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News

Cryptos

July 16

Crypto market breaks above the 50-day MA: Bitcoin eyes $73–74K

Market Overview

The crypto market capitalisation rose by 3.5% to $2.22T, reaching a three-week high, following the release on Tuesday of weak US inflation data, which showed inflation slowing at its fastest rate in the last six years, thereby reducing the likelihood of a Fed rate hike. The market has risen above its 50-day moving average, signalling one of the first indications of a shift towards a medium-term bullish trend. Among the most popular coins, the top performers over the last 24 hours were Zcash (+8.8%), Chainlink (+5.2%) and Ethereum (+4.9%). Meanwhile, among the laggards, there was also a very moderate pullback, with losses for IOTA (-1.7%), Internet Computer (-0.8%) and Theta Network (-0.4%).

Bitcoin is trading near $65K following an impressive surge on Tuesday, which helped it close above the 50-day moving average and the upper boundary of the downward channel in place since early June. This is a strong signal of a potential trend reversal, further supported by fundamental data: lower inflation figures. Provided the leading cryptocurrency does not face obstacles in the form of deteriorating geopolitical conditions, the next significant resistance level may not be reached until $73–74K. This is where the downward momentum originated in early June, and it is also where the 200-day moving average is located.

News Background

Current levels of network activity point to waning interest in Bitcoin. Trading volumes in US spot ETFs have fallen by 78% from this year’s peak levels. Recent price movements lack the reliable support of organic demand that typically accompanies sustained growth, according to Glassnode.

According to The Block, the number of posts mentioning Bitcoin and Ethereum on social media platform X has fallen to annual lows. Comparable levels were also recorded in 2020, while institutional participation has since increased.

A survey by the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has shown that most investors doubt the decline in the leading cryptocurrency has come to an end. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has fallen to levels corresponding to the estimated cost of mining. Historically, such a range has always marked a trend reversal, notes analyst Quentin Francos.

According to Arkham Intelligence, the US authorities have transferred Bitcoin and Ethereum with a combined value of around $300 million to the Coinbase Prime crypto exchange. The movement of crypto assets does not necessarily imply an imminent sale; nevertheless, transferring them to such a platform is seen as preparation for a sale or exchange.

US banks have called on the Senate to explicitly include a ban on yields on stablecoins in the CLARITY Act, a key piece of legislation regulating the crypto market. The current wording of the bill leaves room for payments that are economically similar to interest on deposits.

Summary: The crypto market is rising following weak US inflation figures: Bitcoin, at $65K, is attempting to break the downtrend, but a reversal has not yet been confirmed. (FxPro)

(Media Man Peg-On): History repeats. All part of the cycle!

BTC Price

$64,616.90 -0.26%

Gold: $US4051.03 an oz

News

60 Hours Approx Ago

Bitcoin and Ethereum have rebounded to intermediate resistances

Market Overview

The crypto market capitalisation has reached $2.2T, rising again after a brief pause. This steady increase has formed a smooth upward trend since 8 July, which appears to be part of a broader rebound from the lows seen at the end of June. The top performers among the most actively traded coins over the past 24 hours were IOTA (+7.9%), Aave (+6.8%) and Zcash (+6.7%). Tron (-0.2%), Theta Network and Hedera (both 0%) underperformed the market, though none saw any significant declines, indicating broad-based growth.

Bitcoin has returned to the intermediate local highs around $64K, with increased buyer interest during dips to $62K. And this resilience from the flagship cryptocurrency is quite positive news for the entire market. Admittedly, significant resistance still lies ahead, but it is quite possible that over the weekend, due to reduced market liquidity, levels above $66K may also give way, drawing in more active participation from risk-taking buyers in response to technical reversal signals.

Ethereum’s recovery stalled after reaching the 50-day moving average region near $1,800 at the start of the month. Resistance is further reinforced by the fact that the coin reversed around this level last month and, prior to that, in February, found support here. ETHUSD failed to quickly confirm a break of the downtrend following the rebound from June’s lows, as the previous support level has now become significant resistance. A sustained move above the 50-day moving average at $1,770 could signal a short-term bullish trend, whilst a firm rise above $1,800 would confirm it.

News Background

Bitcoin has been trading below its realised value of $76,600 for five months now. Such a prolonged period of undervaluation has occurred only a few times in history and has often preceded the formation of a long-term market bottom, according to Glassnode.

According to CryptoQuant, USDC reserves on Binance have fallen by 21.6% over the past month, whilst abnormal one-day USDT outflows have been recorded on the Ethereum network. Such a significant withdrawal of liquidity deprives the market of buying power and makes it more vulnerable to volatility.

Michael Selig, Chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has described Bitcoin as “one of the most anti-fragile assets”, having survived repeated market upheavals and tough measures by the authorities. In his view, BTC should be regarded as a commodity, similar to gold, silver or oil. The CFTC Chair has called on Congress to expedite passage of the CLARITY Act.

Crypto custodian BitGo is set to launch quantum-resistant Bitcoin wallet tools for institutional clients in the coming weeks, including address risk assessment, automatic transfer of funds from vulnerable wallets and a new UTXO selection method.

Trading volume on the Robinhood Chain DEX reached a record $564 million a week after its launch, amid the hype surrounding meme coins. The layer-two (L2) network is built on Arbitrum and focuses on real-world assets (RWAs).

Summary: The crypto market is recovering, market capitalisation is rising, Bitcoin is holding steady at $64K, but ETH is still facing resistance at $1,800. (FxPro)

News Lead Up

100 Hours Ago

Gold News

Gold: Does it have the momentum to set new records?

The Fed’s rate hike expectations limit gold’s rally potential.

Capital inflows into ETFs and central bank purchases are supporting the gold price.

The US dollar failed to capitalise on the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Reports of a tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz are putting US-Iran negotiations at risk. Nevertheless, Brent crude rose only slightly, while the resumption of the S&P 500 rally and the associated improvement in global risk appetite are undermining the greenback’s position.

The futures market is pricing in a 3-in-4 chance of a Fed rate hike in 2026. This is allowing speculators to build up net long positions in the US dollar to their highest levels since 2015, leaving the US currency’s positions vulnerable. No sooner had Kevin Warsh adopted less hawkish rhetoric in Sintra than the markets had anticipated, and the employment figures disappointed, than the EURUSD soared sharply.

Lower chances of a Fed rate hike have allowed gold to find its footing. However, the Sword of Damocles (a potential federal funds rate hike due to persistent inflation) continues to hang over the precious metal. As the risks of an energy shock have receded, the inflationary nature of massive investments in artificial intelligence and weather-related supply chain disruptions remains a reality.

Fears that the Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy are unlikely to allow gold to return to its record highs in 2026. However, HSBC remains optimistic, expecting that medium-term demand for gold as a means of diversifying investment portfolios, capital inflows into ETFs and increased purchases of bullion by central banks will allow the precious metal to rise.

Indeed, according to the World Gold Council, central banks increased their reserves by 41 tonnes in May, stepping up their bullion purchases. Poland and China were the most active. Since the start of the year, Poland has bought 64 tonnes, Uzbekistan 33 tonnes, China 25 tonnes and Kazakhstan 20 tonnes.

HSBC believes that, in the short term, gold will come under pressure due to the strong US dollar and high yields on US Treasury bonds. In reality, its fate depends on the futures market’s reassessment of the trajectory of the federal funds rate. In this regard, clues from the minutes of the June FOMC meeting are certain to influence gold.

Summary: Gold faces Fed-rate pressure, but ETF inflows and central-bank buying may support prices; FOMC clues could shape XAUUSD’s next move. (FxPro)

News Lead Up

100 approx Hours Ago

US Dollar/Currency

The dollar: things are heading towards de-escalation

• Rumours of talks between the US and Iran are dragging down the USD index.

• The ECB intends to act decisively on raising interest rates.

The US dollar continued to retreat following Donald Trump’s statement that Iran is seeking a deal. Investors have encountered such rhetoric from the US president many times since April, and each time, escalation has been followed by de-escalation. A rise in the S&P 500 and Brent crude pulling back from local highs, coupled with falling Treasury bond yields, is creating headwinds for the USD index.

The oil rally has revived the prospect of monetary tightening in European countries. The futures market assesses the probability of two rounds of monetary tightening by the ECB and the Bank of England in 2026 as 50%. It puts the probability at 90% that the European Central Bank will raise its deposit rate in September. The minutes of its June meeting noted that inflation would remain above the 2% target in the first half of 2027, even if monetary policy were tightened three times by that point.

The ECB came under heavy criticism for being slow to raise interest rates in 2022 amid soaring consumer prices. It does not want to make the same mistake again, although the situation is now different from four years ago, with the eurozone economy weaker, and borrowing costs higher. Nevertheless, fears that rising energy prices will become embedded in core inflation and that inflationary expectations are pushing the European Central Bank to take decisive action.

The futures market is pricing in only a 40% probability of two Fed rate hikes, which is lower than for the ECB, and playing into the hands of the bulls on EURUSD.

In fact, the markets are focusing on TACO rather than the actions of central banks. Brent has stabilised above $76 per barrel. Although traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a halt and the number of tankers passing through has fallen to 25 from 30–50 in recent days, hopes for talks between the US and Iran are preventing oil prices from rising further.

The weakness of the US dollar has allowed the bears on USDJPY to mount a counterattack. Satsuki Katayama further fuelled the pullback. The Finance Minister’s call for pension funds, including the GPIF, to increase their investments in Japanese assets proved more effective than verbal interventions.

Summary: The dollar’s weakness has intensified on hopes of de-escalation between the US and Iran; rising oil prices are pushing the ECB towards a hawkish stance, supporting EURUSD and putting pressure on USDJPY. (FxPro)

News Lead Up

July 10

Bitcoin and Ethereum have rebounded to intermediate resistances

Market Overview

News Background

Summary: The crypto market is recovering, market capitalisation is rising, Bitcoin is holding steady at $64K, but ETH is still facing resistance at $1,800. (FxPro)

News

Culture

'Welcome To The Blockchain' aka

The Bitcoin Song

Intro

We're now standing on the precipice of a global revolution
Of economics, of politics, and government
Welcome to the blockchain

verse

Power corrupts, money is power
The power to control the money is one that is now
In the hands of those who pretend we can't function without them
So how can we do something about it? (Huh?)
Working hard to get a raise, lifting that wage up
Inflation takes it like a hidden taxation
Manipulated interest rates to give the banks
A way to create money with the loans that they're giving out daily (yup)
That means our money is debt
That we gotta pay back more than a hundred percent
No wonder then why the middle class is going under
When the one's above them gotta cover and come to collect
And many have no access to banking
Making payments, or saving, so more fees are taken
And every day the gatekeepers are trying to stop change
We can not wait, welcome to the blockchain

chorus

Welcome to the blockchain
Things are about to change
Open up the gates
Systems get replaced
Bitcoin
Decentralize the trust
Security, transparency
The network's run by us
Bitcoin

verse

Bitcoin is a decentralized ledger
And the currency is its first enterprise ever
Secured by the worldwide incentivized network
Can't be stolen or controlled by any sized effort
You can send it anywhere and instantly
No one can intervene, no third party in between
There's no counterfeiting
Algorithms control the outer limits of how many coins can get released
Programmable money, no government can seize it
Payments can be customized by sender and receiver
Contracts can be written cementing your agreements
With terms that can't be bent once you consent then it completes it
Autonomous businesses are possible
Where profit is distributed amongst those adopting it
Paradigm shift we must adjust to the ending
With the blockchain, bitcoin is just the beginning

chorus

Welcome to the blockchain
Things are about to change
Open up the gates
Systems get replaced
Bitcoin
Decentralize the trust
Security, transparency
The network's run by us
Bitcoin

bridge

Now that we got control
We're not gonna let it go
My people all around the globe
We gotta keep building, building, building
Now that we got control
We're not gonna let it go
My people all around the globe
We gotta keep building, building, building

chorus

Welcome to the blockchain
Things are about to change
Open up the gates
Systems get replaced
Bitcoin
Decentralize the trust
Security, transparency
The network's run by us
Bitcoin

Writer: Toby Ganger

News Flashback

Feb 2026

Mining/Energy/Resources/Biz

Rio Tinto dodges merger bullet

Rio Tinto has dodged two 'bullets' due to Glencore's rejection of a merger proposal: a possible BHP takeover bid and a dangerous acquisition. BHP looked closely at whether to bid for Rio Tinto if the latter announced a merger with Glencore. The two companies would make excellent merger partners; amongst others things, their staff and senior people have similar cultures, they are co-operating on future Australian iron ore projects and they are copper joint venture partners in Chile and the US. Meanwhile, there are significance cultural differences between Rio Tinto and Glencore; there is little doubt that Rio Tinto's CEO Simon Trott would have had doubts about a merger once he understood these cultural differences. (RMS)

News/Snapshot

Australian Mining

Global Commodity Rankings

Australia holds some of the world's largest reserves and is a leading producer of several key minerals.

