Articles On First Au (ASX:FAU)

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Who made the gains? November’s top 50 resources stocks

Phosphate stock PhosCo led the November pack with a 150% gain  Graphite company Green Critical Minerals surged on VHD Block technology Two large caps made the cut    It was a bit of a flaccid month for ASX stocks in November, with no reso...

Stockhead FAU 7 hours ago
ASX November Winners: The 50 best stocks as ASX 200 reached record high

The S&P/ASX 200 rose 4% in November to a new record high of 8436.23 points as volatility fell following US election Information Technology led the gainers rising 10% in November and remained top performer YTD, up 56.79%  NoviqTech rose...

Stockhead FAU 1 day ago
Gold Digger: The precious metal’s love affair with Trump returns

Gold prices find support amid heightened concerns surrounding Trump’s tariffs  Tariffs would raise prices for goods, causing US customers to pay more at the check-out  On the flip side, they could also discourage the Fed from implementing...

Stockhead FAU 4 days ago
Gold Digger: Why gold forecasts always seem to fall short

Gold price forecasts undershoot 80% of the time, RFC Ambrian says Forecasting can affect companies looking to fund new projects Is there a better way?   Unless your name is Matt Groening, predicting the future is a fool’s errand. From a T...

Stockhead FAU 1 week ago
Closing Bell: ASX dips on war tensions; fingers firmly crossed ahead of Nvidia’s latest earnings

ASX dips as energy stocks lead losses Global tensions weigh on markets, gold stocks rise China holds rates steady, Nvidia’s earnings later tonight   The ASX slipped from Tuesday’s high, closing lower by 0.57% on Wednesday.  Global worries...

Stockhead FAU 1 week ago
Closing Bell: ASX ends Friday in style; NoviqTech explodes 180pc

ASX rises, but MinRes drops over transparency issues Fed boss Powell’s cautious rate cut stance cools market optimism NoviqTech shares surge after securing blockchain funding   The ASX rose by 0.74% on Friday, with 10 out of 11 sectors fi...

Stockhead FAU 2 weeks ago
Gold Digger: Gold could resume upward trajectory off the back of a Trump election win

Gold prices dipped to US$2571/oz this week from US$2800 before US election World Gold Council reckons the precious metal will resume price gains Native Mineral Resources raises $3.46m to pursue gold production at new assets   Gold hit rec...

Stockhead FAU 2 weeks ago
Closing Bell: Tech leads and goldies hit hard; Variscan jumps 50pc as Spanish zinc drilling begins

ASX up, Xero leads gains Miners hit as iron ore drops, Variscan jumps 50pc Asian stocks down, Bitcoin hits US$93k before retreating   Aussie shares climbed higher on Thursday, powered by a rally in tech companies and the big banks. At the...

Stockhead FAU 2 weeks ago
Gold Digger: Who’s better for gold, Trump or Kamala?

Gold has hit record highs ahead of the US election There are cases for both Trump and Kamala being better or worse for bullion investors Ora Gold and Southern Palladium move markets with mid-week news   One event will set the tone for gol...

Stockhead FAU 1 month ago
Closing Bell: ASX slumps as Woolies fires warning; graphite stock GCM’s shares triple on new deal

  ASX slumps heavily after inflation data Australian inflation drops to 2.8pc, lower than expected Mining stocks rise while supermarket stocks struggle   The ASX trimmed its earlier gains following better-than-expected inflation figures....

Stockhead FAU 1 month ago
Gold Digger: Geopolitical risk keeps gold in high demand

Alarm bells ring for investors, as Geopolitical Risk spikes intensify That’s bad for the world, but ironically good for gold investors World Gold Council says safe haven status makes gold a highly valuable investment in this day and age W...

Stockhead FAU 1 month ago
ASX September Winners: The 50 best stocks in a strong month for markets

Renewed optimism lifted the S&P/ASX 200 by 3% in September, closing at a record 8,239.20 points S&P Dow Jones Indices said small cap companies outperformed in September, with the materials sector rebounding 13%  Mithril Silver and...

Stockhead FAU 2 months ago
Closing Bell: Another China boost for mining stocks; Odessa soars 150pc on uranium project backing

ASX rises modestly with mining stocks leading gains Fortescue surges nearly 5pc as iron ore prices climb on fresh China stimulus Odessa soars on news of a $1,1m placement to secure exploration at its Lyndon uranium project   The ASX scal...

