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ASX down, hits six losses in seven days Johns Lyng, Domino’s and Viva Energy hit hard Zip shines bright, while gold flirts with record highs   The ASX200 closed 0.7% lower on Tuesday, bringing its record to six losses in seven days. Today...

Gold miners are starting to deliver strong payouts to investors as record prices continue Ramelius returns 3c maiden interim dividend in “surprise result” Newmont and Gold Road fall as not all goldies impress With gold prices at record hi...

Banks drag as Bendigo, Westpac slump Star Entertainment Group jumps on $650m refinancing Jack Ma’s return sparks tech rally in China   The ASX retreated by about 0.37% from Friday’s record high, with banks pulling the market down on Monda...

Gold could hit US$3600 on stagflation risk: Victor Smorgon Group EVN and NST deliver big dividend boost Beaten down Westgold reports loss on merger costs   Ask yourself not whether gold can break US$3000/oz, but whether it can cross US$36...

Gold on track for US$3000/oz as Trump tariff fears hit Citi and UBS up price forecasts Kalgoorlie Gold Mining and OzAurum stun with WA gold hits   Gold spent years fumbling around trying to hit the US$2000/oz on a consistent basis, only t...

Gold is again threatening all time highs at US$2773/oz Commonwealth Bank reinstates US$3000/oz price target for Q4 2025 US dollar and gold could rise at same time: CBA Before Donald Trump’s ascent to the throne of the free world, the boss...

Gold miner Genesis Minerals has seen analysts up price targets after a strong December quarter Ora Banda Mining is expected to lift cash flow strongly in the second half, according to Canaccord Genuity Promising inflation figures that have...

Gold prices are near record highs, but not all gold equities are made equal Early December quarter reports from ASX gold producers have been mixed We checked out the numbers from nine mid-tier gold miners   With prices circling record hig...

Gold is up already in 2025, lifting on Thursday to US$2660/oz 2024 saw the ninth highest annual return since the end of the Gold Standard Stavely, Peregrine, Cygnus among the week’s top performers   Gold capped an extraordinary year in 20...

The ASX has renewed its Santa rally closing with strong gains  Financials/banks raked it in, on the whole, with all sectors in the green News Corp’s blockbuster Foxtel deal with DAZN turned heads; Bitcoin… meh   Investors have seemingly b...

Gold down below US$2600/oz for the first time since November 17 US Fed chair Jerome Powell spooks bulls with fewer rate cuts flagged in 2025 But experts say debt levels suggest major upside for bullion   The last meeting of the US Fed bro...

World Gold Council sees gold prices rangebound with potential upside next year after record-breaking 2024 US Fed rates policy and inflation post the election of Donald Trump could shape the direction of bullion in 2025 Central bank demand...

Gold has been one of the best performing commodities in recent times But equities have gone ignored by the market Now analysts see top performing gold plays catching up   Stronger for longer gold prices have seen analysts ramp up bets on...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

  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...

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...

ASX up as gold and energy stocks rally Gold hits record high, boosting miners such as West African Resources Taiwan stock market hit by cyber attack   The ASX  pulled back from earlier gains despite a rally from energy and mining stocks....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

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...