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Morning, and welcome to Stockhead’s Top 10 (at 11… ish), highlighting the movers and shakers on the ASX in early-doors trading. With the market opening at 10am sharp eastern time, the data is taken at 10:15, once trading kicks-off in earnes...

ASX lifts 4.5pc, tech stocks 7pc as Trump pauses majority tariffs European Union responds to February’s steel and aluminum tariffs from US with trade restrictions of its own EU tariffs of 25% to effect iron, copper, steel among US$45b in g...

Morning, and welcome to Stockhead’s Top 10 (at 11… ish), highlighting the movers and shakers on the ASX in early-doors trading. With the market opening at 10am sharp eastern time, the data is taken at 10:15, once trading kicks-off in earnes...

ASX tanks 4pc, worst drop since may 2020 Gold, copper, Bitcoin hammered in global rout Abacus Storage King bursts up after receiving buyout proposal    The ASX has taken a big hit on Monday, dropping by 4% as it marked the worst one-day l...

Goldman Sachs continues to like the look of ASX gold miners, even as they outpace bullion in 2025 Silver down, with gold:silver ratio showing few signs of closing OzAurum and Koonenberry Gold among this week’s precious metals standouts  ...

In the arvo session, the ASX held on to early gains… by a thread Nervy investor/trader eyes now await updates from the US on yet more inflation data and tariff announcements Amid the turmoil, wouldn’t you know it, gold stole the show   Af...

As it hits a 13-year high, silver bulls online are trying to arrange a new silver squeeze But experts warn it’s prudent to be sceptical about co-ordinated short squeezes More moderate forecasters continue to be constructive on silver price...

Gold hit a record of over US$3050/oz this week With uncertainty around war and trade, prices could climb even higher Besra Gold and North Stawell Minerals among week’s biggest gold gainers Silver longs are at six-month highs and gold is c...

Gold hits all time high as volatile cocktail emerges for US and global economy LBMA price hit US$2974/oz on Thursday, with futures close to US$2990/oz RBC upgrades mid-tier ASX gold producer price targets on higher price forecasts Gold is...

ASX dips further amid tariff uncertainty Coal stocks fall after Macquarie downgrade Gold gains as ASX correction looms   The ASX saw fluctuations on Thursday, with early gains reversed in the afternoon as investor apprehension grew around...

VanEck says gold, and gold miners, can keep moving higher Producer margins almost doubled from Q1 2024 to Q4 2024 as gold prices hit record highs WGC says gold ETF inflows hit near three-year high in February   ETF behemoth VanEck has joi...

ASX drops below 8000 as tariffs send shockwaves Goodman, CBA and tech stocks take a beating Bitcoin drops back down under US$88k   The ASX took a pretty heavy hit on Friday, sliding down by 1.8% to its lowest point since September. For th...

Gold stocks soared as the price inched closer to US$3000/oz Kalgoorlie Gold Mining took out top spot with a 281% gain Uranium play Greenvale Energy nabbed third place in a sea of goldies   It looks like we’re inching ever closer to a worl...

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 3.79% in February as global geopolitical and economic uncertainties rattled markets Only four out of 11 S&P/ASX 200 sectors posted gains, primarily driven by defensive sectors Kalgoorlie Gold Mining was...

Despite an overnight pullback, gold is still in with a shout of passing US$3000/oz Large cap miners are pulling in massive profits – and experts think they remain undervalued But we look at what these prices could open up for the juniors w...

ASX drops on tariff fears; BHP, Rio hit Star Entertainment Group sinks amid financial crisis Life360 shines as Endeavour tanks   It was a rough day for the ASX, dropping 1.16% as fears over new US-China tariffs sent Aussie stocks spiralli...

ASX slides again, seven losses in eight days Copper tariff talk spooks miners, Rio and BHP down Woolies, Platinum, and Flight Centre also take a hit   It was another rocky ride for local stocks today, with the ASX 200 benchmark down by 0....

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....