#1 Producer: Iron Ore, Bauxite, Lithium, Rutile, and Zircon.

#1 Reserves: Iron Ore, Gold, Lead, Nickel, Rutile, Uranium, and Zinc.

#2 Producer: Gold, Alumina, and Manganese.

Key Mining Hubs & Major Projects

Western Australia: The nation's "engine room," producing 98% of Australia's iron ore and 60% of its gold. Major sites include the Pilbara (iron ore) and the Super Pit in Kalgoorlie (gold).

Queensland: A global leader in metallurgical coal (Bowen Basin) and silver/lead production (Cannington mine).

South Australia: Home to Olympic Dam, which contains the world's largest single uranium deposit and significant copper and gold reserves.

Major Players

The sector is dominated by several multinational giants and significant domestic players:

BHP: Often ranked as Australia's most valuable company; major interests in iron ore, copper, and coal.
Rio Tinto: A world leader in iron ore (Pilbara) and aluminum.

Fortescue (FMG): Primarily focused on iron ore and rapidly expanding into green energy.

Hancock Prospecting: Australia's largest private mining company, led by Gina Rinehart, the nation's wealthiest person.

South32: Spun out of BHP; manages a diversified portfolio including manganese, silver, and nickel.

2026 Trends & Developments

Critical Minerals Push: The government has introduced a $23 billion package to support domestic processing and manufacturing of critical minerals to reduce global reliance on single-country supply chains.

Uranium Rally: Prices exceeding US$100/lb have sparked renewed interest in Australian prospects like the Kalkaroo project.

M&A Activity: Major merger talks continue between giants like Rio Tinto and Glencore as they seek to consolidate copper exposure for the EV market.

Workforce Challenges: The Minerals Council of Australia is currently calling for migration reforms to address a significant "skills crunch" in the sector.

News

Best Quotes Of The Day

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Cryptocurrency, Finance and World

"Volatility is Satoshi’s gift to the faithful." - Michael Saylor

"Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme." — Naval Ravikant

"We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error." — Tyler Winklevoss

"You can't stop things like Bitcoin. It will be everywhere, and the world will have to readjust. World governments will have to readjust." — John McAfee

"Bitcoin is the most important invention in the history of the world since the Internet." — Roger Ver

"Cryptocurrency is such a powerful concept that it can almost overturn governments." — Charles Lee

"In the future, national currencies will become obsolete. Bitcoin will become the single global currency." — Jack Dorsey

"Crypto offers freedom to the unbanked and hope to the underprivileged." — Elizabeth Stark

"The new frontier of innovation is in decentralization. Blockchain leads the charge." — Don Tapscott

"Digital currency is here to stay, and it’s only a matter of how long before governments embrace it." — Brad Garlinghouse

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Bulls vs Bears
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NFL vs everyone
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Roman Reigns vs CM Punk (WWE WrestleMania)
Green vs The Coal Miners Daughter
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The Undertaker vs Mankind
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Mr Blockchain vs Mr EU
WWE Unreal vs The Old Guard
Reality TV vs John Pilger Type Journalism and Docos
Mr Real Deal vs Mr Grifter
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Mr X vs Mr Bluesky: Rematch
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Mining/Energy/Resources/Biz/Markets/Pop Culture

The Business Of Everything Edition! Part VI

Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"I've Got Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
"Saturday Night Fever" (The Bee Gees)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"True Blue" (John Williamson)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)
"Advance Australia Fair" National anthem of Australia (Peter Dodds McCormick)
"Great Southern Land" (Icehouse)
"Free Bird" (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
"Hell's Bells" (AC/DC)
"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)
"Judas" (FOZZY)
"He's a Rebel" (The Crystals) ; Media dedication to Killer Kross
"Neva Play" (Megan Thee Stallion)
"It's Good News Week" (Hedgehoppers Anonymous)
"Canary In A Coal Mine" (The Police)
"Crash" (The Human League)
"It's All About The Money" (Jimmy Hart and JJ Maguire)
"The Winner Takes It All" (ABBA)
"Under Pressure" (David Bowie and Queen)
"Man In Black" (Johnny Cash)
"I See Red" (Split Enz)
"Iron Man" (Black Sabbath)

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Hancock Prospecting and X Corp/SpaceX Big Favs Of Aussie's Down Under; Rio Tinto and BHP shines most of time!

Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team Bulldozer: Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New?

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Aussie Truth Tellers In Vogue

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Past, Present And Future

July 2026

July 11

Markets

After The Bell

ASX 200 futures up 3 points: 8741

AUD flat at US69.41¢

Bitcoin $64,103.21 +0.17%

Wall St:
Dow +0.3%
S&P +0.8%
Nasdaq +1.3%

VIX -1.0 to 15.84
Gold +1.1% to $US4,123.64 an ounce
Brent oil -2.6% at $US76.02 a barrel
Iron ore -0.3% at $US98.70 a ton

10-year yield:
US 4.53%
Australia 4.87%

News Lead Up

Numbers Double Check

Australian Dollar: $0.6939 USD (up $0.0009 USD)
Iron Ore: $98.70 USD (down $0.55 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $71.77 USD (down $2.99 USD)
Gold Price: $4,123.44 USD (up $48.03 USD)
Copper Price: $6.2495 USD (up $0.1320 USD)
Dow Jones: 52,487.41 (up 139.02 points)

News

Miners, Rio drag ASX lower; FDC soars 12pc on debut
The Australian sharemarket declined for the fourth day in a row on Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing down 22.60 points at 8762.50. Investors were unnerved by the renewal of conflict in the Middle East, although oil steadied after jumping more than five per cent on Wednesday. FDC Consolidated jumped 12 per cent to $3.37 after it debuted on the ASX at an IPO price of $3 and Santos was up by two per cent to $7.65, but Rio Tinto fell by 3.3 per cent to $158.52 after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock. (RMS). (Media Man: Again, play the long game to win).

News Lead Up

48 Hours Ago

ASX pares losses as Iran strikes fuel oil surge

The Australian sharemarket edged lower on Wednesday, in response to new US airstrikes on Iran that could jeopardise the peace process. The S&P/ASX 200 eased 0.02 per cent to close at 8,785.1 points, although it was down 1.4 per cent early in the session. BHP fell 2.3 per cent to $57.51, Telstra was three per cent lower at $4.92 in response to a mobile network outage, and WiseTech Global shed 7.3 per cent to finish at $34.65. However, Santos rose 5.8 per cent to $7.20 and the ANZ Bank added 1.2 per cent to close at $35.87.

News Lead Up (Australia)

AI jitters hit ASX miners; bank stocks jump

The Australian sharemarket lost ground on Tuesday, with a sell-off in South Korea and renewed tensions in the Middle East weighing on investor sentiment; the S&P/ASX 200 eased 0.03 per cent to close at 8,803.9 points. BHP was down 1.9 per cent at $58.87, Santos shed 1.5 per cent to end the session at $7.09 and The A2 Milk Company fell 4.4 per cent to $7.37. However, WiseTech Global rose 5.7 per cent to $37.37 and Westpac rose 2.4 per cent to $36.16. (RMS)

(Media Man Peg-On: Pop Culture):

"No Milk Today"

Herman's Hermits
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yW-n0DJFalY&list=RDyW-n0DJFalY&start_radio=1

"Old and Wise"

The Alan Parsons Project
https://youtube.com/watch?v=FDlDKvidYbk&list=RDFDlDKvidYbk&start_radio=1

News Media/Sports Media

Foxtel goes global to fund record NRL deal

The Australian Rugby League Commission's chairman Peter V'landys says the National Rugby League's new seven-year broadcasting rights deal will "future proof" the game. He adds that the record $5.3bn deal will allow the NRL to grow both in Australia and internationally. Incumbent broadcasters Foxtel and Nine Entertainment have retained the rights; every match in the regular season and the finals will be televised by Foxtel and its Kayo Sports streaming service, while Nine will show three matches per week and have exclusive rights to the NRL grand final and the State of Origin series. New Zealand pay-TV network Sky is also included in the deal. The NRL and Foxtel owner DAZN will establish a revenue-sharing deal which is aimed at launching the league in new markets. (RMS)

News Lead Up

Pop Culture/Pro Wrestling

60 Hours Ago

Hulk Hogan's Shocking Heel Turn Launches nWo 30 Years Ago

On July 7, 1996, at WCW's Bash at the Beach, Hogan betrayed his teammates during a six-man tag match against Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, forming the New World Order and declaring it wrestling's future. Fans threw trash and one even jumped the barricade in outrage as boos filled the Ocean Center. The turn fueled WCW Nitro's 83-week ratings dominance over WWF Raw, sparked the Monday Night Wars, and reshaped wrestling with edgier storylines and the Attitude Era. (Media Man Peg-On): The legend of Hulk Hogan and the nWo will live forever!

News

Cryptos:

Bitcoin $64,119.36 +0.19%

Dogecoin: $0.07425 +0.45%

XRP: $1.1038 -0.32%

News

Shares (Friday: USA)

TKO (WWE, UFC etc) Looking For Another Lift Before Or After The Bell; Give another 12 hours + to win! Road 2 SummerSlam; Road to UFC 329 on July 11 (Las Vegas, USA)

TKO Holdings
$184.40
-3.78 -2.01%

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Netflix
$73.37
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Paramount Skydance Corp
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*Para up overnight. One of only a few streamers who finished the week stronger, with all the others above in a weeker position than start of the week! Para bouncing back like a UFC world champ. Looking for a win via ground and pound like McGregor knows a thing of two about .. lead up to this weekend! Comon's Mystic McGregor Magic In Motion. Make a comeback victory for UFC and Parra! Less than 48 hour To Mystic Mac Return To Octagon! Needed and got a kick along of share price to lift streaming partner! Team Media Man McGregor: Against All Odds! Like Rocky, Rambo and The Terminator, Paramount Will Be Back .. just in perfect time right Arnie! Cyberdyne Systems Model 101 or T-800 !

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Gold Movie

Gold is a 2016 American epic crime drama film directed by Stephen Gaghan and written by Patrick Massett and John Zinman. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Édgar Ramírez, Bryce Dallas Howard, Corey Stoll, Toby Kebbell, Craig T. Nelson, Stacy Keach and Bruce Greenwood. The film is loosely based on the true story of the 1997 Bre-X mining scandal, when a massive gold deposit was supposedly discovered in the jungles of Indonesia; however, for legal reasons and to enhance the appeal of the film, character names and story details were changed.

Trailer

Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

Gold is the epic tale of one man's pursuit of the American dream, to discover gold. Starring Oscar® winner Matthew McConaughey (Interstellar, Dallas Buyers Club, The Wolf Of Wall Street) as Kenny Wells, a modern day prospector desperate for a lucky break, he teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on an amazing journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. Getting the gold was hard, but keeping it would be even harder, sparking an adventure through the most powerful boardrooms of Wall Street. The film is inspired by a true story.

News Flashback

Early 2026

Jan-March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

Netflix Dominance: Industry analysts increasingly cite Netflix as the victor. In January 2026, Netflix reported 18% year-over-year revenue growth and is currently pursuing a high-stakes $83 billion all-cash acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets (including HBO/Max).

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

YouTube's Rise: Some experts argue YouTube is the true winner of the broader attention economy, surpassing traditional streaming services in total viewership by pivoting back to user-generated content.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

News/Profile

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd (HPPL) is a privately owned Australian mineral exploration and agriculture company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. As of 2026, it is recognized as one of the most successful private companies in Australian history.

Leadership and Ownership

Executive Chairwoman: Gina Rinehart AO, who has led the company since 1992.

CEO: Garry Korte.

Ownership: The company is owned by Gina Rinehart (76.6%) and the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust (23.4%).

Major Mining Operations

The company has transitioned from a prospecting firm into a major global miner, with primary interests in the Pilbara region:

Roy Hill: A flagship mega-project and Australia’s largest single iron ore mine, producing 60–70 million tonnes annually.

Hope Downs: A 50/50 joint venture with Rio Tinto, comprising four open-pit mines with a capacity of approximately 47Mtpa.

Atlas Iron: Acquired in 2018, it operates the Mount Webber, Sanjiv Ridge, and Miralga Creek mines.

Hancock Iron Ore: A new entity formed in July 2025 to consolidate Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations.