Stockhead FAU 2 months ago
Gold Digger: US rate cuts spark new gold record as De Grey shuns takeover offer

US rate cuts spark new gold highs up to US$2670/oz De Grey hits 9-month stock price high after it baulks at Agnico takeover offer And Strickland spots more shiny metal in the Balkans   As Melburnians get a public holiday ahead of hosting...

Stockhead FAU 2 months ago
Top 10 at 11: Fresh assays and hitting the history books is what it’s all about today

Good morning, and welcome to Stockhead’s Top 10 at shortly-before-11-ish, which is meant to highlight the best (and sometimes worst) performing ASX stocks in morning trade using live data, to provide a short, sharp update to help frame the...

Stockhead FAU 2 months ago
Gold Digger: When the Feds are on your side

Gold hit a new record this week ahead of US Fed rate cut World Gold Council looking for recovery in Western ETF demand Mithril leads the gains on silver and gold hits in Mexico Our Gold Digger column wraps all the news driving ASX stocks...

Stockhead FAU 2 months ago
Closing Bell: ASX choppy as traders sit it out; BPM soars on Mt Gibson gold find

  ASX slips after hitting new high ahead of Fed decision Iron ore prices expected to drop below US$80 by 2025 Harvey Norman faces class action lawsuit over warranties   The ASX was a bit of a mixed bag today, hitting a new high before pu...

Stockhead FAU 2 months ago
Closing Bell: Another day another record for ASX; Octava doubles on antimony drilling results

  ASX peaks before closing near record on Fed rate cut hopes Xero up on Syft buy, Auckland Airport down after share placement Microsoft announces US $60 billion buyback; Japanese stocks drop   The ASX briefly touched a new intraday high...

Stockhead FAU 2 months ago
Top 10 at 11: Old gold and new lithium tech are in the news today

Good morning, and welcome to Stockhead’s Top 10 at shortly-before-11-ish, which is meant to highlight the best (and sometimes worst) performing ASX stocks in morning trade using live data, to provide a short, sharp update to help frame the...

Stockhead FAU 2 months ago
Top 10 at 11: Exploring in Africa and Big Data are in the news today 

Good morning, and welcome to Stockhead’s Top 10 at shortly-before-11-ish, which is meant to highlight the best (and sometimes worst) performing ASX stocks in morning trade using live data, to provide a short, sharp update to help frame the...

Stockhead FAU 2 months ago
Gold Digger: Gold spreading at multi-year highs as ASX juniors rise in WA

Gold ETFs add billions US election provides uncertainty and shift into bullion WA gold stocks are on the rise   Gold returns had another strong month during August, helped by expectations of the first Fed rate cut in four long years, whi...

Stockhead FAU 2 months ago
Gold Digger: Prices at all-time highs yet G&R says gold stocks have never been so cheap?!

Gold hits new highs while bullion equities remain deeply undervalued Market cap of gold miners at same level as 2011 bodes well for future investment “Current opportunity as compelling as any we’ve seen in the market” Our Gold Digger colu...

Stockhead FAU 3 months ago
Closing Bell: Miners, oil stocks rally; retail struggles as Lovisa shares dumped

ASX 200 down on Tuesday; energy and iron ore stocks rise BHP’s profit up 2pc, but dividend cut. Lovisa drops 12pc; Zip Co loses over 10pc despite strong revenue   The ASX traded cautiously following a mixed session on Wall Street. At the...

Stockhead FAU 3 months ago
Top 10 at 11: Copper, a court case and contracts are what’s in the news

Good morning, and welcome to Stockhead’s Top 10 at shortly-before-11-ish, which is meant to highlight the best (and sometimes worst) performing ASX stocks in morning trade using live data, to provide a short, sharp update to help frame the...

Stockhead FAU 3 months ago
Rockets and Tanks: FirstAU runs into weekend

Markets may have ended the week on the downtrend, but there was a mix of junior explorers that rounded out the week on a high note.  The S&P/ASX200 closed down 3.10 points Friday (23 August) to 8,023.90 points, with the materials sec...

Mining.com.au FAU 3 months ago
Gold Digger: Big banks lift forecasts as bullion heater breaks $2500/oz

Sprott, banks, lift gold price futures after breaking US$2500/oz barrier CommBank lifts its 2025 gold price forecast to US$2600/oz Northern Star and Regis post record earnings Our Gold Digger column wraps all the news driving ASX stocks w...

