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: Keep On Yellen

Apr 23 2014

The Dow flirted with a new all-time high last night as the Nasdaq recovered further in the Fed-driven rally. Dow up 65. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report (On Tuesday)

Apr 22 2014

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


The Overnight Report: Safe In The Bosom

Apr 17 2014

A dovish Janet Yellen last night told markets the Fed will maintain support whenever and as long as it is necessary. Dow up 162. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Oil & Gas, Chinese Demand And Softs

Apr 16 2014

Oil & gas production previews; Chinese commodity demand; soft commodities, Australian beef


The Overnight Report: Headless Chooks

Apr 16 2014

Wall Street was all over the shop last night, leading to a lot of head scratching. Dow up 89. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Bouncy Castle For Spring Break

Apr 15 2014

US stock indices bounced hard, twice, last night to post what was less than a convincing rebound. Dow up 146. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Apr 14 2014

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


The Overnight Report: False Alarm

Apr 11 2014

The Nasdaq rout returned in earnest last night as Fed faith left the building. Dow down 266. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Sun Shines For Nickel Producers, Large Upside Potential

Apr 10 2014

Nickel has been a strong performer this year and analysts think the sector’s time in the sun has arrived. Preferred stocks are discussed.


Material Matters: Commodity Price Views And Stock Preferences

Apr 10 2014

Ahead of Australian resource sector quarterly production reports, brokers highlight favoured commodities and stock preferences.



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