When he’s not busy running his huge hedge fund, Ray Dalio likes to inform. However, recently Dalio’s interests haven’t been in finance. At least not directly. Instead, he has turned his attention to history. Examining and unravelling the cycles of power. Or, as his latest LinkedIn essay was titled: ‘The Big Cycles Over The Last […]
Volt Resources Snaps Up Yet Another Gold Project — Share Price Soars
Last week my colleague Selva Freigedo covered the recent pivot by Volt Resources Ltd [ASX:VRC]. As she explained, this tiny graphite producer has turned its attention to gold. Drumming up a fresh round of capital to acquire Gold Republic. A small gold company based out of Guinea, Africa. Now, a week after that development, Volt […]
The Dow Jones Gets a Lesson in Biotech Stocks: Race for COVID-19 Cure
We’re seeing a resurgence in biotech of late. COVID-19 has put health and healthcare front of mind for many. Everyone that can work to find a cure for the coronavirus is trying to find a cure for the coronavirus…
Dreadnought Resources Share Price Slides on Capital Raise (ASX:DRE)
Diminutive gold miner Dreadnought Resources Ltd [ASX:DRE] is in the red today. Suffering a 16.67% share price fall in early trading. The reason for the slip? A fresh capital raise. Now, given the current state of markets this isn’t all that remarkable. We’ve seen plenty of companies tap all sorts of avenues for cash top-ups […]
Oil Price Comes into Focus with Futures Deadline — What’s Next for Oil?
Tuesday (US time) will be a big day for markets. It’s the day the futures contract for US crude oil expires. A figure, which in the previous month closed at minus US$38 a barrel. This bizarre result meant suppliers were paying people to stockpile oil. A symptom of the decimated levels of demand seen due […]
What Comes Next for the Aviation Industry: Flying Cars?
This pandemic has literally brought air traffic to an almost complete halt. The US reported a 95% decline in people flying. Beyond this though, the biggest winner could be for a product that doesn’t even exist yet — Flying cars…
Chinese Economy — Chinese Data Poses Conundrum for ASX Investors
Despite a diplomatic tiff, China is still a vital factor for local investors. As the world’s second largest economy, and our largest trading partner, the direction of the Chinese economy is pivotal. If they take longer to recover than expected, it could be bad news for us. So, with that in mind, the latest economic […]
If You’re an Investor You Need to Be Wary of China’s Trade War Threat
China truly has been the goose that lays golden eggs. Our economy has prospered heavily off of the Middle Kingdom’s rise to power. There is a reason that they’re our number one trading partner. Now though, it appears the goose is unwilling to play ball. China’s latest tariff threats have put local industries on notice. […]
Mind over Matter… and Markets — Is it A Bull or Bear Market?
See, as an investor, you might be thinking it is your duty to pick a side in all this madness. Siding with either the bulls or the bears in the hopes you picked the winner. Right now, I’d say your odds of picking the right side are…
PharmAust share price rises on promising trial outcome (ASX:PAA)
Today, PharmAust Ltd [ASX:PAA] is the latest in a long list to add to the field of cancer treatment. Delivering a trial outcome that has helped lift the PAA share price as well hopes for a bigger breakthrough to come…
