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January
27, 2026
ASX
200 futures up 52 points or 0.6 per cent to 8880
AUD
+0.4% to US69.18¢
Bitcoin +1.7% to $US87,815
Wall St:
Dow +0.8% S&P +0.6% Nasdaq +0.5%
VIX -0.26 to 15.83
Gold +1.1% to $US5043.71 an ounce
Brent oil -0.4% to $US65.61 a barrel
Iron ore -1% to $US103.55 a tonne
10-year yield: US 4.21% Australia 4.81%
Markets,
Crypto And Culture
January
2026
Jan
7
Sydney,
Australia
Mood:
Bullish
AUD
+0.3% to US67.34¢
Bitcoin $93,010.79 +1.21%
Wall
Street: By Mr Wolf
Dow
+1.1%
S&P +0.6%
Nasdaq +0.6%
VIX -0.19 to 14.71
Gold +0.7% to $US4481.38 an ounce
Brent oil -1.9% to $US60.61 a barrel
Iron ore +0.7% to $US106.55 a ton
10-year
yield:
US 4.17%
Australia 4.79%
News
Numbers/Data
Double Check
Australian
Dollar: $0.6730 USD (up $0.0015 USD)
Iron Ore: $106.55 USD (up $0.75 USD)
Oil Price: $56.89 USD (down $1.41 USD)
Gold Price: $4,484.96 USD (up $44.37 USD)
Copper Price: $6.0535 USD (up 0.0515 USD)
Dow Jones: 49,487.98 (up 510.80 points)
The
Lead Up
Jan
6
Sydney,
Australia to Wall Street, New York, USA
Bullish
Today
ASX
200 futures up 30 points/0.3 percent to 8746
AUD +0.3% to US67.17¢
Bitcoin
$94,149.31 +3.17%
Wall
St:
Dow
+1.4%
S&P +0.7%
Nasdaq +0.7%
VIX +0.46 to 14.97
Gold +2.6% to $US4445.21 an ounce
Brent oil +1.7% to $US61.77 a barrel
Iron ore +0.4% to $US105.80 a ton
10-year
yield:
US 4.16%
Australia 4.79%
News
Double
Check On Numbers
Australian
Dollar: $0.6715 USD (up $0.0029 USD) Iron Ore: $105.80
USD (up $0.40 USD) Oil Price: $58.30 USD (up $0.98
USD) Gold Price: $4,440.59 USD (up $108.23 USD)
Copper Price: $6.0020 USD (up 0.3040 USD) Dow Jones:
49,102.86 (up 720.47 points)
News
ASX
swings as mining rally offsets tech drop
The
Australian sharemarket posted a slight gain on Monday,
with the S&P/ASX 200 adding 0.0092 per cent
to close at 8,728.6 points. BHP was up 1.6 per cent
at $46.48, Paladin Energy advanced 7.1 per cent
to $10.85 and Northern Star Resources ended the
session 2.1 per cent higher at $24.95. However,
Beach Energy was down 2.1 per cent at $1.14 and
Zip Co fell 5.7 per cent to $3.16. (RMS)
News
Mining
Australia
Geologists
uncover Earth's largest iron ore deposit ever recorded,
worth $5.7 trillion
It
was previously thought that the Pilbara Craton's
iron ore bodies were formed at least two billion
years ago. However, new dating techniques applied
at key sites in the Hamersley Basin have concluded
that these ore bodies were formed between 1.4 and
1.1 billion years ago; the new age range has been
confirmed across multiple ore bodies in the region.
The research has also found that the Pilbara Craton
may contain about 55 billion metric tonnes of ore;
this would be worth more than $5.7trn based on the
current price of iron ore. (RMS)
News
Bullish
start to the year in crypto
Market
Overview
The
cryptocurrency market added 3.6% to its capitalisation
over the past seven days and approximately 0.6%
in 24 hours, reaching $3.14 trillion.
At
the start of trading on Monday, there was a slight
decline to $3.18 trillion, but a return to monthly
highs attracted local buyers. Active growth since
the beginning of the year has not only pushed the
market away from the ‘bottom’ where prices
had been hovering for two weeks prior, but also
ensured a break above the 50-day moving average,
which we have not seen in almost three months. In
the near term, we are closely monitoring the market’s
attempts to consolidate at $3.20T. An increase in
selling will confirm the shift to a bear market.
The ability to grow will indicate the end of a long
and relatively deep correction, setting the stage
for a rapid approach to highs above $4T. By default,
we are in favour of a bearish scenario until proven
otherwise.
Bitcoin
surpassed the $92K mark, marking its fifth consecutive
daily growth candle today and reaching its highest
level since December 12th. Last month, market participants
actively sold off the first cryptocurrency in the
$92–95K range, halting attempts to form a rebound
after the October-November sell-off. Has the market
changed during this time? It is unlikely that it
has become stronger, with no prospects for accelerated
economic growth or more dovish monetary policy sentiment.
News
Background
Retail
investors actively bought Bitcoin in the second
half of last year, while large players were passive
or took profits at October highs. Santiment calls
this dynamic alarming. At the same time, there has
been a decline in interest in the asset in the media
and on social networks.
In
December, large holders sold 20,000 BTC. However,
the volume of leveraged positions grew by $2.4 billion,
despite a 40% decline in trading activity, notes
analyst Crazzyblockk. The current market situation
does not signal that the bottom has been reached.
Long-term
Bitcoin holders have stopped selling for the first
time since July, according to VanEck. The current
sideways movement of Bitcoin against the backdrop
of record growth in gold and silver is comparable
to the ‘calm before the storm,’ which
is usually followed by a rally in the crypto market,
a Bull Theory analyst hopes.
According
to Lookonchain, an investor with $11 billion in
assets has opened long positions on futures for
the three leading cryptocurrencies worth $749 million.
In October, he correctly predicted the market crash.
In
the near future, Bitcoin and Ethereum are expected
to receive a significant influx of capital due to
the end of the rally in the precious metals market,
according to Garrett Jean, former CEO of the now-defunct
BitForex exchange.
According
to Etherscan, the Ethereum network set a new record
of 2.2 million transactions processed per day. Transaction
costs fell to historic lows ($0.17).
Bitcoin
has now turned 17. The anonymous creator of Bitcoin,
under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, launched the
network for the first cryptocurrency on January
3rd 2009. It was on this day that the very first
block in the network was created, known as the genesis
block, which contained 50 BTC. (FxPro)
News
Forex
runs to safe havens
Growing
political risks in Britain are putting pressure
on European currencies
Geopolitics
are reviving investor interest in gold The rise
in geopolitical risks against the backdrop of the
kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
by the US has increased demand for the US dollar
as a safe-haven currency. Coupled with expectations
of a prolonged pause in the Fed's monetary expansion
cycle and political turmoil in Europe, this has
allowed EURUSD bears to mount a counterattack and
push the pair below 1.17. The futures market estimates
the chances of a cut in the federal funds rate at
the January FOMC meeting at 17% and 48% at the March
meeting. The Fed intends to sit on the sidelines
until at least spring. This plays into the hands
of the US dollar. It is strengthening against major
world currencies amid a wide spread between US bonds
and their European and Asian counterparts. Moreover,
there are signs of trouble brewing in Europe. Keir
Starmer's approval rating has fallen to its lowest
level among all British prime ministers in the last
half-century. It is worse than that of Liz Truss,
who is known for her quick resignation due to turmoil
in the financial markets. As a result, the Labour
Party is discussing a change of leader. Keir Starmer
warns that his removal from power will plunge the
country into complete political chaos and open the
door to Nigel Farage, who is leading in the polls,
for a new prime minister. The rise in political
risks in Britain is putting pressure not only on
the pound but also on other European currencies.
Following GBPUSD, EURUSD is falling off a cliff.
Politics and geopolitics are forcing investors to
seek safe havens. The best option appears to be
gold, which shone in 2025. The precious metal managed
to rebound from local lows thanks to a spectacular
operation by US special forces in Venezuela. Investors
successfully bought up the dip in the XAUUSD pair.
However, the market may quickly come to the conclusion
that events in Latin America will have a muted impact
on both the global economy and oil. Venezuela, with
its production falling from 3.5 million bpd in the
1970s to 1 million bpd today, is only the 18th largest
producer of black gold in the world. If investors
decide that the regime change in Caracas will not
lead to turmoil, they will dump safe-haven assets.
At the same time, pressure on gold may come from
the strengthening of the US dollar amid a prolonged
pause in the Fed's cycle of monetary policy easing.
The Australian dollar appears to be the favourite
thanks to expectations of a key rate hike by the
Reserve Bank and the Chinese economy's adaptation
to US tariffs. (FxPro)
News
Media
Man Favs
Jan
5 towards Jan 6
TKO
$203.72 -3.11 -1.50%
Alphabet
Inc Class A $316.21 +1.06 +0.34%
Netflix
Inc $91.47 +0.48 +0.52%
Paramount
Skydance Corp $13.00 -0.19 -1.40%
Porsche
Automobile Holding SE Unsponsored Germany ADR $4.57
-0.11 -2.35%
Mercedes
Benz Group ADR $17.68 -0.38 -2.10%
Formula
One Group Series A $90.10 +1.03 +1.16%
Caterpillar
Inc $616.86 +18.48 +3.09%
Volvo
ADR (Owner of Mack Trucks) $32.64 +0.30 +0.92%
Tesla
$451.67 +13.60 +3.10%
Microsoft
Corp $472.85 -0.090 -0.019%
Mineral
Resources Ltd $55.81 +0.37 +0.67% (ASX)
Rio
Tinto Ltd $149.59 +1.90 +1.29% (ASX)
BHP
Group Ltd $46.48 +0.72 +1.57% (ASX)
The
Lead Up
Jan
5
Sydney,
Australia
ASX
futures up 11 points/ 0.1%: 8718
AUD +0.3% at US66.93¢
Bitcoin $91,320.85 +0.79%
Dow +0.7% S&P +0.2%
NAS flat
Gold +0.3% to $US4332.29 an ounce
Brent oil -0.2% at $US60.75 a barrel
Iron ore +0.3% at $US105.40 a ton
News
Double
Check On Numbers
Australian
Dollar: $0.6686 USD (up $0.0016 USD)
Iron Ore: $105.40 USD (up $US1.40 USD)
Oil Price: $57.32 USD (down $0.10 USD)
Gold Price: $4,332.36 USD (up $6.92 USD)
Copper Price: $5.6980 USD (up 0.0040 USD)
Dow Jones: 48,382.39 (up 319.10 points)
News
Australia/ASX
ASX
to grind higher as rate talk dominates
Future
pricing on Friday night suggested that Australian
equities will gain around 0.1 per cent when the
market opens on Monday. Stephen Miller from GSFM
expects equity markets to 'grind' slightly higher
in 2026; he adds that there will eventually be a
correction, but contends that the US military operation
in Venezuela is unlikely to provide the catalyst
for a major pullback. Meanwhile, the upcoming release
of Australia's monthly CPI data for November will
be a key focus for local investors in the coming
week, and may influence the Reserve Bank's interest
rate decision in February. The S&P/ASX 200 rose
0.15 per cent to 8,727.8 points on Friday. (RMS)
News
Paspaley
family's hospitality pivot as pearling profits lose
their lustre
Filings
with the corporate regulator show profits at Pearl
Corporation of Australia were at $13.5 million in
the 12 months to 30 June, down from $27.8 million
a year earlier. The Pearl Corporation of Australia
is one of the major vehicles of the Paspaley family,
one of Australia's most noted pearling dynasties.
With an estimated fortune of $1.52 billion, the
family has been moving away from its historical
roots towards hotels and luxury cruising operations,
as pearl sales take a hit. (RMS/AFR)
News
Curious
case of Fortescue's copper target
Iron
ore miner Fortescue is set to acquire Alta Copper
in a deal worth more than $151 million, with Fortescue
having held a stake of almost 20 per cent in the
South American explorer for almost six years. By
the time it announced its bid for Alta in December,
Fortescue had lifted its stake to nearly 36 per
cent, while disclosures made by Alta to the Toronto
Stock Exchange in the last few days before Christmas
show that Fortescue had made three prior overtures
to acquire the company over the past four years.
(RMS)
News
Snapshot/Profile:
TKO Group
TKO
is a media and live event company that owns the
popular WWE and UFC brands. The company’s third-quarter
fiscal 2025 earnings report showed revenue of $1.12
billion, adjusted EBITDA of $360 million (with a
32% margin), and increased full-year guidance to
an upward range of $4.72 billion and $1.58 billion
for revenue and adjusted EBITDA, respectively.
It’s
no wonder TKO shares are up 53% so far this year
– and they could rise more. MoneyFlows data
shows how Big Money investors are betting heavily
on the stock.
TKO
Group Draws Institutional Interest
Institutional
volumes reveal plenty. In the last year, TKO has
enjoyed strong investor demand, which we believe
to be institutional support.
Plenty
of discretionary names are under accumulation right
now. But there’s a powerful fundamental story
happening with TKO Group.
TKO
Group Fundamental Analysis
Institutional
support and a healthy fundamental backdrop make
this company worth investigating. As you can see,
TKO has had strong sales growth:
1-year
sales growth rate (+67.4%)
3-year
sales growth rate (+38.3%)
Source:
FactSet
Also,
EPS is estimated to ramp higher this year by +155.8%.
Now
it makes sense why the stock has been generating
Big Money interest. TKO has a track record of strong
financial performance.
TKO
Group Price Prediction
The
TKO action isn’t new at all. Big Money buying
in the shares is signaling to take notice. Given
the historical gains in share price and strong fundamentals,
this stock could be worth a spot in a diversified
portfolio.
News
NYSE
The
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and broader US markets
are open today (Monday, January 5, 2026) for regular
trading hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET).
This
is the second full trading week of the year, following
the New Year's holiday closure on January 1 and
the first trading session on January 2.
Recent
Market Performance
The
first trading day of 2026 (Friday, January 2) saw
mixed but mostly positive results:S&P 500: Closed
slightly higher (up ~0.19% to around 6,858), supported
by gains in semiconductors.
Dow
Jones Industrial Average: Ended higher, snapping
a prior losing streak, with boosts from chips (e.g.,
Nvidia, Intel) and industrials like Boeing.
Nasdaq
Composite: Closed nearly flat (down ~0.03%), despite
intraday gains in tech.
Advancers
outnumbered decliners on the NYSE, with semiconductor
stocks rallying (Philadelphia Semiconductor Index
up ~4%).
Notable
movers included furniture retailers (e.g., Wayfair
+6%, RH +8%) after delayed tariff hikes on certain
categories.
Key
Context and Outlook for 2026
2025
was a strong year: S&P 500 up ~16-17%, Nasdaq
~21%, Dow ~14% — marking three consecutive
years of double-digit gains.
Wall
Street analysts are optimistic for 2026, with average
S&P 500 year-end targets around 7,600–8,000
(implying 11–16% upside).
Expectations
include continued AI-driven growth, potential Fed
rate cuts (possibly more dovish under new leadership),
and moderate economic expansion.
Upcoming
catalysts: December jobs report (recently released
or imminent), Q4 earnings season starting mid-January
(e.g., JPMorgan on Jan. 13), and ongoing focus on
tariffs, inflation, and Fed policy.
News
The
Lead Up
Summary
and In-Depth Option
Media
Man Biz Watercooler
Jan
3
Sydney,
Australia to Wall Street, New York
AUD
+0.3% to US66.89¢
Bitcoin
+1.9% to $US89,854
Wall
St:
Dow +0.7%
S&P +0.2%
Nasdaq -0.04%
VIX -0.34 to 14.61
Gold -0.00% to $US4319.21 an ounce
Brent oil -0.1% to $US60.77 a barrel
Iron ore +0.3% to $US105.40 a ton
10-year yield: US 4.19% Australia 4.83%
News
Flashback
The
Lead Up
Media
Man Favs
Jan
2
TKO
$206.94 -2.06 -0.99%
Alphabet
Inc Class A $315.15 +2.15 +0.69%
Netflix
Inc $90.99 -2.77 -2.95%
Paramount
Skydance Corp $13.18 -0.22 -1.64%
Porsche
Automobile Holding SE Unsponsored Germany ADR $4.68
+0.080 +1.74%
Mercedes
Benz Group ADR $18.06 +0.49 +2.79%
Formula
One Group Series A $89.07 -0.31 -0.35%
Caterpillar
Inc $598.41 +25.54 +4.46%
Volvo
ADR (Owner of Mack Trucks_ $32.34 +0.40 +1.25%
Tesla
$438.07 -11.65 -2.59%
Microsoft
Corp $472.94 -10.68 -2.21%
Mineral
Resources Ltd $55.44 +1.06 +1.95% (ASX)
Rio
Tinto Ltd $147.69 +0.87 +0.59% (ASX)
BHP
Group Ltd $45.76 +0.27 +0.59% (ASX)
News
NYSE
New
York Stock Exchange
The
NYSE floor was active on January 2, with traders
marking the start of trading in the new year
The
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) resumed trading on
January 2, 2026, after being closed on New Year's
Day (January 1). Markets kicked off the new year
on a positive note, snapping a four-day losing streak
from the end of 2025.Key Market Performance on January
2, 2026:The S&P 500 closed slightly higher,
supported by gains in semiconductor stocks.
The
Dow Jones Industrial Average ended higher, boosted
by names like Nvidia, Intel, and Boeing.
Chip
stocks led the rally, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor
Index up around 4%.
Overall,
U.S. markets started 2026 positively amid optimism
for continued tech-driven growth, though no "Santa
Claus rally" materialized at the end of 2025.
2025
Year-in-Review Highlights:
The
S&P 500 finished 2025 up 16.4%, marking its
third consecutive year of gains over 15%.
Tech
and AI-related stocks dominated performance in 2025.
Notable
Stock Movements and News:
Semiconductor
and AI-related shares (e.g., Nvidia, Applied Materials,
Western Digital) rallied strongly on January 2.
Tesla
shares dipped after Q4 deliveries missed estimates,
but analysts remain bullish on its autonomous and
robotics potential for 2026.
Software
stocks like Salesforce and CrowdStrike faced pressure.
Upcoming
Focus for 2026:
Investors
eye Federal Reserve policy, interest rate cuts,
and corporate earnings growth.
Expectations
for further market gains persist, with AI and tech
themes continuing to drive sentiment.
News
ASX
As
of January 3, 2026, the S&P/ASX 200 (commonly
referred to as the ASX 200) is trading around 8,729.60
points, up approximately 0.18% (+15.30 points) during
the session.
Market
Status: The ASX is open today (Saturday is not a
trading day; normal hours are Monday to Friday,
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM AEDT).
Recent
Performance:
Closed
2025 at approximately 8,714 points (December 31,
2025).
First
trading day of 2026 (likely January 2) saw modest
gains, with reports of the index closing or trading
around 8,728–8,730 points amid thin holiday
liquidity.
The
index tracks the performance of the 200 largest
companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange
by float-adjusted market capitalization, serving
as Australia's primary stock market benchmark.
News/Overview
Mag
7
These
companies collectively represent about one-third
of the S&P 500's market capitalization and have
significantly influenced broader market trends.
In
2025, performance diverged: Alphabet and Nvidia
were top performers (with Alphabet leading strongly
in Q4), while others like Amazon lagged (single-digit
gains). The group as a whole outperformed the average
S&P 500 stock but showed rotation toward AI-focused
names.Heading into 2026, analysts see continued
potential from AI investments, though risks include
high valuations, competition, and regulatory scrutiny.
There's also an ETF for equal-weight exposure: the
Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS).
The
Magnificent Seven (Mag 7) refers to a group of seven
leading U.S. tech stocks that have dominated market
performance in recent years, driven by innovation
in AI, cloud computing, e-commerce, and more.
As
of early 2026, the standard list remains:
Apple
(AAPL)
Microsoft (MSFT)
Alphabet (GOOGL/GOOG) (Google's parent)
Amazon (AMZN)
Meta Platforms (META) (Facebook's parent)
Nvidia (NVDA)
Tesla (TSLA)
News
Tech
Stock News
Major
Tech Stock Overview as of January 3, 2026
Markets
were closed on January 1, 2026 (New Year's Day),
and the first trading day was January 2, 2026 (a
Friday).
On
that day, major indices showed mixed performance
with a boost from semiconductor stocks:
S&P
500: Closed up 0.19% at approximately 6,858.
Nasdaq Composite: Closed down slightly at 23,236.
Dow Jones Industrial Average: Closed higher, snapping
a prior losing streak.
Tech
stocks, particularly chips, led gains amid ongoing
AI enthusiasm, while some software names pulled
back.
Key
"Magnificent Seven" Tech Stocks
These
are the leading large-cap tech companies (Apple,
Microsoft, Alphabet/Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta
Platforms, Tesla).
Exact
closing prices for January 2 aren't detailed in
reports, but highlights include:
Nvidia
(NVDA): Up ~1.5%, continuing strong momentum as
the AI leader.
Semiconductor-related
names like Micron and AMD rose significantly (Micron
+7%, AMD +3%), lifting the sector.
Overall,
tech remains a dominant theme entering 2026, with
analysts optimistic about AI-driven growth but noting
high valuations and potential for rotation to other
sectors.
Broader
Tech Sector Trends
AI
and chips are expected to drive gains in 2026, with
capex from Big Tech projected at massive levels.
Analysts'
top picks often include Nvidia, Microsoft, and others
from the Magnificent Seven.
Risks:
Elevated valuations and potential AI "bubble"
concerns
News
Bulls
And Bears def
Bull
and bear refer to market trends and investor sentiment:
a bull market signifies rising prices, optimism,
and growth (like a bull thrusting horns up), while
a bear market means falling prices, pessimism, and
contraction (like a bear swiping paws down), with
investors buying in bull markets and selling in
bear markets, influencing overall market direction.
News
The
Lead Up
Previous
ASX
futs down 33 pnts/0.4% to 8674
AUD +0.2% at US66.80¢
BTC $89,838.67 +1.90%
Dow +0.2%
S&P -0.2%
NAS -0.4%
Gold -0.1% to $US4314.82 an ounce
Brent oil -0.4% at $US60.62 a barrel
Iron ore +0.3% to $US105.40 a ton
News
Gold
And Silver
Gold
spot price is trading around $4,330–$4,350
per troy ounce, extending gains from a remarkable
2025 where it rose over 64% year-over-year, marking
its strongest annual performance in decades.Silver
spot price is around $72–$74 per troy ounce,
up significantly after surging more than 144% in
2025, driven by industrial demand and safe-haven
flows.
