Owning shares in a Big 4 Bank, including Westpac shares, presents the risk of your stock running afoul of regulators. This happened to Westpac (ASX:WBC) and not for the first time. Last week, it was ordered by the Australian Federal Court to pay a penalty of $1.8 million for its involvement in unconscionable conduct during…
Last week marked a significant turning point for Cobre (ASX: CBE), an ASX-listed junior copper exploration company. In an astonishing development, Cobre's market valuation more than doubled in less than 30 minutes that morning, following a groundbreaking announcement that it was BHP's latest exploration partner. The company's share price skyrocketed by 112.2% to 8.7 cents…
Its been a rollercoaster ride for Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) shareholders, and although its been mostly downwards, the FDA approval of Revascor sent shares in the other direction. Is this a dead cat bounce, or a new beginning for the company? Long suffering shareholders would be scoff at the latter question, although there is no denying there…
Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) shares are off their all time highs, but still exponentially ahead of their early 2020 lows. We can understand why it has re-rated, because coal prices have and Whitehaven has such high quality assets.
The company, traditionally a specialist in thermal coal, is doubling down and is making a big move into new…
AGL Energy in 2024...only time will tell what it has in store for the company. Will it finish the year with another modest gain (15% over CY23), will it do even better than that, or will investors remember the looming issue that is its capex bill.
A recap of AGL Energy for those who've been living…
The Barossa Project and Santos (ASX: STO) have both suffered from the long legal battle over the NT gas project. However a big win in court came earlier this week, and it's great news for Santos shares. The Federal Court has given the green light to their Barossa gas project in the Northern Territory, saying…
The story of Lovisa (ASX:LOV), an Australian fashion jewellery retailer, is a compelling tale of strategic expansion and market mastery. With over 800 stores spanning more than 30 countries, Lovisa is symbolised as the outcome of a remarkable journey from local dominance to international acclaim. Initially, its base was solidified in Australia, and then its…
Imagine a stock taking a giant leap where others just step - that's MMA Offshore (ASX: MRM) for you. In a sector where single-digit growth is the norm (namely, the marine services industry), MMA's shares have more than doubled since mid-January 2023!
This isn't just luck. It's the result of smart business moves and a keen…
On January 9, 2024, Alumina (ASX:AWC) witnessed an extraordinary increase in its stock value, closing at AU$0.98. This was the highest since October 18, 2023, indicating a substantial shift in the company's market trajectory.
This significant surge, the largest intraday percentage leap since mid-December, caught the market and investors' attention. It wasn't an isolated market anomaly…
BlueBet (ASX: BBT) shares have recently witnessed a significant surge, capturing the attention of the market. This upward movement in BlueBet’s stock price is not just a random fluctuation but is due to rumours it'll merge with one of its several industry rivals, BetR. This development is fuelling speculation and anticipation about what this could…
