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Coles Group (ASX:COL) is back in the spotlight as new supermarket excessive pricing rules approach, with investors weighing its defensive sales profile, digital investments and ongoing cost pressures in the broader consumer sector. See our latest analysis for Coles Group. Recent price action suggests momentum in Coles Group shares is building, with a 30 day share price return of 14.28% and year to date share price return of 14.39%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 74.92% reflects how...

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank recently reported a 2.8% lift in cash earnings to A$256.4 million for the half-year to December 2025, maintained a fully franked 30 cent interim dividend, and updated investors on its multi‑year transformation program. The bank’s push to streamline costs, consolidate core systems and scale its digital bank Up, now serving over one million customers, alongside absorbing Rural Bank into its agribusiness arm is reshaping how it competes in retail and rural...

Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) has drawn fresh interest after completing the acquisition of Spartan Resources, integrating the high grade Never Never gold deposit into its Mt Magnet operations alongside record first half earnings and strong cash reserves. See our latest analysis for Ramelius Resources. At around A$3.00 per share, Ramelius Resources has seen its 1-day share price return of 3.8% contrast with a weaker 30-day share price return. A 3-year total shareholder return above 150% points...

Investors who take an interest in Jindalee Lithium Limited ( ASX:JLL ) should definitely note that the Executive...

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SGH (ASX:SGH) has announced an on-market share buyback of up to A$500 million, targeting up to 10% of its issued capital, as leverage moves below the company’s stated target range. See our latest analysis for SGH. SGH’s recent share price has picked up, with a 1-day share price return of 2.24% and a 30-day share price return of 12.05%, even though the year-to-date share price return is slightly down 0.73% and the 1-year total shareholder return has declined 12.07%. Over three and five years,...

The current heatwave across Great Britain and Europe is putting electricity systems under pressure, with the National Energy System Operator paying sharply higher prices to keep the lights on. For investors, sudden stress like this can shift attention to utilities, their pricing power, and their exposure to emergency market conditions. This article looks at how that backdrop links to our Utilities Sector screener and what it might mean for stocks tied most closely to these power market...

In recent months, Brambles Limited has accelerated its on-market share buyback, purchasing about 8.49 million shares for roughly A$152.4 million while also flagging a US$60 million earnings impact from U.S. pallet-repair capacity issues and trimming its FY2026 growth guidance. At the same time, Brambles reported a 10% rise in H1 FY2026 underlying profit, upgraded free cash flow guidance to US$950 million–US$1.10 billion, and continued investing in its Serialisation+ digital program,...

BHP Group (ASX:BHP) has flagged a major leadership reshuffle, with Brandon Craig set to become CEO and director on 1 July 2026, alongside regional and enterprise-level executive changes. See our latest analysis for BHP Group. These leadership changes arrive after a strong run for BHP Group, with the share price at A$58.99, a 90 day share price return of 17.11% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 63.73%, suggesting momentum has been building despite some recent short term volatility. If...

Lower fuel costs and a pause in UK fuel duty increases are putting a little more cash back into consumer pockets just as the summer season approaches. For consumer discretionary retail stocks, that kind of shift in household budgets can change how much shoppers are willing to spend beyond essentials. This article looks at how that backdrop connects to three large, financially strong retailers from a cross market screener, each with potential exposure to the recent oil and fuel news. You will...

Life360 (ASX:360) is back in focus after launching the next phase of its partnership with Uber, integrating Uber rides for teens and other family members directly into the Life360 app. See our latest analysis for Life360. The latest Uber integration arrives after a strong recent rebound in Life360’s share price, with a 30 day share price return of 24.5% and a 90 day share price return of 22%. This comes alongside a year to date decline of 27.5% and a three year total shareholder return of...

Earlier in FY2026, Telstra Group reported a stronger first-half result with underlying NPAT up, higher interim dividends, and the completion of its A$1.25 billion share buyback, while also adjusting NBN and mobile plan pricing. These moves highlight Telstra’s emphasis on capital returns and pricing power, reinforcing its role as a defensive income provider backed by core telecom infrastructure. Against this backdrop, we’ll examine how Telstra’s stronger earnings and capital returns reshape...

Technology One (ASX:TNE) has just reported its seventeenth consecutive record first half profit, with annual recurring revenue at A$598 million and upgraded full year profit guidance. This has put the stock back in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Technology One. At a share price of A$28.87, Technology One’s recent pullback includes a 7 day share price return of down 3.67% and a 30 day share price return of down 4.31%. Even so, the 3 year total shareholder return of 90.60% and...

