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                                <updated>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:18:00 +1000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[ASX May Tech Winners: AI frenzy grips markets, as Thrive Tribe soars 300pc]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://newswires.com.au/share/asx-may-tech-winners-ai-frenzy-grips-markets-as-thrive-tribe-soars-300pc-20260608" />
            <id>https://newswires.com.au/141187</id>
            <author>
                <name> <![CDATA[stockhead.com.au]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[
Wall Street rides the AI wave
Australia’s tech trade wakes up
1TT surges 300pc as it bets on workplace AI

 
The S&amp;P 500 rose 5.3% in May and hit record highs. Sounds healthy, right? Not really.
Under the bonnet, eight of the eleven S&amp;P sectors actually finished the month in the red.
But technology propped up the whole index after surging 16%, while semiconductor stocks exploded 22% after already jumping 38% in April.
That’s a combined two-month gain of almost 70% for the chip sector, the strongest run since the semiconductor index was created in 1996.
What’s remarkable is that this wasn’t just another AI-fuelled momentum trade.
US corporate earnings actually delivered the goods.
S&amp;P 500 earnings growth landed in the high-20% range year-on-year, more than double what analysts expected before reporting season began.
In other words, the money flooding into AI infrastructure is now showing up in revenue, profits and guidance upgrades.
That’s why investors largely ignored inflation concerns, higher bond yields and geopolitical headaches.
 
Australia’s tech trade finally woke up
May was almost the opposite story in Australia compared to the US.
On the ASX, things were far messier.
The local market spent much of May being yanked around by oil prices, the US-Iran conflict, China concerns and interest rate uncertainty.
Several sessions saw the ASX lose more than 1%, including a late-May selloff that wiped roughly $45 billion from the market as oil surged toward US$100 a barrel.
Materials, banks and many cyclical sectors struggled while investors tried to figure out whether higher energy prices would reignite inflation.
Australia’s market simply doesn’t have enough large tech companies to overpower everything else the way Nvidia and friends do in the US.
That said, there was one clear winner locally: tech.
While the broader market spent much of May stumbling around like it had stepped on Lego in the dark, ASX tech stocks found their mojo again.
Tech giants like...]]>
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                                    <updated>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:18:00 +1000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Which ASX Shares Are Drawing The Most Bearish Attention?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://newswires.com.au/share/which-asx-shares-are-drawing-the-most-bearish-attention-20260608" />
            <id>https://newswires.com.au/141186</id>
            <author>
                <name> <![CDATA[kalkinemedia.com]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[
Highlights

Several well-known ASX-listed companies continue to attract elevated short interest across sectors including uranium, healthcare, travel and consumer discretionary.
Resource companies remain prominent on the list as commodity market uncertainty influences sentiment.
Short interest trends are providing insight into where market participants see operational, valuation or sector-specific challenges.


ASIC data shows elevated short interest across mining, healthcare, travel and consumer stocks, highlighting areas where market participants remain cautious.
Market sentiment across Australian equities remains mixed as investors navigate commodity price movements, global economic developments and company-specific risks. One indicator frequently monitored by market participants is short interest, which highlights stocks attracting significant bearish positioning. While short positions do not automatically signal weakness, elevated short interest can indicate concerns around valuation, execution risks, funding requirements or broader industry conditions.
According to the latest ASIC data, several companies across Australia's [ASX 200] continue to rank among the most shorted stocks on the market, spanning industries from mining and healthcare to travel and consumer services.
Resource Stocks Dominate The List
Lotus Resources Remains Under Pressure
Lotus Resources Limited (ASX:LOT) continues to hold the position as the most shorted stock on the ASX.
The uranium-focused company has attracted attention following concerns surrounding operational performance and cash utilisation. Market participants continue watching the company's funding position as it progresses development activities within the uranium sector.
As part of Australia's ASX Energy Stocks segment, Lotus remains highly sensitive to uranium market developments and project execution milestones.
Boss Energy Faces Similar Scrutiny
Boss Energy Limited (ASX:BOE) remains another uranium producer d...]]>
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                                    <updated>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:48:00 +1000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[How gold mining companies create value: A director’s perspective]]></title>
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            <id>https://newswires.com.au/141185</id>
            <author>
                <name> <![CDATA[daily.fattail.com.au]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[
What differentiates between a gold mining company that delivers you gains from one that literally mines your wallet and leaves you poor?
There are several factors – assets, management, operational performance, financial position, strategy, and luck.
Mining and resource investors hear stories from the accomplished legends in this space who talk about making millions (even billions) of dollars. There are many stories about how bonanza finds in the ground turned into lucrative mines. Yet there are even more stories that don’t make the headlines because nothing eventuated.
Mining isn’t about just finding a needle in a haystack, but it’s more like sticking needles to find a haystack! After all, exploration is about drilling holes into the ground to identify the presence of a mineral deposit.
Once the team finds what it believes is a deposit, there’s further exploration to determine how to extract the minerals and whether it’s economically viable.
Then comes the funding. Can the team find investors to back the project so construction can begin and the mine delivers revenue?
What I’m talking about is conceptual. It sounds simple, except reality shows that there’s a lot more to it.
Rather than having you read about this, I’ve got something better, a lived tale of experience.
Back in late March, I attended the 2026 Gold Coast Gold Conference held at the QT Hotel in Surfers Paradise.
Among several mining executives, precious metals dealers, and investors I met, I was fortunate to catch up with the Deputy Chairman of a leading ASX-listed gold producer, Ramelius Resources [ASX:RMS], Simon Lawson. He also sits on the boards of Gorilla Gold [ASX:GG8] and Mammoth Minerals [ASX:M79].
Some of you may know Simon quite well. He’s well-respected in this space, having started out as a geologist. He became a legend in the industry for turning around Spartan Resources (formerly Gascoyne Resources) in two years.
Shareholders had once despaired over their losses when operational troubles a...]]>
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                                    <updated>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +1000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares]]></title>
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            <id>https://newswires.com.au/141184</id>
            <author>
                <name> <![CDATA[fool.com.au]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[At the start of each week, I like to look atÂ ASIC's short position reportÂ to find out which ASX shares are being targeted by short sellers.
That's because I believe it is worth keeping a close eye on short interest levels as high levels can sometimes be a sign that something isn't quite right with a company.
With that in mind, here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX this week according to ASIC:


Lotus Resources LtdÂ (ASX: LOT) remains the most shorted ASX share after its short interest increased again to 20%. Short sellers have increased their positions after a disappointing quarterly update which revealed weak production and a sizeable cash burn. There are concerns another capital raising will be needed later this year.

Domino's Pizza Enterprises LtdÂ (ASX: DMP) has seen its short interest ease to 15.2%. Short sellers don't appear to have confidence that management will successfully execute its turnaround plans for the pizza chain operator.

Telix Pharmaceuticals LtdÂ (ASX: TLX) has seen its short interest rise to 15.1%. Short sellers have loaded up on this radiopharmaceuticals company over the past 18 months amid concerns over US FDA approvals.

Boss Energy LtdÂ (ASX: BOE) has short interest of 14%, which is flat since last week. The market continues to have fears over the uranium miner's uncertain production outlook beyond 2026.

Treasury Wine Estates LtdÂ (ASX: TWE) has 12.9% of its shares held short, which is down week on week. Short sellers will have been disappointed to see the market react positively to the wine giant's investor day update this month.

Guzman Y Gomez LtdÂ (ASX: GYG) has short interest of 12.5%, which is down week on week. Short sellers have been closing positions after the quick service restaurant operator shut its loss-making US operations.

DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) shares have returned to the top ten with short interest of 11.4%. This may be due partly to the recent news of an ASIC investigation into some of the counter-drone...]]>
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                                    <updated>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:57:00 +1000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Three ASX Penny Stocks Turning Heads for Very Different Reasons]]></title>
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            <id>https://newswires.com.au/141183</id>
            <author>
                <name> <![CDATA[kalkinemedia.com]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[
Highlights

Ora Banda Mining continues attracting attention through strong operational performance and expansion plans.
Minerals 260 remains an early-stage growth story supported by ambitious development expectations.
DroneShield is benefiting from rising global defence spending and growing demand for counter-drone technology.


Ora Banda Mining, Minerals 260 and DroneShield represent three unique ASX penny stock stories, spanning profitable gold production, exploration-led growth and expanding defence technology markets.
Australia’s small-cap market continues to provide exposure to businesses operating across resources, technology and defence industries. While penny stocks often carry higher levels of volatility, some companies continue attracting attention due to strong balance sheets, sector tailwinds and significant growth opportunities. Among the names generating interest are Ora Banda Mining Limited (ASX:OBM), Minerals 260 Limited (ASX:MI6) and DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO).
These companies represent three very different investment narratives. One is generating strong cash flow from mining operations, another is pursuing a high-growth exploration strategy, and the third is capitalising on increasing global demand for defence technology. As participants within Australia's ASX Penny Stocks universe, each has attracted attention for unique reasons.
Ora Banda Mining: The Cash-Generating Gold Story
Operational Momentum Continues
Ora Banda Mining has emerged as one of the stronger performers within Australia's ASX Gold Stocks sector.
The company operates the Davyhurst Gold Project in Western Australia and has benefited from strong operational execution and improving production performance.
Unlike many smaller resource companies that remain reliant on exploration success, Ora Banda is already generating substantial revenue through gold production activities.
This distinction has helped position the company differently from many traditional penny stock...]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:51:00 +1000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[M&amp;A Monday: First Graphene sets first foot in US]]></title>
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            <id>https://newswires.com.au/141182</id>
            <author>
                <name> <![CDATA[mining.com.au]]></name>
            </author>
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                <![CDATA[Mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) deals were prevalent across resource companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) last week.



First Graphene (ASX:FGR) has entered a binding sale agreement to acquire all product lines, manufacturing equipment, and intellectual property of US-based MITO Material Solutions for a total consideration of $850,000.