Stockhead FAU 3 months ago
Closing Bell: ASX made it 10 on the trot, adding 0.21pc thanks to big movers in tech and mining

ASX 200 banked its 10th straight win, climbing 0.21pc to 8,027.00 points InfoTech and Resources were the stand-out sectors today Who won among the small caps? You’ll need to read on to find out   The ASX has hit 10 winners in a row, which...

Stockhead FAU 3 months ago
Gold Digger: Investors shrug off 1% spot price dip as they eat into Artemis

Gold dips 1%, but market hardly notices Artemis shares double since Monday open on gold finds Top Aussie gold producer Evolution gets stung by cyber attack Our Gold Digger column wraps all the news driving ASX stocks with exposure to pre...

Stockhead FAU 3 months ago
Closing Bell: ASX 200 on a five-day winning streak; but CSL, Seek drag down index

ASX struggled to rise, with gains tempered by CSL and Seek CSL’s earnings and cautious forecast hurt the health sector Trump discussed policies with Musk amid a busy day for the markets   After a flat start, Aussie stocks started edging h...

Stockhead FAU 3 months ago
Gold Digger: Australia’s impressive gold haul on field and in the ground

Mid-week, Australia broke its record for the biggest medal haul in one day at the Olympic Games – four gold and two bronze – and the fact that it came on a non-swimming finals day is just incredible. GOLD – Cycling, Men’s Team Pursuit GO...

Stockhead FAU 3 months ago
Gold Digger: Record prices, bumper global demand and yep, gold is still a safe haven

WGC flags record gold price for Q2, up 18% year-on-year Ongoing economic headwinds not expected to dent demand too much RBC Capital Markets says gold is still a safe haven in a crisis Our Gold Digger column wraps all the news driving ASX...

Stockhead FAU 4 months ago
Gold Digger: These analysts reckon gold’s odds on to hit US$3000. You read that right!

Gold hit an all-time high this week of US$2483.60 Shaw & Partners predicts US$3000/oz for 2025 and 2026 Labyrinth navigates gold acquisitions for a 180% gain Our Gold Digger column wraps all the news driving ASX stocks with exposure t...

Stockhead FAU 4 months ago
ASX June Winners: The best 50 stocks as inflation spikes

S&P/ASX 200 rose 1% in June with large caps leading gains with mid, small and emerging companies lagging S&P/ASX 200 financials and consumer staples were the top performers in June with materials the biggest laggard Urea fertiliser...

Stockhead FAU 5 months ago
Closing Bell: Benchmark trims gains ahead of US inflation tonight and month end portfolio positioning

  ASX 200 hit by afternoon profit taking, closing at +0.1pc for the day. 9 of 11 ASX sectors were higher, so… two of them weren’t. Small cap gains led by East33, and the world is their oyster.   Local markets trimmed most of the early mor...

Stockhead FAU 5 months ago
Gold Digger: Breakaway BRICS crib currency float with bullion binge

Ahead of the 2024 summit in Kazakhstan, BRICS nations are buying up gold to back the float of their own currency De Grey gets +$1bn backing from banks for development of Hemi deposit in WA Pilbara Ramelius snaps up 9% stake in Spartan Reso...

Stockhead FAU 5 months ago
Closing Bell: It’s gotta be bonds after ASX pantsed by lingering inflation, fears of August rate hike

ASX falls 0.7pc on sticky CPI read Consumer Discretionary stocks dragged down by CKF and HVN Top small cap performers  include Metallica and Actinogen Medical   Bond yields soared and the ASX200 seemed to hit terminal velocity at around...

Stockhead FAU 5 months ago
Closing Bell: It’s gotta be bonds after ASX pantsed by lingering inflation, fears of August rate hike

ASX falls 0.7pc on sticky CPI read Consumer Discretionary stocks dragged down by CKF and HVN Top small cap performers  include Metallica and Actinogen Medical   Bond yields soared and the ASX200 seemed to hit terminal velocity at around...

Stockhead FAU 5 months ago
Closing Bell: ASX adds 1.4pc as KFC-owner kills it on post-taco Tuesday

ASX closes almost 1.4pc higher Broad-based gains  Top small cap performers led by Vonex   The local benchmark index has lifted on Tuesday, with broad-based gains driving all 11 sectors into the green. The S&P/ASX200 closed 105.10 poi...