The
gold/silver ratio currently sits near 59–63,
meaning it takes about 60 ounces of silver to buy
one ounce of gold—lower than historical averages,
reflecting silver's stronger relative performance
lately.
News
Fun
Facts
Silicon
Valley
Silicon
Valley is home to iconic tech giants with sprawling
campuses:
Apple
Apple
Park (the "Spaceship" in Cupertino).
Google
(Alphabet)
Googleplex
in Mountain View.
Meta (Facebook) in Menlo Park.
Nvidia,
Intel, Cisco, and more.
News
Best
Quotes
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
"The
future of finance is crypto, whether it’s in
payments, contracts, or savings." — Changpeng
Zhao
"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
Pop
Culture
Dream
Matches: Fantasy Booking
Santa
vs Grinch
Bulls
vs Bears
Crypto
King vs Mr World Bank
Citizens
vs NWO
Neo vs Agent Smith
John McAfee vs You Know Who!
TKO vs Naysayers
Jake Paul, Polymarket and BETR vs Naysayers
Pro Boxing vs Newspaper Reports
VKM vs The World
Paul Bros vs Mainstream Wokes
Mr X vs Mr Bluesky
Chris Jericho vs Dirtsheets
NFL vs everyone
Zuffa vs MVP
Netflix vs World
Meta vs Australia
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Lead Up
56
+ hours ago
News
Flashback
Media
Man Favs
TKO
$216.11 -1.33 -0.61%
Alphabet Inc Class A $313.56 +0.050 +0.016%
Netflix Inc $94.15 -0.32 -0.34%
Paramount Skydance Corp $13.50 -0.090 -0.66%
Porsche Automobile Holding SE Unsponsored Germany
ADR $4.60 -0.040 +0.86%
Mercedes Benz Group ADR $17.54 +0.11 +0.63%
Markets,
Crypto And Culture
January
2026
Updated
Just
Before The Bell!
Jan
5
Sydney,
Australia
ASX
futures up 11 points/ 0.1%: 8718
AUD +0.3% at US66.93¢
Bitcoin $91,320.85 +0.79%
Dow +0.7% S&P +0.2%
NAS flat
Gold +0.3% to $US4332.29 an ounce
Brent oil -0.2% at $US60.75 a barrel
Iron ore +0.3% at $US105.40 a ton
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Double
Check On Numbers
Australian
Dollar: $0.6686 USD (up $0.0016 USD) Iron Ore: $105.40
USD (up $US1.40 USD) Oil Price: $57.32 USD (down
$0.10 USD) Gold Price: $4,332.36 USD (up $6.92 USD)
Copper Price: $5.6980 USD (up 0.0040 USD) Dow Jones:
48,382.39 (up 319.10 points)
News
Australia/ASX
ASX
to grind higher as rate talk dominates
Future
pricing on Friday night suggested that Australian
equities will gain around 0.1 per cent when the
market opens on Monday. Stephen Miller from GSFM
expects equity markets to 'grind' slightly higher
in 2026; he adds that there will eventually be a
correction, but contends that the US military operation
in Venezuela is unlikely to provide the catalyst
for a major pullback. Meanwhile, the upcoming release
of Australia's monthly CPI data for November will
be a key focus for local investors in the coming
week, and may influence the Reserve Bank's interest
rate decision in February. The S&P/ASX 200 rose
0.15 per cent to 8,727.8 points on Friday. (RMS)
News
Paspaley
family's hospitality pivot as pearling profits lose
their lustre
Filings
with the corporate regulator show profits at Pearl
Corporation of Australia were at $13.5 million in
the 12 months to 30 June, down from $27.8 million
a year earlier. The Pearl Corporation of Australia
is one of the major vehicles of the Paspaley family,
one of Australia's most noted pearling dynasties.
With an estimated fortune of $1.52 billion, the
family has been moving away from its historical
roots towards hotels and luxury cruising operations,
as pearl sales take a hit. (RMS/AFR)
News
Curious
case of Fortescue's copper target
Iron
ore miner Fortescue is set to acquire Alta Copper
in a deal worth more than $151 million, with Fortescue
having held a stake of almost 20 per cent in the
South American explorer for almost six years. By
the time it announced its bid for Alta in December,
Fortescue had lifted its stake to nearly 36 per
cent, while disclosures made by Alta to the Toronto
Stock Exchange in the last few days before Christmas
show that Fortescue had made three prior overtures
to acquire the company over the past four years.
(RMS)
News
Snapshot/Profile:
TKO Group
TKO
is a media and live event company that owns the
popular WWE and UFC brands. The company’s third-quarter
fiscal 2025 earnings report showed revenue of $1.12
billion, adjusted EBITDA of $360 million (with a
32% margin), and increased full-year guidance to
an upward range of $4.72 billion and $1.58 billion
for revenue and adjusted EBITDA, respectively.
It’s
no wonder TKO shares are up 53% so far this year
– and they could rise more. MoneyFlows data
shows how Big Money investors are betting heavily
on the stock.
TKO
Group Draws Institutional Interest
Institutional
volumes reveal plenty. In the last year, TKO has
enjoyed strong investor demand, which we believe
to be institutional support.
Plenty
of discretionary names are under accumulation right
now. But there’s a powerful fundamental story
happening with TKO Group.
TKO
Group Fundamental Analysis
Institutional
support and a healthy fundamental backdrop make
this company worth investigating. As you can see,
TKO has had strong sales growth:
1-year
sales growth rate (+67.4%)
3-year
sales growth rate (+38.3%)
Source:
FactSet
Also,
EPS is estimated to ramp higher this year by +155.8%.
Now
it makes sense why the stock has been generating
Big Money interest. TKO has a track record of strong
financial performance.
TKO
Group Price Prediction
The
TKO action isn’t new at all. Big Money buying
in the shares is signaling to take notice. Given
the historical gains in share price and strong fundamentals,
this stock could be worth a spot in a diversified
portfolio.
News
NYSE
The
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and broader US markets
are open today (Monday, January 5, 2026) for regular
trading hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET).
This
is the second full trading week of the year, following
the New Year's holiday closure on January 1 and
the first trading session on January 2.
Recent
Market Performance
The
first trading day of 2026 (Friday, January 2) saw
mixed but mostly positive results:S&P 500: Closed
slightly higher (up ~0.19% to around 6,858), supported
by gains in semiconductors.
Dow
Jones Industrial Average: Ended higher, snapping
a prior losing streak, with boosts from chips (e.g.,
Nvidia, Intel) and industrials like Boeing.
Nasdaq
Composite: Closed nearly flat (down ~0.03%), despite
intraday gains in tech.
Advancers
outnumbered decliners on the NYSE, with semiconductor
stocks rallying (Philadelphia Semiconductor Index
up ~4%).
Notable
movers included furniture retailers (e.g., Wayfair
+6%, RH +8%) after delayed tariff hikes on certain
categories.
Key
Context and Outlook for 2026
2025
was a strong year: S&P 500 up ~16-17%, Nasdaq
~21%, Dow ~14% — marking three consecutive
years of double-digit gains.
Wall
Street analysts are optimistic for 2026, with average
S&P 500 year-end targets around 7,600–8,000
(implying 11–16% upside).
Expectations
include continued AI-driven growth, potential Fed
rate cuts (possibly more dovish under new leadership),
and moderate economic expansion.
Upcoming
catalysts: December jobs report (recently released
or imminent), Q4 earnings season starting mid-January
(e.g., JPMorgan on Jan. 13), and ongoing focus on
tariffs, inflation, and Fed policy.
News
The
Lead Up
Summary
and In-Depth Option
Media
Man Biz Watercooler
Jan
3
Sydney,
Australia to Wall Street, New York
AUD
+0.3% to US66.89¢
Bitcoin
+1.9% to $US89,854
Wall
St:
Dow +0.7%
S&P +0.2%
Nasdaq -0.04%
VIX -0.34 to 14.61
Gold -0.00% to $US4319.21 an ounce
Brent oil -0.1% to $US60.77 a barrel
Iron ore +0.3% to $US105.40 a ton
10-year yield: US 4.19% Australia 4.83%
News
Flashback
The
Lead Up
Media
Man Favs
Jan
2
TKO
$206.94 -2.06 -0.99%
Alphabet
Inc Class A $315.15 +2.15 +0.69%
Netflix
Inc $90.99 -2.77 -2.95%
Paramount
Skydance Corp $13.18 -0.22 -1.64%
Porsche
Automobile Holding SE Unsponsored Germany ADR $4.68
+0.080 +1.74%
Mercedes
Benz Group ADR $18.06 +0.49 +2.79%
Formula
One Group Series A $89.07 -0.31 -0.35%
Caterpillar
Inc $598.41 +25.54 +4.46%
Volvo
ADR (Owner of Mack Trucks_ $32.34 +0.40 +1.25%
Tesla
$438.07 -11.65 -2.59%
Microsoft
Corp $472.94 -10.68 -2.21%
Mineral
Resources Ltd $55.44 +1.06 +1.95% (ASX)
Rio
Tinto Ltd $147.69 +0.87 +0.59% (ASX)
BHP
Group Ltd $45.76 +0.27 +0.59% (ASX)
News
NYSE
New
York Stock Exchange
The
NYSE floor was active on January 2, with traders
marking the start of trading in the new year
The
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) resumed trading on
January 2, 2026, after being closed on New Year's
Day (January 1). Markets kicked off the new year
on a positive note, snapping a four-day losing streak
from the end of 2025.Key Market Performance on January
2, 2026:The S&P 500 closed slightly higher,
supported by gains in semiconductor stocks.
The
Dow Jones Industrial Average ended higher, boosted
by names like Nvidia, Intel, and Boeing.
Chip
stocks led the rally, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor
Index up around 4%.
Overall,
U.S. markets started 2026 positively amid optimism
for continued tech-driven growth, though no "Santa
Claus rally" materialized at the end of 2025.
2025
Year-in-Review Highlights:
The
S&P 500 finished 2025 up 16.4%, marking its
third consecutive year of gains over 15%.
Tech
and AI-related stocks dominated performance in 2025.
Notable
Stock Movements and News:
Semiconductor
and AI-related shares (e.g., Nvidia, Applied Materials,
Western Digital) rallied strongly on January 2.
Tesla
shares dipped after Q4 deliveries missed estimates,
but analysts remain bullish on its autonomous and
robotics potential for 2026.
Software
stocks like Salesforce and CrowdStrike faced pressure.
Upcoming
Focus for 2026:
Investors
eye Federal Reserve policy, interest rate cuts,
and corporate earnings growth.
Expectations
for further market gains persist, with AI and tech
themes continuing to drive sentiment.
News
ASX
As
of January 3, 2026, the S&P/ASX 200 (commonly
referred to as the ASX 200) is trading around 8,729.60
points, up approximately 0.18% (+15.30 points) during
the session.
Market
Status: The ASX is open today (Saturday is not a
trading day; normal hours are Monday to Friday,
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM AEDT).
Recent
Performance:
Closed
2025 at approximately 8,714 points (December 31,
2025).
First
trading day of 2026 (likely January 2) saw modest
gains, with reports of the index closing or trading
around 8,728–8,730 points amid thin holiday
liquidity.
The
index tracks the performance of the 200 largest
companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange
by float-adjusted market capitalization, serving
as Australia's primary stock market benchmark.
News/Overview
Mag
7
These
companies collectively represent about one-third
of the S&P 500's market capitalization and have
significantly influenced broader market trends.
In
2025, performance diverged: Alphabet and Nvidia
were top performers (with Alphabet leading strongly
in Q4), while others like Amazon lagged (single-digit
gains). The group as a whole outperformed the average
S&P 500 stock but showed rotation toward AI-focused
names.Heading into 2026, analysts see continued
potential from AI investments, though risks include
high valuations, competition, and regulatory scrutiny.
There's also an ETF for equal-weight exposure: the
Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS).
The
Magnificent Seven (Mag 7) refers to a group of seven
leading U.S. tech stocks that have dominated market
performance in recent years, driven by innovation
in AI, cloud computing, e-commerce, and more.
As
of early 2026, the standard list remains:
Apple
(AAPL)
Microsoft (MSFT)
Alphabet (GOOGL/GOOG) (Google's parent)
Amazon (AMZN)
Meta Platforms (META) (Facebook's parent)
Nvidia (NVDA)
Tesla (TSLA)
News
Tech
Stock News
Major
Tech Stock Overview as of January 3, 2026
Markets
were closed on January 1, 2026 (New Year's Day),
and the first trading day was January 2, 2026 (a
Friday).
On
that day, major indices showed mixed performance
with a boost from semiconductor stocks:
S&P
500: Closed up 0.19% at approximately 6,858.
Nasdaq Composite: Closed down slightly at 23,236.
Dow Jones Industrial Average: Closed higher, snapping
a prior losing streak.
Tech
stocks, particularly chips, led gains amid ongoing
AI enthusiasm, while some software names pulled
back.
Key
"Magnificent Seven" Tech Stocks
These
are the leading large-cap tech companies (Apple,
Microsoft, Alphabet/Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta
Platforms, Tesla).
Exact
closing prices for January 2 aren't detailed in
reports, but highlights include:
Nvidia
(NVDA): Up ~1.5%, continuing strong momentum as
the AI leader.
Semiconductor-related
names like Micron and AMD rose significantly (Micron
+7%, AMD +3%), lifting the sector.
Overall,
tech remains a dominant theme entering 2026, with
analysts optimistic about AI-driven growth but noting
high valuations and potential for rotation to other
sectors.
Broader
Tech Sector Trends
AI
and chips are expected to drive gains in 2026, with
capex from Big Tech projected at massive levels.
Analysts'
top picks often include Nvidia, Microsoft, and others
from the Magnificent Seven.
Risks:
Elevated valuations and potential AI "bubble"
concerns
News
Bulls
And Bears def
Bull
and bear refer to market trends and investor sentiment:
a bull market signifies rising prices, optimism,
and growth (like a bull thrusting horns up), while
a bear market means falling prices, pessimism, and
contraction (like a bear swiping paws down), with
investors buying in bull markets and selling in
bear markets, influencing overall market direction.
News
The
Lead Up
Previous
ASX
futs down 33 pnts/0.4% to 8674
AUD +0.2% at US66.80¢
BTC $89,838.67 +1.90%
Dow +0.2%
S&P -0.2%
NAS -0.4%
Gold -0.1% to $US4314.82 an ounce
Brent oil -0.4% at $US60.62 a barrel
Iron ore +0.3% to $US105.40 a ton
News
The
Lead Up
Jan
2
Australian
Dollar: $0.6670 USD (unchanged)
Iron Ore: Bid $104.00 USD (public holiday)
Oil Price: $57.42 USD (unchanged - public holiday)
Dow Jones: 48,063.29 (down 303.77 points)
News
Gold
And Silver
Gold
spot price is trading around $4,330–$4,350
per troy ounce, extending gains from a remarkable
2025 where it rose over 64% year-over-year, marking
its strongest annual performance in decades.Silver
spot price is around $72–$74 per troy ounce,
up significantly after surging more than 144% in
2025, driven by industrial demand and safe-haven
flows.
The
gold/silver ratio currently sits near 59–63,
meaning it takes about 60 ounces of silver to buy
one ounce of gold—lower than historical averages,
reflecting silver's stronger relative performance
lately.
News
Fun
Facts
Silicon
Valley
Silicon
Valley is home to iconic tech giants with sprawling
campuses:
Apple
Apple
Park (the "Spaceship" in Cupertino).
Google
(Alphabet)
Googleplex
in Mountain View.
Meta (Facebook) in Menlo Park.
Nvidia,
Intel, Cisco, and more.
News
Best
Quotes
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
"The
future of finance is crypto, whether it’s in
payments, contracts, or savings." — Changpeng
Zhao
"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
Pop
Culture
Dream
Matches: Fantasy Booking
Santa
vs Grinch
Bulls
vs Bears
Crypto
King vs Mr World Bank
Citizens
vs NWO
Neo vs Agent Smith
John McAfee vs You Know Who!
TKO vs Naysayers
Jake Paul, Polymarket and BETR vs Naysayers
Pro Boxing vs Newspaper Reports
VKM vs The World
Paul Bros vs Mainstream Wokes
Mr X vs Mr Bluesky
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Lead Up
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+ hours ago
News
Media
Man Favs
TKO
$216.11 -1.33 -0.61%
Alphabet Inc Class A $313.56 +0.050 +0.016%
Netflix Inc $94.15 -0.32 -0.34%
Paramount Skydance Corp $13.50 -0.090 -0.66%
Porsche Automobile Holding SE Unsponsored Germany
ADR $4.60 -0.040 +0.86%
Mercedes Benz Group ADR $17.54 +0.11 +0.63%
Markets/Cryptos/Biz/Culture
January
2, 2026
Bitcoin
Never Sleeps Edition
Santa
def Grinch
Sydney
to Wall Street, New York and Beyond
ASX
futures down 31 points/0.4% to 8676
AUD -0.1% at US66.66¢
Bitcoin $88,602.45 +0.87%
Dow closed
S&P closed
Nasdaq closed
Gold -0.5% to $US4319.37 oz
Brent -0.8% at $US60.85 a b
BNB
$861.70 -1.14%
XRP $1.8761 +1.93%
DOGE $0.1266 +6.96%
News
Pop
Culture
Santa
def Grinch
Dream
Matches: Fantasy Booking
Santa
vs Grinch
Bulls vs Bears
Crypto King vs Mr World Bank
Citizens vs NWO
Neo vs Agent Smith
John McAfee vs You Know Who!
TKO vs Naysayers
Jake Paul, Polymarket and BETR vs Naysayers
Pro Boxing vs Newspaper Reports
VKM vs The World
Paul Bros vs Mainstream Wokes
Mr X vs Mr Bluesky
News
Pop
Culture News
Dream
Matches: Fantasy Booking/Sports; Media Man Group
Dream Match Series; Crack The Code!
Million
Dollar Man vs IRS
Michael Wall Street vs Billionaire Ted
Mr X vs Mr BTC
Mr Green vs Mr Cash
VKM vs Easy E
Vinnie Vegas vs Mr Corbin
Mr Corp Merch vs Mr Freelance
Masked Superstar vs John McAfee
Sid Justice vs Mr Blood Diamond
Mr Bluey Chipper vs Street Fighter - King Of The
Streets Mr Dotcom vs Mr Wiki
Mr Gold vs Mr Green - Money In The Bank Ladder Match
Khan vs Khan - Winner Take All Match
Mr Wolff vs The Cleaner
Mr News vs Mr Vice - U.S Market Footprint Stipulation
Mr Paramount vs Mr Netflix
Mr ESPN vs Mr Fox
Mr Kross vs Mr Cardona
Cesaro vs Rollins
Dirty Dom vs Mr AAA
Punks vs Egos
Kross vs H
Murdoch Title vs Title
Mr Black Coffee vs Mr Claudio's Cafe Blend
Mr Warner vs Mr Netflix: Broadway draw thus far!
Re-match! Winner take all?!
TMZ vs Riddle
UFC vs PFL
The Oracle vs Cincinnati, Ohio
Mr X vs Hollyweird
Succession vs Billions
Mouse House vs Art House
NFL vs UFL
ABC vs Mainstream Aussies
Reigns vs Blanka
Cody Rhodes vs Joe
E. Honda vs NJPW
Capcom vs Warner
Cena vs ACME
Combat Sports Players vs Father Time
NXT vs TNA Wrestling (Showdown, not Invasion)!
Alpha vs Meta
TED X vs The Others
WWE's Solo vs NYC and Western Australia
UFC Predator vs MMA Predator
UFC Legal vs UFC Bad Egg Betting Disruptors
Bulls vs Bears
Logan Paul vs WWE babyfaces
Santa's Helper vs Grinch
John McAfee vs FBI + + +, Running .... Netflix Wins
again!
Killer Kross vs Matt Riddle - Shoot Fight/Wrestling
(MLW)! Holliday working web?! Most Marketable?!
VKM vs Numerous!
MLW vs The World
The Big Event vs US Promoters
Storm vs WWE Locker Room. Lash Legend on side!
NXT Gold Rush: Page & Green vs Hendry &
Hail
Baszler vs Itoh - HOG Superclash - Nov 15
MSG, NY winning with WWE and UFC in Nov
The Vision vs WWE Lockerroom
John Cena vs Dirty Dom
Miz vs Management
Jericho vs Internet Marks
Mr Gold vs Mr Fool's Gold
Neo vs Mr Smith
PBR vs Others. No Bull?!
Aus Gvt vs Big Tech
Banks vs Cryptos
NVIDIA vs World
White House vs Wokes
Packer vs Devil D
Lucha Bros vs AAA Heels
WWE Black Scorpion/Masked Man vs Babyfaces
CM Punk vs The Hood
Starks vs Oba Femi - NXT Deadline
TNA Wrestling vs Dirtsheets
TKO vs Naysayers
John Cena vs Gunther: SNME
Chris Jericho and Mr X vs IWC
Mr Netflix vs Mr Paramount
Triple H vs (many) Washington Cena Fans!
WWE vs Lucha LIbra AAA - Friendly TKO b2b
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Best
Quotes
An
investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
— Benjamin Franklin
"Bottoms
in the investment world don't end with four-year
lows; they end with 10- or 15-year lows." —
Jim Rogers
Be
fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when
others are fearful." — Warren Buffett
Media
Man "Bullish is a mindset"
News
The
dollar may defy expectations
The
return of American exceptionalism will help the
greenback.
The yen will start the new year with interventions,
and the RBA with a rate hike. The US dollar ends
2025 with its worst performance in nearly a decade.
By mid-September, fears for the fate of the US economy
due to tariffs and expectations of Fed rate cuts
had caused the USD index to plummet to its lowest
level in 3.5 years. However, the greenback then
recovered thanks to large-scale investments in artificial
intelligence, GDP growth and capital inflows into
the stock market. At the end of the year, divergence
in monetary policy between the Fed and other central
banks caused the USD index to fall. Goldman Sachs
believes that the downward trend for the US dollar
will continue in 2026, albeit on a smaller scale.
The main drivers of the greenback's decline will
be accelerating economic growth abroad and lower
federal funds rates. The consensus forecast of major
Wall Street banks is for EURUSD to rise to 1.2 and
GBPUSD to 1.36 by the end of 2026. What could go
wrong? A Supreme Court ruling that the White House
tariffs are illegal would sow chaos in financial
markets and force investors to buy the US dollar
as a safe-haven asset. A big and beautiful tax cut
bill, coupled with investments in artificial intelligence,
will boost GDP and bring back the theme of American
exceptionalism to the markets. As a result, the
Fed will have less reason to ease monetary policy.
