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As of the close on Friday, $S&P/ASX 200(XJO.AU)$ closed at 8,881.90 on Friday, down 1.94% in the past 5 days.

1. $Capstone Copper Corp(CSC.AU)$ +8.52%

• The company reported record quarterly financial performance for Q3 2025, including a record Adjusted EBITDA of $249.2 million, which more than doubled from the previous year. This was driven by higher copper production and strong copper prices.

• Capstone sold a 25% stake in its Santo Domingo project for up to $360 million. This deal reduces future funding requirements for the project, provides immediate cash, and enhances financial flexibility, which was viewed positively by the market.

• Several financial institutions, including CIBC, Stifel Nicolaus, and BMO Capital Markets, raised their price targets for Capston. This wave of analyst optimism, with new targets reaching as high as C$17.00, reinforced positive market sentiment.

2. $WOOLWORTHS GROUP LTD(WOW.AU)$ +6.32%

• The company reported a 2.7% year-on-year increase in group sales to $18.5 billion . This growth, particularly in Australian Food and a strong 11.3% jump in eCommerce sales , boosted investor confidence and led to a share price increase.

• Early sales data for Q2 FY26 showed a notable improvement, with Australian Food sales (excluding tobacco) rising around 5% year-on-year in the initial weeks . This positive trend signaled a potential turnaround from previous challenges.

• Broker Bell Potter upgraded its rating for Woolworths to "Buy" . The firm cited an improved performance and the stock's valuation compared to peers, setting a price target that implied an 11% potential upside.

• Management's initiatives to enhance value, including expanding its "Lower Shelf Price" program and boosting customer engagement through loyalty offers , were seen as effective. These efforts led to improvements in customer sentiment and transaction volumes.

3. $BLUESCOPE STEEL LTD(BSL.AU)$ +4.28%

• Macquarie maintains an "Outperform" rating on the stock, highlighting improving Australian housing demand as interest rates retreat and positive US steel price trends as key drivers. The broker expects a 26% compound annual growth rate in EBIT from the FY25 base.

• The stock recently saw its strongest intraday gain since July, rising as much as 4% in a single day to hit a two-month high. This was part of a 14.2% recovery from a sell-off earlier in October, boosting investor confidence.

• Despite some earnings volatility, BlueScope's stock has delivered a 76% total shareholder return (TSR) over the past five years, significantly outperforming the market. More recently, shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 15% over one year.

• There has been significant insider buying in the last quarter. This is generally considered a positive signal to the market, as it indicates that those with the most knowledge about the company's prospects are confident in its future.

4. $LIFE360 INC-CDI(360.AU)$ +3.86%

• The company demonstrated strong operational growth, achieving a record 706,000 net added paid circles in a quarter . It also reported healthy growth in Monthly Active Users (MAUs), reaching 70.6 million.

• Several analysts raised their price targets. Canaccord Genuity lifted its target to $115, Citizens JMP raised its target to $95, and Stifel increased its target to $92, all maintaining positive ratings . This reinforced strong market sentiment.

5. $NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LTD(NST.AU)$ +3.84%

• The average one-year price target for Northern Star was raised significantly to A$28.26 per share on October 28, 2025. This represents a 28.19% increase from the previous estimate and a potential 21% upside from the last closing price of A$23.32, signaling strong analyst confidence.

• The number of funds and institutions holding positions in Northern Star increased, with total shares owned by institutions rising by 7.87% in the last quarter. This growing ownership, including major ETFs, indicates strong belief in the company's prospects.

• The company's shares benefited from a surge in the price of gold, which hit a record high of $3,895.38 per ounce in early October 2025. As a gold miner, Northern Star's valuation is closely tied to the price of the underlying commodity.

• The company maintains a solid dividend yield of 2.49%, supported by a healthy payout ratio and a demonstrated history of dividend growth. This income stream can make the stock attractive to investors, especially in a volatile market.

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