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Metals X reported half year 2026 results, with sales of A$204.73 million, net income of A$103.91 million and basic EPS from continuing operations of A$0.1172, all higher than the prior period. The size of net profit relative to sales indicates a very profitable period for Metals X, highlighting strong operational execution in its core business. With Metals X reporting materially stronger earnings, it is relevant to examine how this change in profitability may affect its broader investment...

Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR) has just posted full year 2026 results, reporting sales of A$612.32 million and net income of A$259.59 million, alongside higher gold output at its Okvau operation. Recent trading has reflected that strength, with Emerald Resources posting a 44.62% 90 day share price return and a 76.49% total shareholder return over the past year. This points to building momentum as investors react to the latest earnings and production update. Capture this momentum in Emerald...

Sunrise Energy Metals (ASX:SRL) is back in focus after releasing full year results to June 30, 2026, reporting a widened net loss of A$15.17 million and a basic loss per share of A$0.11. That widening loss landed against a powerful share price rally, with Sunrise Energy Metals now trading at A$20.45 after a 160.51% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return is very large and the 3 year figure is more than 20x, suggesting momentum has been building as investors...

South32 reported full year 2026 net income of US$1,087 million and higher earnings per share, and the board approved a fully franked final dividend of US 5.4 cents per share, with record and payment dates already set in September and October 2026. The combination of stronger profitability and a fully franked cash return indicates that South32 is using recent earnings to support income focused investors while still managing capital allocation across its portfolio. The focus now shifts to how...

Global markets are reacting to higher government bond yields, which are reshaping how investors think about risk and return. When safer assets pay more, early stage shares need a clearer financial story to earn a spot in your portfolio. That is where financially solid Australian penny stocks come in. This article highlights three of the most financially disciplined low priced shares from our screener that investors are watching closely. The three stocks below are just a starter set, and the...

Global regulators are tightening the rules around technology, yet demand for artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, large language models and high powered chips keeps growing. That mix of scrutiny and real world use keeps Australian AI focused businesses firmly on investor watchlists. This piece walks through three stocks from a targeted AI screener to help you spot where the most direct exposure to this trend might sit in your portfolio. The stocks covered below are just a starter pack,...

Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV) moved back into focus after releasing a new pre feasibility study outlining a fully funded C$366 million expansion of its North American Lithium operation in Quebec. Despite the expansion study and the recent confirmation of production and sales guidance for fiscal 2027, Elevra Lithium’s 7 day share price return is down 9.88% and the 90 day share price return is down 25.91%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is 134.85%. This suggests strong earlier momentum...

Forrestania Resources Limited ( ASX:FRS ) shareholders (or potential shareholders) will be happy to see that the...

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Image Resources NL's ( ASX:IMA ) business as it appears the company may be...

FireFly Metals released a PEA and updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Green Bay Ming Mine Copper Gold Project, outlining 1.8 Mtpa and 4.6 Mtpa development cases with detailed production, cost and permitting information. The study highlights a large high grade core at Ming, ongoing drilling with multiple rigs, and full permitting for select early works. Together, these factors clarify FireFly Metals' long term production and capital planning options. With the PEA setting out high grade...

Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that Simon Henry, the Founder of DGL Group Limited...

Despite a 10.0% gain in CuFe Ltd's ( ASX:CUF ) stock price this week, shareholders shouldn't let up. In spite of the...

Catalyst Metals earnings event and why it matters now Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL) just released full year results, with sales of A$631.94 million and net income of A$171.12 million for the year to June 30, 2026. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations came in at A$0.6625, while diluted EPS from continuing operations was A$0.6437. These figures help frame how the market now weighs the current A$6.70 share price. Catalyst Metals has seen a 1-day share price return of 1.52% and a...

Magellan Financial Group reported full year 2026 results with revenue of A$195.56 million and net income of A$87.92 million, and declared a A$0.255 cash dividend for the six months to June 30, with an ex dividend date that occurred on 1 September 2026. The combination of lower revenue and earnings, together with a fresh A$0.255 half year dividend, highlights management’s current capital return priorities relative to recent operating pressure. The focus now turns to how Magellan Financial...

