On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to launch an investigation into the necessity of imposing tariffs on imported critical minerals. The United States currently relies heavily on foreign sources for these essential minerals, particularly from adversary nations, posing significant risks to both its economic stability and defense supply chains.
The U.S. government has previously identified a dependen...
The U.S. government has previously identified a dependen...



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Top gainers: $Challenger Ltd (CGF.AU)$, $Ampol Ltd (ALD.AU)$ and $Stanmore Resources Ltd (SMR.AU)$
Top losers: $Kelsian Group Ltd (KLS.AU)$, $Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (DMP.AU)$ and $WiseTech Global Ltd (WTC.AU)$
Market summary
Australian stocks climbed on Thursday, driven by strong performances in the energy and gold mining sectors. The $S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ gained 0.78%, closing at 7819.1 p...
Top losers: $Kelsian Group Ltd (KLS.AU)$, $Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (DMP.AU)$ and $WiseTech Global Ltd (WTC.AU)$
Market summary
Australian stocks climbed on Thursday, driven by strong performances in the energy and gold mining sectors. The $S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ gained 0.78%, closing at 7819.1 p...



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Columns AU Morning Wrap | Gold mining stocks lead ASX 200 higher, risk aversion ignites gold investment boom
G'day, mooers! Check out the latest news on today's stock market!
• Major stock indexes all fall on new Trump administration export chip rules
• Gold mining stocks led Australian stocks to a higher open
• Stocks to watch: BHP, CGF and etc.
Wall Street Summary
Trump administration issued new rules requiring special government licenses to export advanced computer chips to China. The Nasdaq Composite...
• Major stock indexes all fall on new Trump administration export chip rules
• Gold mining stocks led Australian stocks to a higher open
• Stocks to watch: BHP, CGF and etc.
Wall Street Summary
Trump administration issued new rules requiring special government licenses to export advanced computer chips to China. The Nasdaq Composite...

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Top gainers: $Genesis Minerals Ltd (GMD.AU)$, $Bellevue Gold Ltd (BGL.AU)$ and $Bank of Queensland Ltd (BOQ.AU)$
Top losers: $Perpetual Ltd (PPT.AU)$, $Mineral Resources Ltd (MIN.AU)$ and $Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (NEU.AU)$
Market summary
Australian stocks ended mixed after a volatile session, with early gains erased by late selling. The $S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ finished marginally lower, down 0.04% at 7,758.9 points. Investors rema...
Top losers: $Perpetual Ltd (PPT.AU)$, $Mineral Resources Ltd (MIN.AU)$ and $Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (NEU.AU)$
Market summary
Australian stocks ended mixed after a volatile session, with early gains erased by late selling. The $S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ finished marginally lower, down 0.04% at 7,758.9 points. Investors rema...



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As Australia heads toward the May 3 federal election, the contest between the Liberal party and the Labor Party is heating up. With key voter issues including housing affordability, energy strategy, tax relief, and education access, each party has rolled out bold promises — and markets are watching closely. According to the latest YouGov poll, the Labor Party holds a slight lead in the two-party preferred vote, with...



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G'day, mooers! Check out the latest news on today's stock market!
• Major U.S. stock indexes all fell slightly
• Australian stocks open lower on global economic worries
• Stocks to watch: SGR, ZIP and etc.
Wall Street Summary
On Tuesday, the White House made few major tariff announcements, saying only that Washington was making progress in bilateral trade discussions with some countries, but not with its main trading partner, Chi...
• Major U.S. stock indexes all fell slightly
• Australian stocks open lower on global economic worries
• Stocks to watch: SGR, ZIP and etc.
Wall Street Summary
On Tuesday, the White House made few major tariff announcements, saying only that Washington was making progress in bilateral trade discussions with some countries, but not with its main trading partner, Chi...

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Top gainers: $Iluka Resources Ltd (ILU.AU)$, $Evolution Mining Ltd (EVN.AU)$ and $Meridian Energy Ltd (MEZ.AU)$
Top losers: $Bellevue Gold Ltd (BGL.AU)$, $Coronado Global Resources Inc (CRN.AU)$ and $Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (PNI.AU)$
Market summary
Australian stocks edged higher Tuesday, with the $S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ gaining 0.17% to close at 7761.7. The market's modest rise, its second consecutive day of gains...
Top losers: $Bellevue Gold Ltd (BGL.AU)$, $Coronado Global Resources Inc (CRN.AU)$ and $Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (PNI.AU)$
Market summary
Australian stocks edged higher Tuesday, with the $S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ gaining 0.17% to close at 7761.7. The market's modest rise, its second consecutive day of gains...



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G'day, mooers! Check out the latest news on today's stock market!
• U.S. stocks surge as tariffs on electronics and semiconductors are temporarily suspended
• ASX 200 extends Monday's gains
• Stocks to watch: CKF, EVN and etc.
Wall Street Summary
US stocks surged as the market welcomed news of Washington's temporary suspension of "retaliatory" tariffs on smart phones, computers, and semiconductors. Trump als...
• U.S. stocks surge as tariffs on electronics and semiconductors are temporarily suspended
• ASX 200 extends Monday's gains
• Stocks to watch: CKF, EVN and etc.
Wall Street Summary
US stocks surged as the market welcomed news of Washington's temporary suspension of "retaliatory" tariffs on smart phones, computers, and semiconductors. Trump als...

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Australian mining leaders are poised to unveil their operational data for the first quarter of 2025. The release dates for $Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO.AU)$, $BHP Group Ltd (BHP.AU)$, and $Fortescue Ltd (FMG.AU)$ are scheduled for April 16, April 17, and April 29, respectively.
According to Bloomberg, predictions for iron ore production and shipments show mixed year-over-year changes among these top firms:
• BHP is expected to reac...
According to Bloomberg, predictions for iron ore production and shipments show mixed year-over-year changes among these top firms:
• BHP is expected to reac...

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Top gainers: $Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (NEU.AU)$, $Coronado Global Resources Inc (CRN.AU)$ and $Mineral Resources Ltd (MIN.AU)$
Top losers: $The a2 Milk Co Ltd (A2M.AU)$, $Cettire Ltd (CTT.AU)$ and $Ansell Ltd (ANN.AU)$
Market summary
Australian stocks opened the week higher, with the $S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ gaining 1.34% to close at 7748.6 points. Banking and mining sectors led the gains, while technology stocks...
Top losers: $The a2 Milk Co Ltd (A2M.AU)$, $Cettire Ltd (CTT.AU)$ and $Ansell Ltd (ANN.AU)$
Market summary
Australian stocks opened the week higher, with the $S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ gaining 1.34% to close at 7748.6 points. Banking and mining sectors led the gains, while technology stocks...



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