Challenging year in investment banking: 2023 in review and prospects for 2024
It 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 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 MoreA selection of some of the Information Technology companies that presented with us in 2023.
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 MoreDr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist at AMP, discusses themes for 2023 and possible themes for 2024.
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.
Read MoreIn the world of investing, there's a distinction between theoretical exercises and real-world financial stakes.
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 MoreAccording 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.
Read MoreThere 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.
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 MoreBoth financial advisors and investors have said that they don’t like to see companies spending money on ESG. Many see it as window dressing.
Read MoreKing 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.
Read MoreStocks finished higher Wednesday as traders kept an eye on the S&P 500's march toward record levels.
Read MoreDr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist at AMP, discusses five megatrends.
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 MoreAccording to futures pricing, many in the huge US markets reckon the Federal Reserve will be cutting interest rates from mid 2024 onwards.
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.
Read MoreThe global copper market faces uncertainty as doubts arise about the reliability of output from two major Latin American mines in Panama and Peru.
Read MoreInvestors are finding compelling opportunities in an unexpected corner: small-cap value shares.
Read MoreStocks rose to start the last week of the year, pushing the S&P 500 closer to record levels.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreWith 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?
Read MoreIt 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?
Read MoreOne 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.
Read MoreIncreased 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%.
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