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17/10/2026

📊 3 ASX STOCKS TO RESEARCH BEFORE YEAR-END

Looking to sharpen your ASX watchlist before 2026 ends? 👀

Instead of chasing the latest market hype, start by researching businesses with different growth drivers.

Here are three ASX-listed companies worth putting on your research list:

🔹 1. NEXTDC (ASX: NXT) — Digital Infrastructure
Data centres support cloud computing, digital services and AI workloads. Research customer demand, expansion plans, capital expenditure and how future capacity could translate into cash flow.

🔹 2. CSL (ASX: CSL) — Healthcare
CSL operates in plasma-derived therapies, vaccines and other healthcare products. Look at earnings trends, margins, product demand and whether its business performance supports its current valuation.

🔹 3. Netwealth (ASX: NWL) — Wealth Platforms
Netwealth provides investment and wealth-management platform services. Research funds under administration, net inflows, fee revenue, competition and valuation.

💡 Before considering any stock, ask yourself:
✔️ Is revenue and earnings growth sustainable?
✔️ Is the balance sheet healthy?
✔️ Is the current valuation reasonable?
✔️ What could go wrong with the investment thesis?

Remember, a promising business isn’t automatically a good investment at every price. All three companies carry risks, and share prices can fall.

💬 Which company would you research first — NXT, CSL or NWL? Tell us why below!

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Educational content only. Not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities. Do your own research and consider your financial circumstances.

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16/10/2026

📊 3 SIGNS AN ASX STOCK MAY BE OVERVALUED

A popular stock isn’t automatically a good investment. And even a strong company can become expensive if its share price rises faster than its business performance.

Here are 3 warning signs every beginner investor should understand. 👇

🔎 1. The valuation looks expensive

Check the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio. It tells you how much investors are paying for each dollar of company earnings.

Compare it with similar companies and the stock’s own historical valuation. A much higher ratio deserves investigation—but strong future growth may justify a premium.

📈 2. The share price rises faster than profits

If a stock’s price keeps climbing while earnings growth slows, investors may be paying more for each dollar of profit.

Ask yourself: Is the business improving enough to support the current price?

💰 3. Profits look good, but cash flow is weak

Reported profits don’t always translate into cash. Check operating cash flow, free cash flow and debt to understand whether the business is financially healthy.

⚠️ Remember: These are warning signs, not proof that a stock is overvalued. No single metric tells the whole story, and even an expensive-looking stock can rise further.

Before investing, research the company’s financial statements, growth outlook, competitors and valuation.

💬 Your turn: Which do you check first—the share price, company profits or P/E ratio? Comment below!

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15/10/2026

⛏️ BHP vs RIO vs GLC — Which ASX mining giant deserves a closer look?

Three major mining businesses. Three different investment profiles. 👀

With Glencore (ASX: GLC) now trading on the Australian Securities Exchange, investors have a fresh comparison to explore alongside BHP (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO).

Here’s what makes them different:

🔹 BHP (ASX: BHP)
A diversified resources business with major exposure to iron ore and copper. Copper is becoming increasingly important to its growth strategy.

🔹 Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO)
A global miner with significant iron ore operations, alongside aluminium, copper and lithium. Its future performance depends on commodity prices, production and project ex*****on.

🔹 Glencore (ASX: GLC)
A global commodities producer and trader with exposure to copper, coal, zinc, nickel and other resources. Its trading business gives it a different earnings profile from its peers.

📊 Before comparing these stocks, look beyond the share price:
• Valuation compared with earnings and cash flow
• Debt and financial strength
• Commodity exposure and operating costs
• Growth projects and risks
• Dividends and capital allocation

There’s no universal winner. The right company to research depends on your investment goals, risk tolerance and the price you pay.

💬 Which mining giant would you research first — BHP, RIO or GLC? Tell us why in the comments.

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14/10/2026

⚡ AI needs power. Could nuclear energy become a bigger part of the story?

As technology companies look for reliable electricity to support AI and data centres, nuclear power is attracting renewed attention.

For ASX investors researching the uranium sector, here are three companies to know:

🟢 BOE — Boss Energy: Focus on production, operating costs and output guidance.

🔵 PDN — Paladin Energy: Watch mine performance, production growth and uranium market conditions.

🟣 DYL — Deep Yellow: A development-stage story where project costs, funding and progress towards production matter.

But remember: a growing nuclear-energy story doesn’t automatically translate into higher share prices.

Uranium prices, project ex*****on, company valuations and funding requirements can all affect investment outcomes.

📊 Which of these three ASX uranium stocks would you research first?

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12/10/2026

🚨 A$2.32 million in potential penalties. A major Australian infrastructure contractor. And a workplace-safety case now heading to court.

John Holland has been charged over a serious incident during Sydney Metro tunnel works in Rozelle. The charge was filed in September 2026 under Australia’s federal workplace health and safety laws.

According to Comcare, the incident occurred in September 2024 when a heavy electrical distribution board fell and seriously injured a worker. The worker suffered a fractured shoulder and required surgery and rehabilitation.

The alleged safety failures relate to managing risks and checking that the correct bolts were used to secure the board. These are allegations, not proven findings.

⚖️ Why does this matter?

For Australia’s infrastructure sector, workplace safety can carry significant legal, operational and reputational consequences. Investors following construction and engineering businesses should understand how safety incidents, project delays and legal proceedings can affect risk.

