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A depreciating Australian dollar and soft vehicle sales have caused ARB Corp to decelerate, with first half net profit likely to be weaker.

The drop in the price of graphite has combined with several negative factors to put substantial pressure on Mozambique producer Syrah Resources.

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities notes Reliance Worldwide has broken out of its consolidation pattern and has a gap to fill.

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills explains the issues facing the global lithium mining to battery production to EV production supply chain, and where the US has been caught napping.

Pitt Street Research analyst Stuart Roberts speaks with Scott Brown, MD of Real Energy

Expansion activities weighed on the performance of St Barbara’s Gwalia mine in the September quarter but increased production is likely from mid 2020.

High hopes for the Pogo asset have not be realised over recent months, although brokers debate the extent to which this has dented confidence in Northern Star Resources.

Bank of Queensland has myriad issues to deal with and brokers expect revenue growth will be difficult over the next couple of years with the stock likely to underperform.

Is the market pricing in excessive growth for Afterpay Touch or does there remain a significant opportunity for US expansion? Two brokers initiate coverage and differ in their outlook.

Plastic has become an intractable problem and intractable problems require revolutionary solutions. The world may be standing on the brink of a transformation as radical as the I-phone. (Part One in a series of Two)