The federal funds rate will be cut only once in
2026, if at all. If the factors of divergence in
monetary policy and the narrowing gap in economic
growth between the US and the eurozone do not work,
investors' views on the fate of the US dollar will
change radically. History may play in favour of
the greenback. In 2017, Donald Trump's first year
as president, the USD index weakened significantly.
However, in 2018, it recovered some of its lost
ground. The yen will start 2026 under the sign of
intervention. The government is unhappy with the
USDJPY rally, and the Bank of Japan has failed to
break the bulls' back by raising the overnight rate
to its highest level since 1995. Either a rapid
continuation of the cycle of monetary restriction
or Tokyo's intervention in the Forex market is required.
The Australian dollar appears to be the favourite
thanks to expectations of a key rate hike by the
Reserve Bank and the Chinese economy's adaptation
to US tariffs. (FxPro)
News
Silver
stirs up the markets
Precious
metal sell-offs shake investors
Donald
Trump renews criticism of the Fed
While
major global currencies, led by the US dollar, are
recovering very slowly after Christmas, the precious
metals market has been rocked by a real thriller.
Silver and other assets in the sector have plummeted.
For XAGUSD, the fall was the largest since the beginning
of 2021. The trigger was an increase in CME margin
requirements for related futures contracts. This
forced speculators to take profits and triggered
a pullback. Silver saw a record rally in 2025. The
150% increase is significantly higher than that
of gold and other assets in the sector. At the same
time, the white metal is still far from the inflation-adjusted
price record set in 1980. To return to that level,
silver would have to cost $200 per ounce today.
ETF stocks have grown by 150 million ounces this
year, but are still far from the highs recorded
in 2021. The ratio to gold also has room to fall.
Speculators
have used these arguments to justify the need for
further purchases of XAGUSD. There is indeed serious
competition between the US, Europe and Asia in the
physical asset market. This is due to the risks
of Washington imposing tariffs on silver imports
after adding it to the list of critical minerals.
However, the silver rally looks too rapid and resembles
a bubble, and it is quite possible that it may have
burst. After the CME raised margin requirements
in February 2021, the white metal collapsed by 43%
over 18 months. Other assets in the sector are following
silver. Despite the post-Christmas sell-off, gold
is heading for its second-best performance in a
year in history. The first was in 1979. The XAUUSD
pullback does not look like a burst bubble. The
US economy risks slowing down in 2026, and the Fed
may accelerate the cycle of monetary policy easing,
especially under pressure from the White House.
Donald
Trump is back to his old ways. The US president
said he would gladly fire Jerome Powell as Fed chairman.
He said that Powell was too slow to cut interest
rates. At the same time, the US administration does
not rule out filing a lawsuit against the head of
the central bank for incompetence due to excessive
spending on renovating the Fed's headquarters. The
White House wants to make room in the FOMC for the
‘doves’. This increases the risks of a
weakening US dollar. (FxPro)
News
Dec
25
Precious
metals rewarded for success
The
US dollar is falling as a safe-haven asset amid
growing risk appetite
Gold is performing well, but other assets in the
sector are looking even better GDP growth of 4.3%
in the third quarter did not help the US dollar.
It would seem that the strength of the economy,
the rise in Treasury bond yields and the decline
in the likelihood of the Fed easing monetary policy
in March to less than 50% should have cooled the
hot heads of the EURUSD bulls. However, greed reigns
supreme in the financial markets. The S&P 500
closed at a record high, which had a negative impact
on the USD index. Donald Trump was encouraged by
the success of the US economy, citing tariffs as
the main reason. The president said that the new
Fed chairman would cut rates if the market was performing
well. Investors should be rewarded for their success.
Support from the White House is helping US stock
indices, improving global risk appetite and reducing
demand for the dollar as a safe-haven asset. In
such conditions, high-yield currencies feel most
at home. The British pound reached a three-month
high against the greenback, and the Australian dollar
reached a 14-month high. After the Reserve Bank
signalled the end of the monetary policy easing
cycle, the futures market began to price in expectations
of a cash rate hike in 2026. By Christmas, the start
date for monetary tightening had shifted to June,
which created a tailwind for AUDUSD. Investors in
a Bloomberg survey see the Bank of England's neutral
rate at 3.25% and estimate the chances of it falling
to 3% in 2026 as fifty-fifty. They are more dovish
than the BoE. At their December meeting, Andrew
Bailey and his colleagues opted for caution, which
supported GBPUSD. Meanwhile, gold has broken through
the psychologically important level of $4,500 per
ounce. JP Morgan forecasts XAUUSD to rise to 5,000
by the end of 2026 and estimates the scale of bullion
purchases by central banks and retail investors
at 585 tonnes per quarter. According to the bank,
every 100 tonnes above the base 350 tonnes leads
to a 2% increase in precious metal prices. Gold
has already gained more than 70% in value in 2025
and is heading for its best performance since 1979.
Other assets in the precious metals sector are growing
even faster. Prices for silver, platinum and palladium
have more than doubled this year. Along with strong
investment demand, fears about the introduction
of US import duties are playing into their hands.
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Gold
Dec
24
Gold
passes $4500 for first time
Gold
has surpassed $US4500 an ounce for the first time
on escalating geopolitical tensions and prospects
for more US rate cuts. Spot gold rose1.5 per cent
to $US4504.59 an ounce at 10.38am AEDT, taking total
gains for the year past 70 per cent. This year is
shaping up to deliver the best return to gold investors
in over 40 years.Traders are betting the Federal
Reserve will follow three straight interest-rate
cuts by lowering the cost of borrowing again next
year, which would be a tailwind for non-yielding
precious metals. Gold’s haven appeal has also
been amplified in the last week by rising geopolitical
tensions, particularly in Venezuela, where the US
has blockaded oil tankers as it ratchets up pressure
on the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
Gold miners on the ASX were, however, mixed. Newmont
was down 0.5 per cent, Northern Star was up 0.9
per cent and Evolution Mining up by 1.2 per cent.
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Market
Recap
January
2, 2026
Australian
Dollar: $0.6670 USD (unchanged) Iron Ore: Bid $104.00
USD (public holiday) Oil Price: $57.42 USD (unchanged
- public holiday) Gold Price: $2,659.37 USD (down
$3.16 USD) Copper Price: $4.0305 (down 0.0875 USD)
Bitcoin: $88,211.47 (up 1.07%) Dow Jones: 48,063.29
(down 303.77 points)
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2
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Big
Bash sell-off will 'kill Test cricket'
Cricket
Australia is under growing criticism over a proposal
to privatise the eight Big Bash League teams. Former
Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings is amongst
those to have questioned the proposal; amongst other
things, he contends that Australian cricket does
not the influx of money that would come from selling
stakes in BBL teams. He is also concerned that privatisatiom
would be detrimental to Test cricket in Australia,
because the new investors would expect top players
to prioritise their BBL franchise rather than the
long form of the game. Test cricket is already under
scrutiny after two of the matches in the current
Ashes series were over in less than two days, including
the flagship Boxing Day Test at the MCG; the fifth
Test starts on Sunday at the SCG, with Australia
leading the series 3-1. (Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Venus
rising with Australian Open wildcard
Tennis
Australia director Craig Tiley has described Venus
Williams' return for the 2026 tournament as a "win
for fans and tennis". The winner of seven grand
slam titles has not played in the Australian Open
since 2021, and she has not competed internationally
since 2023; at the age of 45, Williams will be the
oldest woman to compete in the Australian Open during
the modern era. She has been granted a wildcard
to appear in both the Australian Open and the Hobart
International. However, Tennis Australia is yet
to announce whether Nick Kyrgios will be given a
wildcard for the Australian Open, which begins on
12 January. (RMS)
News
Australia/China
China
imposes beef quotas, now all eyes on Australia’s
EU trade deal
The
federal government will face growing pressure to
finalise a much-stalled free-trade agreement with
the European Union following China's move to introduce
import controls on beef. China has imposed a total
import quota of 2.69 million tonnes in 2026, which
will rise to 2.74 million tonnes next year; shipments
that exceed the quota will be subject to a 55 per
cent duty, in a move that is aimed at protecting
local producers. Australia's annual beef quota has
been set at 205,000 tonnes, and Trade Minister Don
Farrell says the federal government expect the nation's
status as a valued Free Trade Agreement partner
to be respected by China. Australia exported 216,050
tonnes of beef to China in 2024. (RMS)
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Awards
Google
Finance wins Media Man 'Business News Website Of
The Month'; Runner-up: Yahoo! Finance
The
Australian Financial Review wins Media Man 'Newspaper
Of The Year' award (2025)
Sky
News Australia wins Media Man 'Australian Based
News Outlet Of The Year' award
TKO
Group wins Media Man 'Entertainment Promoter Of
The Year' award
Netflix
wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Year' award
Mack
Trucks wins Media Man 'Truck Brand Of The Year'
award
Caterpillar
wis Media Man 'Heavy Equipment Brand Of The Year'
award
X
and YouTube Tie for Media Man 'Platform Of The Year'
award
Markets,
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December
2025
Dec
30
Sydney,
Australia to Wall St, New York
Digital
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Markets
ASX
200 futures pointing down 6 points/0.1% to 8711
AUD
-0.3% to US66.93¢
Bitcoin
$87,218.84 -0.73%
Wall
St:
Dow -0.5%
S&P -0.4%
Nasdaq -0.5%
VIX +0.59 to 14.19
Gold
-4.4% to $US4335.01 an ounce
Silver -6.8% to $US71.94/oz
Platinum -13.8% to $US2118.03/oz
Brent oil +1.8% to $US61.75 a barrel
Iron ore +1.3% to $US106.05 a tonne
10-year
yield: US 4.11% Australia 4.75%
Cryptos
Bitcoin
$87,218.84 -0.73%
XRP $1.8529 -0.70%
BNB $852.81 -0.71%
Dogecoin $0.1231 -0.64%
Stockmarket
US
Stock Market Overview (as of late December 2025)
The
US stock market is in a strong bull run heading
into the final days of 2025, with major indices
near all-time highs and on track for a robust year-end
close. Trading volume has been light post-holidays,
but sentiment remains positive amid resilient economic
growth, AI-driven gains, and expectations of a "Santa
Claus rally" (the seasonal uptrend in the last
five trading days of the year and first two of the
next).
Key
Index Levels (from the most recent close on December
26, 2025)
S&P
500 — Closed at approximately 6,930 (down slightly
that day but hit an intraday high near 6,946). Up
nearly 18% year-to-date, with the index eyeing the
psychological 7,000 milestone in the coming sessions.
Dow
Jones Industrial Average — Closed at around
48,711 (fractionally lower), up solidly for the
year.
Nasdaq
Composite — Closed near 23,593, up about 22%
YTD, led by tech and AI stocks
Markets
were closed on December 27 (weekend) and reopen
on December 29 for the last few trading days of
2025. Expect thin liquidity and potential for modest
moves as investors position for 2026.
Broader
Context
2025
has been a resilient year despite challenges like
early tariff impacts, AI spending concerns, and
Fed rate adjustments (benchmark now at 3.50%-3.75%).
Tech and AI names (e.g., Nvidia crossing $5T market
cap) have dominated, but there's been rotation into
cyclicals, materials, and foreign equities. Precious
metals like gold and silver are at historic highs
amid safe-haven demand.
Wall
Street forecasts for 2026 are bullish, with many
targeting S&P 500 levels between 7,100–8,100.
However, history suggests potential pullbacks after
strong years, so caution on overvaluation is advised.
(Grok)
News
Dec
24
Precious
metals rewarded for success
The
US dollar is falling as a safe-haven asset amid
growing risk appetite.
Gold
is performing well, but other assets in the sector
are looking even better.
GDP
growth of 4.3% in the third quarter did not help
the US dollar. It would seem that the strength of
the economy, the rise in Treasury bond yields and
the decline in the likelihood of the Fed easing
monetary policy in March to less than 50% should
have cooled the hot heads of the EURUSD bulls. However,
greed reigns supreme in the financial markets.
The
S&P 500 closed at a record high, which had a
negative impact on the USD index.
Donald
Trump was encouraged by the success of the US economy,
citing tariffs as the main reason. The president
said that the new Fed chairman would cut rates if
the market was performing well. Investors should
be rewarded for their success. Support from the
White House is helping US stock indices, improving
global risk appetite and reducing demand for the
dollar as a safe-haven asset. In such conditions,
high-yield currencies feel most at home.
The
British pound reached a three-month high against
the greenback, and the Australian dollar reached
a 14-month high. After the Reserve Bank signalled
the end of the monetary policy easing cycle, the
futures market began to price in expectations of
a cash rate hike in 2026.
By
Christmas, the start date for monetary tightening
had shifted to June, which created a tailwind for
AUDUSD.
Investors
in a Bloomberg survey see the Bank of England's
neutral rate at 3.25% and estimate the chances of
it falling to 3% in 2026 as fifty-fifty. They are
more dovish than the BoE. At their December meeting,
Andrew Bailey and his colleagues opted for caution,
which supported GBPUSD. Meanwhile, gold has broken
through the psychologically important level of $4,500
per ounce.
JP
Morgan forecasts XAUUSD to rise to 5,000 by the
end of 2026 and estimates the scale of bullion purchases
by central banks and retail investors at 585 tonnes
per quarter. According to the bank, every 100 tonnes
above the base 350 tonnes leads to a 2% increase
in precious metal prices.
Gold
has already gained more than 70% in value in 2025
and is heading for its best performance since 1979.
Other
assets in the precious metals sector are growing
even faster. Prices for silver, platinum and palladium
have more than doubled this year. Along with strong
investment demand, fears about the introduction
of US import duties are playing into their hands.
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News
Dec
29
A
confident Euro and a vulnerable Yen
Rapid GDP growth in the eurozone has helped EURUSD.
USDJPY
risks rising to 164. Christmas week turned out to
be the worst for the US dollar since June. Falling
Treasury yields and new S&P 500 records caused
the USD index to retreat. The chances of the Fed
easing monetary policy in March rose above 50% again,
and there is active discussion in Forex about the
new Fed chair. Historically, central bank chiefs
have had a significant influence on the FOMC. Donald
Trump's man could bring down interest rates and
the greenback. However, the Fed is not a one-man
show. Decisions are made collectively based on incoming
data. The longer the pause in the monetary expansion
cycle lasts, the higher the chances of a correction
in the EURUSD to an upward trend. In this case,
the yield differential between US and German bonds
will remain wide. Money will flow from Europe to
the United States, strengthening the dollar. In
the medium term, monetary policy divergence and
a narrowing gap in GDP growth could play in favour
of the euro. Financial Times experts expect the
eurozone economy to expand by 1.2% in 2026 and 1.4%
in 2027. In 2025, it will grow by 1.4%, significantly
more than the 0.9% forecast at the end of 2024.
Faster economic growth in the currency bloc has
been one of the key drivers of the EURUSD's 13.5%
rally this year. Another trump card for the euro
has been the divergence in monetary policy. Financial
Times experts believe that the ECB's deposit rate
will remain at 2% until the end of 2026 and rise
to 2.25% in 2027. The futures market expects two
acts of monetary expansion from the Fed next year.
The narrowing of the spread between US and German
bond yields is a strong argument in favour of maintaining
the upward trend in EURUSD. Meanwhile, the number
of yen bears is growing after the Bank of Japan
failed to bring about a serious correction in USDJPY
by raising the overnight rate in December. BNP Paribas
forecasts the pair to rise to 160 by the end of
2026, while JP Morgan forecasts 164. The strengthening
of the greenback has caused gold to retreat from
record highs. The precious metal is heading for
its best annual performance since 1979. Since the
beginning of the year, it has risen by more than
70%, partly due to capital inflows into ETFs. The
reserves of the largest specialised exchange-traded
fund, SPDR Gold Shares, have increased by more than
20%.
News
Dec
29
Miners
and Metals
Nickel
price jumps as Indonesia signals big production
cut
Nickel
prices are at a seven-month high after Indonesia,
the world’s biggest producer, signalled plans
to cut supply of the metal in a Christmas gift for
struggling Australian miners who have been shuttering
projects.
The
rising prices came after Indonesian media reported
Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia had
confirmed plans for unspecified production cuts.
A group representing Indonesian nickel miners this
month said it expected Jakarta to enforce a 34 per
cent cut in volumes next year.
While
the size of the cuts has not been finalised, the
comments suggest the worst could be over for miners
after a two-and-a-half year period in which prices
for the metal were crushed by excess production
in Indonesia.
Nickel
was a fashionable commodity for investors between
2017 and 2022 on expectations that demand would
rise in line with the metal’s use in the batteries
used in electric vehicles. Prices reached $US30,000
a tonne in late 2022, but a wave of Indonesian supply
emerged in 2023 as new technology allowed low-grade
material to be cheaply processed into top quality
metal.
The
extra supply pushed nickel prices below $US20,000
since mid-2023, forcing Australian miners like BHP
and Panoramic Resources to mothball their Western
Australian mines, refineries and smelters.
The
price had slumped to $US14,110 a tonne at the London
Metal Exchange on December 16, but has rallied to
$US15,430 after reports of Indonesian production
cuts. The price had not been above $US15,400 since
May.
The
recovery could help BHP’s nickel assets just
14 months before a self-imposed deadline to decide
whether they should be permanently closed. BHP mothballed
the assets last year in the belief the supply surge
was a structural change to nickel markets, and not
merely a cyclical one.
BHP
announced at its August half-year results that it
would attempt to sell the assets, but finding a
buyer has proved difficult given the enormous rehabilitation
obligations attached to them. If a buyer cannot
be found, BHP will permanently shut the nickel division
in February 2027.
Another
potential winner from a nickel price recovery would
be businessman Duncan Saville, whose companies control
the mothballed Savannah mine in WA. The mine closures
have seen Australian exports slump from about 180,000
tonnes in 2017 to 81,000 tonnes this year.
The
Industry Department provided a gloomy outlook for
the sector in a report published on December 19,
predicting prices would stay low, and export volumes
would fall further as IGO Limited prepared for the
Nova-Bollinger nickel mine in WA to reach the end
of its working life.
Closure
of Nova would leave Glencore’s Murrin Murrin
operation as the last remaining major nickel mine
in the country.
Industry
Department economists predicted Australia will ship
just 49,000 tonnes of nickel in 2027; down 73 per
cent in a decade.
Batteries
account for about 16 per cent of global nickel demand,
with the stainless-steel sector still buying about
63 per cent of the world’s nickel.
Fitch
predicts nickel prices will average $US16,000 a
tonne in 2026.
Silver
continues to soar
Signs
of recovery in nickel prices come as silver prices
have soared. The precious metal was fetching $US28.83
an ounce on the final trading day of 2024, but soared
to a record high $US79.27 on Boxing Day 2025.
Financial
markets have traditionally used gold prices to determine
an appropriate price for silver, and the rally in
silver prices is partly linked to the earlier rally
in gold prices over the last 12 months.
Very
few mines are primarily focused on silver production,
with the metal typically occurring as a byproduct
at mines that are focused on copper, zinc or lead.
Australia’s biggest silver producers include
South32’s Cannington mine in Queensland, Glencore’s
Mount Isa hub and BHP’s Olympic Dam.
Iltani
Resources, an ASX-listed miner exploring for silver,
zinc, lead and indium near Herberton in Queensland,
is one producer that has seen its share price jump
more than 200 per cent alongside the silver rally.
“It
puts us in a really good position to hit 2026 with
a really aggressive drill program,” said Iltani
managing director Donald Garner. (AFR). *Full article
and coverage via The Australian Financial Review
News
VC/Sports
Biz/Tech News
Jake
& Logan Paul Announce $30M Venture Fund Backing
AI, Robotics Startups
Anti
Fund, co-founded by YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul
and entrepreneur Geoffrey Woo, closed its oversubscribed
$30 million Anti Fund I on December 3, bringing
the firm’s total assets under management to
more than $65 million. The firm named influencer
and WWE star Logan Paul as a general partner, marking
the first time the Paul brothers have become business
partners.
According
to a press release, the venture capital firm concentrates
its investments in artificial intelligence and robotics
companies. Anti Fund focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage
ventures, as well as select growth-stage industry
leaders. The portfolio includes OpenAI, Anduril,
Ramp, Cognition, Polymarket, Flock Safety, and Physical
Intelligence.
Investment
Strategy
Anti
Fund employs what it calls an “extreme barbell
strategy,” making first checks of $100,000
to $500,000 for 10% ownership in technical founders,
while also deploying $10 million or more in growth
investments into industry leaders.
The
fund’s limited partners include institutional
investors Aquarian Holdings and Autilus Partners,
as well as individual investors Marc Andreessen
and Chris Dixon. Focuspoint Private Capital Group
served as the exclusive placement agent for the
fund.
Founder
Background
Woo holds a bachelor’s degree with honors and
distinction in computer science from Stanford and
has co-authored numerous U.S. patents and peer-reviewed
scientific papers.
Jake
Paul built his career as a professional boxer and
entrepreneur. Logan Paul founded PRIME, a beverage
brand, and performs as a professional wrestler.
“Jake,
what I realized is that he is essentially an avatar
of the American dream, and I think Logan, in a very
similar parallel sense, also represents that,”
Woo said in an interview with FOX Business.
“When
Jake named Anti Fund, I think we all share the same
belief, that the people that create the future are
the crazy ones that believe they can do it.”
Business
Philosophy
The firm positions itself as founder-friendly, emphasizing
what it calls the intersection of capital and attention.
While capital remains a commodity, Anti Fund leverages
the Paul brothers’ cultural influence to source
founders and accelerate portfolio company growth.
Jake
Paul discussed his long-standing interest in venture
capital, noting he met with companies including
Google, Uber, and Twitter in Silicon Valley as a
teenager.“
Not
only are we investors, but we can disrupt Logan
with PRIME, me with W, Betr is always in the top
five in the App Store is absolutely crushing it,”
Paul told FOX.
“And
these are companies that we’ve incubated ourselves,
because if no one else is building it and we see
a hole in the market, we can hire the best teams
and grow and scale these companies in a major way.”
Anti
Fund has incubated and funded several of Jake Paul’s
business ventures, including W and Betr Media.
Rudy
Sahay, founder and managing partner of Aquarian
Holdings, said the fund closing “validates
the confidence investors have in their strategy”
and noted the firm “carved out a unique position
at the intersection of frontier technologies and
culture.”
