Tech stocks lift amidst early 2024 challenges
The S&P 500 trimmed an earlier decline Tuesday, boosted by tech shares, as Wall Street looked to regain its footing after a tough start to 2024.
Read MoreThe S&P 500 trimmed an earlier decline Tuesday, boosted by tech shares, as Wall Street looked to regain its footing after a tough start to 2024.
Read MoreAustralian shares surged on Tuesday, driven by a strong performance on Wall Street and the best monthly retail sales report in two years.
Read MoreAustralian shares rallied by 1.09 per cent during mid-afternoon trading, boosted by a strong performance on Wall Street and the best monthly retail sales report in three years.
Read MoreA snapshot of the stocks on the move, featuring Si6 Metals, Widgie Nickel and Kingsrose Mining.
Read MoreAustralian retail trade exceeded market expectations by rising 2% in November, driven by Black Friday sales, with a year-on-year increase of 2.2%.
Read MoreOvernight, the major averages rose, thanks to strong performance in the tech sector, as Wall Street aimed to bounce back from a challenging week.
Read MoreAustralian shares extended their four-day losing streak as a result of US jobs data over the weekend, which reduced expectations of rate cuts.
Read MoreAustralian shares are sliding in the final trading hours of Monday, continuing a tough start to the year due to traders unwinding last month's market rally.
Read MoreA snapshot of the stocks on the move, featuring Chariot Corporation, Tempest Minerals and Trinex Minerals.
Read MoreAustralian shares have shown a modest increase near midday, rebounding from a challenging start to the year. Traders are eagerly awaiting further information regarding global economic inflation concerns.
Read MoreIn a surprising turn of events, Australian companies, Fortescue (ASX:FMG) and Woodside (ASX:WDS), find their ambitious hydrogen projects hanging in the balance following proposed rule changes by the United States. These changes could potentially exclude them from accessing cash incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), worth billions of dollars.
Read MoreIn the early days of this year, short sellers have turned their attention towards lithium companies, making them some of the most heavily bet-against stocks in the sharemarket. This shift comes as prices for the crucial battery metal experience a decline, raising concerns about the sustainability and capitalization of some companies in the industry.
Read MoreWestern nations have found themselves in a precarious situation following China's recent bans on the exports of specific rare earth technologies, intensifying the urgency to develop alternative sources in Australia, according to Australia's Resources Minister, Madeleine King.
Read MoreThe S&P 500 closed Friday slightly higher, but all three major indices ended a nine-week winning streak due to a better-than-expected jobs report.
Read MoreThe Nasdaq Composite closed lower on Thursday for a fifth consecutive losing session — its longest losing streak since October 2022.
Sources: Bloomberg, FactSet, IRESS, TradingView, UBS, Bourse Data, Trading Economics, CoinMarketCap.
Read MoreRecent technological advancements have fuelled speculation about AI's potential to reshape various aspects of society, including the economy.
Read MoreThe growing demand for lithium-ion batteries raises concerns about the sustainability of lithium mining, prompting researchers to explore alternative technologies.
Read MoreGoldman Sachs Asset Management has released its highly anticipated 2024 outlook report, entitled "Embracing New Realities".
Read MoreLithium carbonate prices in China, the world's largest consumer and producer of the chemical used in batteries, are poised to plummet by more than 30 per cent in 2024, according to analysts.
Read MoreAustralia's impressive growth in residential rooftop solar installations has established the nation as a global leader in renewable energy adoption. However, it has also given rise to a pressing challenge: solar waste.
Read MoreNuclear power has come a long way since its inception in the 1950s. Here is an overview of nuclear power around the world.
Read MoreIt has been a challenging year for investment banking in 2023, marked by a decrease in deal volume and several high-profile transactions failing to materialise.
Read MoreAs we approach the end of 2023, it's time to take stock of the year that was and look ahead to what the future holds for the Australian sharemarket in 2024.
Read MoreThe global lithium market is experiencing unprecedented levels of volatility, mirroring the characteristics of the element itself, which is famously the most volatile metal on the periodic table.
Read MoreSources: Bloomberg, FactSet, IRESS, TradingView, UBS, Bourse Data, Trading Economics, CoinMarketCap.
Read MoreAustralia's ambitious plans to replace gas exports with green hydrogen could be hindered by the immense scale of transmission lines required to establish a thriving renewable export sector, warns the Australian Energy Market Operator.
Read MoreInvestors have witnessed a sharp decline in prices. However, experts suggest that there are reasons for optimism.
Read MoreElectric vehicle sales have continued their remarkable growth trajectory, exceeding both public expectations and forecasts from professional analysts in the field.
Read MoreIn a recent gathering of prominent figures in the Australian financial landscape, three critical components of the capital chain converged to discuss a pressing issue – the energy transition.
Read MoreNicola 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.
Read MoreAs the federal government unveils its 10-year immigration plan, investors are advised to monitor how the government treats overseas tradies.
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Read MoreEuropean carmakers are facing a shortage of vital raw materials for electric vehicle batteries, potentially hindering their efforts to meet ambitious 2030 sales targets.
Read MoreThe S&P 500 finished marginally higher Thursday, closing in on a new all-time high in the penultimate trading day or what’s been a strong year for stocks.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreStocks finished higher Wednesday as traders kept an eye on the S&P 500's march toward record levels.
Read MoreClean 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.
Read MoreUranium 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.
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