When the UK government has to pay its highest borrowing cost since 1998 to issue long dated gilts, investors start paying closer attention to who is steering each listed business. Higher funding costs can punish companies with short term thinking. Founder led Australian stocks often come with leaders whose reputations and wealth ride on long term outcomes. This article highlights three such opportunities from the founder focused screener. The stocks covered below are only a small sample of...

Red Hill Minerals walked into this earnings release with the share price up only modestly in recent weeks, even after a 12 month gain that relied heavily on a sharp rebound in profit. The headline this time is not the iron ore story or top line growth. It is the squeeze in profitability, with the trailing net profit margin now at 63.6% compared with 76.9% a year ago, while the stock trades on a 15.1x P/E against an industry that sits lower. That tension between rich pricing and cooling...

Lynas Rare Earths reported full year 2026 results, with sales of A$977.95 million and net income of A$222.35 million from continuing operations. The wide gap between sales and earnings, reflected in basic EPS of A$0.2215, highlights how operating leverage currently shapes Lynas Rare Earths' profitability profile. With this sharp step up in full year earnings on the table, we will look at how it reframes the investment narrative for Lynas Rare Earths. Scan how Lynas Rare Earths’ earnings...

Worley announced it has won BHP Group contracts to conduct study work and provide engineering, procurement and construction management services for potential copper expansions at Olympic Dam and Carrapateena in South Australia, which remain subject to a final investment decision by BHP. The contracts highlight BHP Group's continued focus on Copper SA projects, pointing to ongoing planning around long-life copper assets and future operating scale, even before any commitment to full project...

What Yancoal’s new coal sales framework means for investors Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) has renewed framework agreements to sell coal to Yankuang Energy Group and YIT for November and December 2026, setting upper limits on transaction values and clarifying how these dealings will be conducted. The arrangements outline ordinary course trading, arm’s length pricing and compliance with Hong Kong listing rules. This gives you clearer visibility on how related party and affiliate coal volumes...

Mineral Resources reported full year 2026 sales of A$6,461 million and net income of A$1,061 million, declared an annual dividend of A$0.83 per share, and confirmed that ASIC has closed its investigation without taking enforcement action. The move from a prior year net loss to positive earnings, alongside removal of regulatory uncertainty, may influence how Mineral Resources' underlying business quality and risk profile are viewed. With ASIC closing its investigation and profitability...

PYC Therapeutics reported full year results for the 12 months to 30 June 2026, with revenue of A$39.68 million, a net loss of A$43.34 million, and basic and diluted loss per share of A$0.0591. The biotech reduced its annual loss compared with the prior year while lifting revenue, indicating progress on scaling its platform despite ongoing costs. The next step is to examine how PYC Therapeutics' higher full year revenue and narrower loss influence the broader investment narrative. Scan the...

Oil prices are holding near US$100 as renewed conflict in the Middle East keeps supply risks front and centre, and that puts steady, well funded Australian companies in a different league. Higher input costs can squeeze fragile balance sheets. Strong cash reserves and sensible debt levels give resilient businesses more room to defend profits. This article walks through three stocks from our solid fundamentals pool that fit that description. The stocks covered next are a small sample of what a...

Tabcorp Holdings reported full year 2026 results, with sales of A$2,636.3 million and net income of A$46.3 million. The company declared an ordinary unfranked dividend of A$0.015 per security for the half year to June 30, 2026, which went ex dividend on August 31 and has a record date of September 1. The combination of higher full year net income and a lifted ordinary dividend indicates that Tabcorp Holdings is relying on operational performance and capital returns to keep investors engaged...

Lovisa Holdings dividend and earnings announcement Lovisa Holdings (ASX:LOV) has combined its latest full year earnings release with a higher ordinary final dividend, distributing 100% of full year earnings and lifting total dividends by 11.7%. The A$23.60 share price has recovered over the past three months with a 90 day share price return of 12.81%. However, the share price is still down 19.43% year to date and total shareholder return over one year has declined 41.81%, signalling fading...