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$104.50 USD (down $US0.50)
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Schwab
CEO Rick Wurster draws a ‘bright line’
between investing and gambling
When
it comes to encouraging customers to invest for
the long haul or live in the fast lane, Rick Wurster
says he knows where his brokerage stands. And it
is not on the side of the guy dressed as a race-car
driver. Wurster, appointed Charles Schwab’s
CEO in January, has delivered higher profit this
year thanks to individual investors’ mounting
confidence in trading everything from stocks and
bonds to options and exchange-traded funds. An extended
rally has led some ordinary Americans into riskier,
more-volatile markets.
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Las
Vegas
30
years, millions of lights and one big party at downtown
Las Vegas’s Fremont Street Experience
In
Vegas time, 30 years is long enough to feel like
forever. It’s a monumental chunk of time wherein
generations of locals and visitors may have no understanding
of what came before. That’s how long we’ve
had the Fremont Street Experience—the historic
casino-lined five-block pedestrian promenade Downtown,
covered mostly by the 1,375-foot LED-screen canopy
flashing Viva Vision shows every night—instead
of “Glitter Gulch,” what we called Fremont
Street when you could drive your car there. When
the canopy came to life, there was no Stratosphere
tower in Las Vegas, no Bellagio fountains, no faux
Eiffel Tower.
News
US
Congressman
urges Commodity Futures Trading Commission to review
Kalshi-CNN deal
Congressman
Abe Hamadeh has called on federal regulators to
review the partnership between news broadcaster
CNN and prediction market platform Kalshi, warning
that the deal posed risks to market integrity and
even national security. In a letter to Commodity
Futures Trading Commission Acting Chairwoman Caroline
D. Pham, Hamadeh requested details on how the regulator
is reviewing the partnership between Kalshi and
CNN. He argued that the arrangement creates a conflict
of interest as it allows a major news organization
to potentially profit from geopolitical events.
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More
Intel
Dec
19
Central
banks did not scare the dollar
Central
banks prefer to pause
The
strengthening of the dollar prevented gold from
reaching a record high. Global central banks are
diverging in their policy paths. In the wake of
the Fed's decision, Britain and Mexico have lowered
rates, whereas the eurozone, Norway, and Sweden
have signalled a continued pause. The Bank of Japan
tightened its policy, raising the overnight rate
to its highest level since 1995 at 0.75%. Nevertheless,
the US dollar strengthened against major world currencies
on expectations of a prolonged pause in the process
of lowering the federal funds rate. The Bank of
England lowered the repo rate to 3.75% by five votes
to four. Andrew Bailey warned of limited room for
manoeuvre in the monetary expansion cycle in 2026.
As a result, the futures market reduced its expected
scale to 25 basis points. The pound initially strengthened,
but a reassessment of US inflation data brought
GBPUSD back down to earth. As expected, the ECB
raised its eurozone GDP forecasts to 1.4% in 2025
and 1.2% in 2026. The central bank expects inflation
to remain below target until 2028. Christine Lagarde
did not encourage the ‘hawks’ who had
previously discussed raising deposit rates. The
Frenchwoman repeated the mantra that the European
Central Bank is in a comfortable position. The EURUSD's
inability to break through resistance at 1.176 resulted
in a sell-off. The Bank of Japan raised its overnight
rate to 0.75%. This outcome of the December meeting
was predicted by all 50 Bloomberg experts. In this
regard, after the BoJ's verdict, a sell-off of the
yen began on the facts. Moreover, the Governing
Council did not signal a continuation of the cycle
of monetary tightening. The US dollar strengthened
against major world currencies as investors ignored
the slowdown in US core inflation to 2.6% in November.
This is the lowest level since the beginning of
2021. After the shutdown, the BLS is experiencing
problems with data. It will take time for confidence
in it to return. The market's reluctance to take
US consumer price statistics at face value played
a cruel joke on gold. The precious metal hit a new
local high but failed to reach a record high and
was forced to retreat due to the strengthening of
the US dollar. According to Goldman Sachs, structurally
high demand from central banks for bullion and cyclical
support from the Fed's rate cuts will continue to
create tailwinds for XAUUSD. (FxPro)
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U.S/Tech/Search/A.I
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Google
executive addresses calls to slow AI, highlights
security and energy focus
Executive
cites cybersecurity and energy as key areas where
AI growth can be beneficial
Google
executive Royal Hansen responded to some lawmakers'
calls to slow the development of artificial intelligence
(AI) in the U.S., emphasizing the need to develop
and use the technology responsibly rather than fall
behind other countries.
"It's
really… this idea of being responsible as we
invest in and develop AI because there's a lot of
upside to using AI well, whether it's in energy
production or healthcare or science."
"But
in cybersecurity," he continued, "it's
an area where we need to keep people safe, help
people learn to use AI well at the same time."
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Dec
22
Australia
Dodgy
$60m crypto mining scheme shut
The
Federal Court last week ordered that NGS Crypto
and two linked companies be wound up, with the three
firms known collectively as the NGS digital mining
scheme. The ruling followed an Australian Securities
& Investments Commission investigation into
the dubious scheme, with ASIC reporting that over
450 people invested about $60 million with the NGS
companies over a period of six years. However, to
date, only around $US4.5 million ($6.7 million)
of that money has been traced. (RMS)
News
Dec
20
Show
hits pay dirt, and some real gold
The
Discovery Channel Australia will broadcast the 10th
season of Aussie Gold Hunter from 8 January. The
show was the highest-rating factual series across
Foxtel's channels from 2017 and 2022, while it has
an estimated global audience of 40 million people
in 140 countries. Seven teams of gold prospectors
will appear in the new season of Aussie Gold Hunters;
the program is produced by Perth-based Electric
Pictures, and executive producer Andrew Ogilvie
says much of its appeal lies in its depiction of
ordinary people finding gold - or not finding it.
(RMS)
News
Dec
22
New-age
'showman' stalking Hollywood
Netflix
and Paramount are battling for control of Warner
Bros Discovery, with Netflix's bid for much of Warner
Bros valued at $US72bn ($108.7bn). Some have claimed
that Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is trying to destroy
Hollywood with its bid, but he has stated he views
it as a win for the entertainment industry. He promised
in a speech in Paris to keep films in theatres,
although he told a Time magazine event this year
that he views traditional filmgoing as being outmoded
for most people. Producer Greg Berlanti has stated
that Sarandos "has that old studio showman
flair", while US President Donald Trump has
spoken highly of him. (A.I Newsfeed)
News
Gold
Gold
prices surged over 65% this year, nearing $4,400
per ounce.
Rising
central bank buying and geopolitical risks are driving
gold demand and outlook.
It’s
hard to imagine gold having a better year in 2026
than it has this year.
The
precious metal is up more than 65% this year and
has been retesting highs set near Halloween, gaining
7.5% in the last month to get within sniffing distance
of $4,400 per ounce.
Markets
that achieve that kind of vertical lift — and
gold prices as measured by SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)
are up 33.7% annualized and roughly 140% cumulative
over the last three years — nearly always have
similarly scary pullbacks, so investors’ gold
nerves are on edge.
And
while gold has always been considered a hedge against
rising prices and inflation has proven persistent
and sticky, gold’s recent rise appears to have
little to do with inflation and more to do with
geopolitical risk, tariff concerns, a weakened dollar,
and more.
News
Dec
20
Sharemarket
caps weak year of returns amid blue-chip exodus
Australia's
benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is set to underperform
its global peers in calendar 2025. It is on track
to post a gain of about six per cent, compared with
8.4 per cent in 2024 and 11.4 per cent in 2023;
in contrast, the US and UK bourses are set to post
double-digit returns, while the Hang Seng Index
in Hong Kong has gained nearly 30 per cent. Tony
Sycamore from IG notes that the S&P/ASX 200's
performance would have been much worse if it had
not benefited from a rally by the resources sector,
which has gained about 25 per cent in the year to
date; this has been primarily due to a surge in
the price of gold. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.39
per cent to 8,621.4 points on Friday. (RMS)
News
Flashback
Markets,
Biz, News, Resources, Culture
December
19, 2025
Sydney, Australia
Australia
and World
S&P/ASX
200 8588.20 +0.37%
S&P 500 6778.28 +0.85%
NIKKEI 49001.50 -1.03%
FTSE 9837.77 +0.65%
AUD/USD66.15 +0.23%
GOLD 4331.30 +0.23%
BITCOIN $84,747.60 -1.52%
News
Markets
ASX
futures up 44 points/0.5% to 8627
Wall
Street:
S&P 500 +0.8%
Dow Jones: +0.1%
Nasdaq +1.2%
Europe:
Stoxx 50 +1.1%
FTSE +0.7%
DAX +1%
CAC +0.8%
Australian
dollar +0.1% to US66.12 cents
Bitcoin
$85,077.30 -0.99%
Gold
-0.3% to $US4325.33 per ounce
US
oil +0.1% to $US55.98 a barrel
Brent
crude oil +0.1% to $US59.71 a barrel
Iron
ore +1.3% to $US105.00 per ton
10-year
yield:
US 4.11%
Australia 4.74%
Germany 2.85%
News
Mining/Energy/Resources
Demand
headwinds may put brakes on iron ore's run
The
iron ore price has risen by about seven per cent
so far in 2025, but Vivek Dhar from the Commonwelth
Bank warns that oversupply concerns could soon see
the price of the steel input fall below $US100 per
tonne. He notes that demand headwinds are accelerating
in China, while shipments from the Simandou project
in Guinea have commenced. UBS in turn says factors
such as rising iron ore port inventories, pressure
on the steel sector and Simandou pose downside risks
to iron ore prices. Despite the bearish outlook,
the ASX 200 materials sector has gained 27 per cent
in the year to date. (RMS)
News
Iron
ore tipped to plunge into a bear market
Westpac
is particularly bearish about the outlook for the
iron ore price, forecasting that it will fall by
20 per cent to about $US83 per tonne by the end
of 2026. The pessimistic forecast comes amid ongoing
signs of a downturn in China's steel industry. Production
fell by 11 per cent year-on-year in November, declining
for a sixth consecutive month. In contrast, iron
ore imports into China reached a record high during
the first 11 months of calendar 2025, and inventories
at the nation's ports have reached their highest
level since March. (RMS)
News
US
miners take on Simandou play in Guinea
The
Rio Tinto-backed Simandou iron ore mine in Guinea
is currently the world's biggest mining project.
However, the Kon Kweni iron ore deposit in south-east
Guinea is estimated to be of higher quality. It
is owned by US-based Ivanhoe Atlantic, which has
proposed a $US1.8bn mine and rail project to produce
iron ore with 66.5 per cent purity. Ivanhoe Atlantic's
president and CEO Bronwyn Barnes says every ton
of iron ore produced at Kon Kweni will be reserved
solely for US and allied supply chains. The company
expects to start shipping ore in the first half
of 2027, while it has received preliminary approval
to list on the Australian sharemarket. (Roy Morgan
Summary)
News
Bitcoin
is holding, while Solana is on the edge
Market
Overview
The
crypto market capitalisation fell to $2.91T (-2.4%
for the day). The surge at the start of the US session
on Wednesday only fuelled the bears, who drove the
market down to $2.89T by the end of the day, retreating
only slightly from these lows. Under intense pressure,
the major old altcoins — Ethereum, XRP, and
Solana — retreated to multi-month lows, losing
about 4% over the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin
is trading near $87K, roughly where it was the day
before. A sharp jump in price above $90K hit a wall
of selling, and now just above this round level
is a significant short-term resistance line, which
was support until 14 December. However, it is also
difficult for the market to find reasons to go below
the $85K level, from which the price has been rebounding
since the beginning of the week. Additionally, it
is worth noting that BTC is trading significantly
above its late November lows of $80K, outperforming
major altcoins.
Solana's
price fell to $123, testing an important support
area from March 2024. Since its peak in September,
this seventh-largest altcoin has lost half of its
value. The technical rebound that began at the end
of November has ended, and if support at $120 fails,
the road down to $90 or even $70 will open up.
News
Background
Long-term
Bitcoin holders have almost completed their active
selling phase, according to K33 Research, which
anticipates a decrease in selling pressure. Over
the past two years, 20% of the supply has returned
to the market, and this process is almost complete.
Institutional
investors have begun buying Bitcoin at a rate faster
than miners can mine it, Capriole notes. For the
first time since November, demand from companies
has exceeded the inflow of new coins into the market
amid a more than 30% drop in the asset from its
October highs.
Strategy
bought 641 bitcoins daily in 2025, according to
Finbold Research. This allowed it to increase its
holdings by 223,800 BTC (a 50% increase) in less
than a year.
The
capacity of the Lightning Network (LN) micropayment
network has reached a historic high, thanks to technical
improvements and the implementation of the solution
by major exchanges. The growth of this indicator
is a sign of demand for faster and cheaper transactions.
(FxPro)
News
The
dollar's wings have been clipped
Christopher
Waller's dovish rhetoric halted the bears' attack
on EURUSD.
Slowing
British inflation caused the pound to fall, while
the Bank of Japan is preparing to raise rates.
Christopher
Waller's comments had as much of an impact on the
US dollar as the US labour market statistics. The
rise in unemployment to 4.6% and the acceleration
in average private sector employment over three
months from 13,000 in the summer to 75,000 in the
autumn forced investors to change their views. They
began to expect a prolonged pause in the monetary
expansion cycle and a reduction in the federal funds
rate to 3.75% in 2026. However, a senior FOMC official
thinks differently.
Christopher
Waller is one of the candidates for the position
of Fed chair. He believes that the neutral rate
is 2.75%, which is 100 basis points below current
levels. This is significantly lower than the forecasts
of the futures market. If the cost of borrowing
falls to this level, Treasury yields will decline
and the USD index will collapse. Moreover, the futures
market is confident that the ECB's monetary expansion
cycle is coming to an end. Investors are beginning
to price in expectations of a rise in deposit rates.
This is usually done when the risks of inflation
accelerating increase or monetary policy becomes
too loose. Neither of these conditions applies to
the eurozone. It is too early to talk about a new
trump card for EURUSD. On the contrary, weak data
on business activity in the currency bloc and German
business confidence from the IFO are disappointing
ECB hawks and putting pressure on the euro. The
regional currency appears too expensive. Japan has
a different problem. The yen appears too cheap for
a government fighting inflation. Therefore, Prime
Minister Sanae Takaichi will not stand in the way
of the Bank of Japan's intention to raise rates.
Investors are eagerly awaiting Kazuo Ueda's signals
about the regulator's actions in 2026. The BoJ is
expected to very slowly normalise monetary policy.
This fact supports the bulls on USDJPY. The slowdown
in British inflation from 3.6% to 3.2% in November
caused the pound to plummet. The futures market
is confident that by April, the repo rate will be
cut by 50 basis points to 3.5%. Investors doubt
that the Bank of England will take a hawkish stance
in December. They expect Andrew Bailey to signal
a continuation of the cycle of monetary policy easing.
(FxPro)
News
The
Lead Up
Dec
18
ASX
ends lower on oil stocks; miners rally
The
Australian sharemarket lost ground on Wednesday,
with the S&P/ASX 200 shedding 0.2 per cent to
close at 8,585.2 points. Woodside Energy was down
2.4 per cent at $23.40, GrainCorp fell 15.5 per
cent to $7.09 and DroneShield ended the session
12,1 per cent lower at $2.47. However, Liontown
Resources was up 11.8 per cent at $1.51 and Humm
Group rose 10.6 per cent to $0.73 in response to
a takeover bid.
News
Markets/Resources/Commodities
Dec
18
Australian
Dollar: $0.6600 USD (down $0.0030 USD) Iron Ore:
$103.60 USD (up $US1.15)
Oil Price: $56.13 USD (up $0.94 USD)
Gold Price: $4,339.35 USD (up $28.14 USD)
Copper Price: $5.4205 USD (up $0.0545 USD)
Bitcoin: $85,642.68 USD (down 2.38%)
Dow Jones: 47,974.02 (down 140.24 points)
News
Currency
Notes Under The Watercooler
Crypto
Winter Darwinism
Digital
asset treasuries were flying high earlier this year
until bitcoin's sudden October crash. Now many of
those companies are sitting on unrealized losses.
Over
180 public companies currently hold crypto on their
balance sheets, with roughly 100 of that total having
followed some version a the playbook that Strategy
co-founder Michael Saylor pioneered in 2020 by issuing
debt and equity to rapidly accumulate bitcoin.
Bitcoin's
more recent volatility has prompted a sell-off across
the digital asset treasury space.
Strategy's
stock has fallen roughly 40% since bitcoin's Oct.
10 liquidation.
Investors
have wrestled with Strategy's imitators even worse
over the past month. KindlyMD (NAKA) has dived 39%.
Eric Trump's American Bitcoin (ABTC) is down 60%.
Anthony Pompliano's ProCap Financial (BRR) has fell
65%.
Other
ether-holding treasury companies, like sports betting
company SharpLink Gaming (SBET) and computing firm
Bit Digital (BTBT), have seen their stocks tumble
about 40% over the past two months.
"Market
concerns on MSTR are overstated and there is no
realistic scenario which threatens the longevity
of MSTR," analyst Gautam Chhugani wrote in
a note on Dec. 1. "However, several MSTR copy-cats
may continue to trade at discount to their NAVs
without a clear path to raise long term capital."
Restructuring
and stronger players acquiring weaker ones are possibilities,
according to Will Owens, a research analyst for
Galaxy Digital.
"In
other words, treasury companies are about to enter
a Darwinian phase," Owens wrote earlier this
month.
Bet
with your head, not over it!
Best
Quotes Of The Day
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
"The
future of finance is crypto, whether it’s in
payments, contracts, or savings." — Changpeng
Zhao
"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
Markets,
Cryptos and Pop Culture
Culture
In Biz Series Edition
December
To Remember
Dec
17
Sydney, Australia
Dec
16
Wall Street, New York Groove
Cryptos
Struggling; All That Glitters
TKO To Naysayers Again! Thank You Cena! Enter Gunther!
Clock ticking on Jericho and Rollins?
Road To Royal Rumble
World Streaming Wars
Crypto Wolf Of Wall Street Works Weekends And Xmas
Online Media vs Legacy Media: Disruptors
"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)
"Video Killed The Radio Star" *The Buggles)
"Money Changes Everything" (Cyndi Lauper)
"Ring My Bell" (Anita Ward)
"Netflix And Chill"
"War" Edwin Starr
Media Pop Culture Theme: "Another Brick In
The Wall" aka "We Don't Need No Education"
(Pink Floyd)
"Schools Out" (Alice Cooper)
Silicon Valley theme: "Stretch Your Face"
(Tobacco)
"All You Need Is Love" (The Beatles)
"The Social Network" (score album for
film)
"Hall of Fame" (The Script)
"Eight Days a Week" (The Beatles)
"The Wolf of Wall Street" ("Mercy,
Mercy, Mercy" (Cannonball Adderley)
"Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
"Trading Begins" (Wall Street track)
December
17, 2025
Sin
City Sydney, Australia
ASX
futures down 5 points/0.1% to 8597
Wall
Street:
S&P 500 -0.4%
Dow Jones: -0.8%
Nasdaq flat
Europe
Stoxx 50 -0.6%
FTSE -0.7%
DAX -0.6%
CAC -0.2%
Australian
dollar -0.2% to US66.30 cents
Bitcoin
$87,464.28 +1.75%
Gold
+0.1% to $US4311.28 per ounce
US
oil -2.6% to $US55.35 a barrel
Brent
crude oil -2.6% to $US59.01 a barrel
Iron
ore +0.9% to $US102.45 per ton
10-year
yield:
US
4.15%
Australia 4.72%
Germany 2.84%
Bitcoin
$87,464.28 +1.75%
News
Update: (Near Live)
News
New
York/Wall St via Mr Wolf!
December To Remember!
Dec
16 into Dec 17
Bells To Be Rung
NYC!
Cryptos
Today: (Near Live)
Cryptos
tarnished again! Slight upward movement
Bitcoin
$87,521.33 +1.90%
Market
ups and downs! Mood: Medium: Still picking up a
little. Play the long game?! Hardcores keep dream,
as always!
Media
Man Favs:
(Near
Live)
Bells
Rung by Mr Wolf!
TKO hulks up Again! Going for submission on competitors?!
Christmas Grinch vs Santa.
Miners on hunt. Gamers full speed instead of socials.
Gaming Awards: Tomb Raider: Atlantis!
Tech heads and grapplers watch streaming wars!
NYSE Bell Ringers With Trees! Prep for new Season's
Beatings!
TKO kicks out again. Saturday Night's Main Event
aftermath heading to WWE RAW and Road To Royal Rumble
In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Wall
St, New York
TKO
Group Holdings Inc $210.65 +3.20 +1.54%
NVIDIA Corp $177.72 +1.43 +0.81%
Formula One Group Series $87.27 +0.15 +0.17%
Alphabet Inc Class A $306.57 -1.65 -0.54%
News Corp Class A $25.89 -0.16 -0.61%
Netflix Inc $94.57 +0.80 +0.85%
Caterpillar Inc $588.93 -0.83 -0.14%
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp $10.73 +0.27
+2.58%
Tesla Inc $489.88 +14.57 +3.07%
Walt Disney Co $111.62 +1.13 +1.02%
Wynn Resorts Ltd $126.04 -0.21 -0.17%
Meta Platforms Inc $657.15 +9.64 +1.49%
Elders ADR $19.73 (US) (NYSE)
Mercedes Benz Group ADR $17.79 -0.050 -0.28%
Rio Tinto Ltd ADR $75.99 +0.17 +0.22%
Paramount Skydance Corp $13.85 -0.14 -1.00%
Red Light Holland Corp $0.019 -0.0012 -5.94%
Volvo ADR (parent/owner of Muck Trucks) $31.43 -0.34
-1.07%
Porsche Automobile Holding SE Unsponsored Germany
ADR $4.71 -0.040 -0.84%
Microsoft $476.39 +1.57 +0.33%
News
Energy,
tech drag ASX lower; DroneShield soars
The
Australian sharemarket lost ground on Tuesday, with
the S&P/ASX 200 shedding 0.4 per cent to close
at 8,598.9 points; local investors were awaiting
the upcoming release of US employment data for October
and November, which was delayed by the record government
shutdown. Life360 was down 5.7 per cent at $32.71,
Woodside Energy fell 2.2 per cent to $23.99 and
Westpac finished 1.1 lower at $38.48. However, DroneShield
rose 22,2 per cent to $2.81 and Qantas was up 2.9
per cent at $10.09. (RMS/AFR)
News
Mining
stocks best way to play rate hikes: Macquarie
Financial
markets are now pricing in a 25 per cent chance
that the Reserve Bank of Australia will increase
the cash rate as soon as February. Macquarie Group's
equities strategists say that contrary to popular
opinion, historical analysis shows that shares typically
rise in the early stages of a new monetary policy
cycle. Macquarie believes that mining stocks are
set to benefit, as interest rate rises tend to boost
the sector's earnings. (RMS)
News
Major
coins dragged the market down
Market
Overview
The
cryptocurrency market capitalisation fell by 2.7%
to $2.94T. Buyers failed to keep the market above
the $3 trillion threshold but managed to stabilise
prices for key cryptocurrencies above last month's
lows. Bitcoin lost 4%, Ethereum and XRP lost about
6%, and Solana lost 5%. These major coins, which
have ETFs, now appear to be victims of changing
institutional sentiment.
