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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...

Vital Metals Ltd (ASX:VML) has expanded its ongoing scoping study over the Tardiff rare earths deposit in Canada to assess how viable it is to recover niobium (Nb2O5), after earlier test work showed this was possible. Listen to the HotCo...

ASX takes a hit as banks struggle and MinRes dives Gold rallies as Trump hints at new tariffs Aussie wages grow slowest in three years   It was a tough day for local investors, with the benchmark ASX200 index slipping lower by 0.73%.   A...

ASX drops on Trump’s tariffs, BlueScope rises Wisetech falls on new misconduct claims of former CEO Trump says DOGE has found “irregularities” at US Treasury   The ASX was down by 0.3% on Monday, tracking the 1% drop in US stocks after Pr...

ASX rides the wave ahead of US jobs report Coal stocks tank, but Domino’s soars Traders eye US jobs data for clues on Fed moves   ASX had a bit of a rollercoaster ride on Friday, with the market flipping between gains and losses, as trade...

Trump’s tariffs put copper market in the hot seat Iron ore still a defensive play, but risks loom How all this could impact investors Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX stocks with exposure to lithium, cobalt, graphite...

ASX surges and eyes record highs News Corp jumps and Wesfarmers shines Nissan ditches Honda, eyes US partner for electric push   The ASX200 lifted by 1.23% on Thursday as the index sits just shy of its record high. Ten out of the 11 secto...

ASX edges up as Trump stirs markets Wesfarmers jumps, oil stocks slide after Trump Davos speech BoJ hikes rates, Yen fluctuates   The ASX crept up 0.3% on Friday and for the week the S&P/ASX 200 benchmark was up over 1%.  Overnight, T...

Trump signs executive orders to support mining and processing of rare earths US President also scraps previous administration’s EV mandate Fastmarkets forecasts improved lithium fundamentals amid trade tensions Our High Voltage column wra...

ASX falls as iron ore miners hit Fortescue reports bumper shipments Myer merger approved, while China gets a lift from officials   The ASX was down in the dumps on Thursday, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 falling by 0.7%.  The index w...

ASX climbs as tech stocks lead the charge Trump’s $500b AI plan boosts tech stocks Tariff talk sparks gains for uranium stocks, losses for iron ore miners   Wednesday saw another climb for the Aussie stock market as the S&P/ASX 200 in...

ASX edges up, Trump’s return on the radar Bitcoin dips after hitting $106k, Star Entertainment Group tanks Banks push ASX higher, Karoon Energy struggles   The ASX saw a small but steady rise on Monday, up 0.45% as traders nervously eyed...

Banks fall, mining stocks rise Rio Tinto in mega merger talks, suggests Bloomberg China hits 5pc growth but property struggles   After a day of zigzagging, the ASX closed lower by 0.2% on Friday as losses in the financials and comms secto...

China dominated EV sales in 2024 taking top spot in global EV manufacturing Janus Henderson points to opportunities in China for savvy investors Battery metals opportunities in the West as US friendshoring ramps up   Our High Voltage colu...

ASX jumps on strong banks and jobs report Zip and Tabcorp surge as markets rally Oil prices soar amid supply risks and cold weather   The ASX flexed its muscles today, up 1.38% on the back of strong bank gains and a bit of global risk-on...

ASX reverses gains, CSL and Brambles weigh IG6, Pilbara, Arafura surge on funding All eyes now on the US CPI report   The ASX had a bumpy ride on Wednesday, down by 0.22% after an afternoon selloff, erasing earlier property stock-led mome...

Highlights  Australian market remains volatile despite iron ore gains.  Mining stocks supported by iron ore price increase.  Star Entertainment faces continued pressure and potential challenges ahead.  The Australian stock market...

Lithium Americas boosts Thacker Pass resource in Nevada, USA, to 14.3Mt LCE Project takes the title as world’s largest measured lithium reserve and resource ASX juniors in the region have welcomed the update   Our High Voltage column wrap...

ASX rises as oil, uranium supply issue boosts stocks Aussie dollar slips while gold, real estate gain Tesla drags Wall Street down   The ASX defied Wall Street’s gloom, roaring higher for a second day in 2025 as soaring oil prices and a h...

ASX closes lower on last day of 2024 Bitcoin wobbles, Aussie dollar weakens Mesoblast bucks trend with 10pc rise   It’s the last trading day of 2024, and the ASX has gone out with a whimper. After a rough start on Tuesday, the ASX closed...

ASX hits three-month low as Fed dampens rate cut hopes ASX CHESS system is down Mesoblast shares reverse some of yesterday’s 50pc gain   It’s been a rough week for Aussie shares, with the ASX 200 slumping to a three-month low on Friday. T...

ASX gives back gains ahead of Fed decision Vulcan and DigiCo rise MinRes completes $780m gas deal with Hancock Prospecting   The ASX gave back its earlier gains this afternoon as investors adopted a more cautious approach ahead of the US...