Diversification and Strategic Investments

Under Rinehart’s leadership, the company has expanded significantly into other sectors:

Agriculture: Hancock is Australia's second-largest beef producer, owning over 25 properties including the iconic S. Kidman & Co. It also owns 50% of Bannister Downs Dairy.

Critical Minerals: Major stakes in lithium (Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals, Vulcan Energy) and rare earths (Arafura Rare Earths, MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths).

Energy: Significant interests in oil and gas through Warrego Energy and Senex Energy.

International Ventures: In January 2026, the company signed a gold exploration license agreement with Saudi Arabia's state-owned miner, Ma’aden.

Current Events (January 2026)

Australia Day Sponsorship: The company is the principal partner for the 2026 Hancock Prospecting Australia Day celebrations in Perth.

Helipad Proposal: In December 2025, the City of Perth refused the company's proposal to build a helipad at its West Perth headquarters.

Financial Performance: For the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a profit of AU$3.08 billion.

History

The company was founded on November 25, 1955, by Lang Hancock, who is credited with discovering the world's largest iron ore deposit in 1952. When Gina Rinehart took over following his death in 1992, the company was in a precarious financial state with significant debt.

News

Gold (1974)

Gold is a 1974 British action-thriller directed by Peter R. Hunt, starring Roger Moore and Susannah York. Based on the 1970 novel Gold Mine by Wilbur Smith, the film is set in the South African goldfields and follows a conspiracy by a global syndicate to manipulate the price of gold by sabotaging a rich mine.

Plot: Rod Slater (Moore), a newly appointed general manager, is manipulated by his boss, Manfred Steyner (Bradford Dillman), into drilling through a protective barrier into a subterranean lake. This is intended to flood the mine, causing a global gold shortage and driving up prices for a greedy cabal.

Production Controversy: The film was controversially shot on location in South Africa during the apartheid era. This led to a "black ban" by British film unions, though some crew members defied it to work on the production.

James Bond Connection: Many crew members were veterans of the James Bond franchise, including director Peter Hunt (On Her Majesty's Secret Service), editor John Glen, and title designer Maurice Binder.

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films.

News

Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Lyrics

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here, I could have sworn These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh, but I'm proud of you, but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here I could have sworn

These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh but I'm proud of you but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in

'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Oh after the rush has gone I hope you find a little more time Remember we were partners in crime It's only two years ago

The man with the suit and the face You knew that he was there on the case Now he's in love with you he's in love with you

My love is like a high prison wall But you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

My love is like a high prison wall And you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Oh always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return Something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Songwriter: Gary James Kemp

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Official video of Spandau Ballet performing 'Gold' from their 1983 third album 'True'.

Gary Kemp wrote both the music and lyrics; the song was produced by the partnership of Steve Jolley and Tony Swain. The music video was filmed on location in Carmona, Spain and directed by Brian Duffy. The video featured Sadie Frost as a gold-painted nymph, in one of her earlier roles. Some parts of the music video were also filmed in Leighton House, which was also used in the video for "Golden Brown" by The Stranglers.

Spandau Ballet are one of Britain’s great iconic bands having sold over 25 million records, scored numerous multi-platinum albums and amassed 23 hit singles across the globe since their humble beginnings as a group of friends with dreams of stardom in the late 1970s. It wasn’t long before they became fully-fledged members of the iconic Blitz Club scene and established themselves as one of the super-groups of the 80s.

The band's classic line-up features brothers Gary and Martin Kemp on guitars, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble.
Spandau Ballet’s hits include Gold, True, To Cut A Long Story Short, Through The Barricades and many more.

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Conor McGregor vs critics
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Mr Netflix vs Mr Paramount
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Mr Meta vs Mr Bluesky
Mr Crypto vs Mr NWO
Mr Toyota vs Mr Porsche
Mr Citizen Journalism vs Mr Newspaper Rag
Grey vs Nattie - WWE NXT
Tony D'Angelo vs Mr EVIL - NXT
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Zayn vs Kross
Priest vs Vikingo
Pro Surfers vs Free Surfers
Neo vs Agent Smith
Mr Cash vs Mr Dotcom
Money INC vs Money Machine: Special Ref: IRS

Best Quotes

"Business is like baking a cake. You have to have all of the right ingredients" Elon Musk, X Corp

"I've never met a currency I didn't like" JBL

"What's your hustle" Paul Heyman

"I've never really been that good at cutting promos. That's why I've got Paul Heyman" Brock Lesnar

"Just in any job, if you want to get ahead, take shorter lunch breaks, be happy to stay later, do the work, and finish it off well" Gina Rinehart

"Everyone you meet knows something you don't" Fred Schebesta

"He lied to a whole country and he's still got his job" Karl Stefanovic

"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything" Mark Twain

"If you don't like what you're doing, then don't do it" Ray Bradbury

"Gold is the money of kings" Norm Franz

"If you show me someone who's afraid of failure, I'll show you someone who is not a groundbreaking, innovative pioneer of a certain industry" Paul Heyman

"It's the beauty of WWE. We use all our platforms to cross-promote each other and vice versa" Triple H

"That's Life" Derryn Hinch

"Keep going and going" Sylvester Stallone

Media Man

Mining/Energy/Resources/Biz/Markets/Pop Culture

The Business Of Everything Edition! Part III

Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Ruby Tuesday" (The Rolling Stones)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"Big Wednesday" movie theme (The South Swell)
"I've Got Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"True Blue" (John Williamson)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)
"Advance Australia Fair" National anthem of Australia (Peter Dodds McCormick)
"Great Southern Land" (Icehouse)
"Free Bird" (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
"Hell's Bells" (AC/DC)
"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)
"Judas" (FOZZY)
"He's a Rebel" (The Crystals) ; Media dedication to Killer Kross
"Neva Play" (Megan Thee Stallion)
"It's Good News Week" (Hedgehoppers Anonymous)
"Canary In A Coal Mine" (The Police)
"Crash" (The Human League)
"It's All About The Money" (Jimmy Hart and JJ Maguire)
"The Winner Takes It All" (ABBA)
"Under Pressure" (David Bowie and Queen)
"Man In Black" (Johnny Cash)
"I See Red" (Split Enz)

Google AI Getting Results From Numerous Websites, Platforms, et al; Media Man and associates enjoy lift in SEO, GEO, Top 10 catergories

WWE Night Of Champions: King And Queen Of The Ring. He or she who owns the gold makes the rules! Sami Zayn Has Big loss to CM Punk Monday Night in Chi-Town!

Oba Femi Is WWE King Of The Ring; Target Brock Lesnar

Road To WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (New York, MSG) July 18; Danhausen Is Poster Child of NYC!

It's good to be King Of Content; King Kyle Media Connection: One Nation Australia

WWE NXT: The Don Still Rules; EVIL On The Hunt; Nattie Eyes Shades Of Gray Women's Champ; Road To Heatwave 2026!

Google Cloud Summit Took Over Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia; Google A.I Sports!; Google Disrupts! ; Australian Market Warmish To Google AI, Overall Products And Services; Team Alphabet! Google Summits Prep Potential Employees Or Contact Placements?! Motivates Go-Getters To Sign With The Big G!

Google Says Again To "Make Useful Content For Humans"

Hancock Prospecting and X Corp/SpaceX Big Favs Of Aussie's Down Under; Rio Tinto and BHP shines most of time!

Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team Bulldozer: Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New?

Internet Media Biz: General Public Sees Through Sop Websites; Well Established Website Portals Win!

Aussie Media Karl Takes The Beef To Nine; One Nation Australia Pauline Extends Olive Branch; UK Piers Broadcast Delivers And Dishes Up News; Team KK Enjoying Early Success!

Aussie King Kyle Fan Of One Nation; Right Man, Right Placel Right On Time; Indy Podcast Tag Team Biz Plan Green Lit; Domain's Of Truth Secured. Let's F'N Go!

Aussie Truth Tellers In Vogue

WWE RAW- CM Punk def Zayn - WWE Title - Fresh Victory Tonight! Chicago! "Ma Baker" (Boney M.) "The Meanest Cat"!

Past, Present And Future

July 2026

July 8

Markets

ASX 200 futures down 39 points/0.4%: 8743

Bitcoin $62,751.73 -0.47%

Wall St:
Dow -0.3%
S&P -0.5%
Nasdaq -1.2%

VIX +0.56 to 16.13
Gold -1.4% to $US4106.24 an ounce
Brent oil +5.5% to $US75.96 a barrel
Iron ore -0.4% to $US97.85 a tonne

10-year yield:
US 4.55%
Australia 4.82%

News

Numbers Double Check

July 8

Australian Dollar: $0.6920 USD (down $0.0032 USD) Iron Ore: $97.85 USD (down $0.55 USD) Oil Price
(West Texas): $72.20 USD (up $3.52 USD)
Gold Price: $4,105.73 USD (down $59.23 USD)
Copper Price: $6.1820 USD (down $0.0675 USD)
Dow Jones: 52,925.15 (down 130.76 points)

News (Australia)

AI jitters hit ASX miners; bank stocks jump

(Media Man Peg-On: Pop Culture):

"No Milk Today"

Herman's Hermits
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yW-n0DJFalY&list=RDyW-n0DJFalY&start_radio=1

"Old and Wise"

The Alan Parsons Project
https://youtube.com/watch?v=FDlDKvidYbk&list=RDFDlDKvidYbk&start_radio=1

News Media/Sports Media

Foxtel goes global to fund record NRL deal

News

Pop Culture/Pro Wrestling

Hulk Hogan's Shocking Heel Turn Launches nWo 30 Years Ago

News

Just six of this year's IPOs are in the green

There have been mixed fortunes for the 17 companies that have listed on the Australian stock exchange so far in 2026. One-third of these stocks are now more than 20 per cent below their IPO price, and just six are currently trading above their price on debut. Resources stocks in particular have underperformed, with gold plays such as Unity Metals, Valiant Gold and MB Gold being amongst the hardest hit. Meanwhile, stocks that have remained above their IPO price include SkinKandy, Boresight and KTEK Aerosystems. (RMS)

News

Cryptos:

Bitcoin $62,751.73 -0.47%

Dogecoin: $0.07246 -2.89%

XRP: $1.0935 -2.58%

News Lead Up

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Media/Sports

NRL rights deal delivers blow to Stan

The Australian Rugby League Commission's chairman Peter V'landys has declined to comment on media reports which ha ve suggested that the NRL's next broadcasting rights deal will be worth about $700m a year. The reports claimed that incumbent broadcasters Foxtel and Nine Entertainment will pay around $500m and $150m a year respectively, while a New Zealand network will pay $50m to broadcast the Warriors' matches. This would value the seven-year deal at around $5bn, exceeding the AFL's current rights deal. Nine is expected to retain the rights to three NRL matches per week, as well as finals, the grand final and State of Origin matches; however, Nine had initially pushed for the rights to all NRL matches, including streaming rights via Stan Sport. (RMS)

News

TKO (WWE, UFC etc) Looking For (And Gets) Another Lift Before Or After The Bell; Road 2 SummerSlam;

TKO Holdings
$193.58
+1.28 +0.67%

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Alphabet Inc Class A
$367.03
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Netflix
$76.18
+0.16 +0.21%

*John Cena's reps for Little Brother seen this?! Enjoyed bump brother! Now bumped back up again overnight brother! Netflix slams naysayers!

Paramount Skydance Corp
$9.94
-0.15 -1.49%

*Para struck back like a UFC world champ, and then took a few hits and a ground and pound like McGregor knows a thing of two about. Comon's Mystic McGregor Magic In Motion. Make a comeback victory for UFC and Parra! Less than a week To Mystic Mac Return To Octagon! Needs a kick along of share price to lift streaming partner! Team Media Man McGregor: Against All Odds! Like Rocky, Rambo and The Terminator, Paramount Will Be Back .. right Arnie! Cyberdyne Systems Model 101 or T-800 !

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News Lead Up (Aust)

(ICYMI)

Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk with record SpaceX stake

Hancock Prospecting's investment in SpaceX adds to a portfolio that includes stakes in Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals and Tesla. (RMS). (Media Man Peg-On): Let's Go Team Gina w Musk. To The Moon, Mars and Beyond! Fish 'N Chips Rocket Express! : ) Islands In The Stream! Aussie Barbarella meets Gold movie and Mission To Mars. The Galaxy is your Oyster. Take off down under in Australia maties! Time for a new captain in Canberra right Peter Gravy. Getting inside here ... Operation Golden Red Fish meets Rocket Man and Mrs Miner. Winning! Gonzo Truth News!