The
sentiment index fell to 11, rolling back to its
lowest level in precisely one month. Such a deep
dive into the fear zone confirms that we are seeing
more than just an interim correction, which occurred
in February and April.
Bitcoin
fell below $85K on Monday, marking a decline for
four consecutive days. Active selling began with
the start of active trading in the American session.
This is likely the result of a portfolio rebalancing
at the end of the year, as well as another wave
of interest in cryptocurrencies from corporations
and institutions, which drove the price up from
April to August. It appears that the next significant
support level will now be in the $81K range, where
the November lows and the March support range for
the outgoing year are concentrated. The golden support
level is in the $60-70K range, where the key resistance
levels for 2021 and 2024 are located.
News
Background
Market
liquidity is declining as the end of the year approaches.
Leverage remains low, with market participants closing
positions and optimising balances, avoiding risky
bets, according to FlowDesk. The decline in liquidity
is exacerbated by historically low volumes of cryptocurrency
trading on platforms.
The
current Bitcoin rally appears to have come to an
end. Before the next major upward movement, a deeper
correction phase is likely, possibly to around $50,000,
according to CryptoQuant.
Companies
holding Bitcoin in reserves continue to ‘selectively
but steadily accumulate’ the asset. However,
the buyer base has expanded significantly: not only
miners are active, but also tech giants and financial
firms, Glassnode notes.
Strategy
bought 10,624 BTC ($980 million) over the past week,
repeating the scale of purchases from the previous
week, which was the highest since July, and made
one large purchase of bitcoins, in the same amount
as a week before. Strategy now owns 671,268 BTC
with an average purchase price of $74,972 per bitcoin.
Bitcoin's
hash rate declined by 17.25% over the week due to
the potential closure of mining farms in Xinjiang,
China, according to BlockBeats. The Chinese authorities'
measures may have been a response to a Reuters article
published in late November, which claimed that the
mining sector in China was experiencing a ‘quiet
revival’ — the country's share of the
global hash rate had grown to 14%. (FxPro)
24
hours ago
Global
Markets React to Central Bank Decisions and Policy
Outlooks
Stock
indices
The
Fed managed to please the American stock market
by easing its policy and forecasting an increase
in GDP from 1.8% to 2.3%, as well as a slowdown
in inflation from 3% to 2.5% in 2026, while also
discussing the positive impact of AI on productivity.
As a result, the S&P500 experienced its most
dramatic reaction to an FOMC meeting since March,
and the Russell 2000 set a new record. A strong
economy and inflation heading towards the 2% target
present a prime opportunity for stocks. Along with
increased productivity, this indicates that S&P500
companies may see growth in corporate earnings.
Historical episodes in which the Fed cut rates and
markets were near their peaks have shown higher
levels 12 months later in every case.
However,
expectations for the next rate cut have now shifted
to April, removing the indexes safety buffer. There
may be renewed talk of a tech giant bubble, as evidenced
by Oracle's shares plunging sharply after the company
reported disappointing earnings.
According
to Yardeni Research, investors should diversify
away from the "Magnificent Seven" and
seek opportunities in other issuers, as artificial
intelligence is transforming nearly every company
into a technology firm.
What
is ahead
The
key events of the third week of December will be
the release of US labour market data for October
and November, as well as central bank meetings.
The ECB, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan
will have their say. Investors will also pay attention
to European business activity data for December.
Jerome
Powell says that FOMC officials have similar views
on the US economy but differ in their assessment
of its risks. Hawks are concerned about high inflation,
while doves are worried about the cooling labour
market. If employment figures disappoint, derivatives
will shift expectations of monetary policy easing
from April to March, and possibly even January.
This will weaken the dollar. On the other hand,
a pleasant surprise from non-farm payrolls will
allow the USD to recoup some of its losses. While
no changes are expected from the ECB, the Bank of
England is 90% likely to cut its repo rate to 3.75%.
However, the negative is already priced into the
pound, and in the event of hawkish comments, the
pound could strengthen. The fate of the yen will
depend on the outlook for the Bank of Japan's leadership.
Few doubt that the overnight rate will be raised,
but what next? (FxPro)
News
'I
love solving puzzles': How AFP's crypto sleuth tracks
ill-gotten gains
Abigail
Gibson is the Australian Federal Police's only cryptocurrency
forensic accountant, a role she has held since 2022,
after she first joined the AFP as a forensic accountant
in 2017. Gibson uses blockchains to look for clues
that might be able to connect individuals to money
laundering, scams or sales of illicit goods and
services on the dark web, and she says that "cryptocurrency
is a well-established method for criminals to attempt
to hide their wealth and transfer assets".
Her work includes aiding the AFP's Criminal Asset
Confiscation Taskforce, which has frozen $65 million
in cryptocurrency assets since July. (AFR)
News
Flashback
Miners
lift ASX after Fed; Oracle hits tech
The
Australian sharemarket posted a small gain on Thursday,
with the S&P/ASX 200 adding 0.2 per cent to
close at 8,592. The resources sector was bolstered
by a rise in the gold price after the US Federal
Reserve's decision to reduce the cash rate for a
third time; Ramelius Resources advanced 6.7 per
cent to $3.81 and Rio Tinto was up 1.8 per cent
at $140.01. However, a sharp fall in Oracle's share
price weighed on local technology stocks, with WiseTech
Global shedding 2.2 per cent to end the session
at $70.99. (AFR/Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Crypto
market awaits the final battle of the year
Market
Overview
The
crypto market lost just over 1% in 24 hours to $3.08T,
falling back to the consolidation levels of late
November. Attempts to shake up the market at the
beginning of this month were unsuccessful for both
bulls and bears. Excluding this impulse, the market
has been treading water for almost two weeks, hovering
around the 23.6% correction rebound line from the
October-November decline. Such a shallow rebound
could be a sign of a strong bear market, but this
will only be confirmed if November's lows of $2.73T
are updated.
Bitcoin
is trading near $90K, having crossed this level
for the fifth consecutive day. An upward trend line
can be drawn through the lows of late November,
but BTC is now trading dangerously close to this
line. At the same time, horizontal resistance has
formed in the $92K area, bringing the positions
of bulls and bears closer together over time and
promising a decisive battle by the end of this week.
It could not only be the last significant battle
of the year but also determine the trend for the
coming months.
News
Background
Short
positions on Bitcoin have recorded their largest
outflow since March 2025, when the price of BTC
was near its lows. Investors likely believe that
the current surge in negative sentiment has bottomed
out, according to CoinShares.
According
to Glassnode, the reserves of long-term Bitcoin
holders fell to a cyclical low in November. This
marks the end of the spot sell-offs that have hindered
market growth throughout 2025.
Ethereum
exchange reserves have fallen to record lows, which
could signal an imminent supply crisis, according
to CryptoQuant. Since July 2025, the indicator has
fallen by about 20%.
The
largest American investment company, BlackRock,
has applied with the SEC to register an ETF that
will allow investors to earn income from staking
Ethereum without directly owning the cryptocurrency.
Strategy
has increased its weekly Bitcoin purchases to their
highest level since July. The company bought 10,624
BTC ($963 million) last week at an average price
of $90,615 per coin. Strategy now owns 660,624 BTC,
purchased for $49.3 billion at an average price
of $74,696 per Bitcoin. (FxPro)
News
Streaming
Wars: Netflix vs Paramount (for Warner Bros) aka
WBD. What's Up Doc?!
Paramount
makes hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Dec
9
Paramount
Skydance has directly approached Warner Bros Discovery's
shareholders with a takeover offer; it has opted
to bypass the rival media group's board, contending
that Warner's directors have backed an "inferior
proposal". Paramount has proposed a cash offer
of $US30 per share, valuing its bid for the entire
company at about $US108bn. It is seeking to trump
Netflix's deal to acquire some of Warner's assets
for around $US83bn, which has been approved by the
boards of both companies. Warner has rejected Paramount's
claims that its sale process had favoured a single
bidder.
*Developing
news story "The Streaming Wars"
News
Australia
- USA Connection
World
Leaders Condemn Bondi Beach Attack
Many
Small Crypto Bears Sell Out; Tests Patience To Often;
Bulls Controlling Market For Long Haul
News
56
hours ago +
Developing
Story
The
crypto market tries to form an uptrend
Market
Overview
The
crypto market soared by almost 7% over the past
day, reaching a capitalisation of $3.15T and forming
a higher local peak compared to Sunday. The mood
on the crypto market was buoyed by moves from institutional
giants Vanguard and Bank of America to open access
to digital assets for their clients. Combined with
the fact that the low point on December 1st is higher
than the lows on November 21st, we are seeing a
series of vital signs of an upward trend forming.
However, a conservative view suggests that fluctuations
below $3.38T are a correction from the previous
decline.
Bitcoin
approached $94K on Wednesday morning, recovering
half of its losses from the sell-off between November
11th and 21st. Considering the entire decline from
its October peak, BTCUSD remains trading below $
98K as part of the correction. The $98-100K range
contains three psychologically significant levels:
the 50-day average, early November support, and
61.8% of the decline from the peak. Consolidation
above this level could convince buyers that crypto
winter has not arrived.
News
Background
Vanguard,
the world's second-largest investment company by
assets, will open access to crypto ETF trading for
its clients on December 2nd. The company had previously
stated that it would avoid Bitcoin funds because
cryptocurrency is an “immature asset class”
and does not fit with the company's philosophy.
Bank
of America, one of the largest banks in the United
States, has recommended that its institutional clients
allocate 1% to 4% of their portfolios to cryptocurrencies.
Previously, investors were unable to access cryptocurrencies
because advisors were prohibited from recommending
such instruments.
The
four-year cycle theory has ceased to work, so Bitcoin
has a chance to reach new highs in 2026, according
to Grayscale. Analysts believe there are already
some signs that Bitcoin has likely bottomed out.
News
(from Friday: Sydney)
ASX
up as tech stocks rally, WiseTech gains
The
Australian sharemarket posted a modest gain on Thursday,
with lower trading volumes ahead of Wall Street's
closure for Thanksgiving Day; the S&P/ASX 200
added 0.1 per cent to close at 8,617.3 points. WiseTech
Global was up 6.9 per cent at $69.72, Bellevue Gold
rose 3.2 per cent to $1.29 and Reece advanced four
per cent to $12.73. However, DroneShield was down
7.8 per cent at $2 and Santos fell 1.8 per cent
to end the session at $6.44. (RMS)
News
The
Dollar's new edge: from shield to sword
The
dollar is losing its safe-haven status. • The
scale of the Fed's rate cuts has been overestimated.
• The yen is the main favourite for 2026.
BoJ
may not raise rates until March. If the US dollar
was previously a shield, it is now turning into
a sword. (FxPro)
News
Pop
Culture News
Dream
Matches: Fantasy Booking/Sports; Media Man Group
Dream Match Series; Crack The Code!
Million
Dollar Man vs IRS
Michael Wall Street vs Billionaire Ted
Mr X vs Mr BTC
Mr Green vs Mr Cash
VKM vs Easy E
Vinnie Vegas vs Mr Corbin
Mr Corp Merch vs Mr Freelance
Masked Superstar vs John McAfee
Sid Justice vs Mr Blood Diamond
Mr Bluey Chipper vs Street Fighter - King Of The
Streets Mr Dotcom vs Mr Wiki
Mr Gold vs Mr Green - Money In The Bank Ladder Match
Khan vs Khan - Winner Take All Match
Mr Wolff vs The Cleaner
Mr News vs Mr Vice - U.S Market Footprint Stipulation
Mr Paramount vs Mr Netflix
Mr ESPN vs Mr Fox
Mr Kross vs Mr Cardona
Cesaro vs Rollins
Dirty Dom vs Mr AAA
Punks vs Egos
Kross vs H
Murdoch Title vs Title
Mr Black Coffee vs Mr Claudio's Cafe Blend
Mr Warner vs Mr Netflix: Broadway draw thus far!
Re-match! Winner take all?!
TMZ vs Riddle
UFC vs PFL
The Oracle vs Cincinnati, Ohio
Mr X vs Hollyweird
Succession vs Billions
Mouse House vs Art House
NFL vs UFL
ABC vs Mainstream Aussies
Reigns vs Blanka
Cody Rhodes vs Joe
E. Honda vs NJPW
Capcom vs Warner
Cena vs ACME
Combat Sports Players vs Father Time
NXT vs TNA Wrestling (Showdown, not Invasion)!
Alpha vs Meta
TED X vs The Others
WWE's Solo vs NYC and Western Australia
UFC Predator vs MMA Predator
UFC Legal vs UFC Bad Egg Betting Disruptors
Bulls vs Bears
Logan Paul vs WWE babyfaces
Santa's Helper vs Grinch
John McAfee vs FBI + + +, Running .... Netflix Wins
again!
Killer Kross vs Matt Riddle - Shoot Fight/Wrestling
(MLW)! Holliday working web?! Most Marketable?!
VKM vs Numerous!
MLW vs The World
The Big Event vs US Promoters
Storm vs WWE Locker Room. Lash Legend on side!
NXT Gold Rush: Page & Green vs Hendry &
Hail
Baszler vs Itoh - HOG Superclash - Nov 15
MSG, NY winning with WWE and UFC in Nov
The Vision vs WWE Lockerroom
John Cena vs Dirty Dom
Miz vs Management
Jericho vs Internet Marks
Mr Gold vs Mr Fool's Gold
Neo vs Mr Smith
PBR vs Others. No Bull?!
Aus Gvt vs Big Tech
Banks vs Cryptos
NVIDIA vs World
White House vs Wokes
Packer vs Devil D
Lucha Bros vs AAA Heels
WWE Black Scorpion/Masked Man vs Babyfaces
CM Punk vs The Hood
Starks vs Oba Femi - NXT Deadline
TNA Wrestling vs Dirtsheets
TKO vs Naysayers
John Cena vs Gunther: SNME
Chris Jericho, Mr X and Austin Theory vs IWC
Mr Netflix vs Mr Paramount
Triple H vs (many) Washington Cena Fans!
Heroes vs Villains
News
Crypto
Movies/Docos
The
Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014)
Follows early Bitcoin adopter Daniel Mross, exploring
Bitcoin’s origins, its volatile rise, and the
community behind it. Great for understanding Bitcoin’s
early days and its potential to disrupt finance.
Banking
on Bitcoin (2016)
Examines Bitcoin’s history, ideological roots,
and impact on global financial systems through interviews
with pioneers and experts. A solid primer for newcomers.
Cryptopia:
Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future of the Internet
(2020)
Directed by Torsten Hoffmann, this documentary dives
into blockchain’s broader applications beyond
cryptocurrency, addressing scalability and regulatory
challenges. Ideal for those interested in blockchain’s
transformative potential.
Trust
Machine: The Story of Blockchain (2018) Narrated
by Rosario Dawson, it explores blockchain’s
societal impact, from financial inclusion to voting
systems. A comprehensive look at real-world applications.
Bitcoin:
The End of Money as We Know It (2015)
Traces the history of money and introduces Bitcoin
as a decentralized alternative, critiquing centralized
financial systems. Features interviews with crypto
experts.
Deep
Web (2015) Narrated by Keanu Reeves, this documentary
focuses on the Silk Road marketplace and its creator,
Ross Ulbricht, highlighting Bitcoin’s role
in dark web transactions.
Bitconned
(2024) Explores the Centra Tech crypto scam, detailing
how three individuals defrauded investors during
the 2010s crypto boom. A cautionary tale about unregulated
markets.
Feature
Films
Crypto
(2019)
A crime thriller starring Beau Knapp, Luke Hemsworth,
and Kurt Russell. It follows a young anti-money
laundering agent investigating corruption and cryptocurrency
in his hometown. Critics note its exaggerated portrayal
but praise its entertainment value.
Silk
Road (2021)
A dramatization of Ross Ulbricht’s creation
of the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace using Bitcoin.
It explores his rise and fall, blending crime and
drama.
Dope
(2015) A coming-of-age comedy-drama featuring Bitcoin
as a plot device. High schooler Malcolm uses Bitcoin
for a dark web transaction, reflecting its early
association with illicit activities.
Bonus
Mentions
Life
on Bitcoin (2014): Follows a couple attempting to
live solely on Bitcoin for 100 days, showcasing
early adoption challenges.
Bitcoin
Heist (2016): A Vietnamese action-comedy about hackers
chasing a crypto criminal, blending humor and thrills.
Notes
Documentaries are generally more educational, focusing
on Bitcoin’s history, blockchain technology,
and real-world implications. They’re great
for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Feature
films often dramatize crypto’s association
with crime or scams, sometimes oversimplifying or
exaggerating for effect. They prioritize entertainment
over accuracy. For a deeper dive, check streaming
platforms like Prime Video, Fandango at Home, or
YouTube, where many of these are available.
News
Wall
Street (Movie)
Wall Street (1987), directed by Oliver Stone, is
a drama about ambition and greed in the 1980s financial
world. It follows Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), a young
stockbroker desperate to succeed, who gets entangled
with Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas), a ruthless
corporate raider. Gekko’s mantra, “Greed
is good,” drives the story as Bud is lured
into insider trading and unethical deals, compromising
his morals for wealth and power.
The
film explores themes of capitalism, loyalty, and
betrayal, with Bud navigating pressures from Gekko,
his father (Martin Sheen), and his own conscience.
Key
Details: Cast: Michael Douglas (Gordon Gekko), Charlie
Sheen (Bud Fox), Daryl Hannah (Darien Taylor), Martin
Sheen (Carl Fox).
Runtime: 2h 6m.
Genre: Drama/Crime.
Rating: R. Box Office: ~$44 million (US).
Awards:
Michael Douglas won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Notable
Aspects:
Gekko’s
“Greed is good” speech is iconic, reflecting
1980s excess. Inspired by real-life figures like
Ivan Boesky and Michael Milken.
A
sequel, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010),
continued the story.
Where
to Watch (as of 2025):
Streaming: Available on platforms like Peacock or
rentable on Amazon, YouTube, or Apple TV (check
current availability).
Physical: DVD/Blu-ray via retailers like Amazon.
News
Best
Quotes
An
investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
— Benjamin Franklin
"Bottoms
in the investment world don't end with four-year
lows; they end with 10- or 15-year lows." —
Jim Rogers
Be
fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when
others are fearful." — Warren Buffett
Markets,
Cryptos and Pop Culture
Culture
In Biz Series Edition
December
To Remember
Dec
15
Sydney, Australia
Dec
14
Wall Street, New York Groove
Cryptos
Struggling; All That Glitters
TKO To Naysayers Again! Thank You Cena!
Road To Royal Rumble
World Streaming Wars
Crypto Wolf Of Wall Street Works Weekends And Xmas
Online Media vs Legacy Media: Disruptors
Media
Pop Culture Theme: "Another Brick In The Wall"
aka "We Don't Need No Education" (Pink
Floyd)
"Schools Out" (Alice Cooper)
Silicon Valley theme: "Stretch Your Face"
(Tobacco)
"The Social Network" (score album for
film)
"Hall of Fame" (The Script)
"Eight Days a Week" (The Beatles)
"The Wolf of Wall Street" ("Mercy,
Mercy, Mercy" (Cannonball Adderley)
"Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
December
15, 2025
Sin
City Sydney, Australia
ASX
futures down 51 points/0.6%, to 8659
Wall
Street:
S&P
500 -1.1%
Dow Jones: -0.5%
Nasdaq -1.7%
Europe:
Stoxx
50 -0.6%
FTSE -0.6%
DAX -0.5%
CAC -0.2%
Australian
dollar at US66.43 cents
Bitcoin
$88,689.56 -1.83%
Gold
+0.5% to $US4299.63 per ounce
US oil -0.3% to $US57.44 a barrel
Brent crude -0.3% to $US61.12
Iron ore -1% to $US100.45 per ton
10-year
yield:
US 4.18% Australia
4.72% Germany 2.86%
Bitcoin
Bitcoin:
(Near Live) $88,689.56 -1.83%
News
Update: (Near Live)
News
New
York/Wall St via Mr Wolf!
December To Remember!
Dec
14
Before The Bell; Bells To Be Rung
NYC!
Cryptos
Today: (Near Live)
Cryptos
tarnished again!
Bitcoin
$88,689.56 -1.83%
Market
ups and downs! Mood: Medium: Still picking up a
little. Play the long game?! Hardcores keep dream,
as always!
Media
Man Favs:
(Near
Live)
Bells
Rung by Mr Wolf!
TKO hulks up Again! Going for submission on competitors?!
Christmas Grinch vs Santa.
Miners on hunt. Gamers full speed instead of socials.
Gaming Awards: Tomb Raider: Atlantis!
Tech heads and grapplers watch streaming wars!
NYSE Bell Ringers With Trees! Prep for new Season's
Beatings!
TKO kicks out again. Saturday Night's Main Event
aftermath heading to WWE RAW and Road To Royal Rumble
In UAE
Wall
St, New York
TKO
Group Holdings Inc $208.42 +4.12 +2.02%
NVIDIA Corp $208.42 +4.12 +2.02%
Formula One Group Series $86.41 -0.25 -0.29%
Alphabet Inc Class A $309.29 -3.14 -1.01%
News Corp Class A $26.22 +0.12 +0.46%
Netflix Inc $95.19 +1.10 +1.17%
Caterpillar Inc $597.89 -27.72 -4.43%
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp $10.65 -0.26
-2.38%
Tesla Inc $458.96 +12.09 +2.71%
Walt Disney Co $111.60 +0.14 +0.13%
Wynn Resorts Ltd $123.66 -1.19 -0.95%
Meta Platforms Inc $644.23 -8.48 -1.30%
Elders ADR $19.73 (US) (NYSE)
Mercedes Benz Group ADR $18.03 +0.12 +0.67%
Rio Tinto Ltd $96.29 +5.70 +6.29%
Paramount Skydance Corp $13.74 -0.38 -2.69%
Red Light Holland Corp $0.020 -0.00018 -0.87%
Volvo ADR (parent/owner of Muck Trucks) $31.94 -0.12
-0.37%
Porsche Automobile Holding SE Unsponsored Germany
ADR $4.75 -0.030 -0.63%
Microsoft $478.53 -4.94 -1.02%
News
Global
Markets React to Central Bank Decisions and Policy
Outlooks
Stock
indices
The
Fed managed to please the American stock market
by easing its policy and forecasting an increase
in GDP from 1.8% to 2.3%, as well as a slowdown
in inflation from 3% to 2.5% in 2026, while also
discussing the positive impact of AI on productivity.
