June 23, 2023

The fact that it’s an election year across the Tasman helps explains the New Zealand’s government decision to hold an inquiry into its Australian-dominated banking sector. It’s a fairly anodyne probe – looking at profits/margins, account switching etc. – none of the tougher issues that the Hayne Royal Commission examined in its inquiries here into […]

Warren Buffet continues to show the rest of the global investment community that he has “timing” when it comes to making big plays in investment (and that remains very generous). From dominant positions in Coca Cola, and American Express, to helping bail out Wall Street banks after the GFC (and ending up as the biggest

The surprise decision by the Bank of England overnight on Thursday to raise its key rate by a substantial half a per cent to a 15-year high of 5 per cent carries a significant message for Australia as the next meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) approaches on July 4. The unexpected rate

There are some significant developments taking place in relation to the potential merger between Newcrest (ASX:NCM) and Newmont, as well as the future of the Havieron gold copper prospect. However, it is important to present the information in a more positive and optimistic light.  Newcrest and Newmont are currently finalising the financial and operational details

Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist at AMP, discusses developments in investment markets over the past week, economic activity trackers, major global economic events and Australia economic events. Investment markets and key developments over the past week Global share markets fell over the last week with renewed concerns about central bank

Dr Matt Painter – Managing Director & CEO – Kalgoorlie Gold Mining (ASX:KAL) systematically explores targeted areas that have been neglected for decades, offering a unique investment opportunity in WA’s Eastern Goldfields.

Iain Dunstan – Managing Director & CEO – Gratifii (ASX:GTI) is a technology company transforming the way that loyalty is managed and delivered. Gratifii’s core product, Mosaic, is an innovative customer enterprise engagement platform that makes it easy to deliver tailored loyalty programs and content. 

Tara French – Managing Director – Cazaly Resources (ASX:CAZ) is a Perth-based Australian diversified mineral exploration and resource development company with projects around the world.

Ford Ford Motor’s joint venture, BlueOval SK, is set to receive a historic loan of US$9.2 billion from the Department of Energy (DOE) to support the construction of battery plants in Tennessee and Kentucky. These battery plants are crucial for Ford’s ambitious expansion into electric vehicles (EVs) and represent the largest single investment in the

Marc Voigt – Executive Director & CEO – Immutep (ASX:IMM) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company at the forefront of developing novel LAG-3 immunotherapy for cancer and autoimmune diseases.