Base Metals and Minerals

Lithium Rising As Electric Vehicles Take Hold

Sam Green of TradersCircle investigates the rapid global shift towards electric vehicles.

Feb 10 2017

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Macquarie cuts oil and LNG price outlook; Philippines throws another spanner in nickel works; China’s looming capacity reductions.

Feb 07 2017


Manganese Is Energy Critical

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills makes the case for manganese.

Feb 01 2017

More copper and less gold production is expected from OZ Minerals in coming years and Carrapateena’s imminent feasibility study could be a catalyst for the stock.

Jan 31 2017


Previous Stories

The Overnight Report: The Yankees Are Coming!

Jul 04 2014

The US jobs report blew away expectations. Dow up 92 in a half session. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Is Good News Good Or Bad?

Jul 03 2014

A solid ADP jobs number gave Wall Street pause for thought last night following a sharp jump in bond yields. Dow up 20. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Not With A Bang

Jul 01 2014

Wall Street whimpered its way to quarter end last night on mixed moves, while commodities received a kick. Dow down 25. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jun 30 2014

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: Dress Those Windows

Jun 27 2014

A rebound rally on Bridge Street yesterday and a turnaround rally on Wall Street last night hint at fund manager attempts to enhance returns for year/quarter end. Dow down 21. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: The Great Non-Recession

Jun 26 2014

The US economy contracted by an historic 2.9% in the March quarter, so Wall Street rallied. Dow up 49. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Profit-Taking

Jun 25 2014

As end of quarter approaches and risks rise, Wall Street decided last night it was time to lock in gains for the end of the quarter. Dow down 119. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Aluminium, Nickel, Gold, Copper And Iron Ore

Jun 24 2014

Aluminium in vehicles; picking nickel and gold stocks; copper looks oversold; iron ore risks.


The Overnight Report: Summer’s Here

Jun 24 2014

With US valuations full and summer now arrived, Wall Street is vacating to the Hamptons. Dow down 9. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jun 23 2014

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.



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