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Latest Stories

The Chartist reports AMP’s successful breakout zone retest around the $2.00-$1.95 zone may still be required to prove that this bullish move north is the real deal

11:18 AM - Technicals

Analysts see growing value in Champion Iron’s beaten down share price as its product mix shifts towards higher-grade direct reduction markets

10:45 AM - Commodities


AI agents, tokenisation, digitalisation are knocking on traditional banking’s door, threatening to disrupt customer relationships, deposit profitability and the existing financial infrastructure

10:30 AM - Australia

A landmark $700m counter-drone contract sparked major earnings upgrades for Electro Optic Systems, but the market refused to respond positively

Oct 20 2026 - Small Caps


Previous Stories

A Positive Reversal For BHP Group Shares

Oct 20 2026 - Technicals

Last Thursday’s AI-related break down saw sellers capitulating followed by a sharp positive retracement in BHP Group shares. Fairmont Equities’ Michael Gable spots a “false break” and a reason to buy


Treasure Chest: Gold’s Temporary Limbo

Oct 19 2026 - Treasure Chest

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Today’s idea is gold


AI Scrutiny Is Making Bonds S*xy Again

Oct 19 2026 - International

Fixed interest is back as a stabilising safe haven thanks to greater scrutiny of the AI investment thesis, writes Mark Dowding, Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income at RBC BlueBay Asset Management


The Market In Numbers – 17 Oct 2026

Oct 17 2026 - Australia

Overviews in raw numbers and calculations that might assist investors with assessing trends and currents that might not be apparent from daily volatility and movements


The Disconnect In Baby Bunting’s De-Rating

Oct 16 2026 - Small Caps

Baby Bunting’s AGM update largely ticked the financial performance boxes against a challenging consumer environment, but is the stock’s valuation disconnected from its growth outlook?


Guzman y Gomez Defies Sector Pressures

Oct 15 2026 - Small Caps

As Australia’s quick-service restaurant sector faces mounting pressures, Guzman y Gomez stands apart through strong sales growth, menu innovation and network expansion


M&A, Data Centres Lift Southern Cross’ Future

Oct 15 2026 - Small Caps

With over a fifty-year track record and a successful history of strategic M&A-led growth, Southern Cross Electrical continues to position itself with a diverse yet complementary services offering


Selling Pressure Dominates MinRes Shares

Oct 14 2026 - Technicals

MinRes shares look oversold, The Chartist reports, but sellers remain the dominant driver for the time being


ASIC Watch: Criminal Escalation Against Unlisted Promoters

Oct 14 2026 - Australia

This story analyses criminal proceedings involving unlisted capital raisings, witness tampering charges, adviser tribunal bans, and asset preservation orders


Fortescue Confronts A New Pricing Reality

Oct 14 2026 - Commodities

Fortescue’s weaker-than-expected quarterly update has heightened concerns over its pricing power, with China’s tougher negotiating stance threatening lasting consequences


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