News

Gaming/UFC

EA Sports UFC 6 Revives Open Weight Class Selection for Ranked Matches

EA Sports UFC 6 restores open weight class selection in Prospect ranked ladder placement matches, letting players choose divisions freely just weeks before the June 19 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The feature, a hit in the first three games, was dropped in UFC 4 and 5 for rotating classes but returns alongside revamped fighter ratings and Flow State perks to mix up matchups. Streamers like Liam Healy hail it as a game-changer, though some note potential matchmaking issues in lighter divisions and lament the lack of PC support at launch. (Media Man Peg-On): The best of both worlds. Ground and pound and strike action. Take down your gaming store today, in a fun and friendly way. Road To The White House and beyond!

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Gold Movie

Trailer

Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

News Flashback

Early 2026

Jan-March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

News/Profile

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

Leadership and Ownership

Executive Chairwoman: Gina Rinehart AO, who has led the company since 1992.

CEO: Garry Korte.

Ownership: The company is owned by Gina Rinehart (76.6%) and the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust (23.4%).

Major Mining Operations

The company has transitioned from a prospecting firm into a major global miner, with primary interests in the Pilbara region:

Roy Hill: A flagship mega-project and Australia’s largest single iron ore mine, producing 60–70 million tonnes annually.

Hope Downs: A 50/50 joint venture with Rio Tinto, comprising four open-pit mines with a capacity of approximately 47Mtpa.

Atlas Iron: Acquired in 2018, it operates the Mount Webber, Sanjiv Ridge, and Miralga Creek mines.

Hancock Iron Ore: A new entity formed in July 2025 to consolidate Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations.

Diversification and Strategic Investments

Under Rinehart’s leadership, the company has expanded significantly into other sectors:

Agriculture: Hancock is Australia's second-largest beef producer, owning over 25 properties including the iconic S. Kidman & Co. It also owns 50% of Bannister Downs Dairy.

Critical Minerals: Major stakes in lithium (Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals, Vulcan Energy) and rare earths (Arafura Rare Earths, MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths).

Energy: Significant interests in oil and gas through Warrego Energy and Senex Energy.

International Ventures: In January 2026, the company signed a gold exploration license agreement with Saudi Arabia's state-owned miner, Ma’aden.

Current Events (January 2026)

Australia Day Sponsorship: The company is the principal partner for the 2026 Hancock Prospecting Australia Day celebrations in Perth.

Helipad Proposal: In December 2025, the City of Perth refused the company's proposal to build a helipad at its West Perth headquarters.

Financial Performance: For the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a profit of AU$3.08 billion.

History

News

Gold (1974)

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films

News

Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Lyrics

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here I could have sworn

These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh but I'm proud of you but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in

'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Oh after the rush has gone I hope you find a little more time Remember we were partners in crime It's only two years ago

The man with the suit and the face You knew that he was there on the case Now he's in love with you he's in love with you

My love is like a high prison wall But you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

My love is like a high prison wall And you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Oh always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return Something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Songwriter: Gary James Kemp

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Official video of Spandau Ballet performing 'Gold' from their 1983 third album 'True'.

The band's classic line-up features brothers Gary and Martin Kemp on guitars, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble.

Spandau Ballet’s hits include Gold, True, To Cut A Long Story Short, Through The Barricades and many more.

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"Business is like baking a cake. You have to have all of the right ingredients" Elon Musk, X Corp

"I've never met a currency I didn't like" JBL

"What's your hustle" Paul Heyman

"I've never really been that good at cutting promos. That's why I've got Paul Heyman" Brock Lesnar

"Just in any job, if you want to get ahead, take shorter lunch breaks, be happy to stay later, do the work, and finish it off well" Gina Rinehart

"Everyone you meet knows something you don't" Fred Schebesta

"He lied to a whole country and he's still got his job" Karl Stefanovic

"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything" Mark Twain

"If you don't like what you're doing, then don't do it" Ray Bradbury

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Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

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July 6, 2026

"Monday, Monday" *The Mamas & the Papas)
"Manic Monday" (The Bangles)
"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"Ruby Tuesday" (The Rolling Stones)
"Big Wednesday" movie theme (The South Swell)
"Monday, Monday" (The Mamas & the Papas)
"I've Got Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)
"Advance Australia Fair" National anthem of Australia (Peter Dodds McCormick)
"Great Southern Land" (Icehouse)
"Free Bird" (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
"Hell's Bells" (AC/DC)
"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)
"Judas" (FOZZY)
"He's a Rebel" (The Crystals) ; Media dedication to Killer Kross
"Neva Play" (Megan Thee Stallion)
"It's Good News Week" (Hedgehoppers Anonymous)
"Canary In A Coal Mine" (The Police)

WWE Night Of Champions: King And Queen Of The Ring. He or she who owns the gold makes the rules! Sami Zayn New WWE Champ: Wins Big In Riyadh, Saudi

Oba Femi Is WWE King Of The Ring; Target Brock Lesnar

Road To WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (New York, MSG) July 18; Danhausen Is Poster Child of NYC!

It's good to be King Of Content; King Kyle Media Connection: One Nation Australia

WWE NXT Great American Bash: Fallout: The Don Retains Gold; EVIL On The Hunt; Nattie Eyes Shades Of Gray Women's Champ; Road To Heatwave 2026!

Google Cloud Summit Takes Over Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia; Google A.I Sports!; Google Disrupts Aussie Newsrooms! ; Australian Market Warmish To Google AI, Overall Products And Services; Team Alphabet! Google Summits Prep Potential Employees Or Contact Placements?! Motivates Go-Getters To Sign With The Big G!

Hancock Prospecting and X Corp/SpaceX Big Favs Of Aussie's Down Under; Rio Tinto shines

Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team Bulldozer: Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New?

Aussie Media Karl Takes The Beef To Nine; One Nation Australia Pauline Extends Olive Branch; UK Piers Broadcast Delivers And Dishes Up News

Aussie King Kyle Fan Of One Nation; Right Man, Right Placel Right On Time; Indy Podcast Tag Team Biz Plan Green Lit; Domain's Of Truth Secured. Let's F'N Go!

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Road To WWE SummerSlam: Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins. Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi - WWE Hell In A Cell! UFC Freedom 250: Fallout; Big Thumbs Up From Most: Road To UFC 329; WWE Night Of Champions: Sami Zayn Gets WWE Gold In Saudi: 20 years in the making!

WWE RAW- Zayn vs Rhodes - WWE Title - Tonight! Chicago! "Ma Baker" (Boney M.) "The Meanest Cat"!

WWE SmackDown - Vikingo vs Rey Fenix: Battle Of Luchas! - AAA Cruiserweight Title Match! Fenix wins!

Past, Present And Future

July 2026

July 6

Markets

ASX futures down 35 points/0.2%: 8794
AUD +0.03% at US69.42¢

Bitcoin $63,405.41 +1.20%

Dow +1.1%
S&P +0.1%
Nasdaq -0.8%
Gold +1.3% at $US4176.94 an ounce
Brent oil +0.4% at $US72.10 a barrel
Iron ore -0.2% at $US98.10 a ton

News

Numbers Lead Up

July 3

Australian Dollar: $0.6932 USD (up $0.0016 USD)
Iron Ore): $98.10 USD (down $0.35 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $68.78 USD (up $0.32 USD)
Gold Price: $4,175.07 USD (up $52.35 USD)
Copper Price): $6.2240 USD (up $0.0500 USD)
Dow Jones: 52,900.07 (unchanged - public holiday)

News (Australia)

ASX traders prepare for inside look at Warsh's Fed

Futures pricing suggests that Australian equities will shed about 0.2 per cent when the market opens on Monday. The upcoming release of the minutes from the US Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy meeting will be a key focus for local investors in coming days, given the dearth of new Australian economic data this week. Meanwhile, opinion is divided as to whether the Reserve Bank of New Zealand will increase official interest rates on Wednesday. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.37 per cent to 8,844.4 points on Friday. (RMS)

News

Microsoft play puts heat on AI giants

News Corporation and the Guardian have previously struck global deals with OpenAI for some access to their content. However, Nine Entertainment's deal with Microsoft - which allows the latter's Copilot artificial intelligence platform to use content from Nine's mastheads in search results - is the first time a major Australian news publisher has signed a local licensing arrangement for its copyrighted material with a global technology company. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's former chairman Rod Sims says Nine's deal will set an important precedent, and shows that the nation's Australia's copyright laws are "fit for purpose". (RMS)

News

Just six of this year's IPOs are in the green

News Lead Up

Oil stocks and Rinehart-backed miner tipped to rebound

Sharemarket investors' traditional end-of-financial-year tax-lossing selling has become more complicated in 2026 due to the federal government's capital gains tax changes. ETF Shares' chief investment officer David Tuckwell says Arafura Rare Earths could benefit from a rebound at the start of the new financial year, given that the stock has shed about 15 per cent so far in 2026. Hailey Kim from Wilson Asset Management in turn favours packaging group Amcor, while Hugh Dive from Atlas Funds Management says oil and gas producers Santos and Woodside Energy have been oversold in the wake of peace talks in the Middle East. (RMS)

Cryptos:

Bitcoin $63,509.77 +1.36%

Dogecoin: $0.07784 +2.72%

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Nine in rush to tie up Stefanovic's successor after being caught short

Nine Network insiders contend that there is no rush to appoint a permanent replacement for Karl Stefanovic as co-host of the 'Today' breakfast show. Nine will trial a number of potential replacements. (Media Man Peg-On): Trial on the way! Trial by Media! The play on words works, does it not?!

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The game launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with the standard edition at $79.99 and Ultimate Edition at $99.99 offering exclusive vehicles, weapons, and shops like tattoo parlors. Digital buyers get a free month of GTA+ and retro packs, while physical copies ship with download codes, drawing complaints from collectors. Early sales show PS5 leading Xbox 6-to-1, with unconfirmed reports of 39 million pre-orders and $3 billion in revenue, building on GTA V's 200 million copies sold. (Media Man Peg-On): The hype is real. Revved up for the mean streets of GTA.

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News (Aust)

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Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk with record SpaceX stake

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has bought a $US1 billion ($1.4 billion) stake in rocket and satellite company SpaceX. It represents Hancock Prospecting's biggest investment outside of iron ore, with Rinehart claiming that the Elon Musk-owned company is a further example of "why the world needs more enterprise, more builders and much less bureaucracy".
Hancock Prospecting's investment in SpaceX adds to a portfolio that includes stakes in Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals and Tesla. (RMS). (Media Man Peg-On): Let's Go Team Gina w Musk. To The Moon, Mars and Beyond! Fish 'N Chips Rocket Express! : ) Islands In The Stream! Aussie Barbarella meets Gold movie and Mission To Mars. The Galaxy is your Oyster. Take off down under in Australia maties! Time for a new captain in Canberra right Peter Gravy. Getting inside here ... Operation Golden Red Fish meets Rocket Man and Mrs Miner. Winning! Gonzo Truth News!

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Gold Movie

Trailer

Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

News Flashback

Early 2026

Jan-March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

News/Profile

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

Leadership and Ownership

Executive Chairwoman: Gina Rinehart AO, who has led the company since 1992.

CEO: Garry Korte.

Ownership: The company is owned by Gina Rinehart (76.6%) and the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust (23.4%).

Major Mining Operations

The company has transitioned from a prospecting firm into a major global miner, with primary interests in the Pilbara region:

Roy Hill: A flagship mega-project and Australia’s largest single iron ore mine, producing 60–70 million tonnes annually.

Hope Downs: A 50/50 joint venture with Rio Tinto, comprising four open-pit mines with a capacity of approximately 47Mtpa.

Atlas Iron: Acquired in 2018, it operates the Mount Webber, Sanjiv Ridge, and Miralga Creek mines.

Hancock Iron Ore: A new entity formed in July 2025 to consolidate Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations.

Diversification and Strategic Investments

Under Rinehart’s leadership, the company has expanded significantly into other sectors:

Agriculture: Hancock is Australia's second-largest beef producer, owning over 25 properties including the iconic S. Kidman & Co. It also owns 50% of Bannister Downs Dairy.

Critical Minerals: Major stakes in lithium (Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals, Vulcan Energy) and rare earths (Arafura Rare Earths, MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths).

Energy: Significant interests in oil and gas through Warrego Energy and Senex Energy.

International Ventures: In January 2026, the company signed a gold exploration license agreement with Saudi Arabia's state-owned miner, Ma’aden.

Current Events (January 2026)

Australia Day Sponsorship: The company is the principal partner for the 2026 Hancock Prospecting Australia Day celebrations in Perth.

Helipad Proposal: In December 2025, the City of Perth refused the company's proposal to build a helipad at its West Perth headquarters.

Financial Performance: For the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a profit of AU$3.08 billion.

