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: Sun Rises For Manufacturing

Nov 03 2009

Positive manufacturing data across the globe failed to stem volatility on Wall Street. Dow up 76.


The Overnight Report: Small Fear Casts A Big Shadow

Oct 31 2009

Stocks drop and the VIX pops past 30 as increasingly jittery investors rush to cash in on yesterday’s gain. Dow down 2.5%.


The Overnight Report: It Was Eighty Years Ago Today

Oct 30 2009

October 29, 2009 was not much like 1929. Last night the Dow crashed up 175 points on the back of a strong GDP number.


The Overnight Report: Cyclicals Take A Beating

Oct 29 2009

A shock fall in new homes sales added fuel to the correctional fire last night, sending the S&P below 1050. Dow down 119.


The Overnight Report: State Of Confusion

Oct 28 2009

Dow up a bit, S&P down a bit, Nasdaq down a lot. Wall Street is grappling with mixed signals.


The Overnight Report: The Greenback Turns

Oct 27 2009

The Dow swung from 100 up to 100 down last night as the US dollar bounced hard from its lows.(Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Dow Back Below 10,000

Oct 24 2009

A broad-based sell-off wiped off yesterday’s gains that in turn had wiped off Wednesday’s losses. Dow down 109.


The Overnight Report: Earnings Make Their Mark

Oct 23 2009

Several positive earnings reports swung Wall Street back into buy-mode last night. Dow up 130.


No Standing Ovation For The BHP Quarterly

Oct 22 2009

Strong performances in iron ore and petroleum get BHP off to a solid start, but broker reaction is muted due to a number of issues.


The Overnight Report: Late Plunge

Oct 22 2009

An unconvincing rally ended in a late plunge last night as a selling wave hit. Dow down 92.



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