some of their losses...