History

News

Gold (1974)

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films

News

Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Lyrics

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here I could have sworn

These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh but I'm proud of you but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in

'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Oh after the rush has gone I hope you find a little more time Remember we were partners in crime It's only two years ago

The man with the suit and the face You knew that he was there on the case Now he's in love with you he's in love with you

My love is like a high prison wall But you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

My love is like a high prison wall And you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Oh always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return Something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Songwriter: Gary James Kemp

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Official video of Spandau Ballet performing 'Gold' from their 1983 third album 'True'.

The band's classic line-up features brothers Gary and Martin Kemp on guitars, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble.

Spandau Ballet’s hits include Gold, True, To Cut A Long Story Short, Through The Barricades and many more.

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Team Trump def Team Left
Dana White def Naysayers
Sydney Sweeney def critics
Pauline Hanson def critics
Aussie Monos vs Aussie Multis
SpaceX def everyone
Kross Cult vs Zayn Z's
Priest vs Mr AAA
Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi - WWE SummerSlam
Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins - WWE SummerSlam
Mr NXT vs Mr AEW
Mr AAA vs Mr AEW
Conor McGregor vs critics
Kross Club vs NWO
Sten Lee (Marvel) vs DC Comics (Team Warner)
Mr Netflix vs Mr Paramount
Mr YouTube vs Mr Rumble
Mr Meta vs Mr Bluesky
Mr Crypto vs Mr NWO
Mr Toyota vs Mr Porsche
Mr Citizen Journalism vs Mr Newspaper Rag
Grey vs Nattie - WWE NXT
Tony D'Angelo vs Mr EVIL - NXT (Great American Bash)
Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker - WWE Night of Champions
WWE vs everyone - WWE Satuday Night's Main Event - July 18 - Madison Square Garden, NYC
Aussie Karl and Aussie Kyle vs Nine and Mainstream
Zayn and Jimmy Uso vs IWC?!
Higher Power vs The Darkness
Zayn vs Kross
Priest vs Vikingo
Pro Surfers vs Free Surfers
Neo vs Agent Smith

Best Quotes

"I've never met a currency I didn't like" JBL

"What's your hustle" Paul Heyman

"I've never really been that good at cutting promos. That's why I've got Paul Heyman" Brock Lesnar

"Just in any job, if you want to get ahead, take shorter lunch breaks, be happy to stay later, do the work, and finish it off well" Gina Rinehart

"Everyone you meet knows something you don't" Fred Schebesta

"He lied to a whole country and he's still got his job" Karl Stefanovic

"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything" Mark Twain

"If you don't like what you're doing, then don't do it" Ray Bradbury

"Gold is the money of kings" Norm Franz

Media Man

Mining/Energy/Resources/Biz/Markets/Pop Culture

The Business Of Everything Edition! Part V

Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

"Friday" (Rebecca Black)
"Friday Night's Alright For Fighting" (Elton John)
"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"Thursday's Child" (David Bowie)
"Ruby Tuesday" (The Rolling Stones)
"Big Wednesday" movie theme (The South Swell)
"Monday, Monday" (The Mamas & the Papas)
"I've Got Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)
"Advance Australia Fair" National anthem of Australia (Peter Dodds McCormick)
"Great Southern Land" (Icehouse)
"Free Bird" (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
"Hell's Bells" (AC/DC)
"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)
"Judas" (FOZZY)
"He's a Rebel" (The Crystals) ; Media dedication to Killer Kross
"Neva Play" (Megan Thee Stallion)

WWE Night Of Champions: King And Queen Of The Ring. He or she who owns the gold makes the rules! Sami Zayn New WWE Champ: Wins Big In Riyadh, Saudi

Oba Femi Is WWE King Of The Ring; Target Brock Lesnar

Road To WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (New York, MSG) July 18; Danhausen Is Poster Child of NYC!

It's good to be King Of Content; King Kyle Media Connection: One Nation Australia

WWE NXT Great American Bash: Fallout: The Don Retains Gold; EVIL On The Hunt; Nattie Eyes Shades Of Gray Women's Champ

Hancock Prospecting and X Corp/SpaceX Big Favs Of Aussie's Down Under; Rio Tinto shines

Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team Bulldozer: Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New?

Aussie Media Karl Takes The Beef To Nine; One Nation Australia Pauline Extends Olive Branch; UK Piers Broadcast Delivers And Dishes Up News

Aussie King Kyle Fan Of One Nation; Right Man, Right Placel Right On Time; Indy Podcast Tag Team Biz Plan Green Lit; Domain's Of Truth Secured

Aussie Truth Tellers In And Around Media vs Corp Media Liars

Road To WWE SummerSlam: Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins. Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi - WWE Hell In A Cell! UFC Freedom 250: Fallout; Big Thumbs Up From Mostl: Road To UFC 329; WWE Night Of Champions: Sami Zayn Gets WWE Gold In Saudi: 20 years in the making!

WWE SmackDown - Vikingo vs Rey Fenix: Battle Of Luchas! - AAA Cruiserweight Title Match!

Past, Present And Future

July 2026

July 3

Markets

ASX 200 futures up 52 points/0.6%: 8762.

AUD +0.4% to US69.22¢

Bitcoin $61,640.98 +1.99%

Wall Street:
Dow +1.1%
S&P +0.00%
Nasdaq -0.8%

VIX -0.44 to 16.15
Gold +2.2% to $US4119.99 an ounce
Brent oil +0.03% to $US71.59 a barrel
Iron ore +0.9% to $US98.45 a ton

10-year yield:
US 4.48%
Australia 4.82%

News

Numbers Double Check

Australian Dollar: $0.6916 USD (up $0.0026 USD)
Iron Ore): $98.45 USD (up $0.55 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $68.46 USD (up $0.37 USD)
Gold Price: $4,122.72 USD (up $91.52 USD)
Copper Price (CME): $6.1740 USD (up $0.0180 USD)
Dow Jones: 52,900.07 (up 594.83 points)

News (Australia)

ASX sideways as NAB rallies; Origin drops

The Australian sharemarket edged higher on Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 adding 0.018 per cent to close at 8,724.5 points. Northern Star Resources was up 5.6 per cent at $19.83, National Australia Bank rose 3.8 per cent to $38.41 and Electro Optic Systems advanced 2.5 per cent to $10.01. However, BHP was down 0.6 per cent at $59.57, Origin Energy shed 5.4 per cent to ended the session at $10.48 and Woodside Energy fell 1.3 per cent to $28.03. (RMS)

News

Just six of this year's IPOs are in the green

News Lead Up

Oil stocks and Rinehart-backed miner tipped to rebound

Cryptos:

Bitcoin $61,640.98 +1.99%

Dogecoin: $0.07490 +3.22%

XRP: $1.0956 +3.75%

News Lead Up

Media

Nine in rush to tie up Stefanovic's successor after being caught short

News

Media/Sports

NRL rights deal delivers blow to Stan

News Lead Up (Australia)

Today show host Karl Stefanovic to leave Nine after Tommy Robinson podcast fallout

Nine Entertainment's senior executives held a series of crisis meetings yesterday to discuss the future of veteran TV personality Karl Stefanovic. The co-host of breakfast show Today has caused consternation within Nine's executive ranks since the launch of his self-titled podcast show, which is produced independently of Nine; however, while he was cleared to proceed with the podcast earlier in 2026, this week's interview with far-right British activist Tommy Robinson was deemed to have been inappropriate. Nine is believed to have decided to terminate Stefanovic's contract and will negotiate an exit deal, amid concerns that Today may face advertiser boycott in the wake of the Robinson interview. (Media Man Peg-On); Got to be more to this story. Truth tellers can upset and unsettle the establishment! Ex journo says and knows!!!!

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GTA VI Pre-Orders Launch Worldwide with Record Hype

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News (Aust)

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Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk with record SpaceX stake

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Gold Movie

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Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
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News Flashback

Early 2026

January and March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

News/Profile

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

Leadership and Ownership

Executive Chairwoman: Gina Rinehart AO, who has led the company since 1992.

CEO: Garry Korte.

Ownership: The company is owned by Gina Rinehart (76.6%) and the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust (23.4%).

Major Mining Operations

The company has transitioned from a prospecting firm into a major global miner, with primary interests in the Pilbara region:

Roy Hill: A flagship mega-project and Australia’s largest single iron ore mine, producing 60–70 million tonnes annually.

Hope Downs: A 50/50 joint venture with Rio Tinto, comprising four open-pit mines with a capacity of approximately 47Mtpa.

Atlas Iron: Acquired in 2018, it operates the Mount Webber, Sanjiv Ridge, and Miralga Creek mines.

Hancock Iron Ore: A new entity formed in July 2025 to consolidate Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations.

Diversification and Strategic Investments

Under Rinehart’s leadership, the company has expanded significantly into other sectors:

Agriculture: Hancock is Australia's second-largest beef producer, owning over 25 properties including the iconic S. Kidman & Co. It also owns 50% of Bannister Downs Dairy.

Critical Minerals: Major stakes in lithium (Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals, Vulcan Energy) and rare earths (Arafura Rare Earths, MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths).

Energy: Significant interests in oil and gas through Warrego Energy and Senex Energy.

International Ventures: In January 2026, the company signed a gold exploration license agreement with Saudi Arabia's state-owned miner, Ma’aden.

Current Events (January 2026)

Australia Day Sponsorship: The company is the principal partner for the 2026 Hancock Prospecting Australia Day celebrations in Perth.

Helipad Proposal: In December 2025, the City of Perth refused the company's proposal to build a helipad at its West Perth headquarters.

Financial Performance: For the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a profit of AU$3.08 billion.

History

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Gold (1974)

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films

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Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Lyrics

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here I could have sworn

These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh but I'm proud of you but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in

'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Oh after the rush has gone I hope you find a little more time Remember we were partners in crime It's only two years ago

The man with the suit and the face You knew that he was there on the case Now he's in love with you he's in love with you

My love is like a high prison wall But you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

My love is like a high prison wall And you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Oh always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return Something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Songwriter: Gary James Kemp

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Official video of Spandau Ballet performing 'Gold' from their 1983 third album 'True'.

The band's classic line-up features brothers Gary and Martin Kemp on guitars, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble.

Spandau Ballet’s hits include Gold, True, To Cut A Long Story Short, Through The Barricades and many more.

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July 1, 2026

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News

July 1

Bitcoin at $59K: Strategy’s sell-off fears are weighing on the market

Market Overview

The crypto market is trading at $2.06T, unchanged from the previous day. Still, the current levels represent a recovery from a low of $2.02T, where the cap had fallen at the start of the active US trading session and again at the opening of the Asian session. Cryptocurrencies remain under pressure from fears of selling by Strategy, casting a shadow over the relatively positive backdrop of favourable stock market dynamics and a declining dollar. Among the top coins over the past 24 hours, the leaders were Stellar (+7%), Cardano (+4.8%) and Bitcoin Cash (+3.6%). The underperformers were Aave (-3.9%), Algorand (-3.2%) and Basic Attention Token (-3%).

The sentiment index plummeted to 11, its lowest level in roughly the last three weeks. June turned out to be a rather gloomy month, as sentiment was above the ‘extreme fear’ threshold of 25 on only the 1st, remaining within the range of 8 to 23 for the rest of the month.

At the start of the day on 1 July, Bitcoin slipped to $57.8K, having recovered to above $59K at the time of writing. At its lowest point, BTC hit its lowest level since September 2024, and the subsequent attempt to rebound still looks rather tentative. The leading cryptocurrency is gradually slipping below the 200-week moving average, which is typical behaviour for it at this point on the curve, judging by several past instances.

Bitcoin fell by 20.5% in June to $58.6K, marking its second consecutive month of decline following a two-month rally. This monthly decline was the steepest in the last four years. From a seasonal perspective, July is generally considered a fairly successful month for BTC. Over the past 15 years, Bitcoin has ended the month higher on ten occasions and lower on five. The average gain was 19%, while the average decline was 7.8%.

News Background

Over the past week, BitMine purchased an additional 27,084 ETH worth $43 million, bringing the total amount of Ethereum in its reserves to 5.7 million ETH, which exceeds 4.7% of the total Ethereum supply. BitMine has achieved 94% of its target to consolidate 5% of the second-largest cryptocurrency's total supply over the past 11 months, according to BitMine's Chairman, Tom Lee.

According to Arkham Intelligence, the US company Sharplink has resumed buying Ethereum after an eight-month hiatus. Last week, the company acquired 39,196 Ether for $62.4 million.

Strategy did not buy any Bitcoin last week, but sold a block of MSTR ordinary shares, increasing its dollar reserves to $2.55 billion. According to the company, these funds will be sufficient to cover 17 months of expected share-based payments.

Following the latest adjustment, the Bitcoin mining difficulty rose sharply by 7.15% to 133.87 T. This is the largest increase in the metric since February.

