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China's tightening security laws
March 03, 2024 20:55 - 1000 KB04 Mar 2024 - China's National Congress this week will consider a new law that will make it next to impossible for economists, journalists, analysts, or researchers, let alone foreign companies, to accumulate data and statistics in China.
Saudi Arabia extends production cap until June
March 03, 2024 20:47 - 1000 KB04 Mar 2024 - As expected, Saudi Arabia will try to maintain upward pressure on oil prices by extending its production cap until the end of June. The Saudi government’s news agency announced on Sunday that the country will extend its voluntary crude production cut of 1 million barrels a day until the end of the second quarter. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy stated that the country’s crude production will be approximately 9 million barrels per day until the end of June.
Australia's economic outlook: February wrap-up and March projections
March 03, 2024 20:43 - 1000 KB04 Mar 2024 - Back to the economy this week in Australia, after being absorbed in February by the December reporting season here and in the US, especially the rise in AI-related stocks led by Nvidia.
Key events in global markets this week: Focus on US jobs report
March 03, 2024 20:42 - 1000 KB04 Mar 2024 - While the December quarter national accounts and GDP numbers will dominate local markets this week, even that important data will take a backward seat to the February US jobs report on Friday.
Three US companies surpass $2 trillion market value mark
March 03, 2024 20:39 - 1000 KB04 Mar 2024 - Three prominent US companies have recently surpassed the remarkable milestone of a $2 trillion market value each. This achievement underscores their significant influence and position within the global economy.
2023 saw the return of Goldilocks, but what's in store for 2024 for investors?
January 01, 2024 23:11 - 1000 KB12 Dec 2023 - Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist at AMP, discusses themes for 2023 and possible themes for 2024.
Hidden Gems 2023 Highlights: Energy
January 01, 2024 23:00 - 10 seconds - 1000 KB02 Jan 2024 - A selection of some of the Energy companies that presented with us in 2023.
Morgan Stanley's model portfolio outperforms benchmark over a decade
January 01, 2024 23:00 - 1000 KB02 Jan 2024 - In the world of investing, there's a distinction between theoretical exercises and real-world financial stakes.
Immigration challenges
January 01, 2024 23:00 - 1000 KB02 Jan 2024 - As the federal government unveils its 10-year immigration plan, investors are advised to monitor how the government treats overseas tradies.
Chief economist highlights trends shaping housing market
January 01, 2024 23:00 - 1000 KB02 Jan 2024 - Nicola Powell, the Chief of Research and Economics at property classifieds giant Domain, has admitted that 2023 caught her off guard as the property market defied expectations.
Europe lags in race for EV materials
January 01, 2024 23:00 - 1000 KB02 Jan 2024 - European carmakers are facing a shortage of vital raw materials for electric vehicle batteries, potentially hindering their efforts to meet ambitious 2030 sales targets.
Graphite: Cornerstone of EV batteries
December 28, 2023 20:19 - 1000 KB24 Aug 2023 - The EV industry, with its eyes set on a trillion-dollar market value, is racing against time to replace the century-old internal combustion engines (ICE) that have long dominated the roads.
Transition from large-scale nuclear to SMRs gains momentum in US
December 28, 2023 20:16 - 1000 KB23 Aug 2023 - The central theme driving the energy transition and decarbonisation efforts revolves around the objective of maximising the use of electricity and sourcing this electrical power from renewable and low-carbon origins.
IMF Outlook: China and EU's vulnerability in global economy for 2024
December 28, 2023 20:15 - 1000 KB11 Oct 2023 - According to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), China and the EU are identified as the weak points in the global economy for 2024, with the US playing a stabilising role.
Is ESG spend by companies good or bad? It depends
December 28, 2023 20:14 - 1000 KB30 Aug 2023 - Both financial advisors and investors have said that they don’t like to see companies spending money on ESG. Many see it as window dressing.
How to use M&A and other corporate events as investment opportunities
December 28, 2023 20:13 - 1000 KB30 Aug 2023 - There are many different ways of making money in the stock market, but at IML the one thing we’ve found most consistently generates winners is significant moments of change.
The inevitable rise of electric vehicle sales: A global perspective
December 28, 2023 20:05 - 1000 KB25 Sep 2023 - King Canute, a legendary English monarch, once attempted to halt the relentless sea, illustrating the futility of opposing unstoppable forces. Similarly, the surge in EV sales, especially battery-powered types, defies attempts to slow it down.