ASX drops to 4-week low, miners lead losses Rio Tinto slumps after $2.5bn lithium investment, iron ore prices fall DigiCo REIT slips on IPO debut   The ASX has closed lower by 0.4% on Friday to near its lowest level in a month. For the we...

ASX drops as tech stocks continue to slide Gold rebounds ahead of US inflation data South32 falls as Mozambique unrest disrupts production   The ASX extended its losses on Wednesday following the weak sentiment from Wall Street overnight....

It’s been tough going for the ASX on Friday ahead of key US jobs report Bitcoin cooled off after record highs as profit-taking hit APA was up on pipeline news; Iluka slumped on cost blowout   After hitting fresh record highs earlier this...

Lepidico appoints administrators amid lithium price crunch Company failed to find financing for Karibib project in Namibia Comes amid a swathe of mine closures and job losses   Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX stock...

ASX rises on tech rally, Wall Street gains Bitcoin hits US$100K after SEC appointment and Powell comments Rio Tinto shifts focus to copper   The ASX was up by 0.1% on Thursday, buoyed by a rally in technology stocks as the index mirrored...

Vital Metals (ASX:VML) has staked more than 25km2 of ground immediately north of the Nechalacho Rare Earth Project in Northwest Territories, Canada.  The $11.79 million market capitalisation company has staked an additional three claims,...

ASX hits record high, driven by consumer stocks Zip co-founder steps down, Collins Foods drops Invion doubles after commencing phase I/II trial    The ASX hit a new record on Tuesday, marking its third all-time high in just a week.  At th...

WA Govt supports struggling lithium miners amid price flop Support package includes waiving downstream processing fees Port and tenement fees also waived for miners in ramp up phase   Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX...

ASX hits new record high, driven by banks and health stocks Pro Medicus signs $330m deal with Trinity Health Lithium stocks rise on WA government’s $150m support package   The ASX touched a new record high on Thursday, the second time thi...

ASX rises on rally across the board Israel and Hezbollah agree to 60-day ceasefire City Chic tumbles after downbeat update   The Aussie share market enjoyed a solid ride on Wednesday, driven by a broad rally as optimism from Wall Street’s...

Lithium prices faking at a rebound as corporate activity rises Sayona-Piedmont the latest scrip M&A deal, while Norm Seckold lists $9.7m Nevada lithium float WA1, Nico, Pantera among High Voltage weekly gains   Our High Voltage column...

The ASX fell on Thursday, driven by drop in discretionary sector However, gold stocks and, in particular, Bitcoin surged  Web Travel, Accent Group and Sayona Mining all dipped   The ASX ended Thursday lower by 0.04%, reversing early gains...

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 hits record high with tech stocks leading TechnologyOne shares soar after strong earnings results Gold stocks rally as bullion rises above US$2600   The ASX surged to a new record on Monday, with technology and the other 10 sectors dr...

EV maker BYD’s October sales put them on par with Ford year-to-date This comes after the Chinese giant beat Tesla on quarterly revenue Most consumer demand coming from hybrid vehicles   Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving...

ASX starts week lower with mining stocks under pressure Resolute mining plunges after CEO detained in Mali Bitcoin surges past US$81k as Trump’s win fuels optimism   The ASX had a rough start to the week, with mining stocks dragging the m...

ASX rallies broadly as tech stocks lead Commonwealth Bank hits record, Neuren jumps Asian markets rise, China stimulus eyed   The ASX was riding the coattails of a strong Wall Street session, with tech stocks leading the charge.  At the c...

The last few years have not been kind to international supply chains. Between COVID, trade tensions with China, and the Russia-Ukraine war, countries have been having a tough — or at least tougher — time getting the products and materials t...

Trump administration could repeal elements of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Benchmark analyst says fossil fuels likely to be in the spotlight Any impact on electric vehicle and battery sector could be years away   Our High Voltage colum...

ASX slipped after early gains, then finished strongly  Energy sector helped offset losses; Quickstep, Sigma Healthcare turned heads Wall Street rallied to record highs after Trump’s win   The ASX swung from gains, to losses at lunchtime,...

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...

How close to break even are WA lithium producers? MinRes knocks back concerns about meeting cost guidance Green Critical Minerals, OD6 Metals and Talga among the weekly battery metals rocketships   Our High Voltage column wraps all the ne...

  ASX slips  amid earnings updates and company meetings AGL drops over 6pc after downgrade, while Origin Energy rises Talga surges after Sweden approves graphite mine   The ASX slipped by 0.22% after being dragged by a flurry of company...

  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....

  ASX 200 hits record highs fuelled by Wall Street rally Tech and iron ore stocks lead gains Tyro sinks after government proposes new rules on debit surcharge   The ASX 200 index hit record highs on Tuesday after rising by 0.9%, eclipsin...

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...

Fastmarkets reckons lithium price increases are not sustainable More production cuts are forecast out of China Outlook for cobalt, manganese, nickel and graphite demand also sluggish   Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving AS...

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...