Santos Limited has appointed Ms. Kate Vidgen as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective 17 June 2026, adding deep experience across energy, resources, infrastructure and technology to its board following the retirement of Ms. Yasmin Allen in February 2026. Her prior roles, including Chair of Quadrant Energy and senior leadership positions at Macquarie Group, give Santos a director with hands-on oil and gas, finance and clean-energy credentials spanning both corporate and regulatory...

With inflation, consumer confidence, and rate expectations moving differently across regions, cash generation is back in focus for many investors. Strong cash flows can help a company handle higher input costs, support investment, and stay flexible when borrowing conditions change. That is why the Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener can be useful, highlighting companies where SWS DCF valuation suggests the share price sits below estimated fair value. In this article, you will see...

Ricegrowers (ASX:SGLLV) has wrapped up FY 2026 with second half revenue of A$920.1 million and basic EPS of A$0.49, set against trailing 12 month revenue of about A$1.8 billion and EPS of A$1.03 that frame the latest numbers in a broader earnings context. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from A$937.9 million in 2H FY 2025 to A$884.1 million in 1H FY 2026 and A$920.1 million in 2H FY 2026, while basic EPS shifted from A$0.56 to A$0.53 and then A$0.49. These figures leave investors...

In recent months, uranium stocks have gained momentum as global nuclear expansion plans have strengthened long-term demand expectations, with Boss Energy emerging as a focal production-focused uranium name in Australia’s energy sector. This renewed attention highlights how Boss Energy’s emphasis on current and near-term uranium production, rather than early-stage exploration, is amplifying its relevance for investors seeking direct exposure to the evolving nuclear fuel market. We’ll now...

Computershare (ASX:CPU) has upgraded its FY2026 management EPS guidance to about 144 cents, indicated as roughly 6% growth. The company has also lifted the interim dividend to A$0.55 per share and is expanding into on chain equity services. See our latest analysis for Computershare. Computershare’s recent guidance upgrade and dividend increase come after strong share price momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 32.04% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 72.00% suggesting interest...

Woodside Energy Group recently agreed to supply Alcoa with 31.1 petajoules of Western Australian natural gas from 2027 to 2030 via the Pluto–Karratha Gas Plant interconnector, while also advancing its Scarborough LNG project toward first cargo in Q4 2026 and funding a US$5 million biodiversity initiative in Louisiana. Together, these moves underline Woodside’s effort to secure long-term domestic and international gas offtake while reinforcing its environmental profile in key operating...

Meeka Metals Limited has confirmed an estimated half-year distribution of $0.2054 per unit for the period ending 30 June 2026, with an ex-distribution date of 29 June 2026, record date of 30 June 2026, and payment scheduled for 23 July 2026. This upcoming dividend clarifies Meeka Metals’ capital return timetable, giving investors greater visibility on near-term income expectations and cash flow timing. We’ll now examine how this confirmed $0.2054 per unit distribution shapes Meeka Metals’...

Global data is sending mixed signals, from firmer producer prices in South Africa and Sweden to softer retail activity in Norway and the UK, while inflation expectations in the euro area cool and US consumers keep spending. In this kind of cross‑current, investors who only focus on headline indices or widely owned large caps can miss smaller companies with strong fundamentals that big funds have not yet crowded into. The High-Quality Undiscovered Gems screener is designed to highlight those...

BWP Management Limited, as responsible entity for BWP Trust, has announced a preliminary distribution estimate of A$0.0983 per stapled security for the half-year to 30 June 2026, entirely from BWP Trust and 4.0% above the prior period, with payment expected on 27 August 2026. An interesting aspect is that the estimate is 100% unfranked and no dividend is expected from BWP Property Group Ltd, focusing value delivery through the trust vehicle alone. We’ll now examine how this 4.0% distribution...

Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) has raised its FY26 earnings guidance after reporting record capital inflows and strong institutional demand for its real estate fund management. This has put fresh attention on the stock’s fee-based business model. See our latest analysis for Charter Hall Group. The recent earnings guidance upgrade and higher distributions appear to have coincided with improving sentiment, with Charter Hall Group’s 30-day share price return of 15.57% and 90-day share price return...

The recent price decline of 29% in Forte Energy Limited's ( ASX:FEL ) stock may have disappointed insiders who bought...