Stock Analysis

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) presents a different profile among ASX gold producers, with a substantial financial position alongside relatively modest current production. The company is pursuing two potential growth pathways: improving performance at the Simberi gold operation in Papua New Guinea and restarting the Touquoy …

Titanium has become an important critical mineral due to its applications across aerospace, defence, automotive and advanced manufacturing industries. Iperionx (ASX:IPX) is seeking to establish a domestic United States titanium supply chain by combining mineral resources with proprietary manufacturing technology.

Non-bank lending remains an important segment of Australia’s financial services sector, providing alternatives to traditional banking channels. Liberty Financial Group (ASX:LFG) has developed a diversified lending platform over several decades, serving customers across residential mortgages, commercial finance, motor lending and business funding.

Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) entered September 2026 after one of its more difficult financial periods, with the airline reporting a statutory loss following operational disruptions and cost pressures.

Animal nutrition is a critical but often overlooked part of Australia’s food supply chain. Ridley Corporation (ASX:RIC) has operated in this segment for decades, producing stockfeed solutions for livestock producers while expanding into related areas including animal proteins, aquaculture and crop nutrition.

Australian property markets have traditionally focused on office towers, retailAssetsand large residential developments. Aspen Group (ASX:APZ) has taken a different approach by focusing on affordable accommodation through land lease communities, residential parks and retirement villages.

Most listed investment companies on the ASX typically distribute income less frequently, but Plato Income Maximiser (ASX:PL8) has built its investment proposition around a monthly dividend structure. This approach has made the company notable among investors seeking regular income streams, particularly those focused on …