As a result, the S&P500 experienced its most
dramatic reaction to an FOMC meeting since March,
and the Russell 2000 set a new record. A strong
economy and inflation heading towards the 2% target
present a prime opportunity for stocks. Along with
increased productivity, this indicates that S&P500
companies may see growth in corporate earnings.
Historical episodes in which the Fed cut rates and
markets were near their peaks have shown higher
levels 12 months later in every case.
However,
expectations for the next rate cut have now shifted
to April, removing the indexes safety buffer. There
may be renewed talk of a tech giant bubble, as evidenced
by Oracle's shares plunging sharply after the company
reported disappointing earnings.
According
to Yardeni Research, investors should diversify
away from the "Magnificent Seven" and
seek opportunities in other issuers, as artificial
intelligence is transforming nearly every company
into a technology firm.
What
is ahead
The
key events of the third week of December will be
the release of US labour market data for October
and November, as well as central bank meetings.
The ECB, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan
will have their say. Investors will also pay attention
to European business activity data for December.
Jerome
Powell says that FOMC officials have similar views
on the US economy but differ in their assessment
of its risks. Hawks are concerned about high inflation,
while doves are worried about the cooling labour
market. If employment figures disappoint, derivatives
will shift expectations of monetary policy easing
from April to March, and possibly even January.
This will weaken the dollar. On the other hand,
a pleasant surprise from non-farm payrolls will
allow the USD to recoup some of its losses. While
no changes are expected from the ECB, the Bank of
England is 90% likely to cut its repo rate to 3.75%.
However, the negative is already priced into the
pound, and in the event of hawkish comments, the
pound could strengthen. The fate of the yen will
depend on the outlook for the Bank of Japan's leadership.
Few doubt that the overnight rate will be raised,
but what next? (FxPro)
News
'I
love solving puzzles': How AFP's crypto sleuth tracks
ill-gotten gains
Abigail
Gibson is the Australian Federal Police's only cryptocurrency
forensic accountant, a role she has held since 2022,
after she first joined the AFP as a forensic accountant
in 2017. Gibson uses blockchains to look for clues
that might be able to connect individuals to money
laundering, scams or sales of illicit goods and
services on the dark web, and she says that "cryptocurrency
is a well-established method for criminals to attempt
to hide their wealth and transfer assets".
Her work includes aiding the AFP's Criminal Asset
Confiscation Taskforce, which has frozen $65 million
in cryptocurrency assets since July. (AFR)
News
Miners
lift ASX after Fed; Oracle hits tech
The
Australian sharemarket posted a small gain on Thursday,
with the S&P/ASX 200 adding 0.2 per cent to
close at 8,592. The resources sector was bolstered
by a rise in the gold price after the US Federal
Reserve's decision to reduce the cash rate for a
third time; Ramelius Resources advanced 6.7 per
cent to $3.81 and Rio Tinto was up 1.8 per cent
at $140.01. However, a sharp fall in Oracle's share
price weighed on local technology stocks, with WiseTech
Global shedding 2.2 per cent to end the session
at $70.99. (AFR/Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Flashback
Dec
11
Bitcoin
attempts to break the short uptrend
Market
Overview
The
crypto market cap has been in a see-saw pattern
over the past three weeks, exhibiting a gentle uptrend
that has returned to the $3.08 trillion level during
a consolidation phase. With no clear trend, crypto
traders have reduced their activity in altcoins,
waiting for the trend to recover in the first cryptocurrency
and key stock indices.
Bitcoin
jumped to $94.5K on Wednesday evening in response
to the Fed's announcement of a bond-buying programme
and a key rate cut. But this link to stocks played
a cruel joke. The fall in Oracle shares dragged
the Nasdaq-100 to eight-day lows, and BTC rolled
back to $90K. The market is testing the strength
of the modest uptrend that has been forming since
21 November. A drop below $88K would break this
trend, bolster bearish sentiment and confirm the
end of the recovery rally.
News
Background
Public
and private companies have increased their Bitcoin
reserves by 448% since the beginning of the year
to 1.08 million BTC, according to Glassnode. The
corporate sector remains a key driver of demand
for digital gold.
ARK
Invest CEO Cathie Wood believes that large companies
buying cryptocurrency for long-term storage could
prevent BTC from falling 75-90% as it has in the
past.
Strategy
founder Michael Saylor announced the company's plans
to acquire as much Bitcoin as possible. Mayside
Partners believes that such plans are economically
unsound. This is not innovation, but cascading leverage
on speculative collateral — a model that has
failed time and time again.
The
American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has called
on the US Senate to withdraw the cryptocurrency
bill on ‘responsible financial innovation,’
which will be considered next week. The organisation
pointed to the risks to pension savings and the
country's economy.
Twenty
One Capital, a big Bitcoin holder, has entered the
stock market. The company's shares fell 20% on their
first day of trading on the NYSE. The firm ranks
third among public holders of the first cryptocurrency
with 42,000 BTC (~$3.9 billion). (FxPro)
News
Crypto
market awaits the final battle of the year
Market
Overview
The
crypto market lost just over 1% in 24 hours to $3.08T,
falling back to the consolidation levels of late
November. Attempts to shake up the market at the
beginning of this month were unsuccessful for both
bulls and bears. Excluding this impulse, the market
has been treading water for almost two weeks, hovering
around the 23.6% correction rebound line from the
October-November decline. Such a shallow rebound
could be a sign of a strong bear market, but this
will only be confirmed if November's lows of $2.73T
are updated.
Bitcoin
is trading near $90K, having crossed this level
for the fifth consecutive day. An upward trend line
can be drawn through the lows of late November,
but BTC is now trading dangerously close to this
line. At the same time, horizontal resistance has
formed in the $92K area, bringing the positions
of bulls and bears closer together over time and
promising a decisive battle by the end of this week.
It could not only be the last significant battle
of the year but also determine the trend for the
coming months.
News
Background
Short
positions on Bitcoin have recorded their largest
outflow since March 2025, when the price of BTC
was near its lows. Investors likely believe that
the current surge in negative sentiment has bottomed
out, according to CoinShares.
According
to Glassnode, the reserves of long-term Bitcoin
holders fell to a cyclical low in November. This
marks the end of the spot sell-offs that have hindered
market growth throughout 2025.
Ethereum
exchange reserves have fallen to record lows, which
could signal an imminent supply crisis, according
to CryptoQuant. Since July 2025, the indicator has
fallen by about 20%.
The
largest American investment company, BlackRock,
has applied with the SEC to register an ETF that
will allow investors to earn income from staking
Ethereum without directly owning the cryptocurrency.
Strategy
has increased its weekly Bitcoin purchases to their
highest level since July. The company bought 10,624
BTC ($963 million) last week at an average price
of $90,615 per coin. Strategy now owns 660,624 BTC,
purchased for $49.3 billion at an average price
of $74,696 per Bitcoin. (FxPro)
News
Streaming
Wars: Netflix vs Paramount (for Warner Bros) aka
WBD. What's Up Doc?!
Paramount
makes hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Dec
9
Paramount
Skydance has directly approached Warner Bros Discovery's
shareholders with a takeover offer; it has opted
to bypass the rival media group's board, contending
that Warner's directors have backed an "inferior
proposal". Paramount has proposed a cash offer
of $US30 per share, valuing its bid for the entire
company at about $US108bn. It is seeking to trump
Netflix's deal to acquire some of Warner's assets
for around $US83bn, which has been approved by the
boards of both companies. Warner has rejected Paramount's
claims that its sale process had favoured a single
bidder.
*Developing
news story "The Streaming Wars"
News
Australia
- USA Connection
World
Leaders Condemn Bondi Beach Attack
Many
Small Crypto Bears Sell Out; Tests Patience To Often;
Bulls Controlling Market For Long Haul
News
56
hours ago +
Developing
Story
The
crypto market tries to form an uptrend
Market
Overview
The
crypto market soared by almost 7% over the past
day, reaching a capitalisation of $3.15T and forming
a higher local peak compared to Sunday. The mood
on the crypto market was buoyed by moves from institutional
giants Vanguard and Bank of America to open access
to digital assets for their clients. Combined with
the fact that the low point on December 1st is higher
than the lows on November 21st, we are seeing a
series of vital signs of an upward trend forming.
However, a conservative view suggests that fluctuations
below $3.38T are a correction from the previous
decline.
Bitcoin
approached $94K on Wednesday morning, recovering
half of its losses from the sell-off between November
11th and 21st. Considering the entire decline from
its October peak, BTCUSD remains trading below $
98K as part of the correction. The $98-100K range
contains three psychologically significant levels:
the 50-day average, early November support, and
61.8% of the decline from the peak. Consolidation
above this level could convince buyers that crypto
winter has not arrived.
News
Background
Vanguard,
the world's second-largest investment company by
assets, will open access to crypto ETF trading for
its clients on December 2nd. The company had previously
stated that it would avoid Bitcoin funds because
cryptocurrency is an “immature asset class”
and does not fit with the company's philosophy.
Bank
of America, one of the largest banks in the United
States, has recommended that its institutional clients
allocate 1% to 4% of their portfolios to cryptocurrencies.
Previously, investors were unable to access cryptocurrencies
because advisors were prohibited from recommending
such instruments.
The
four-year cycle theory has ceased to work, so Bitcoin
has a chance to reach new highs in 2026, according
to Grayscale. Analysts believe there are already
some signs that Bitcoin has likely bottomed out.
News
(from Friday: Sydney)
ASX
up as tech stocks rally, WiseTech gains
The
Australian sharemarket posted a modest gain on Thursday,
with lower trading volumes ahead of Wall Street's
closure for Thanksgiving Day; the S&P/ASX 200
added 0.1 per cent to close at 8,617.3 points. WiseTech
Global was up 6.9 per cent at $69.72, Bellevue Gold
rose 3.2 per cent to $1.29 and Reece advanced four
per cent to $12.73. However, DroneShield was down
7.8 per cent at $2 and Santos fell 1.8 per cent
to end the session at $6.44. (RMS)
News
The
Dollar's new edge: from shield to sword
The
dollar is losing its safe-haven status. • The
scale of the Fed's rate cuts has been overestimated.
• The yen is the main favourite for 2026.
BoJ
may not raise rates until March. If the US dollar
was previously a shield, it is now turning into
a sword. (FxPro)
News
Pop
Culture News
Dream
Matches: Fantasy Booking/Sports; Media Man Group
Dream Match Series; Crack The Code!
Million
Dollar Man vs IRS
Michael Wall Street vs Billionaire Ted
Mr X vs Mr BTC
Mr Green vs Mr Cash
VKM vs Easy E
Vinnie Vegas vs Mr Corbin
Mr Corp Merch vs Mr Freelance
Masked Superstar vs John McAfee
Sid Justice vs Mr Blood Diamond
Mr Bluey Chipper vs Street Fighter - King Of The
Streets Mr Dotcom vs Mr Wiki
Mr Gold vs Mr Green - Money In The Bank Ladder Match
Khan vs Khan - Winner Take All Match
Mr Wolff vs The Cleaner
Mr News vs Mr Vice - U.S Market Footprint Stipulation
Mr Paramount vs Mr Netflix
Mr ESPN vs Mr Fox
Mr Kross vs Mr Cardona
Cesaro vs Rollins
Dirty Dom vs Mr AAA
Punks vs Egos
Kross vs H
Murdoch Title vs Title
Mr Black Coffee vs Mr Claudio's Cafe Blend
Mr Warner vs Mr Netflix: Broadway draw thus far!
Re-match! Winner take all?!
TMZ vs Riddle
UFC vs PFL
The Oracle vs Cincinnati, Ohio
Mr X vs Hollyweird
Succession vs Billions
Mouse House vs Art House
NFL vs UFL
ABC vs Mainstream Aussies
Reigns vs Blanka
Cody Rhodes vs Joe
E. Honda vs NJPW
Capcom vs Warner
Cena vs ACME
Combat Sports Players vs Father Time
NXT vs TNA Wrestling (Showdown, not Invasion)!
Alpha vs Meta
TED X vs The Others
WWE's Solo vs NYC and Western Australia
UFC Predator vs MMA Predator
UFC Legal vs UFC Bad Egg Betting Disruptors
Bulls vs Bears
Logan Paul vs WWE babyfaces
Santa's Helper vs Grinch
John McAfee vs FBI + + +, Running .... Netflix Wins
again!
Killer Kross vs Matt Riddle - Shoot Fight/Wrestling
(MLW)! Holliday working web?! Most Marketable?!
VKM vs Numerous!
MLW vs The World
The Big Event vs US Promoters
Storm vs WWE Locker Room. Lash Legend on side!
NXT Gold Rush: Page & Green vs Hendry &
Hail
Baszler vs Itoh - HOG Superclash - Nov 15
MSG, NY winning with WWE and UFC in Nov
The Vision vs WWE Lockerroom
John Cena vs Dirty Dom
Miz vs Management
Jericho vs Internet Marks
Mr Gold vs Mr Fool's Gold
Neo vs Mr Smith
PBR vs Others. No Bull?!
Aus Gvt vs Big Tech
Banks vs Cryptos
NVIDIA vs World
White House vs Wokes
Packer vs Devil D
Lucha Bros vs AAA Heels
WWE Black Scorpion/Masked Man vs Babyfaces
CM Punk vs The Hood
Starks vs Oba Femi - NXT Deadline
TNA Wrestling vs Dirtsheets
TKO vs Naysayers
John Cena vs Gunther: SNME
Chris Jericho and Mr X vs IWC
Mr Netflix vs Mr Paramount
Triple H vs (many) Washington Cena Fans!
News
Crypto
Movies/Docos
The
Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014)
Follows early Bitcoin adopter Daniel Mross, exploring
Bitcoin’s origins, its volatile rise, and the
community behind it. Great for understanding Bitcoin’s
early days and its potential to disrupt finance.
Banking
on Bitcoin (2016)
Examines Bitcoin’s history, ideological roots,
and impact on global financial systems through interviews
with pioneers and experts. A solid primer for newcomers.
Cryptopia:
Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future of the Internet
(2020)
Directed by Torsten Hoffmann, this documentary dives
into blockchain’s broader applications beyond
cryptocurrency, addressing scalability and regulatory
challenges. Ideal for those interested in blockchain’s
transformative potential.
Trust
Machine: The Story of Blockchain (2018) Narrated
by Rosario Dawson, it explores blockchain’s
societal impact, from financial inclusion to voting
systems. A comprehensive look at real-world applications.
Bitcoin:
The End of Money as We Know It (2015)
Traces the history of money and introduces Bitcoin
as a decentralized alternative, critiquing centralized
financial systems. Features interviews with crypto
experts.
Deep
Web (2015) Narrated by Keanu Reeves, this documentary
focuses on the Silk Road marketplace and its creator,
Ross Ulbricht, highlighting Bitcoin’s role
in dark web transactions.
Bitconned
(2024) Explores the Centra Tech crypto scam, detailing
how three individuals defrauded investors during
the 2010s crypto boom. A cautionary tale about unregulated
markets.
Feature
Films
Crypto
(2019)
A crime thriller starring Beau Knapp, Luke Hemsworth,
and Kurt Russell. It follows a young anti-money
laundering agent investigating corruption and cryptocurrency
in his hometown. Critics note its exaggerated portrayal
but praise its entertainment value.
Silk
Road (2021)
A dramatization of Ross Ulbricht’s creation
of the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace using Bitcoin.
It explores his rise and fall, blending crime and
drama.
Dope
(2015) A coming-of-age comedy-drama featuring Bitcoin
as a plot device. High schooler Malcolm uses Bitcoin
for a dark web transaction, reflecting its early
association with illicit activities.
Bonus
Mentions
Life
on Bitcoin (2014): Follows a couple attempting to
live solely on Bitcoin for 100 days, showcasing
early adoption challenges.
Bitcoin
Heist (2016): A Vietnamese action-comedy about hackers
chasing a crypto criminal, blending humor and thrills.
Notes
Documentaries are generally more educational, focusing
on Bitcoin’s history, blockchain technology,
and real-world implications. They’re great
for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Feature
films often dramatize crypto’s association
with crime or scams, sometimes oversimplifying or
exaggerating for effect. They prioritize entertainment
over accuracy. For a deeper dive, check streaming
platforms like Prime Video, Fandango at Home, or
YouTube, where many of these are available.
News
Wall
Street (Movie)
Wall Street (1987), directed by Oliver Stone, is
a drama about ambition and greed in the 1980s financial
world. It follows Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), a young
stockbroker desperate to succeed, who gets entangled
with Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas), a ruthless
corporate raider. Gekko’s mantra, “Greed
is good,” drives the story as Bud is lured
into insider trading and unethical deals, compromising
his morals for wealth and power.
The
film explores themes of capitalism, loyalty, and
betrayal, with Bud navigating pressures from Gekko,
his father (Martin Sheen), and his own conscience.
Key
Details: Cast: Michael Douglas (Gordon Gekko), Charlie
Sheen (Bud Fox), Daryl Hannah (Darien Taylor), Martin
Sheen (Carl Fox).
Runtime: 2h 6m.
Genre: Drama/Crime.
Rating: R. Box Office: ~$44 million (US).
Awards:
Michael Douglas won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Notable
Aspects:
Gekko’s
“Greed is good” speech is iconic, reflecting
1980s excess. Inspired by real-life figures like
Ivan Boesky and Michael Milken.
A
sequel, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010),
continued the story.
Where
to Watch (as of 2025):
Streaming: Available on platforms like Peacock or
rentable on Amazon, YouTube, or Apple TV (check
current availability).
Physical: DVD/Blu-ray via retailers like Amazon.
News
Best
Quotes
An
investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
— Benjamin Franklin
"Bottoms
in the investment world don't end with four-year
lows; they end with 10- or 15-year lows." —
Jim Rogers
Be
fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when
others are fearful." — Warren Buffett
Media
Man "Bullish is a mindset"
Markets,
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November
2025
Nov
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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)
Jim's
Mowing wins Media Man 'Franchise Of The Month' award
News
Markets
Australian
Dollar: $0.6529 USD (up 0.0009 USD)
Iron Ore: $106.70 USD (up $0.10 USD)
Oil: $59.10 USD (up $0.40 USD)
Gold: $4,157.44 USD (down $8.15 USD)
Copper: $5.1625 USD (down $0.0410 USD)
Bitcoin: $91,056.34 -0.12%
Dow Jones: 47,427.12 (closed for Turkey Day)
News
Labor
urged to bite the bullet on energy bills
Treasurer
Jim Chalmers recently indicated that the federal
government has yet to decide whether to extend its
electricity bill rebates beyond December 2025. The
rebate was introduced in 2023 and extended by six
months in the March budget. The expiry of state
energy rebates contributed to the higher-than-expected
3.8 per cent headline inflation rate in the year
to October. Economists have urged the government
to end the rebates, contending that they have a
distortionary impact on inflation and have cost
the federal budget about $6.8bn to date. Challenger's
chief economist Jonathan Kearns notes that rebates
also risk lifting expectations of higher inflation;
indeed, ANZ-Roy Morgan Inflation Expectations have
risen to a two-year high. (RMS)
News
ASX
up as tech stocks rally, WiseTech gains
The
Australian sharemarket posted a modest gain on Thursday,
with lower trading volumes ahead of Wall Street's
closure for Thanksgiving Day; the S&P/ASX 200
added 0.1 per cent to close at 8,617.3 points. WiseTech
Global was up 6.9 per cent at $69.72, Bellevue Gold
rose 3.2 per cent to $1.29 and Reece advanced four
per cent to $12.73. However, DroneShield was down
7.8 per cent at $2 and Santos fell 1.8 per cent
to end the session at $6.44. (RMS)
News
What
bubble? AI investors double down
Australian
technology investors have used a slump on the US
Nasdaq earlier in the month to boost their exposure
to the artificial intelligence sector. Those investors
included Munro Partners, which has topped up its
exposure to Nvidia, Alphabet and Taiwan Semiconductor,
while Loftus Peak's holdings of US tech stocks include
Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor.
For his part, Joseph Ziller from Ziller Funds Management
says he avoids AI stocks that are not creating value
today from their huge capital expenditure. (RMS)
News
Snowy
Hydro signs renewable power deals
Snowy
Hydro will announce today that it has signed a 15-year
deal to purchase power from a wind farm in South
Australia that is being developed by Aula Energy,
and which Rystad Energy says could cost between
$810 million and $945 million. In addition to the
deal with Aula Energy, Snowy Hydro will also announce
that it has entered into a 15-year contract with
French-backed TagEnergy to access 105 megawatts
of capacity at the Golden Plains storage battery,
which will be located alongside a large wind farm
site near Geelong in Victoria. (RMS)
News
Tech
giants target roadblocks to AI spending
Australian
Bureau of Statistics figures shows that investment
in machinery and equipment by IT firms in the September
quarter came in at $2.8 billion, which was double
the previous record of $1.4 billion set in the previous
quarter. The figure includes investment in routers,
cooling towers and servers used to construct data
centres, and technology companies such as Microsoft
and TikTok, along with data centre operators such
as NextDC and AirTrunk, have got together to form
Data Centres Australia. It will lobby for reforms
to energy, water and planning approval and copyright
laws, so as to encourage investment in AI-linked
investment. (RMS)
News
Atlassians
resist Allan's crusade
Atlassian
is expanding its operations in Victoria, where Premier
Jacinta Allan wants to legislate the right to work
from home two days a week for private and public
sector employees. Although he is an advocate of
hybrid work arrangements and once stated that his
employees can work from anywhere, Atlassian co-founder
Mike Cannon-Brookes is against the idea of work-from-home
mandates, believing that flexible work arrangements
should be up to business to decide. As to the future
of the Australian tech sector, Cannon-Brooke is
very optimistic, even though the federal government
seems set to fail in its target for the nation to
employ 1.2 million tech workers by the end of the
decade. (RMS)
News
Online
out to pasture as Tabcorp bets big on pub and club
punters
Tabcorp
CEO Gillon McLachlan announced a major shakeup of
its retail wagering operations earlier in the yea
with McLachlan ditching a strategy by his predecessor
that was heavily focused on internet betting growth.
