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Northern Star Resources has recently appointed veteran mining executive Jeff Quartermaine as an independent Non-Executive Director, following months of pressure from activist investor Elliott Management for a refreshed board and a full company review or potential sale process. This combination of fresh board expertise and assertive shareholder engagement could influence how Northern Star balances growth projects, governance priorities, and future corporate options. We’ll now examine how...

Viva Energy Group has appointed Ms Sally Martin as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1 September 2026, bringing extensive global refining, trading and health, safety and environment experience from her long career at Shell and current board roles at Sandfire Resources and Beach Energy. Her deep operational and governance background across energy and resources could influence how Viva Energy manages refining risk, safety standards and its broader transition within the...

NEXTDC recently expanded its funding capacity and highlighted growing demand for AI-ready, sovereign data centres, underpinned by contracted customer workloads and tight power availability across Australia. This positions the company as a key barometer for Australia’s AI and cloud infrastructure build‑out, where access to electricity and disciplined project execution are becoming critical competitive factors. We’ll now examine how NEXTDC’s focus on AI-ready capacity and reliable power access...

AI stocks are front and center as investors weigh inflation risks, shifting rate expectations and uneven growth signals across regions. While energy prices, bond yields and trade balances keep markets on edge, companies directly linked to the ChatGPT and broader AI build out, including semiconductors, software, cloud and large language models, remain a key focus for those looking for clearer growth stories. This AI Stocks screener helps you cut through noise by zeroing in on businesses tied...

Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) is back in focus after its share price moved alongside a stronger S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index, with investors weighing sector sentiment, policy settings, and the company’s retail and LNG exposure. See our latest analysis for Origin Energy. At A$10.47, Origin Energy’s share price has risen 2.15% over the day and 3.15% over the week, but is down 5.59% over the month and 14.11% over 90 days, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 206.61% points to a very strong longer...

With inflation expectations tied to energy prices, shifting central bank policies, and a global push into AI related hardware and software, many investors are looking for themes that do not rely on a single region or macro call. Transformative AI Healthcare brings together two powerful trends: AI adoption and healthcare’s need for better diagnostics, productivity, and remote care. This screener focuses on companies using AI to address real clinical and operational problems, from imaging to...

Evolution Mining has reported record FY26 group cash flow of A$1.39 billion, meeting its gold and copper production and cost guidance while ending the year fully unhedged with A$1.35 billion in cash and a strong net cash position. This combination of robust cash generation, disciplined cost control and direct exposure to spot gold prices is sharpening investor focus on how effectively the company can convert elevated metal prices into durable margins and balance-sheet strength. We’ll now...

With inflation paths, energy prices and bond yields all pulling at markets, investors are searching for companies that still offer solid growth potential without excessive balance sheet stress. The Healthy high growth potential screener focuses on stocks where analysts expect strong earnings growth over the next 3 years, while the companies also meet defined financial health criteria. That combination can help you concentrate on opportunities that balance growth with resilience. In this...

Those following along with IperionX Limited ( ASX:IPX ) will no doubt be intrigued by the recent purchase of shares by...

When the Federal Reserve hints that interest rates could hold steady, utilities and real estate stocks often move quickly onto investor watchlists. With Fed Chair Kevin Warsh stressing a firm focus on bringing inflation toward 2% and inflation data sitting at 3.5%, markets are weighing what stable policy and less explicit forward guidance might mean for income focused sectors. This article looks at three stocks from interest rate sensitive utilities and real estate, each closely exposed to...

In recent weeks, CSL has remained under close investor scrutiny as it works through plasma margin pressures, cash conversion challenges, leadership changes and multi‑billion‑dollar impairments linked mainly to the CSL Vifor acquisition. This combination of operational scrutiny and capital management questions is shaping how investors assess the quality and resilience of CSL’s healthcare franchise ahead of upcoming results and any decision on a potential Seqirus demerger. With plasma margin...

Australian shares are poised for a modest advance, buoyed by positive U.S. bank earnings and easing consumer prices, although geopolitical tensions continue to cast a shadow. In the current market landscape, where traditional investments face uncertainties, penny stocks offer an intriguing alternative with their potential for growth and value. Despite being perceived as relics of past trading days, these smaller or newer companies can still present significant opportunities when backed by...

With Treasury yields climbing, oil prices reacting to fresh geopolitical tension, and the Federal Reserve back in the spotlight, many investors are rethinking which stocks feel resilient when inflation stays on the radar. Consumer staples are often seen as a potential anchor because people still need everyday essentials, even as borrowing costs and energy prices shift. This article looks at three large consumer staples stocks from an Inflation-Resilient Consumer Staples screener that appear...

When bond yields climb, inflation stays in focus and headlines are dominated by energy security and geopolitical risk, many investors look for leaders with real skin in the game. That is where founder led companies come in. This Founder-Led Companies screener focuses on businesses still guided by the people who built them and who remain personally invested in long term outcomes. This article highlights 3 stocks from the screener that stand out on qualitative grounds and provides a starting...

With energy markets on edge, inflation pressures linked to fuel costs, and government bond yields climbing, many investors are looking at assets tied to reliable power generation. Nuclear energy stocks offer exposure to companies involved in uranium supply, fuel enrichment, and the construction and operation of reactors that can provide consistent, low‑carbon electricity. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you quickly filter this universe to find businesses directly linked to that...

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although...

Integrated Research Limited ( ASX:IRI ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 11...

In early July 2026, Fortescue Ltd. disclosed a Federal Court class action in Australia alleging long-running workplace sexual harassment and sex discrimination affecting current and former female employees between February 2006 and December 2025, with damages yet to be specified. At the same time, Fortescue is confronting tighter iron ore purchasing controls from China’s state buyer and recalibrating its green energy ambitions, highlighting simultaneous legal, commercial, and operational...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM) is back in focus after updating its Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement for the Davyhurst Gold Project, reporting a 75% increase in total resources and a 159% increase in ore reserves. See our latest analysis for Ora Banda Mining. At a share price of A$1.115, Ora Banda Mining has seen its share price retreat over the past quarter and year to date. Total shareholder returns over one, three and five years remain very strong, suggesting long term...

As the Australian market searches for direction amidst fluctuating oil prices and global economic jitters, investors are keenly observing how these broader conditions impact local equities. In such an environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often indicate strong management confidence and alignment with shareholder interests.

Australian shares are currently in a state of uncertainty, with the ASX 200 futures showing minimal movement amid global economic fluctuations and rising oil prices. In such a landscape, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities. Penny stocks, though an older term, still represent smaller or newer companies that can offer significant growth potential when backed by solid financials.

Global growth concerns, higher for longer energy prices, and ongoing trade disruptions have pushed many investors to rethink risk, with safe-haven assets such as gold and precious metals back in focus. At the same time, central banks are signaling that interest rate hikes may pause, which can shift how investors weigh cash, bonds, and stocks. This article looks at how those cross currents connect to three stocks from our Safe-Haven Assets screener that appear positively exposed to the recent...

Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) has cut its ordinary dividend for the six months ended March 31, 2026. The company has declared a payout of CA$0.02 per share, with investors focused on what this means for income expectations. See our latest analysis for Champion Iron. At a share price of A$3.98, Champion Iron’s recent 1 day and 7 day share price returns in the low single digits contrast with a much steeper year to date share price decline of 35.07%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 10.05% and 5...