The charge carries a maximum potential penalty of approximately A$2.32 million. That is the maximum available penalty, not a fine already imposed.

📌 The case is listed for mention at Downing Centre Local Court on 27 October 2026.

What do you think infrastructure companies should prioritise to improve workplace safety?

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08/10/2026

⛏️ A troubled Australian gold mine is getting a second chance.

Wiluna Mining is preparing to return to the ASX on 26 October 2026 after raising $180 million through its IPO.

The company has priced the deal at 65¢ per share, implying a market value of roughly $472 million. (ASX⁠)

So why are investors paying attention?

Wiluna controls a major gold resource of more than 7 million ounces.

But there’s a catch.

The project has a complicated history. The ore is considered refractory, meaning extracting the gold can be more difficult and expensive. Previous attempts to operate the mine ultimately failed. (The Australian⁠)

This time, management is taking a different approach.

Rather than rushing straight back into production, the company plans to spend around two years on exploration, infrastructure and planning before finalising a restart strategy. (The Australian⁠)

That’s what makes this IPO interesting.

It’s not simply a bet on gold prices.

It’s a bet on whether better planning, fresh capital and a stronger gold environment can change Wiluna’s story.

But investors still need to consider ex*****on risk, processing challenges, capital requirements and the path to production.

👀 Would you research Wiluna Mining after its ASX return?

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07/10/2026

🚨 A global mining giant is about to join the ASX.

Meet Glencore — one of the world’s largest diversified natural resource companies.

📅 Expected ASX debut: 14 October 2026
🏷️ Ticker: ASX: GLC

But here’s what makes this listing interesting.

Glencore isn’t just a mining company. It produces and markets commodities including copper, coal and other essential resources. It also operates a global marketing business that helps move commodities around the world.

🇦🇺 Why should Australian investors pay attention?

• Copper: Glencore is expanding its copper business, a commodity used in electricity networks, construction and industrial equipment.

• Diversification: Its business spans multiple commodities and includes both production and commodity marketing.

• A new comparison: Investors will have another global mining major to compare with established ASX names like BHP and Rio Tinto.

One important detail: this is a secondary listing through CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs), not a traditional IPO raising fresh capital. Each CDI represents one Glencore ordinary share.

And remember, a high-profile listing doesn’t automatically make a stock good value. Commodity prices, operating costs, coal exposure, valuation and ex*****on risks all matter.

💬 Will Glencore become one of the ASX’s most-watched mining stocks?

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02/10/2026

🚨 Australia’s rate story just changed again.

The RBA has raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.60% — the highest level since 2011.

So what does the new rate reality mean for ASX investors?

Higher rates can change borrowing costs, consumer spending, credit demand and company valuations. But the impact isn’t the same across every sector.

Here are 3 ASX names worth putting on the research list:

🏦 CBA (ASX: CBA)
A major bank with significant exposure to Australian mortgages and household credit. The key things to watch are lending growth, margins, funding costs and credit quality.

🏦 NAB (ASX: NAB)
With exposure to both business and household lending, NAB offers another way to track how higher rates are affecting credit demand and the Australian economy.

💼 Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG)
A more diversified financial business, with exposure across asset management, infrastructure, commodities and investment banking. Its earnings drivers differ from traditional retail banks.

The bigger lesson?

Higher rates don’t automatically mean every financial stock benefits.

Investors still need to consider valuation, earnings growth, credit conditions, margins and the broader economy.

With the RBA saying it will remain data-dependent, the next inflation and economic numbers could be especially important.

👀 Which ASX stock are you watching in this new rate environment?

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29/09/2026

Australia could be getting one of its biggest-ever ASX IPOs. 👀

Firmus Technologies is targeting roughly A$7 billion from its proposed IPO — around US$5 billion — putting it among the largest IPOs Australia has seen.

But this isn’t a traditional company story.

Firmus is building AI data-centre infrastructure designed to provide the enormous computing capacity needed for AI workloads.

And the story just got bigger.

Firmus has announced an AI infrastructure agreement with Meta, while Nvidia is already an investor and technology partner.

That sounds impressive.

But here’s what investors should really be watching:

📌 How much revenue is contracted?
📌 How much capital will the projects require?
📌 Can the data centres become profitable?
📌 How dependent is growth on continued AI spending?

Firmus is currently loss-making, so the IPO will be a fascinating test of how investors value future AI infrastructure growth versus current earnings.

The latest reported timetable points to an ASX debut on 23 October 2026. (The Australian⁠)

Would you consider researching an IPO like this?

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28/09/2026

October could be an interesting month for ASX investors. 👀

Three themes are particularly worth keeping on the radar:

🔵 NEXTDC (ASX: NXT)
AI is creating demand for more data-centre capacity, electricity and digital infrastructure. NEXTDC has raised A$1.1 billion through convertible notes to support its development pipeline. (Kalkine Media⁠)

🟠 Santos (ASX: STO)
Energy remains closely connected to inflation and global markets. Santos is progressing major projects including Pikka in Alaska and Papua LNG. (Santos⁠)

🟢 BHP (ASX: BHP)
Copper and other commodities remain important themes as electricity infrastructure, AI and global industrial demand evolve.

But October isn’t just about individual companies.

Investors will also be watching Australian inflation, the RBA’s rate outlook, oil prices, copper, iron ore and global markets.

The key question isn’t simply: Which stock will move?

It’s:

What theme is driving the move?

Which ASX stock or sector are you watching in October?

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