ANZ Predicts Gold Could Hit $US5000 Per Ounce
ANZ analysts forecast gold prices could surge to $US5000 an ounce by June, citing geopolitical tensions, lower interest rates, and strong investor demand as key drivers.
ANZ analysts forecast gold prices could surge to $US5000 an ounce by June, citing geopolitical tensions, lower interest rates, and strong investor demand as key drivers.
This week's ASX runners showcase a geopolitical shift driving gains in gold and critical minerals. Australian Strategic Materials surges on a takeover bid, while Osteopore expands in Asia and gold explorers Olympio and Riversgold report high-grade hits.
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Zelira Therapeutics rockets 184% on $50m autism drug deal, while Linq Minerals and Dalaroo Metals surge on gold, copper and Greenland rare earths. Discover the week's top ASX performers.
BlueScope Steel will pay shareholders a $438 million special dividend following asset sales, a move it insists is separate from a rejected $13.2 billion takeover offer. The Illawarra-based steelmaker details its capital management strategy.
BlueScope Steel announces a $438 million special dividend and a share buyback, rewarding shareholders after strong performance. CEO Mark Vassella urges continued faith in the company's strategy.
Katana Asset Management's Romano Sala Tenna shares his top stock picks for 2026 after his fund surged 25.25%. Discover why he's betting big on defence stocks like Electro Optic Systems. Read his full market insights now.
Shares in WA naval shipbuilder Austal have doubled in less than a year, hitting a record $8.82. Global tensions and Hanwha's stake are key drivers. Read the full analysis.
Hydrix, Patagonia Lithium, ETM and AdAlta delivered explosive gains on the ASX this week. Discover the deals and global events behind the rallies. Read more.
BlueScope Steel has firmly rejected a joint $13 billion takeover offer from SGH and Steel Dynamics, calling it an attempt to buy the company 'on the cheap'. Read the full details.
SGH and Steel Dynamics propose splitting BlueScope's Australian and North American operations in a $13.2bn joint takeover. BlueScope's board is evaluating the $30-a-share offer.
Charger Metals leads ASX runners with a 105% surge on gold discovery. Calix and Investigator Silver also post big gains on lithium tech and silver prices. Explore the week's top performers.
The Australian share market delivered a subdued performance in 2025, trailing major global indices. Discover the key factors behind the ASX's lag and what it means for investors.
The ASX200 closed 2025 up 6.8% despite a global rollercoaster. Discover how gold miners soared, Trump's tariffs rattled markets, and AI hype fuels the 2026 outlook.
Market commentator Dollar Bill's accurate calls on uranium, silver, and small-cap stocks. Now, he's eyeing a potential revival in lithium and nickel. Read his analysis.
The Australian share market closed slightly lower on Monday, with the ASX200 falling 0.1% amid thin trading volumes ahead of the New Year holiday. Discover the day's top performers and laggards.
Develop Global has overhauled its director disclosure protocols after its chairman sold over $700,000 in stock and the company failed to report another director's share purchases. Details here.
Automation now drives 85% of Australian equity trades, collapsing adviser numbers by 40% in five years. Explore the human cost and what remains irreplaceable in modern markets.
The ASX's Santa Claus rally is a real phenomenon, with the market up over 4% this December. We explore the data, psychology, and surprising history behind this seasonal surge. Is it astrology or investor behaviour?
The ASX small-cap sector exploded in 2025, driven by a gold boom, silver's 140% surge, and geopolitical tailwinds. Discover the year's top performers and what 2026 may hold.
Western Australian gold stocks have dominated the ASX200's best performers in 2025, delivering average gains of 159.5% as bullion soars. Discover the top companies and market outlook for 2026.
Kaili Resources rocketed 39,650% in 2025's ASX frenzy. Discover the year's top performers, from gold majors to critical minerals stars, and the sectors that took a beating. Get the full analysis.
Phoslock Environmental rockets 467% on China revival. Black Horse IPO shines, DGR & African Gold surge on major deals. We analyse the week's top ASX movers amid a mixed market.
One of Adelaide's most prominent stockbroking firms, Paterson Securities, has been sold to East Coast-based Shaw and Partners. Discover the details of this significant financial sector shift.
Mayne Pharma's stock plummeted 20% after the government removed key products from the PBS. Discover the full impact on investors and the pharmaceutical sector.
European Metals Holdings rockets 150% after securing $645 million EU grant for Cinovec lithium project. Discover how this transforms Europe's battery supply chain and other ASX winners.
A 23-year-old Bonner man faces drug trafficking charges after police allegedly found 37 grams of cocaine and weapons near Gungahlin College. He remains in custody.
A car fleeing police crashed into a power pole on the New England Highway at Rutherford, causing lane closures and traffic delays. Read the latest updates.
Fleetwood shares hammered as CEO Bruce Nicholson departs immediately. Stock falls 8.4%, company begins search for new leadership. Read the full details.