According to SoSoValue, investors withdrew $4.3B from US Bitcoin ETFs in June. This monthly outflow was the largest since the launch of the Bitcoin ETF in January 2024.

Summary: The crypto market is at lows, with sentiment in the ‘fear’ zone. BTC fell by 20% in June and is trading around $59K, under pressure from selling and ETF outflows, despite a localised recovery. (FxPro)

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June 30

Oil

Oil finds no silver lining

Oil has returned to the levels seen before the armed conflict in the Middle East much sooner than expected. Brent’s fall of almost 40% from its March highs is not solely due to more barrels coming from the Persian Gulf. The market has adapted to the most far-reaching crisis in the history of the oil market. As a result, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz need not return to previous levels to restore balance. A return to 65%, or 11-12M BPD, will be sufficient.

Morgan Stanley put forward this assumption and lowered its forecast for the average Brent price to $75 per barrel in the third and fourth quarters, a $15 and $5 lower than its previous estimate, respectively. According to the bank, while more barrels are flowing through the main oil artery, the bears’ previous trump cards remain in play. These include record growth in US exports and a decline in Chinese energy imports.

The Gulf states’ search for alternative routes has made it possible to partially meet demand from Europe and Asia for the next couple of months. These continents do not require any more oil. The Iranian output could also surge to 3.3M BPD by the end of the year, following the lifting of sanctions. Combined with the gradual recovery in regional production, this creates a distinctly bearish backdrop for Brent.

There is no doubt that the market will stabilise over the coming weeks. It will need to replenish global stocks, which have been considerably depleted, and meet growing demand from Europe and Asia. Oil prices could even rise if the conflict in the Middle East escalates. If the conflict does not escalate further, the long-term outlook for Brent looks rather bleak.

According to estimates from the International Energy Agency, global crude oil supply in 2026 will fall by 3.9M BPD in 2026. Supply is expected to increase by 8M to 110.3M BPD in 2027. Demand will recover at a much more modest pace, and next year the oil market risks facing a surplus of 5M BPD.

Thus, barring an escalation of the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, the downward trend in Brent is likely to persist.

Summary: Brent has returned to pre-crisis levels, whilst rising supplies and weak demand reinforce bearish sentiment. Barring a new escalation, the decline is likely to continue.

Media Man: "Oils ain't oils" John Laws (RIP legend)

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Gold

June 30

Gold: heading for $3,600?

• Easing concerns over the Fed’s independence have bolstered the Dollar.

• Fears of high interest rates are weighing on gold.

The US dollar rose after a three-day decline, thanks to growing investor confidence in the Fed’s independence, anticipation of Kevin Warsh’s speech in Sintra, Portugal, and the realisation that the situation in the Middle East must be taken seriously. The US is attempting to de-escalate the conflict and has announced talks, but Iran insists on maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz. The positions of the two sides remain far apart, heightening geopolitical risks and boosting demand for the greenback as a safe-haven asset.

The US dollar received a boost from the Supreme Court’s ruling that Donald Trump cannot dismiss Lisa Cook from her post at the Fed. Had the situation been different, the White House would have filled the Committee with doves and pushed for a rate cut. Such a scenario would have put pressure on the US dollar due to fears that the Fed might lose its independence. Now that this threat has been removed, it is having a positive impact on the USD index.

The strengthening of the US dollar has created headwinds for gold, pushing it back below $4,000 per ounce. While the fall in oil prices is reducing inflationary risks, the market remains fixated on the possibility of a Fed rate hike and a stronger dollar.

Precious metals have seen a brief resurgence amid a reduced likelihood of monetary tightening. The probability of monetary tightening in September has fallen over the past week from over 70% to 62%, whilst the likelihood of two federal funds rate hikes in 2026 has dropped from 50% to 38%. Nevertheless, investors’ attention is focused more on the persistence of relatively high interest rates, causing non-yielding gold to lose ground.

The high yields on Treasuries are being sustained by Warsh’s emphasis on the Fed talking less and acting more. The new chair wants the markets to signal to the central bank where rates should be, rather than the central bank dictating to the markets. The Fed’s shift from verbosity to reticence is heightening uncertainty and allowing investors to demand a higher risk premium. This is reflected in debt market rates and the dynamics of Gold.

The bulls believe that gold will prove more resilient to headwinds. The bears are counting on it falling further towards $3,600 before buying interest returns.

Summary: Gold is retreating under pressure from a strengthening dollar and expectations of high Fed interest rates; bears are anticipating a fall to $3,600 before demand returns. (FxPro)

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"Gold is the currency of kings" Anon

Gold Price: Current -0.1% to $US4011.24 an ounce

Bitcoin: Current: $58,742.03 -0.82%

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June 28/29, 2026

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Biz/Geo/Politics

The dollar: geopolitics back in the picture

The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East will bolster the greenback as a safe-haven asset

Data on European inflation and the US labour market will determine the fate of EURUSD

The US dollar quickly recouped its losses after the US resumed bombing Iran in response to its attack on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Prior to this, the greenback had been falling amid profit-taking on long positions due to reduced expectations of aggressive monetary tightening by the Fed. The rise in the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index in June, coupled with a slowdown in long-term inflation expectations, suggests that two Fed rate rises in 2026 may be avoided.

According to Morgan Stanley, EURUSD could easily reach 1.1, as long-term investors are gradually unwinding their long positions whilst hedge funds are building up short positions. BNY Mellon sees potential for a fall below this level, as the ECB is unlikely to raise rates further due to the negative impact of monetary tightening on the eurozone economy.

The Fed’s ‘hawkish’ shift and Christine Lagarde’s ‘dovish’ rhetoric have sent EURUSD tumbling to annual lows. Investors will be looking for confirmation of the downtrend in data on European inflation and the US labour market. Bloomberg experts expect consumer prices in the eurozone to slow from 3.2% to 3% in June. If inflation is indeed peaking, there is no need to tighten monetary policy. This is bad news for the euro.

The improvement in employment trends this spring provided a reason to keep the federal funds rate on hold. Further stabilisation of the labour market will allow the Fed to raise it as inflation picks up. Divergence in monetary policy will continue to support the ‘bears’ on EURUSD. If, at the same time, oil prices start to rise due to tensions in the Middle East, the euro risks falling to $1.1.

Brent continues to react to good news and turn a blind eye to the bad. Rumours of a ceasefire and negotiations have had a greater impact on the North Sea crude than the resumption of Tehran’s attacks on tankers and US airstrikes on Iran. However, if fears continue to hamper traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and slow the process of restoring oil production in the Persian Gulf to pre-war levels, prices will soar. This will support the US dollar as the currency of a net exporter of energy commodities. (FxPro)

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Gold

$4,000: Just a pause, not the end of Gold's decline

Gold is rebounding at the end of the week after a correction in the odds of two key Fed rate hikes this year. Nevertheless, the price is falling for the fourth consecutive week. Since the second half of the week, bears have been relentlessly trying to push the price below the psychologically significant $4,000 mark but eased their grip on Friday afternoon. At the same time, the long-term moving averages favour sellers, as a ‘death cross’ is looming (when the 50-day moving average falls below the 200-day moving average), reinforced by the fact that the price is trading below this cross. On the weekly charts, attempts to push the price back above the 50-week moving average have failed. However, this is also the price support zone from the end of last year, so we can expect a fairly fierce battle around the current level.

It is also worth noting how the narrative for gold’s price movements has changed. Previously, the escalation between the US and Iran triggered downward price movements, with a clear inverse correlation between oil and gold. But it has now become apparent that both assets can move in the same direction – downwards.

However, we must also consider an alternative scenario, in which, since the end of January, the price of gold has been correcting following three years of growth, reaching the 61.8% level—a classic Fibonacci support level. Under this scenario, we should see consolidation followed by a reversal to the upside, with the first stage being a recovery to peak levels around $5,600, and the second stage a rally to $8,000 as part of an extension to the 161.8% level. We nevertheless view this undoubtedly inspiring scenario as less likely, given the history of previous similar price booms and crashes over the last half-century. (FxPro)

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Cryptos

June 26

The crypto market has tested the $2T mark

Market Overview

The crypto market capitalisation fell from $2.12T to $2.02T before rebounding to $2.06T, where it had stabilised at the time of writing as active trading began in Europe. Selling pressure intensified after a fresh downward surge in stock indices. This morning, cryptocurrencies again appeared stable or rebounding, but these sentiments will only be tested once active US trading begins. Over the past 24 hours, the top performers among the most liquid coins were AAVE (+5.6%), Solana (+0.7%) and Theta Network (+0.1%). Lagging behind were Algorand (-6.7%), Polkadot (-6.2%) and NEAR Protocol (-6.1%).

Bitcoin approached $58K at its lows late Thursday and early Friday, but in both cases, aggressive buying quickly pushed it back into the $60K range. This pattern resembles margin position liquidations during downtrend spikes, followed by strong buying on pending orders during the recovery. Given deteriorating sentiment among institutional investors and their ability to quickly divest from cryptocurrencies to stabilise their balance sheets, it is worth preparing for continued pressure and periodic sell-off spikes by leveraged traders.

News Background

Bitcoin plummeted to $58K amid a surge in aggressive selling on Binance, according to analyst Amr Taa. His data shows that spot market sales volume reached nearly $4 billion in two hours.

Bitcoin’s sharp fall coincided with the opening of the US market and a further deviation from par value of Strategy’s STRC preference shares. Concerns are mounting about Strategy’s financial health, as it lacks sufficient dollar reserves to pay dividends and reduce its debt burden, potentially prompting the sale of part of its BTC holdings.

Technical analysts are highlighting the emergence of a ‘head and shoulders’ pattern on the monthly chart for Strategy’s ordinary shares (MSTR), which could lead to an 80 per cent fall in the share price. The pattern is reminiscent of the dot-com bubble era, when MSTR shares formed a similar pattern and subsequently lost more than 99% of their value over the following two years.

Major players are accumulating Bitcoin at record rates against a backdrop of panic selling by retail investors, and the psychological divide between the two groups is widening to extreme levels, CryptoQuant notes.

Summary: The crypto market has stabilised following the fall: BTC is holding at $60K, but selling pressure and the risk of further selloffs remain. (FxPro)

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Bitcoin has formed a double bottom at $59K

June 25

Market Overview

The crypto market has fallen 1.4% over the past 24 hours, retreating to $2.12T as it continues its gradual return to the lows seen at the start of June. Notably, this time, cryptocurrencies were in no hurry to rebound alongside the stock market, preferring to wait for a more confident recovery to take shape. Over the past 24 hours, the top gainers were Aave (+14.2%), Internet Computer (+3.6%) and Gram (formerly Toncoin, +2.9%). The biggest declines were SushiSwap (-7.7%), Theta Network (-7.5%) and IOTA (-5.7%).

Bitcoin re-tested its early-June lows, touching $59K at the low point of Wednesday’s sell-off. This was followed by a decisive rebound, fuelling the bulls’ hopes of a double bottom forming. Should the rebound continue, the nearest upside potential is $67K, mirroring the movement seen in the first half of the month. For now, however, we are sticking to the ‘boring scenario’ described earlier, involving several weeks of consolidation near the 200-week moving average. This is trending higher and currently sits near $62.2K, with a likelihood of reaching $68K by October.

News Background

Strategy’s (STRC) preference shares have traded below their $100 par value for almost a month. Since the start of 2026, Strategy’s US-dollar cash reserves have fallen by 38 per cent. Over the same period, annual dividend liabilities have risen almost fourfold to $1.2 billion. Any attempt to quickly replenish the reserves by selling BTC would ‘destroy’ the company’s shareholder value.

Activity on the Bitcoin network has reached its highest level in the past two years, according to Glassnode. The rise in transaction volume is atypical for bear market phases and was triggered by the Runes protocol, which allows fungible tokens to be issued and transferred directly on the BTC network.

Bitcoin can be a useful way to diversify an investment portfolio when its share of total assets does not exceed 1–2 per cent, according to BlackRock. The investment firm advises investors to approach this asset with caution.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced a major reorganisation, unveiled an updated governance structure, and moved into cost-cutting mode, reducing its budget by 40 per cent. A former EF coordinator recently stated that around $30 million per year is required to support the network’s core infrastructure.

MoneyGram, one of the largest money transfer operators, has become a validator on the Solana network. Joining the Solana ecosystem will enable MoneyGram to expand its range of financial services using blockchain technology.