McLachlan instead plans to focus on punters in clubs
and pubs, where it has an advantage over rivals
such as Sportsbet and Ladbrokes. Its new strategy
will see it pay pubs and clubs hundreds of thousands
of dollars to help entice punters to gamble in their
venues, while it will allocate $50 million to pay
for bonus bets and other inducements for gamblers
in pubs and clubs. (RMS)
News
High
Court challengers of teen social media ban want
Musk, Google to fund case
A
group called the Digital Freedom Project is challenging
the federal government's under-16 social media ban
in the High Court, with the plaintiffs in the challenge
being teenage children of members of the group.
The group's president is NSW Libertarian Party MP
John Ruddick, who is encouraging the big tech companies
to fund its challenge, while he says it should be
the responsibility of parents to be aware of what
their children are doing online and to educate them
about the harms of social media. Minister for Communications
Anika Wells told parliament on Wednesday the government
was committed to the ban, and that it will not be
intimidated by legal challenges. (RMS)
News
Cricket's
shot at $1.2bn Big Bash prize
Cricket
Australia is aiming to partially privatise the Big
Bash League, although it will need the consent of
the various state cricket bodies. There are currently
eight teams in the BBL, with Cricket Australia hoping
to expand it to 10 teams; it has placed a value
of $1.2 billion on a 10-team BBL, meaning that it
stands to make a $600 million windfall if its plans
go ahead. Most potential bidders are likely to come
from India, with Cricket Australia not optimistic
that local buyers would be able to meet its asking
price. (RMS)
News
Critical
minerals rise from waste ashes
Latrobe
Magnesium recently received a letter of interest
from the US Export-Import Bank, which offered to
provide up to $US122m ($187m) to help build a magnesium
plant in Victoria. Latrobe CEO David Paterson says
China accounts for about 90 per cent of the global
supply of magnesium, which is vital to the manufacture
of electric vehicles and military aircraft. Latrobe's
technology can convert the fly ash produced by coal-fired
power stations into magnesium oxide. It has built
a demonstration plant near the site of the defunct
Hazelwood power station, and the funding from the
US export credit agency will be used to build a
commercial plant. (RMS)
News
Mineral
explorers bounce on 81pc funding surge
Data
from advisory firm BDO shows that the 739 pre-revenue
minerals exploration companies on the ASX raised
more than $3.49bn in total during the September
quarter. This is 81 per cent higher than the June
quarter, and Sherif Andrawes from BDO expects this
growth to continue. Meanwhile, total exploration
expenditure by pre-revenue companies rose by 16
per cent to a two-year high of $843.6m in the September
quarter, while the average cash balance of mineral
explorers increased by 20 per cent to $11m. Andrawes
anticipates strong IPO activity among pre-revenue
explorers in the December quarter. (RMS)
News
Palmer's
Covid drug donation behind tax dispute
Clive
Palmer is in a dispute with the Australian Taxation
Office over a purchase he made of a shipment of
the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine during
the COVID-19 pandemic. He is seeking a tax deduction
of almost $13m for his purchase, which was made
at a time when US President Donald Trump was
promoting hydroxychloroquine as a way of combatting
COVID-19, with Palmer claiming his deduction as
a donation for defending Australia, although the
drug was never distributed. (RMS)
News
'How
far is it going to escalate?' Fear Santos gas plan
in Beetaloo basin could be start of NT fracking
rush
Gas
and oil company Santos has announced plans to drill
12 fracking wells at Tanumbirini Station, which
is a large cattle station in the Northern Territory's
Beetaloo basin. Environment Centre NT executive
director Dr Kirsty Howey is worried that if Santos's
plans lead to to full-scale production, that over
6,000 wells could be drilled through "our precious
aquifers, polluting our groundwater with toxic chemicals",
with ninety percent of the NT's water supply coming
from groundwater. Howey says Santos should be a
"good corporate citizen" and refer its
proposal to be assessed under federal environment
laws.
News
LNG
levy proposal scared producers
The
federal government is reviewing Australia's east
coast gas market, with it being understood that
it was considering a levy on east coast LNG exporters
at one stage. However, while that idea appears to
have been shelved and the government looks set to
have settled on a gas reservation-style scheme,
the fact that the government was even considering
a levy has sparked concern among the gas industry
about the extent to which the government is prepared
to intervene in the sector. (RMS)
News
Smelters
become a test case for bailouts
Glencore
and Nyrstar are among the companies that have received
financial assistance from federal and state governments
to keep their ageing Australian smelters operating.
China's dominance of the critical minerals sector
has underlined the importance of continuing to produce
metals such as copper and zinc in Australia. Nyrstar's
lead smelter at Port Pirie and its zinc smelter
in Hobart can potentially be upgraded to produce
critical minerals such as antimony, bismuth, tellurium,
germanium and indium; these metals are crucial to
Australia's economic and security equation, particularly
in the wake of the recent critical minerals agreement
with the US. (RMS)
News
Crisafulli
denies favouritism amid mine deals
Harmony
Gold's Eva Copper Mine has received an undislosed
financial incentive from the Queensland government's
Northwest Energy Fund. However, two coal projects
in the state have received no financial assistance
from the government. Premier David Crisafulli has
rejected suggestions that the government is favouring
critical minerals over coal, arguing that it is
providing the coal industry with certainty with
regard to regulation and taxation; the government
has previously been criticised for retaining its
Labor predecessor's controversial coal royalty regime.
Crisafulli adds that the Eva Copper Mine will help
ensure that Glencore's Mount Isa smelter remains
viable. (Roy Morgan Summary)
News
ASX
rally tempers on CPI shock; miners rise
The
Australian sharemarket posted a sold gain on Wednesday,
despite a pullback in response to data showing that
inflation rose to a higher-than-expected 3.8 per
cent in the year to October. The S&P/ASX 200
added 0.8 per cent to close at 8,606.5 points, having
risen by about 1.2 per cent before the monthly CPI
data was released. BHP was up two per cent at $41.80,
Pilbara Minerals rose 7.2 per cent to $4.04 and
Ramsay Health Care advanced 3.8 per cent to $37.32.
However, Temple & Webster shed 32.3 per cent
to end the session at $13.83. (RMS)
News
Fortescue,
former execs settle with each side to pay costs
The
terms of a settlement between Fortescue and three
former executives will remain confidential, after
all parties to the legal dispute agreed to take
no further action. Michael Masterman, Bart Kolodziejczyk
and Bjorn Winther-Jensen had been accused of using
Fortescue's proprietary information when they left
to establish a rival 'green' iron company called
Element Zero in 2022. Fortescue commenced legal
action in April 2024, and attracted criticism for
hiring private detectives to undertake surveillance
on the three former employees and their families.
Element Zero's green iron plant in Perth will be
formally opened by Premier Roger Cook today. (RMS)
News
The
rare earths race is on
China
has spent unlimited money to develop the world's
best technology to produce heavy rare earths, while
the French have developed rival technology that
is not as good and is far more expensive. Meanwhile,
Sinosteel's $100m pilot plant in Western Australia
to process ore from Northern Minerals' Browns Range
rare earth project is likely to remain idle, as
Northern Minerals intends to build a new plant at
Browns Range with financial support from the US
Export-Import Bank. Haoma Mining's Bamboo Creek
heavy rare earths deposit is also a threat to China's
dominance of the sector; its Elazac process is now
being used to extract gold and platinum from the
Bamboo Creek material, and it could become a rival
to the Chinese and French technology for extracting
heavy rare earths such as terbium. (RMS)
Nov
26
News
Haoma
Mining: Chairman's Presentation to shareholders
Haoma
Mining NL Announcements
Haoma
Mining held its Annual General Meeting at Tonic
House in Melbourne on 26 November. Chairman Gary
Morgan updated shareholders on Haoma's major activities
in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, including
the use of the Elazac process to produce gold bullion
at the Bamboo Creek Pilot Plant, as well as its
Pilbara Heavy Rare Earth discovery. Shareholders
were also updated on progress at the Pirra Lithium
exploration joint venture between Haoma and SQM
Australia, as well as activities at Haoma's Top
Camp Roadhouse and Caravan Park at Ravenswood in
Queensland. (Roy Morgan Summary)
Lead
Up
Nov
25
Big
super's $110m stake in 'blood oil'
Australian
Federation of Ukrainian Organisations chair Kateryna
Argyrou says Australia's superannuation funds should
divest their stakes in companies such as India's
Reliance Industries. Argyrou's comments follow the
revelation that Reliance has profited from refining
sanctioned Russian crude oil and exporting the resulting
fuels into markets such as Australia. The nation's
four largest super funds have invested nearly $110
million in Reliance; they include AustralianSuper
and the Australian Retirement Trust. (RMS)
Nov
25
Markets
Australian
Dollar: $0.6462 USD (up 0.0009 USD)
Iron Ore: $105.00 USD (up $0.75 USD)
Oil: $58.84 USD (up $0.78 USD)
Gold: $4,123.68 USD (up $58.41 USD)
Copper: $4.9890 USD (down $0.0070 USD)
Dow Jones: 46,478.79 (up 233.38 points)
Bitcoin: $88,103.67 +1.47%
News
Force
miners to sell local: smelter owner
Nyrstar
Australia's CEO Matt Howell says the federal government
should consider implementing a domestic minerals
reservation scheme. It would work in much the same
way as the proposed domestic gas reservation scheme,
and require mining companies to sell a portion of
their mineral ore to Australian refinery operators.
The future of facilities such as Nyrstar's Port
Pirie lead smelter and its Hobart zinc smelter have
been under scrutiny, prompting federal and state
government assistance. However, Howell's proposal
has been dismissed by Minerals Council of Australia
CEO Tania Constable, who has cautioned against government
intervention in the minerals market. (RMS)
News
'Our
gas, our prices': Ed Husic breaks ranks with Labor
to demand an end to 'profiteering' by exporters
Former
Labor industry minister Ed Husic has backed a motion
by independent MP Nicolette Boele regarding east
coast gas prices. The motion calls on the federal
government to "only allow uncontracted gas
to be exported after it has been offered to the
domestic market at a reasonable price", with
Boele saying Australia does not have a gas supply
problem, but rather a gas export problem. Calling
for stronger action against what he labels 'profiteering'
gas exporters, Husic contends that "our gas,
our prices: that should be the bedrock of our thinking.
(Roy Morgan Summary)
News
ASX
to rally in 2026 on mining bounce: UBS
The
benchmark S&P/ASX 200 has retreated from the
record high of 9,904 points in recent weeks, having
closed at 8,525.1 yesterday. However, Richard Schellbach
from UBS is upbeat about the outlook for the local
bourse, forecasting that the ASX 200 will top 8,900
points again by the end of 2026. Schellbach says
there are expectations that earning growth will
exceed 10 per cent in 2026; he adds that although
this will be driven by the resources sector, there
will be earnings growth across the broader sharemarket.
(RMS/AFR)
News
BHP
drops second tilt at rival Anglo
BHP
has advised that it has held preliminary discussions
with Anglo American's board regarding a potential
merger, but says it is no longer considering a bid
for its London-based rival. BHP abandoned a previous
takeover bid for Anglo American in 2024, and the
company says it is still of the view that a merger
would have "strong strategic merits" and
create significant value for all stakeholders. BHP
has indicated that it will instead focus on its
organic growth strategy. Meanwhile, the latest aborted
bid for Anglo has prompted speculation that Rio
Tinto could pursue growth via acquisitions. (RMS)
News
Rinehart
puts blowtorch on Rio Tinto, BHP over net zero spending
Hancock
Prospecting's executive chair Gina Rinehart has
criticised major resources groups for spending billions
of dollars on reducing carbon emissions. Rinehart
singled out BHP and Rio Tinto in her speech to mark
National Mining Day; BHP is expected to spend up
to $500m on reducing emissions over the next five
years, while Rio Tinto has committed to halving
its emissions by 2030 at a cost of $US5bn over 10
years. Rinehart contended that the dividends of
BHP and Rio Tinto shareholders are being "sacrificed
on the green altar". The speech was written
by Rinehart but delivered by Hancock Iron Ore's
CEO Gerhard Veldsman via a video message. (RMS)
News
Lithium
prices slide on Chinese mine restart
The
price of lithium fell sharply on Friday, in response
to media reports that China-based Contemporary Amperex
Technology could potentially resume production at
its Jianxiawo mine in early December. Data from
S&P Global Platts shows that the price of spodumene
- the type of lithium that is mined in Australia
- fell by 8.3 per cent to $US1,135 a tonne; the
price of lithium carbonate in turn fell by nine
per cent to 91,020 yuan on the Guangzhou Futures
Exchange. The downturn prompted a fall in the share
prices of Australian lithium producers on Monday.
(Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Santos
hit by delay on Narrabri gas ruling
Santos
has received another setback in its long-running
bid to proceed with the Narrabri gas project in
NSW. A two-day hearing on the Gomeroi people's appeal
against a Native Title Tribunal ruling on the project
had been scheduled to begin in the Federal Court
this week; however, Justice Natalie Charlesworth
recused herself from the case because an associate
had worked for Santos on secondment on two separate
occasions. Another judge is not available to hear
the case, so the traditional owners' appeal has
been pushed back to March 2026. (RMS)
News
Nov
24
UK
launches critical minerals strategy to reduce dependency
on China
British
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a critical
minerals and rare earths strategy, with the strategy
aimed at reducing the UK's dependency on China.
It includes a Stg50 million fund to boost production
at tungsten and lithium mines in Cornwall. Europe's
largest deposits of lithium are in Cornwall, while
the EU has previously singled out the county's tungsten
mine for potential financial support. The strategy
follows a six-week standoff between China and the
EU over the supply of chips used in the car sector,
while it seeks to ensure no more than 60% of any
one critical mineral comes from a single partner
country by 2035; the British government also wants
to produce at least 50,000 tonnes of lithium in
the UK by the same year. (Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Pop
Culture
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
Citizen
Kane (1941)
Directed
by Orson Welles | Written by Orson Welles &
Herman J. Mankiewicz | Cinematography by Gregg TolandWhy
it’s considered one of the greatest films ever
made:
Revolutionary
storytelling: Non-linear structure jumping through
multiple perspectives and timelines — decades
before it became common.
Iconic
moments/lines:
“Rosebud…”
The
campaign speech with the giant Kane poster
The
slow push-in on young Charlie playing in the snow
as his future is decided
“Old
age… it’s the only disease, Mr. Thompson,
that you don’t look forward to being cured
of.” (Bernstein)
News
Salt
of the Earth (1954
Mexican
workers at a zinc mine call a general strike. It
is only through the solidarity of the workers, and
importantly the indomitable resolve of their wives,
mothers, and daughters, that they eventually triumph.
Best
Quotes
The
best and biggest gold mine is in between your ears."
"You
are a gold mine of potential power. You have to
dig to find it and make it real."
"Your
mind is like a gold mine, if you dig deep you will
find something golden."
"Don't
die without mining the gold in your mind."
"We're
like goldfields. Until we dig deep to find what's
inside us, our true potentials may be hidden forever."
"If
you want to find gold, you've got to love the process
of digging."
"Even
if you're sitting on a gold mine, you still have
to dig."
"Develop
men the same way gold is mined"
"Don't
go into the mine looking for dirt; instead, go in
looking for the gold."
"A
prospector's job is to remove dirt as quickly as
possible"
"A
prospector who analyses every speck of dirt won't
find much gold"
"The
world is sitting on a gold mine but knows it not."
"Make new friends, but keep the old; Those
are silver, these are gold."
"All
that is gold does not glitter."
"Gold
is forever. It is beautiful, useful, and never wears
out"
"Gold
is the money of kings"
"Mining
is the art of exploiting mineral deposits at a profit.
An unprofitable mine is fit only for the sepulcher
of a dead mule."
"Anyone
can find the dirt in someone. Be the one that finds
the gold."
"True
gold fears no fire."
"The
desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means
of freedom and benefit."
"Make
new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver,
these are gold."
"When
taken for granted, gold in one's hand is sometimes
considered like cheap copper – so are people."
Media
Man
Roy
Morgan wins Media Man 'News Services Provider Of
The Month' award; Runner-ups: X, Google News, Yahoo!
Finance
Mining/Energy/Rare
Earths/Biz/Culture/Politics: Australia, U.S and
World
Mad
Monday Edition
News
November
2025
Markets
Nov
17
Australian
Dollar: $0.6529 USD (up 0.0001 USD)
Iron Ore: $102.50 USD (down 0.35 USD)
Oil: $60.09 USD (up $1.34 USD)
Gold: $4,080.78 USD (down $82.66 USD)
Copper: $5.0500 USD (up $0.0015 USD)
Bitcoin: $94,324.41USD (down 1.62%)
Dow: 47,147.48 (down 309.74 points)
Bitcoin:
(Near Live) $95,096.48 -0.79%
News
Heavy
Industry Awards
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)
News
Wyloo
bets on nickel future as part of critical minerals
boom
Wyloo's
financial accounts show that it booked a $377.6m
profit in 2024-25, after a massive impairment charge
on its nickel assets resulted in a $352.8m loss
for the previous financial year. The private company
of Andrew and Nicola Forrest is continuing to explore
for nickel near its mothballed mines in Western
Australia, while it is also considering the construction
of a nickel concentrator near Kambalda. Wyloo's
CEO Luca Giacovazzi stated in its latest annual
report that its future growth is likely to be on
mining and selling nickel, while this focus is expected
to be expanded to include rare earths. (RMS)
Nov
15
Make
coal great again or China gets your data: Hanson
One
Nation leader Pauline Hanson will release details
of the party's energy policy during the last parliamentary
sitting week for 2025. However, Hanson contends
that amongst other things Australia must withdraw
from the Paris climate agreement and extend the
operating lives of the nation's existing fleet of
coal-fired power stations. Hansen has emphasised
the importance of coal-fired power generation to
data centres in Australia, warning that they will
not be able to compete with China. Hanson adds that
it "frightens the hell out of me" that
China will dominate global data storage due to its
lower electricity prices, which will be at least
partly due to coal imported from Australia. (RMS)
News
Former
Rio boss called to Mongolian probe
A
Mongolian parliamentary inquiry into cost blowouts
at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine was announced in September,
with public hearings due to be held between December
8 and 12. Slated to be one of the world's top-five
producers of copper by the end of the decade, the
Oyu Tolgoi mine cost almost $US1.7 billion more
than planned and took almost two years longer than
expected to build. Former Rio Tinto CEO Jean-Sebastien
Jacques is one of close to 300 witnesses called
to appear before the inquiry, with Jacques having
been CEO of Rio from 2016 to 2020. (Roy Morgan Summary)
Nov
14
BHP
to learn class action fate for $72b Brazil dam disaster
The
UK's High Court will shortly issue a ruling on whether
BHP is legally for an iron ore tailings dam disaster
in Brazil which killed 19 people and caused massive
environmental damage in November 2015. The tailing
dam was owned by the Samarco joint venture between
BHP and iron ore rival Vale. Should BHP be found
to be legally liable, individual claimants' eligibility
for compensation and the size of any payouts will
be determined in the next stage of the long-running
case. BHP and Vale have already paid billions in
compensation to people who were affected by the
disaster. (RMS)
News
Fresh
probe launched into MinRes, Ellison
It
has been revealed that the Australian Taxation Office
has launched a new investigation into Mineral Resources
and its billionaire founder Chris Ellison. News
of the investigation was revealed in a request sent
by the ATO to the Federal Court in October for access
to previously sealed documents that had been filed
in the unfair dismissal case brought by MinRes'
former procurement manager Steve Pigozzo in 2022.
The new investigation will focus on how MinRes and
Ellison calculated income and fringe benefit taxes,
with the revelation regarding the new probe coming
as MinRes prepares to hold its AGM next week, at
which shareholders will be asked to approve a lucrative
share options package for new chairman Malcolm Bundey.
(Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Rio
ends two-decade Serbia lithium mining dream as cost
cuts bite
Rio
Tinto has advised that its Jadar lithium project
in Serbia has put in 'care and maintenance' mode.
The company will cease undertaking environmental,
heritage and geological surveys at the site in the
Jadar Valley, four years after revealing plans to
invest $US2.4bn ($3.7bn) on developing what it claimed
would be the biggest lithium mine in Europe. There
is growing competition for capital within Rio Tinto's
lithium division, and its $10bn deal to acquire
Arcadium Lithium earlier in 2025 added several mines
that are already in production to its lithium portfolio.
(RMS)
News
American
activist claims IperionX more dud than minerals
gem
Trading
in the shares of Australian-listed IperionX were
halted on Thursday, following the release of a report
into the company by New York hedge fund Spruce Point
Capital Management, which specialises in short-selling.
With the US-based IperionX seeking to develop titanium
extraction technology and having been backed by
the Trump administration as part of its bid to secure
domestic production of critical minerals, Spruce
Point's report sought to raise doubt about IperionX's
prospects. (RMS)
News
Biotech
gets $20m in critical minerals push
US-based
biotechnology firm Endolith has raised $US13.5m
($20.6m) via its initial round of venture funding,
while it aims to raise an additional $3m in a second
tranche. The start-up is developing technology that
can be used to extract critical minerals such as
copper from low-grade ore and waste rock that would
be unprofitable to process using traditional methods.
Endolith's technology uses microbes and artifical
intelligence, and the company aims to commence real-world
trials at a mine site within 6-12 months. (RMS)
News
Oversupply
of oil could create glut of 4m barrels a day, says
energy watchdog
The
International Energy Agency has stated in its latest
monthly report that the world is producing more
oil than it needs, and that there could be a glut
of 4m excess barrels a day entering the market by
2026. The IEA's warning has come in the same week
that it issued its latest energy outlook report,
which included a controversial scenario in which
global oil demand would continue to grow until 2050.