Hidden Gems 2023 Highlights: Industrials
December 28, 2023 20:00 - 10 seconds - 1000 KB29 Dec 2023 - A selection of some of the Industrials companies that presented with us in 2023.
Five constraints on medium term investment returns
December 27, 2023 20:16 - 1000 KB25 Oct 2023 - Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist at AMP, discusses five megatrends.
Clean energy stocks plummet
December 27, 2023 20:12 - 1000 KB29 Nov 2023 - Clean energy stocks are mired in their most severe downturn in years, triggering a multi-billion-dollar erosion of the sector's value and casting a shadow over America's environmental objectives.
Bulls emerging from hibernation
December 27, 2023 20:11 - 1000 KB10 Nov 2023 - According to futures pricing, many in the huge US markets reckon the Federal Reserve will be cutting interest rates from mid 2024 onwards.
Uranium price surge: Factors and investment opportunities
December 27, 2023 20:10 - 1000 KB23 Nov 2023 - Uranium prices have experienced a significant uptick, crossing the $80 per pound threshold, a level not observed in over 15 years. This surge in uranium prices can be attributed to a combination of factors, including a renewed interest in nuclear power and various supply disruptions in the global uranium market.
Finding value in small caps
December 27, 2023 20:02 - 1000 KB29 Nov 2023 - Investors are finding compelling opportunities in an unexpected corner: small-cap value shares.
Uncertainty in global copper
December 27, 2023 20:02 - 1000 KB29 Nov 2023 - The global copper market faces uncertainty as doubts arise about the reliability of output from two major Latin American mines in Panama and Peru.
Hidden Gems 2023 Highlights: Real Estate
December 27, 2023 20:00 - 10 seconds - 1000 KB28 Dec 2024 - A selection of some of the Real Estate companies that presented with us in 2023.
Hidden Gems 2023 Highlights: Communication Services
December 27, 2023 19:30 - 10 seconds - 1000 KB28 Dec 2023 - A selection of some of the Communication Services that presented in 2023.
RFC Ambrian: Lithium Projects Review
December 26, 2023 20:11 - 1000 KB30 Nov 2023 - This report evaluates recent lithium M&A activities and provides a closer examination of lithium development projects. The primary focus is on new projects that RFC Ambrian believes have the potential to become targets for future industry consolidation, either through outright takeovers or third-party entities taking substantial interests in these projects.
Thinking about the cycle
December 26, 2023 20:09 - 1000 KB10 Aug 2023 - With expectations of a global recession caused by unprecedented interest rate increases, sentiment towards listed global real estate has soured. But what if there are other nuances at play, and the market is creating long-term opportunities for savvy investors?
What does "higher for longer" mean for real estate?
December 26, 2023 20:03 - 1000 KB30 Nov 2023 - It seems most market participants are now expecting and pricing an interest rate environment that is ‘"higher for longer". If this is the case, what will it mean for real estate?
Moody's warns of negative outlook for global banking in 2024
December 26, 2023 20:02 - 1000 KB05 Dec 2023 - One forecast that drew attention this week came from Moody’s, which issued a cautionary outlook for the health of the global banking sector in the upcoming year.
Government spending and defense support amid slower Australian growth
December 26, 2023 20:00 - 1000 KB06 Dec 2023 - Increased government spending on energy and childcare rebates, investment, and defense spending kept the Australian economy afloat in the three months to September, even though economic growth slowed to less than walking pace, growing at just 0.2%.
Hidden Gems 2023 Highlights: Consumer Discretionary
December 26, 2023 19:30 - 10 seconds - 1000 KB27 Dec 2023 - A selection of some of the Consumer Discretionary companies that presented in 2023.
Hidden Gems 2023 Highlights: Materials
December 24, 2023 20:56 - 10 seconds - 1000 KB22 Dec 2023 - A selection of some of the Materials companies that presented with us in 2023.
Investment Perspectives: 12 surprising charts for your Christmas stocking
December 21, 2023 20:40 - 1000 KB07 Dec 2023 - As we near the end of a volatile macroeconomic year, we look at some of the interesting trends in global real estate and consider what's to come.
Gold predictions for 2024
December 21, 2023 20:20 - 1000 KB11 Dec 2023 - Last Monday, despite reaching all-time highs in Asian markets, gold prices finished the week down more than 3.3%, closing at approximately $2,004 an ounce for the Comex front month and $2,020 for the continuous contract close.