Bitcoin has rebounded from $59K, suggesting a double bottom. The crypto market remains under pressure, but the potential for a rise to $67K persists. (FxPro)

News (24 + Hours Ago)

Tech Culture

Elon Musk Shares Controversial Film Citizen Vigilante on X for 48 Hours

Directed by Uwe Boll and starring Armie Hammer as a vigilante targeting migrant criminals in Europe, the movie draws from real cases like the 2016 Hamburg gang rape and Cologne's 2015 assaults, questioning state failures. Germany's ratings board banned it over fears of inciting violence against migrants, while critics called it morally bankrupt but audiences gave it a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score praising its raw take on EU issues. The brief availability amplified sharp divides, with some hailing it as a folk hero story and others decrying graphic immigrant violence.

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Social Media News: Australia

Australia Doubles Fines on Social Media Platforms Over Under-16 Ban Failures

The ban, effective December 10, 2025, requires platforms to block under-16 accounts, with companies facing fines up to A$99 million for systemic failures—no penalties for kids or parents. A University of Newcastle study of 408 teens aged 12-17 found over 85% still using restricted sites weekly, 54% via personal accounts, prompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to call out Big Tech's weak compliance. Supporters like NSW Premier Chris Minns praise the tougher stance to protect childhoods, while critics highlight easy workarounds like VPNs and risks of invasive age checks for adults; eSafety is probing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube.

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(Australia)

June 29

ASX to rise as EOFY reset outweighs Mid-East fears

Futures pricing suggests that Australian equities will gain about 0.2 per cent when the market opens on Monday, despite a negative lead from Wall Street. Datt Capital's chief investment officer Emanuel Datt says the Middle East will be the main focus for local investors, in the wake of the latest US military strikes on Iran. Datt adds that to end-of-financial-year tax-loss selling is likely to boost the local bourse. Investors will also be awaiting tomorrow's release of the minutes from the Reserve Bank's latest monetary policy board meeting. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.18 per cent to 8,764.2 points on Friday. (RMS)

News

Tech/Entertainment/Culture

Inside Kick: The controversial streaming giant the world can't pin down

Australian-based livestreaming website Kick claims it has surpassed 100 million users in three years, and that it keeps just five per cent of its subscription revenue, returning the rest to the people who stream on it. It was founded by Ed Craven and Bijan Tehran, with the two having also founded crypto casino Stake. Craven and Tehrani are worth billions on paper, almost all of it through Stake, with Tehrani having said the pair have put close to $US1 billion (about $1.5 billion) into Kick. Kick is yet to make a profit, while there are claims that it is only generous to its content creators so it can buy customers for Stake. (RMS). (Media Man Peg-On): Win-Win-Win?!

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Resources

(Australia)

June 29

Domestic gas threat hangs over LNG giant

Shell's Prelude floating LNG project off the coast of Western Australia is not included in the state's domestic gas reservation scheme. However, federal Resources Minister Madeleine King has not ruled out including Prelude in the proposed national gas reservation scheme, despite the fact that the project is not linked to the mainland via a gas pipeline. Kaushal Ramesh from Rystad Energy contends that requiring Prelude to supply gas to the domestic market "makes little sense". He also questions whether the national scheme should include LNG projects in the Northern Territory, which has limited pipeline capacity to the east coast.

News Lead Up

June 29

Markets

ASX futures up 16 points/0.2%: 8774

AUD +0.03% at US68.95¢

Bitcoin $59,738.39 -0.68%

Dow -0.1%
S&P -0.1%
Nasdaq -0.2%
Gold +1.5% to $US4088.74 an ounce
Brent oil -2.2% at $US72.85 a barrel
Iron ore +1.0% at $US98.50 a ton

News

Numbers Double Check

Iron Ore: $98.50 USD (up $0.80 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $69.23 USD (down $2.21 USD) Gold Price: $4,071.95 USD (up $44.88 USD)
Copper Price: $6.1975 USD (up $0.1340 USD)
Dow Jones: 51,876.11 (down 44.51 points)

News (Australia)

ASX to rise as EOFY reset outweighs Mid-East fears

Cryptos:

July 29, 2026

Bitcoin $59,951.97 -0.33%

Dogecoin: $0.07334 -1.11%

XRP: $1.0502 +0.25%

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Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"I've Got Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
"Saturday Nights Are For Fighting" (Elon John)
"The South Swell" (Big Wednesday movie)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)
"Advance Australia Fair" National anthem of Australia (Peter Dodds McCormick)
"Great Southern Land" (Icehouse)
"Free Bird" (Lynyrd Skynyrd)

Road To WWE Night Of Champions: King And Queen Of The Ring. He or she who owns the gold makes the rules!
It's good to be King Of Content; King Kyle Media Connection: One Nation Australia

Road to WWE NXT Great American Bash: The Don To Defend

Google Cloud Summit Takes Over Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia; Google A.I Sports!

Hancock Prospecting and X Corp/SpaceX Big Favs Of Aussie's Down Under

Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team Bulldozer: Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New?

Aussie Media Karl Takes The Beef To Nine; One Nation Australia Pauline Extends Olive Branch

Aussie King Kyle Fan Of One Nation; Right Man, Right Placel Right On Time

Aussie Truth Tellers In And Around Media vs Corp Media Liars

UFC Freedom 250: Fallout; Big Thumbs Up From Mostl: Road To UFC Baku Fight Night This Weekend

Past, Present And Future

June 2026

June 27

Markets

ASX 200 futures are pointing up 16 points or 0.2 per cent to 8774.
All US prices near 5pm New York time.
AUD -0.2% to US68.96¢

Bitcoin $60,264.15 -0.32%

Wall St:
Dow -0.1%
S&P -0.1%
Nasdaq -0.2%

VIX -0.48 to 18.41
Gold +1.5% to $US4088.74 an ounce
Brent oil -3% to $US72.97 a barrel
Iron ore +1% to $US98.50 a ton

10-year yield:
US 4.37%
Australia 4.72%

Lead Up

June 26

Numbers Double Check

Australian Dollar: $0.6913 USD (up $0.0013 USD)
Iron Ore: $97.70 USD (down $0.95 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $71.44 USD (up $1.57 USD)
Gold Price: $4,027.07 USD (up $27.75 USD)
Copper Price: $6.0635 USD (up $0.0785 USD)
Dow Jones: 51,920.62 (up 71.72 points)

Cryptos:

Bitcoin $60,251.43 -0.30%
Dogecoin: $0.07561 +0.93%
XRP: $1.0598 +1.22%

News Lead Up (Aust)

Gold, oil stocks drag on ASX; Judo tumbles

The Australian sharemarket retreated on Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 shedding 0.7 per cent to close at 8,748.7 points. BHP was down 1.7 per cent at $58.52, Woodside Energy fell 2.9 per cent to $27.43 and Judo Capital finished 40.4 per cent lower at $0.915. However, Tourism Holdings Rentals rose 7.7 per cent to $2.25, Cochlear was up 2.7 per cent at $116.55 and EchoIQ added 30.2 per cent to end the session at $1.61. (RMS)

News Lead Up

ASX snaps four-day loss; tech stocks bounce

The Australian sharemarket posted a small gain on Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 adding 0.2 per cent to close at 8,808.4 points. WiseTech Global rose 14.3 per cent to $32.86, Tasmea was up 6.9 per cent at $9.65 and CSL finished 2.6 per cent higher at $114.99. However, Ora Banda Mining was down 5.3 per cent at $1.16, Beach Energy fell 8.5 per cent to $0.86 and KMD Brands finished 4.6 per cent lower at $0.062. (Media Man Peg-On): What goes up must come down. Tick Tock, as pro wrestler Killer Kross would say" Choke hold on the way for some! Does WiseTech need a Wise Man? G'day WWE's resident wise man, Paul Heyman. Fantasy booking in the Aussie and U.S markets!

News Lead Up (Australia)

Today show host Karl Stefanovic to leave Nine after Tommy Robinson podcast fallout

Lead Up

News (Aust)

ASX falls as WiseTech sinks to five-year low

The Australian sharemarket recorded a modest loss on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 easing 0.3 per cent to close at 8,787 points. Fortescue was down 1.7 per cent at $19.27, Viva Energy Group fell 2.4 per cent to end the session at $2.08 and WiseTech Global shed 4.4 per cent to finish at $28.76 amid the new scandal that has embroiled executive chairman Richard White. However, the banking sector posted solid gains, with the ANZ Bank rising 1.4 per cent to $35.74. (RMS)

Sports Biz

NRL's V'landys nears record NZ broadcast deal

Sky Network Television has held the New Zealand broadcasting rights to National Rugby League matches for the last three decades. The Australian Rugby League Commission's chairman Peter V'landys and NRL CEO Andrew Abdo recently held talks with Sky executives, and sources have indicated that the pay-TV group is close to securing a new five-year deal. However, free-to-air rival TVNZ is also believed to have submitted a bid for the NRL rights. Meanwhile, V'landys met with Nine Entertainment chairman Peter Tonagh yesterday, as the ARLC seeks to finalise the new NRL rights deal in Australia; Nine and Foxtel are the current NRL broadcasters. (RMS): (Media Man Peg-On): Win-Win-Win would be a great outcome.

News

Mining (Aust)

Iluka signs $220m rare earths deal

Perth-based Ilula Resources has secured its first offtake agreement for light and heavy rare earths to be produced at its Eneabba refinery in Western Australia. Iluka will supply neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium to a "globally recognised" car maker. The offtake agreement is initially for 1,200 tonnes of the rare earth oxides over four years; it will account for about 10 per cent of Iluka's expected production at the Eneabba refinery over this period. Iluka will receive a minimum price for the rare earth oxides, although it has not disclosed this price or identified the customer. (RMS) (Media Man Peg-On): More good news for Australian mining hey Gina at Hancock Prospecting. Friendly comp and mining wars for greater good. One Nation!

News Lead Up (Aust)

Investors snub ASX as money goes offshore

The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index has gained just 1.2 per cent so far in 2026; in contrast, the Nasdaq has risen by 14 per cent and Japan's Nikkei is up 43 per cent. Richard Schellbach from UBS says the ASX 200 looks unattractive and uncompetitive to global investors compared with other equity markets in the region, citing factors such as high interest rates and the effect of the federal government's budget tax changes on the property sector. Sebastian Mullins from Schroders says the high valuations of Australian shares makes the local bourse very expensive relative to corporate profits.

News Lead Up (Aust/Int)

June 22

Wall St buys into News succession

The majority of the Murdoch family-owned News Corporation's value can be attributed to its 61 per cent stake in real estate classifieds company REA. For the last decade, its REA stake has accounted for an average of 65 per cent of News Corp's market value, but REA's share price has dropped 47 per cent from its 52-week high on 20 August last year, causing the value of News Corp's stake to fall by almost $10 billion. REA's decline means that the sharemarket is now ascribing value to the rest of the News Corp empire, with analysts most excited about its Dow Jones unit. It seems that the so-called Murdoch discount may be narrowing, but it "is alive and well", with the question being if the next generation of the family is "sufficiently motivated to get rid of it". (RMS). (Media Man Peg-One): The first generation makes it, the 2nd generation spends it, the 3rd generation loses it?!

TKO Holdings
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*TKO gets it big bullish balls back! Night of Champions!

Alphabet Inc Class A
$337.39
-1.84 -6.32%

Netflix
$73.81
+2.91 +4.10%

Paramount Skydance Corp
$9.94
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News Lead Up (Australia)

News (Aust)

(ICYMI)

Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk with record SpaceX stake

News Lead Up

(ICYMI)

SpaceX IPO Nears, Pushing Elon Musk Toward Trillionaire Status

SpaceX plans to price shares at $135 each on Thursday, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion and raising up to $75 billion in the largest IPO ever, with trading possibly starting Friday on Nasdaq under SPCX. Musk's 42% stake would be worth $740 billion to $866 billion, combined with his $300 billion-plus Tesla holdings pushing his net worth over $1 trillion according to Forbes and Bloomberg estimates. Prediction markets give 96% odds he'll be the first trillionaire by year-end, amid X users celebrating employee windfalls and free markets while others decry economic inequality, with jokes about Musk's riches flying alongside analyst cautions on risks. (Media Man Peg-On): To the Moon, Mars and Beyond. Real Life Iron Man Musk firing on all cylinders. Investors getting stars in their eyes?! Record Breaking Rocket Man!?

News

Gaming/UFC

EA Sports UFC 6 Revives Open Weight Class Selection for Ranked Matches

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Heavy Industry News

Mack Trucks wins Media Man 'Truck Manufacturer Of The Month' award

Caterpillar wins Media Man 'Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Of The Month' award

Bingo Industries wins Media Man 'Construction Brand Of The Month' award

Elders wins Media Man 'Agribusiness Of The Month' award

Landman wins Media Man 'Streaming Series Of The Month' award (Oil/mining industry based story via Paramount Plus)

Hancock Prospecting wins 'Mining Co Of The Month' award; Runner-up: Rio Tinto

News

Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award; Runner-up: YouTube

Google wins Media Man 'Search Engine Of Month'

News

Gold Movie

Trailer

Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

News Flashback

Early 2026

January and March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

News/Profile

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

Leadership and Ownership

Executive Chairwoman: Gina Rinehart AO, who has led the company since 1992.

