May 2024

A big week for commodities—one of the biggest in months—with metals surging and oil ticking a touch higher for a smorgasbord of factors, from Gaza and Ukraine to Chinese property issues, along with expectations of interest rate cuts in the US, Europe, and Australia. However, the US dollar eased on hopes of rate cuts (the […]

The Dow starts this week on new ground after the record close on Friday left the best-known US market index above the 40,000 level for the first time in history. Friday’s close, though, of 40,003.59 was less than the all-time high reached in trading on Thursday of 40,051.05 – the index later pulled back and

How desperate do you think the Chinese government and the Communist Party are to staunch the escalating losses in the country’s biggest black hole—housing and property? Friday saw another attempt to fix the problems by President Xi Jinping and his government. But you’d have to say more work is needed on top of Friday’s announcement

The Dow Jones closed above 40,000 level for the first time in history on Friday, a day after hitting that key benchmark in the previous trading session. The Dow closed up 0.34 per cent to 40,003.59, a new record close. The S&P 500 just tipped into positive territory closing up 0.12 per cent and the

Gary Phillips – CEO – Syntara (ASX:SNT) is a clinical-stage drug development company working to bring new and life-changing treatments to patients in need. The company has ongoing trials in myelofibrosis, myelodysplastic syndrome, scar prevention, modifcation of existing scars, isolated REM sleep behaviours disorder and Parkinson’s Disease.

Perennial Partners Portfolio Manager and Resources Analyst Sam Berridge discusses the outlook for resources.

Glenn Corrie – CEO & Managing Director – Hazer Group Limited (ASX:HZR) is commercialising a low-emission hydrogen and graphite production process. Natural gas and similar feedstocks are converted into hydrogen and graphite, using iron ore as a catalyst.

Adrian Floate – Managing & Executive Director – Spenda Limited (ASX:SPX) is an integrated payments and lending platform supplying industries with a broad range of B2B payment services, digital trading software and integrated solutions.

Elementos (ASX:ELT) has commenced diamond drilling at its 100% owned Cleveland Tin Project, located near Waratah in Tasmania. The drilling operation, spanning 1,100 meters, aims to investigate mineralization of tin, copper, tungsten, and fluorite. This initiative builds upon the company’s previously published Ore Reserves, Mineral Resources, and Exploration Target. The drill hole, positioned with a

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