The consideration comprises cash and stock payments, predominantly underpinned by a two-tranche allocation of FGR stock on achieving strict MITO product sales targets over a 24-month period.



The acquisition intends to expand First Graphene’s capability to functionalise graphite, graphene, and graphene oxide through the acquisition of MITO’s E-GO, LIGRA, OMEGA and DELTA product lines.



These product lines cover a suite of thermoset, thermoplastic, composite materials, coatings, liquids, resins, and nanomaterial additives.



First Graphene CEO Michael Bell says the acquisition of MITO represents a “transformational push into the US market for First Graphene”, expanding the company’s product portfolio further into graphene oxide and functionalised graphene technologies. 



“Combined with our existing PureGRAPH technologies, this acquisition creates one of the broadest and most advanced graphene product portfolios globally,” Bell says.



“MITO has established commercial traction with premium US customers and built a substantial pipeline of opportunities across sporting goods, industrial composites, and advanced materials. 



“Importantly, this acquisition provides First Graphene with a direct operational and commercial launch platform into the US, enabling the business to aggressively accelerate revenue growth and customer adoption in the world’s largest advanced materials and defence market.”



As reported by Mining.com.au in April 2026, the company entered a binding asset purchase agreement to acquire all manufacturing, intellectual property, and development assets from Ionic Industries and its subsidiar...]]>
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                                    <updated>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:09:00 +1000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[3 cheap ASX shares I&#039;d buy before sentiment turns]]></title>
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            <id>https://newswires.com.au/141181</id>
            <author>
                <name> <![CDATA[fool.com.au]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[Some of the most interesting buying opportunities can appear before the market feels comfortable again.



I am not looking for businesses where everything is perfect today. I am looking for companies where expectations have been reset, but the long-term opportunity still looks attractive. 



Three ASX shares I would consider buying before sentiment improves are named in this article.



CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL)



CSL is one ASX share I think investors should be studying closely.



The healthcare giant has been through a difficult period. Confidence has weakened, guidance has disappointed, and the market no longer treats the company as the simple long-term compounder it once appeared to be.



I think that shift is important. Investors should not pretend the old story is still intact. CSL needs to rebuild trust, improve execution, and show that the pressure in parts of its business can be managed. 



But I also do not think the company's long-term strengths have disappeared. CSL remains a global healthcare leader with valuable positions across plasma therapies, vaccines, and specialist medicines. 



The dividend yield has also become more interesting after the share price weakness. I would not buy CSL only for income, but I do like being paid something while waiting for the business to regain momentum. 



Sentiment may take time to turn. That is normal after a long derating. But I think patient investors could look back on this period as a useful opportunity to buy a global healthcare leader when expectations were unusually low. 



WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC)



WiseTech is another ASX share I would buy before confidence fully returns.



The logistics software company has been sold down heavily from its high, but I still think the business has an excellent long-term position. 



Global trade is complicated. Freight forwarders and logistics providers deal with customs, documentation, compliance, warehousing, transport, tariffs, and constant exceptions. That kin...]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +1000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Down 25%: Should I invest $5,000 into NAB shares?]]></title>
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            <id>https://newswires.com.au/141180</id>
            <author>
                <name> <![CDATA[fool.com.au]]></name>
            </author>
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                <![CDATA[National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) shares are trading around $36.70 at the time of writing, which puts them close to their 52-week low of $36.03. 



That is a long way from their 52-week high of $49.45.



For investors looking at the major banks, that creates an interesting question. Is NAB now a buying opportunity after dropping 25% from its high, or is the market right to be cautious? 



I think the answer depends on what an investor wants from the banking sector. 



The valuation looks more reasonable



The first thing that stands out is valuation. 



According to CommSec, consensus estimates are for NAB to generate earnings per share of $2.43 in FY26 and $2.62 in FY27.



Based on the current share price, that puts the bank on around 15 times FY26 earnings and 14 times FY27 earnings.



That is not bargain-basement territory, but it does look far more reasonable than some other parts of the banking sector.



For comparison, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) is trading around $162.10. CommSec estimates point to earnings per share of $6.54 in FY26 and $7.04 in FY27. 



That puts CBA on around 25 times FY26 earnings and 23 times FY27 earnings.



CBA deserves a premium in my view. It is the highest-quality major bank, with a stronger retail franchise, excellent digital capabilities, deep customer relationships, and a long record of market confidence. 



But NAB is much cheaper on forecast earnings. For investors who want exposure to the major banks without paying CBA's premium multiple, I think NAB shares are worth considering. 



The income looks attractive



The second reason NAB interests me is income.



CommSec's consensus estimates are for dividends per share of $1.72 in FY26 and $1.78 in FY27.



Based on the current share price, that implies forward dividend yields of around 4.7% and 4.9%, respectively.



Those are attractive yields, especially if the dividends are fully franked.



The key point is that investors are not relying onl...]]>
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                                    <updated>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +1000</updated>
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