CEO: Garry Korte.

Ownership: The company is owned by Gina Rinehart (76.6%) and the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust (23.4%).

Major Mining Operations

The company has transitioned from a prospecting firm into a major global miner, with primary interests in the Pilbara region:

Roy Hill: A flagship mega-project and Australia’s largest single iron ore mine, producing 60–70 million tonnes annually.

Hope Downs: A 50/50 joint venture with Rio Tinto, comprising four open-pit mines with a capacity of approximately 47Mtpa.

Atlas Iron: Acquired in 2018, it operates the Mount Webber, Sanjiv Ridge, and Miralga Creek mines.

Hancock Iron Ore: A new entity formed in July 2025 to consolidate Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations.

Diversification and Strategic Investments

Under Rinehart’s leadership, the company has expanded significantly into other sectors:

Agriculture: Hancock is Australia's second-largest beef producer, owning over 25 properties including the iconic S. Kidman & Co. It also owns 50% of Bannister Downs Dairy.

Critical Minerals: Major stakes in lithium (Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals, Vulcan Energy) and rare earths (Arafura Rare Earths, MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths).

Energy: Significant interests in oil and gas through Warrego Energy and Senex Energy.

International Ventures: In January 2026, the company signed a gold exploration license agreement with Saudi Arabia's state-owned miner, Ma’aden.

Current Events (January 2026)

Australia Day Sponsorship: The company is the principal partner for the 2026 Hancock Prospecting Australia Day celebrations in Perth.

Helipad Proposal: In December 2025, the City of Perth refused the company's proposal to build a helipad at its West Perth headquarters.

Financial Performance: For the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a profit of AU$3.08 billion.

History

News

Gold (1974)

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films

News

Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Lyrics

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here I could have sworn

These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh but I'm proud of you but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in

'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Oh after the rush has gone I hope you find a little more time Remember we were partners in crime It's only two years ago

The man with the suit and the face You knew that he was there on the case Now he's in love with you he's in love with you

My love is like a high prison wall But you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

My love is like a high prison wall And you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Oh always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return Something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Songwriter: Gary James Kemp

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Official video of Spandau Ballet performing 'Gold' from their 1983 third album 'True'.

The band's classic line-up features brothers Gary and Martin Kemp on guitars, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble.

Spandau Ballet’s hits include Gold, True, To Cut A Long Story Short, Through The Barricades and many more.

News

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Mr Toyota vs Mr Porsche
Mr Citizen Journalism vs Mr Newspaper Rag
Tony D'Angelo vs Mr EVIL - NXT (Great American Bash) - June 28
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WWE vs everyone - WWE Satuday Night's Main Event - July 18 - Madison Square Garden, NYC
Aussie Karl and Aussie Kyle vs Nine and Mainstream

Best Quotes

"I've never met a currency I didn't like" JBL

"What's your hustle" Paul Heyman

"Just in any job, if you want to get ahead, take shorter lunch breaks, be happy to stay later, do the work, and finish it off well" Gina Rinehart

"Everyone you meet knows something you don't" Fred Schebesta

"Free, truly independent" Karl Stefanovic

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Markets And Commodities: News (in progress)
https://mediamanint.com/articles/markets_and.html

Blogs

Media Man

Mining/Energy/Resources/Biz/Markets/Pop Culture

The Business Of Everything Edition! Part III

Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"Ruby Tuesday" (The Rolling Stones)
"The South Swell" (Big Wednesday movie)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)

Road To WWE Night Of Champions: King And Queen Of The Ring. He or she who owns the gold makes the rules!
It's good to be King Of Content; King Kyle Media Connection: One Nation Australia

Road to WWE NXT Great American Bash: The Don To Defend

Hancock Prospecting and X Corp/SpaceX Big Favs Of Aussie's Down Under

Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team Bulldozer: Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New?

UFC Freedom 250: Fallout; Big Thumbs Up From Most

Past, Present And Future

June 2026

June 24

Markets

ASX 200 futures up 35 points/0.4 per cent: 8787

AUD -1.2% to US69.15¢

Bitcoin $62,390.41 -2.50%

Wall Street:
Dow -0.1%
S&P -1.4%
Nasdaq -2.2%

VIX +2.21 to 19.49
Gold -1.9% to $US4111.48 an ounce
Brent oil -1.4% to $US76.80 a barrel
Iron ore -0.7% to $US97.60 a tonne
10-year yield: US 4.50% Australia 4.77%

Numbers Double Check

Australian Dollar: $0.6920 USD (down $0.082 USD)
Iron Ore: $97.60 USD (down $0.70 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $73.05 USD (down $2.14 USD)
Gold Price: $4,110.94 USD (down $80.66 USD)
Copper Price: $6.1250 USD (down $0.2430 USD)
Dow Jones: 51,666.84 (down 45.87 points)

Cryptos:

Bitcoin $62,443.03 -2.42%

Dogecoin: $0.07872 -3.98%

XRP: $1.0970 -2.37%

News (Aust)

ASX falls as WiseTech sinks to five-year low

Sports Biz

NRL's V'landys nears record NZ broadcast deal

News

Mining (Aust)

Iluka signs $220m rare earths deal

News Lead Up (Aust)

Investors snub ASX as money goes offshore

News Lead Up (Aust/Int)

June 22

Wall St buys into News succession

News

Sports Biz: NRL

Amazon in race for NRL as V'landys mulls splitting pay TV games

Sources have indicated that Amazon's Prime Video streaming service is interested in acquiring the broadcasting rights for up to two National Rugby League matches each week. The Australian Rugby League Commission's chairman Peter has indicated that he is open to NRL matches being split between several subscription video services, provided that the cost remains affordable for fans. The incumbent NRL broadcasters, Nine Entertainment and pay-TV group Foxtel, both want to secure the rights to all matches; Nine would show NRL on both its free-to-air channels and Stan Sport, while Foxtel would seek a sub-licencing deal with the Seven or Ten networks in order to comply with anti-siphoning laws. (RMS). (Media Man Peg-On): Pros and cons with spitting media rights between various platforms. Fan friendly elements vs bean counter money grabs!

TKO Holdings
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Netflix
$72.82
-0.060 -0.82%

Paramount Skydance Corp
$9.72
-0.18 -1.77%

News Lead Up (Australia)

News (Aust)

(ICYMI)

Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk with record SpaceX stake

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has bought a $US1 billion ($1.4 billion) stake in rocket and satellite company SpaceX. It represents Hancock Prospecting's biggest investment outside of iron ore, with Rinehart claiming that the Elon Musk-owned company is a further example of "why the world needs more enterprise, more builders and much less bureaucracy". Hancock Prospecting's investment in SpaceX adds to a portfolio that includes stakes in Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals and Tesla. (RMS). (Media Man Peg-On): Let's Go Team Gina w Musk. To The Moon, Mars and Beyond! Fish 'N Chips Rocket Express! : ) Islands In The Stream! Aussie Barbarella meets Gold movie and Mission To Mars. The Galaxy in your Oyster. Take off down under in Australia maties! Time for a new captain in Canberra right Peter Gravy. Getting inside here ... Operation Golden Red Fish meets Rocket Man and Mrs Miner. Winning! Gonzo Truth News!

News Lead Up

(ICYMI)

SpaceX IPO Nears, Pushing Elon Musk Toward Trillionaire Status

News

June 16

Gold is finding its footing

Gold has surged at its fastest pace in two months following reports that Donald Trump has called off strikes against Iran. The precious metal extended its rally on news of a deal between Washington and Tehran. With tensions easing, the outlook for Gold is improving. After dropping 18% from its highs and hitting its lowest level since November 2025, investors are once again seeing reasons for optimism.

Since the start of the geopolitical conflict, the precious metal has moved in the opposite direction to oil, so the fall in Brent has allowed gold to find its footing. Higher energy prices heighten the risks of inflation becoming entrenched at elevated levels and increase the likelihood of the Fed tightening monetary policy. This creates a headwind for gold, whilst the end of the conflict in the Middle East becomes a tailwind.

The precious metal’s rebound is being driven by US stock indices returning to record highs. The history of gold’s transformation into a risky asset dates back to 2025. At that time, gold prices jumped by 65%, whilst the New York Stock Exchange mining index rose by a record 155%. Gold can also serve as a source of liquidity, with investors selling it during stock market downturns to meet margin requirements.

Another factor set to drive gold's growth is increased demand for bullion from central banks. According to the WGC, 45% of the 76 central banks that responded to the survey plan to buy gold over the next 12 months. This is a record high since such surveys began in 2018. In emerging markets, this figure stands at 53%.

Taken together, easing tensions in the Middle East, lower oil prices, a reduced likelihood of further Fed tightening in 2026, stronger equity markets and robust central bank demand are creating a more supportive backdrop for gold, potentially paving the way for a broader recovery in prices.

The technical picture also favours the bulls, showing a striking surge in buying activity from the 61.8% Fibonacci support level of the 2022–2025 rally. Further confirmation of the reversal comes from the bounce off the 50-week moving average, which turned sharply upwards after slipping at the start of June.

Summary: Gold is rebounding as Middle East tensions ease, oil prices fall, Fed tightening risks fade, equities strengthen, and central bank demand supports recovery. (FxPro)

News

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EA Sports UFC 6 Revives Open Weight Class Selection for Ranked Matches

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Mack Trucks wins Media Man 'Truck Manufacturer Of The Month' award

Caterpillar wins Media Man 'Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Of The Month' award

Bingo Industries wins Media Man 'Construction Brand Of The Month' award

Elders wins Media Man 'Agribusiness Of The Month' award

Landman wins Media Man 'Streaming Series Of The Month' award (Oil/mining industry based story via Paramount Plus)

Hancock Prospecting wins 'Mining Co Of The Month' award; Runner-up: Rio Tinto

News

Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award

News

Gold Movie

Trailer

Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

News Flashback

Early 2026

January and March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

News/Profile

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

Leadership and Ownership

Executive Chairwoman: Gina Rinehart AO, who has led the company since 1992.

CEO: Garry Korte.

Ownership: The company is owned by Gina Rinehart (76.6%) and the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust (23.4%).

Major Mining Operations

The company has transitioned from a prospecting firm into a major global miner, with primary interests in the Pilbara region:

Roy Hill: A flagship mega-project and Australia’s largest single iron ore mine, producing 60–70 million tonnes annually.

Hope Downs: A 50/50 joint venture with Rio Tinto, comprising four open-pit mines with a capacity of approximately 47Mtpa.

Atlas Iron: Acquired in 2018, it operates the Mount Webber, Sanjiv Ridge, and Miralga Creek mines.

Hancock Iron Ore: A new entity formed in July 2025 to consolidate Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations.

Diversification and Strategic Investments

Under Rinehart’s leadership, the company has expanded significantly into other sectors:

Agriculture: Hancock is Australia's second-largest beef producer, owning over 25 properties including the iconic S. Kidman & Co. It also owns 50% of Bannister Downs Dairy.

Critical Minerals: Major stakes in lithium (Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals, Vulcan Energy) and rare earths (Arafura Rare Earths, MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths).

Energy: Significant interests in oil and gas through Warrego Energy and Senex Energy.

International Ventures: In January 2026, the company signed a gold exploration license agreement with Saudi Arabia's state-owned miner, Ma’aden.

Current Events (January 2026)

Australia Day Sponsorship: The company is the principal partner for the 2026 Hancock Prospecting Australia Day celebrations in Perth.

Helipad Proposal: In December 2025, the City of Perth refused the company's proposal to build a helipad at its West Perth headquarters.

Financial Performance: For the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a profit of AU$3.08 billion.

History

News

Gold (1974)

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films

News

Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Lyrics

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here I could have sworn

These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh but I'm proud of you but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in

'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Oh after the rush has gone I hope you find a little more time Remember we were partners in crime It's only two years ago

The man with the suit and the face You knew that he was there on the case Now he's in love with you he's in love with you

My love is like a high prison wall But you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

My love is like a high prison wall And you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Oh always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return Something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Songwriter: Gary James Kemp

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Official video of Spandau Ballet performing 'Gold' from their 1983 third album 'True'.

The band's classic line-up features brothers Gary and Martin Kemp on guitars, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble.

Spandau Ballet’s hits include Gold, True, To Cut A Long Story Short, Through The Barricades and many more.
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