Stockhead FAU 5 months ago
Closing Bell: ASX ends Day of the Guzman flat as a tortilla; And kids, did you see the Terra soar?

ASX closes dead flat after struggling for traction all day REITS, Insurers among the day’s very few winners Guzman y Gomez makes a stellar debut, while Terra soars   The local benchmark index went limp in my hands on Thursday, curling ov...

Stockhead FAU 5 months ago
Closing Bell: ASX edges lower, but uranium miners rally on Dutton’s nuclear plants pledge

ASX closes lower, but Energy sector blinks green Uranium mining stocks surged on Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans VanEck to launch Australia’s first Bitcoin ETF tomorrow    Local shares closed Wednesday -0.1% lower as gains in Energy were of...

Stockhead FAU 5 months ago
Closing Bell: Tech, Energy weigh down ASX; Schrole up almost 200pc on acquisition deal

Aussie stocks start the week flat; energy and tech sectors lead declines Investor caution prevails ahead of RBA rates decision Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets PM in Canberra today   Aussie stocks had a lacklustre start to the week on Monda...

Stockhead FAU 5 months ago
Gold Digger: Precious metal hangs in there after bearish week; Singapore shapes as gold market hub

The price of gold is clinging to crucial support levels as we close out a topsy-turvy week for precious metal commodities The World Gold Council is doing its best to prop up the gold market, though – particularly in Singapore ASX goldies m...

Stockhead FAU 5 months ago
Closing Bell: ASX buried under -1.3pc as iron ore miners and goldies take a beating

Aussie shares slipped over 1pc after the King’s Birthday long weekend Mining and Real Estate sectors were the biggest losers among all 11 sectors Chinese EV stocks fell ahead of expected EU tariff hikes   Aussie shares slipped after the K...

Stockhead FAU 5 months ago
Gold Digger: Things keep looking up for gold, with global ETFs swinging in right direction

The gold market is travelling well as we close out another Aussie week Spot pricing is heading in the right direction, thanks to weaker dollar, ECB rate cuts and more According to the World Gold Council, gold ETF flows turned positive in M...

Stockhead FAU 5 months ago
Closing Bell: ASX takes a 1pc hit as inflation spooks; IMF bullish on China

Aussie stocks fell 1pc on rising inflation ASX sectors mostly down; IAG hit by class action lawsuit Asian markets dropped; IMF ups China’s growth forecast to 5pc   Aussie stocks fell by 1% on Wednesday, hitting their lowest point in three...

Stockhead FAU 6 months ago
Gold Digger: Some gains given up… but we’re heading to a ‘global gold standard’ says Forbes

The price of gold has dipped back below its soaring level of US$2,400+ But a particularly bullish narrative is forming believes Forbes   ASX gold stocks performing over the past week include: AGC, NMR and NPM   The recent, seemingly unsto...

Stockhead FAU 6 months ago
Closing Bell: Copper stocks are rolling, but not the ASX ahead of Federal Budget and US inflation

ASX retreats on Tuesday ahead of Fed Budget and US PPI/CPI Copper stocks up after the metal hit highest level since 2022 GUD jumps 11pc after strong FY24 update   The ASX dipped by -0.4% on Tuesday ahead of the Federal Budget and a key PP...

Stockhead FAU 6 months ago
Closing Bell: Oil weighs on flat ASX; Errawarra jumps 65pc on scent of fresh lithium

ASX flat on Monday,  ahead of Federal Budget Tuesday night Oil weakness drags Energy sector lower Chinese shares slump on new US tariffs   After advancing 1.5% last week, the ASX200 fell flat on Monday – greenish by 0.01% – dragged down m...

Stockhead FAU 6 months ago
Traders’ Diary: Everything you need to get ready for the week ahead

What grabbed the headlines last week?   Dovish noises from European central banks, a dovish note from the US Fed and some warmly welcomed weak-ass US labour market data gave Wall Street a pretty tailwind last week, the benchmark S&P500...

Stockhead FAU 6 months ago
Gold Digger: China (and Turkey) gobble gold while analysts target US$2,500

China, Turkey and India led  ongoing central bank gold buying in April Analysts still see gold continuing higher this year, heading ‘easily’ above US$2,500 Iceni Gold absolutely slays it on the ASX this week with  +200% gain   In the week...

Stockhead FAU 6 months ago