Electric vehicle bubble deflates as valuations plunge - what's next for the EV industry?
December 21, 2023 20:20 - 1000 KB08 Dec 2023 - The electric vehicle (EV) industry, once riding high on optimism and sky-high valuations, has hit a roadblock as investors and car manufacturers reevaluate their strategies amidst a slowdown in growth. Factors ranging from rising interest rates to evolving EV technology and consumer preferences are being cited as reasons behind the shift in momentum.
Australia's uranium dilemma
December 21, 2023 20:18 - 1000 KB12 Dec 2023 - Australia, home to the world's largest uranium resource, finds itself at a crossroads as it grapples with the question of whether to be a lifter or a leaner in the global pursuit of decarbonisation and energy security.
China's economic strategies fall short
December 21, 2023 20:15 - 1000 KB13 Dec 2023 - China's leaders have once again demonstrated their lack of clarity regarding the policies needed to steer the country's economy away from the tightening grip of deflation, weak demand, and uncertain confidence.
Mid-Year Outlook - budget deficits revised down, immigration revised up but said to have peaked
December 21, 2023 20:00 - 1000 KB14 Dec 2023 - Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist at AMP, discusses the Federal Government's Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook.
CTI reports possible reduced volumes for 2H FY24
December 21, 2023 17:47 - 1000 KB22 Dec 2023 - CTI has issued a downgrade -- a 30 per cent fall in pre-tax profit is now the guidance for the half year to December 31.
Pilbara reveals ambitious strategy to cut costs
December 21, 2023 00:35 - 1000 KB21 Dec 2023 - Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) is set to significantly reduce processing costs and carbon emissions with a new three-stage energy strategy unveiled on Thursday.
Stocks of the Hour: Immutep, Metalicity, GWR Group
December 21, 2023 00:10 - 3 minutes - 1000 KB21 Dec 2023 - A snapshot of the stocks on the move, featuring Immutep (ASX:IMM; NASDAQ:IMMP), Metalicity (ASX:MCT) and GWR Group (ASX:GWR).
2024 concerns rise over Paramount-Warner Brothers Discovery merger
December 21, 2023 00:00 - 1000 KB21 Dec 2023 - It appears to be a case of desperation taking over the infirm, and it's a contender for the "dud deal of 2024" if it materializes. Struggling Paramount, the owner of the Ten Network in Australia, has engaged in talks with the unstable Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) regarding a potential merger.
Disinflation trends in 2023: A global overview with focus on China's deflation
December 21, 2023 00:00 - 1000 KB21 Dec 2023 - As 2023 comes to a close, disinflation appears to be the rule, but not in China, where deflation persists, defying expectations as cost pressures continue to surprise.
Lithium's impact on ASX investors, Chinese NEV sales, and the global EV market
December 20, 2023 21:58 - 1000 KB21 Dec 2023 - Among renewables, lithium remains a significant driver for ASX investors and companies, with Rio Tinto exploring this space, unlike BHP.
China's central bank maintains record low rates despite economic concerns
December 20, 2023 21:55 - 1000 KB21 Dec 2023 - China's central bank left its last two key indicator rates steady at all-time lows on Wednesday, despite November's economic data dump—especially housing and inflation figures—continuing to suggest that the economy remains moribund.
Stocks of the Hour: First Lithium, Entyr, Bastion Minerals
December 20, 2023 00:14 - 1 minute - 1000 KB20 Dec 2023 - A snapshot of the stocks on the move, featuring First Lithium (ASX:FL1), Entyr (ASX:ETR) and Bastion Minerals (ASX:BMO).
$14.3 billion Allkem and Livent merger approved
December 19, 2023 23:27 - 1000 KB20 Dec 2023 - The $14.3 billion merger between Allkem (ASX:AKE) and Livent has been successfully concluded.
BHP's withdrawal hits Havilah Resources
December 19, 2023 23:22 - 1000 KB20 Dec 2023 - Australian mining giant BHP (ASX:BHP) has decided to pull out of a deal with Havilah Resources (ASX:HAV), dealing a significant blow to the development of the Kalkaroo copper and gold project in northeastern South Australia.
Orica ends 2023 with a bang: Acquires Canadian company for over half a billion dollars
December 19, 2023 23:20 - 1000 KB20 Dec 2023 - Explosives manufacturer Orica concluded its 2023 on a high note with the acquisition of a Canadian company for more than half a billion dollars.