It had dropped the scenario in 2020 after it was
accused of repeatedly criticised for underestimating
the growth of renewable energy in its annual report,
but returned the scenario to its outlook this year
after calls from the White House to present a more
optimistic view for the future of oil. (RMS)
News
Markets
Australian
Dollar: $0.6528 USD (down $0.0012 USD) Iron Ore:
$102.85 USD (up $0.20 USD) Oil: $58.75 USD (up $0.33
USD) Gold: $4,163.44 USD (down $33.38 USD) Copper:
$5.0485 USD (down $0.0345 USD) Bitcoin: $98,332.56
USD (down 3.01%) Dow Jones: 47,460.49m (down 794.33
points)
Bitcoin:
(Near Live) $97,618.71 =5.38%
News
The
cryptocurrency market is stagnating, lagging its
competitors
Market
Overview
The cryptocurrency market capitalisation has changed
little over the past day, fluctuating around $3.5
trillion. The cryptocurrency fear index has fallen
to 15, its lowest level since 4 March. Notably,
the cryptocurrency market has been left out of the
recent rally in precious metals and stock indices.
If this is not an attempt by whales to lock in profits
from the rally since April or even from the growth
of the last two years, then it is an alarming signal
of deep-seated risk aversion that is about to manifest
itself in larger markets.
Bitcoin
continues to struggle to remain within the bull
market on weekly timeframes, trying to stay above
the 50-week moving average. Last week's close was
on the edge and attempts to develop an offensive
this week are running into sell-offs, despite the
favourable external backdrop. The previous such
transition occurred at the end of 2021, and so far,
everything aligns with the 4-year halving cycles
that many were quick to dismiss.
News
Background
Over
the past three months, a clear break has occurred
in the correlation between Bitcoin and the stock
market. The S&P 500 stock index has risen 7%
during this time, while BTC has lost 15%. Judging
by four years of close correlation, it can be argued
that Bitcoin is currently undervalued, according
to Santiment.
Jan3
founder Samson Mow attributes Bitcoin's decline
to a massive sell-off by investors who bought it
over the past 12 to 18 months. They are rushing
to lock in profits amid rumours of an imminent bearish
trend in the crypto market.
The
crypto market's growth phase is nearing its end,
so it is time for investors to consider locking
in profits and reducing the share of crypto assets
in their portfolios, according to Morgan Stanley,
which cites a four-year cycle that the cryptocurrency
market has consistently followed since 2009.
The
bitcoin mining industry is facing a difficult period
due to growing competition and declining profitability,
said MARA CEO Fred Thiel. According to him, only
those miners who have access to cheap energy or
new business models will survive.
According
to SoSoValue, spot Solana ETFs in the US have attracted
more than $350 million in 11 trading sessions. The
steady inflow of funds into new SOL ETFs came as
a surprise to the market. The results significantly
exceeded initial conservative forecasts, according
to LVRG Research.
Visa
has unveiled a pilot project called Visa Direct,
which allows US customers to make direct cross-border
payments in USDC stablecoin to recipients' wallets.
The initiative is aimed at content creators and
freelancers.
The
crypto industry is entering a new phase of capital
raising. The launch of Coinbase's ICO platform is
expected to be a key event in this trend, according
to Bitwise. The exchange will select and launch
one verified project per month. (FxPro)
News
The
dollar emerging from the data fog
•
The US government shutdown is over. • Central
bank policy convergence helps EURUSD. • Political
scandal causes the pound to fall. • Japan's
currency interventions are ineffective The House
of Representatives voted 222 to 209 to resume government
operations. The president immediately signed the
document. The record-long shutdown is over. This
fact promises that the Fed and investors will soon
begin to exit their positions. The president immediately
signed the document. The record-breaking shutdown
is over. This fact suggests that the Fed and investors
will quickly start to emerge from the fog once statistics
are published again, allowing them to make data-driven
decisions. But will they like what they see when
the picture becomes clearer?
Alternative sources show a slowdown in the US GDP.
The IMF forecasts a decline in its growth rate from
2.8% to 2% in 2025. The eurozone, on the other hand,
is expected to accelerate from 0.9% to 1.2%. At
the same time, the Bank of France plans to raise
its estimates for the country, despite the ongoing
political turmoil. The narrowing divergence in economic
growth argues in favour of maintaining the upward
trend for EURUSD. The same can be said about monetary
policy. The ECB has most likely ended its easing
cycle, barring any major shocks. The federal funds
rate is likely to continue falling amid a cooling
US labour market and economy. The euro has advantages
over the dollar. However, in the short term, mixed
data could lead to mixed movements in EURUSD.
The conflict on Downing Street has allowed GBPUSD
bears to launch a new attack. When Labour came to
power in Britain in 2024, the pound gained preference
thanks to hopes for political stability after constant
ministerial changes under the Conservatives. However,
since then, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's ratings
have been falling. Rumours of a plot to replace
the leader have made investors nervous and prompted
them to sell sterling. Doubts about the effectiveness
of potential currency interventions continue to
push the USDJPY pair higher. The current conditions
differ from those of last year. Back then, Tokyo
intervened in the FOREX market before raising the
overnight rate. Now, Sanae Takaichi is sticking
to a policy of fiscal and monetary stimulus. Any
purchase of the yen will only have short-term success.
In addition, it will require the expenditure of
foreign exchange reserves. These are needed to make
the investments in the US economy promised to Donald
Trump. (FxPro)
News
Heavy
Industry Awards
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)
News
Media
Google
Finance wins Media Man 'Business News Website Of
The Month' award; Runner-up: Yahoo! Finance
Netflix
wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month'
award; YouTube and Paramount Plus are runner-ups!
Strong mention: Tubi
News
News
Pop
Culture News
Landman
(Paramount Plus)
Plot
Set
against the backdrop of the booming West Texas oilfields,
Landman follows Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton),
a crisis manager and landman for an independent
oil company. Tommy navigates cutthroat deals, family
tensions, and moral dilemmas while trying to keep
his business afloat. The story kicks off with an
investigation into a fatal accident involving an
out-of-town lawyer, weaving in elements of drug
cartels.
Landman
is an American drama television series created by
Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, inspired
by Wallace's podcast Boomtown. It explores the high-stakes
world of the oil industry in West Texas, blending
themes of fortune-seeking, corporate intrigue, and
personal drama amid roughnecks, billionaires, and
geopolitical shifts.
The
series premiered on Paramount+ on November 17, 2024,
and has been renewed for a second season.
Landman:
Season 2. Trailer (Paramount Plus)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=mhzQawESdqg
"You
think you understand how this business works, but
you don't." Things are heating up in the final
Landman trailer. Season 2 premieres November 16,
2025, only on Paramount+.
"Death
and a Sunset"
November 16, 2025
"Sins
of the Father"
November 23, 2025
"Almost
a Home"
November 30, 2025
"Dancing
Rainbows"
December 7, 2025
"The
Pirate Dinner"
December 14, 2025
"Dark
Night of the Soul"
December 21, 2025
"Forever
Is an Instant"
December 28, 2025
"Handsome
Touched Me"
January 4, 2026
"Plans,
Tears and Sirens"
January 11, 2026
"Tragedy
and Flies"
January 18, 2026
News
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
Best
Quotes
The
best and biggest gold mine is in between your ears."
"You
are a gold mine of potential power. You have to
dig to find it and make it real."
"Your
mind is like a gold mine, if you dig deep you will
find something golden."
"Don't
die without mining the gold in your mind."
"We're
like goldfields. Until we dig deep to find what's
inside us, our true potentials may be hidden forever."
"If
you want to find gold, you've got to love the process
of digging."
"Even
if you're sitting on a gold mine, you still have
to dig."
"Develop
men the same way gold is mined"
"Don't
go into the mine looking for dirt; instead, go in
looking for the gold."
"A
prospector's job is to remove dirt as quickly as
possible"
"A
prospector who analyses every speck of dirt won't
find much gold"
"The
world is sitting on a gold mine but knows it not."
"Make new friends, but keep the old; Those
are silver, these are gold."
"All
that is gold does not glitter."
"Gold
is forever. It is beautiful, useful, and never wears
out"
"Gold
is the money of kings"
"Mining
is the art of exploiting mineral deposits at a profit.
An unprofitable mine is fit only for the sepulcher
of a dead mule."
"Anyone
can find the dirt in someone. Be the one that finds
the gold."
"True
gold fears no fire."
"The
desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means
of freedom and benefit."
"Make
new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver,
these are gold."
"When
taken for granted, gold in one's hand is sometimes
considered like cheap copper – so are people."
Media
Man
Roy
Morgan wins Media Man 'News Services Provider Of
The Month' award; Runner-ups: X, Google News, Yahoo!
Finance
News
Google
Top 10 Stories Today
November
8, 2025
Top
Stories on Google News
As
of today, Google News is highlighting a mix of ongoing
U.S. political crises, international developments,
entertainment announcements, and environmental concerns.
Here's a curated summary of the top 10 stories across
categories, drawn from major sources:
U.S.
Politics & Government
U.S.
Government Shutdown Enters Record-Breaking 38th
Day
Americans
face widespread disruptions including flight cancellations,
unpaid federal workers, and lapses in SNAP benefits
for millions amid the prolonged shutdown. Senate
Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are pushing for
resolution as the crisis surpasses previous records.
Trump
Administration Intensifies Immigration Crackdown
with Record ICE Detentions
The
detainee population at ICE facilities has hit an
all-time high, with over half lacking criminal charges,
as President Trump's policies escalate border enforcement.
Supreme
Court to Review Trump's IEEPA Tariffs Amid Trade
Tensions
Experts
anticipate some U.S. tariffs will persist even if
the court strikes down the president's emergency
levies under the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act.
Elise
Stefanik Announces Bid for New York Governor
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik launched her campaign
shortly after democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's
upset win in the New York City mayoral race, signaling
a heated 2026 state contest.
World
& Environment
Homes
Collapsing Along North Carolina Coast Raise Alarms
for U.S. Shorelines
Erosion
and rising seas are causing structural failures
in coastal properties, prompting warnings that similar
risks could affect other vulnerable areas nationwide.
Kazakhstan
Joins Abraham Accords in Symbolic Boost to Trump
Initiative
The
Central Asian nation signed on to normalize ties
with Israel, advancing the U.S.-brokered peace framework
despite regional tensions.
Business
& Tech
Starbucks
Unveils 2025 Holiday Menu with 'Bearista' Mug
The
coffee giant launches seasonal items including a
new glass bear-themed mug, alongside merchandise,
starting November 6 to kick off holiday shopping.
Norway's
Wealth Fund Opposes Disney CEO Pay Package
A
key shareholder voted against the executive compensation
amid aggressive studio deals with top talent, highlighting
governance debates in Hollywood.
Entertainment
& Sports
Kendrick
Lamar Leads 2026 Grammy Nominations
The rapper tops the list with the most nods for
music's biggest night, setting the stage for a competitive
awards season.
Fox
Sports Replaces Mark Sanchez with Drew Brees as
NFL Analyst
The
network made the high-profile hire to bolster its
football coverage, drawing mixed reactions from
fans and analysts.
Markets,
Crypto and Culture
Super
Bulls Running Show; Cryptos Still Hurting; Medium
Bull Update: Round 3! Bloody Noses and Black Eyes!
All That Glitters ... Elon Smiles Again?!
November
5, 2025
Sin
City Sydney, Australia
ASX
futures up 0.2% at 8832
Wall
Street:
S&P 500 -1.1%
Dow Jones: -0.5%
Nasdaq -2%
Europe:
Stoxx 50 -0.3%
FTSE +0.1%
DAX -0.8%
CAC -0.5%
Australian
dollar -0.8% at US64.86 cents
Bitcoin
-6% to $US100,548
Gold
-1.6% to $US3938.33 per ounce
Oil -1% to $US60.41 a barrel
Brent crude oil -0.8% to $US64.36 a barrel
Iron ore -1.3% to $US104.52 per ton
10-year
yield:
US 4.09%
Australia 4.34%
Germany 2.65%
News
Update: (Near Live)
Bitcoin:
$99,422.32 -7.19%
New
York/Wall St via Mr Wolf!
Cryptos
Today: (Near Live) Moody: Part Corrective! Downhill.
Salt Into The Wound Again?! Or Salt Of The Earth
In Metals Right Chess Move?! All That Glitters Not
Digital Gold?!
Bitcoin
$99,422.32 -7.19%
Ethereum $3,182.97 -12.75%
Tether $1.0002 flat
Binance Coin $903.69 -9.58%
XRP $2.1179 -10.08%
Solana $148.07 -11.98%
TRON $0.2817 -0.78%
Dogecoin $0.1558 -8.63%
Cardano $0.5009 -10.60%
Market
part corrective?! Mood: Still somber-like for many
but picking up! Suspicious! Regaining smiles in
selected cases! Hardcores keep the dream!
Media
Man Favs:
(Near
Live). Bells Rung by Mr Wolf!
Wall
St, New York
TKO
Group Holdings Inc $187.35 -0.36 -0.19%
NVIDIA Corp $198.69 -8.19 -3.96%
Formula One Group Series A $91.43 +0.80 +0.88%
Alphabet Inc Class A $277.54 -6.18 -2.18%
News Corp Class A $25.80 -0.19 -0.73%
Netflix Inc $1,092.96 -7.13 -0.65%
Caterpillar Inc $547.58 -23.01 -4.03%
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp $13.82
-0.70 -4.82%
Tesla Inc $444.26 -24.11 -5.15%
Walt Disney Co $111.47 -0.65 -0.58%
Wynn Resorts Ltd $121.34 -4.39 -3.49%
Meta Platforms Inc $627.32 -10.39 -1.63%
BHP Group Ltd (NYSE) $54.44 -1.71 -3.05%
Mercedes Benz Group ADR $16.06 -0.43 -2.58%
Elders Ltd $6.74 -0.055 -0.81%
Rio Tinto Ltd $125.91 -3.50 -2.70%
News
Gold:
correction is not over yet
The
strengthening of the US dollar and higher Treasury
yields have brought the gold price back below $4000.
Yellow
metal is gradually losing its wild cards. It managed
to reach a record high thanks to devaluation trading,
expectations of aggressive monetary expansion by
the Fed, Donald Trump's threats of 100% tariffs
against China, geopolitics, pessimistic forecasts
for the global economy, and active purchases of
bullion by central banks.
However,
the White House is no longer attacking the Fed as
aggressively as before. The US and China have found
common ground. The Middle East conflict has been
resolved, and the global economy is proving resilient
in the face of tariffs. The Fed is cautious about
lowering rates, and central bank activity in the
bullion market is declining.
The
other two examples of similar velocity of gold rose
were 1979 and 2011. The experience of those years
shows that the surge and collapse were followed
by long periods of consolidation. In other words,
after a period of retreat from the top, the precious
metal will find its trading range and settle within
it. But for the weeks ahead, we continue to see
more risks of further decline. (FxPro)
News
Crypto
is on the verge of a bear market
Market
Overview
The
crypto market cap has fallen to $3.47 trillion.
This is 4% lower than the previous day and 19% off
from the global peak set just four weeks ago. Sellers
are pushing cryptocurrencies into bear market territory
(unofficially, this occurs when there is a 20% decline
from the peak) in the hope that the sell-off will
be self-sustaining near this point. However, we
are also seeing signs of a similar accelerated sell-off
at the start of the week, following a lull from
Friday to Sunday.
The
sentiment index has fallen to 21, the lowest level
since 9 April, indicating extreme fear. Last month,
entering this territory triggered a rebound, but
the market has already fallen below those levels.
As we previously suggested, the initial surge of
extreme fear levels is only the beginning of a prolonged
period of volatility in this territory. This period
is also characterised by an even more substantial
decline in altcoins compared to the first cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin
plummeted below $ 105K, shedding nearly 3% in the
past 24 hours. Excluding short-term slips last month,
BTC has not traded lower since June. By and large,
it is now testing levels that served as resistance
last December and January.
News
Background
According
to CoinShares, global investment in crypto funds
declined by $360 million last week, following inflows
the week before. Only investments in Bitcoin declined,
by $946 million. Investments in altcoins increased,
with notable gains in Ethereum by $58 million, in
Solana by $421 million, in XRP by $43 million, and
in Sui by $9 million.
QCP
Capital recorded large transfers of Bitcoin to the
Kraken exchange by early investors. According to
analysts, the current consolidation resembles the
period before the breakthrough in 2024. Otherwise,
it could signal the beginning of a crypto winter.
Bitcoin
is not showing growth as early investors pass the
baton to long-term holders. The recovery of the
first cryptocurrency is only possible after the
ETF and Strategy resume large-scale purchases, according
to CryptoQuant.
Strategy
bought 397 bitcoins last week at an average price
of $114,771. Strategy now owns 641,205 BTC worth
$47.49 billion at an average purchase price of $74,057
per coin. The company's weekly BTC purchase volumes
remain close to record lows.
Another
record was set in October by the Ethereum network,
with stablecoin transactions reaching $2.8 trillion
last month. Circle's USDC was the leader, accounting
for $1.6 trillion of the total turnover. (FxPro)
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Flashback
Oil
Holds Strong Despite Bearish Fundamentals
Weekly
data from the EIA noted that the US returned to
record oil production rates last week, supplying
an average of 13.6 million barrels per day to the
market, according to the latest EIA data. The trend
towards increased supply began in August, but producers
have only now returned to the peak levels recorded
at the end of last year. Despite a 5.5-million-barrel
increase in US commercial inventories over the past
two weeks, inventories stay at the lower end of
the range seen over the past decade, leaving considerable
room for growth. The same can be said for the strategic
reserve, which holds nearly 40% less oil than it
did five years ago, before the start of the active
sell-off. It is an interesting game in which, on
the one hand, the US (the largest oil producer)
is increasing supplies, while OPEC+ is increasing
quotas on a monthly basis. This extremely bearish
combination of factors did not cause oil prices
to collapse; it was only because of global trade
in currency depreciation that caused precious metals,
stock indices, and cryptocurrencies to rise. Oil
prices have not peaked in recent weeks .. To be
cont .. (FxPro)
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Gold
hits new highs due to political turmoil
Gold
is outside the realm of politics.
While
currencies and securities depend on the actions
of presidents and governments, precious metals do
not. Therefore, political turmoil forces investors
to use them as safe-haven assets.
The
impressive 52% rally in gold started in April with
the introduction of tariffs on America's Liberation
Day. It continued due to the US government shutdown,
the political crisis in France, and the change of
leadership in Japan. he rise of gold above 4,000
dollars per ounce is not only the result of the
weakness of fiat currencies. There are tectonic
shifts in the structure of investment portfolios
and fears of financial crises due to government
recklessness.
The
share of precious metals is growing both in speculators'
assets and in the gold and foreign exchange reserves
of central banks. The indicator has already exceeded
the share of the euro. According to Eurizon Capital,
if it equals the share of the US dollar, the price
per ounce will soar to 8,500 dollars. The Supreme
Court's abolition of tariffs will inflate the US
budget deficit. France does not intend to reduce
it, and Japan plans to increase bond issuance. All
this creates a tailwind for commodity assets. (FxPro)
News
Politics
remains the main driver of FX
The
US government shutdown did not have a noticeable
impact on the dollar's performance last week. However,
it did help the stock market to grow slightly by
strengthening expectations of monetary policy easing.
However, these events pale in comparison to the
change in Japan's ruling elite and the resignation
of the French prime minister less than a day after
the formation of the government in terms of their
impact on the currency market. In Japan, Sanae Takaichi
was chosen head of the Liberal Democratic Party
over the weekend and is on track to become the country's
first female prime minister. This event caused the
yen to fall 2% to 150.49 from Friday's level before
correcting to 149.80 at the time of writing. Takaichi
is considered a supporter of aggressive government
spending, structural reforms, and soft monetary
policy, echoing the basic principles of Shinzo Abe.
Overall, she has a more right-wing approach to national
policy and is also a supporter of revising Japan's
pacifist constitution. The market reaction clearly
shows that they are considering Takaichi to be the
new prime minister. If she does not change her political
views (and she has softened them recently to win
the party elections), we should be prepared for
a further weakening of the yen, which reached its
highest level since 1991 in the EURJPY pair, exceeding
176. However, the single currency is also facing
uncertainty today due to a new political crisis
in France. Prime Minister Lecornu, who had been
trying to form a government for a month, resigned
the day after he finally presented his new cabinet.
His appointments drew criticism from both left-wing
and right-wing allies. The EURUSD fell to 1.1650
at its lowest point on Monday, losing a full cent
against Friday's levels. Unlike Japan, where a 2%
drop in the JPY was accompanied by a 5% jump in
the Nikkei225 index, France's CAC40 lost more than
2% intraday, paring its losses to 1.2% towards the
end of the trading day in Europe. The EURUSD stopped
its climb in July and has been hovering around 1.1700
all this time, not least because of the political
crisis in France. Without it, the single currency
would have had a much better chance of exploiting
political divisions in the US to its advantage.
It would be an exaggeration to call the situation
in Japan and France a drama. Still, these events
once again emphasise that as soon as the dollar's
throne begin.
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Cryptocurrency
Movies
Documentaries
The
Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014)
Follows early Bitcoin adopter Daniel Mross, exploring
Bitcoin’s origins, its volatile rise, and the
community behind it. Great for understanding Bitcoin’s
early days and its potential to disrupt finance.
Banking
on Bitcoin (2016)
Examines Bitcoin’s history, ideological roots,
and impact on global financial systems through interviews
with pioneers and experts. A solid primer for newcomers.
Cryptopia:
Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future of the Internet
(2020)
Directed by Torsten Hoffmann, this documentary dives
into blockchain’s broader applications beyond
cryptocurrency, addressing scalability and regulatory
challenges. Ideal for those interested in blockchain’s
transformative potential.
Trust
Machine: The Story of Blockchain (2018) Narrated
by Rosario Dawson, it explores blockchain’s
societal impact, from financial inclusion to voting
systems. A comprehensive look at real-world applications.
Bitcoin:
The End of Money as We Know It (2015)
Traces the history of money and introduces Bitcoin
as a decentralized alternative, critiquing centralized
financial systems. Features interviews with crypto
experts.
Deep
Web (2015) Narrated by Keanu Reeves, this documentary
focuses on the Silk Road marketplace and its creator,
Ross Ulbricht, highlighting Bitcoin’s role
in dark web transactions.
Bitconned
(2024) Explores the Centra Tech crypto scam, detailing
how three individuals defrauded investors during
the 2010s crypto boom. A cautionary tale about unregulated
markets.
Feature
Films
Crypto
(2019)
A crime thriller starring Beau Knapp, Luke Hemsworth,
and Kurt Russell. It follows a young anti-money
laundering agent investigating corruption and cryptocurrency
in his hometown. Critics note its exaggerated portrayal
but praise its entertainment value.
Silk
Road (2021)
A dramatization of Ross Ulbricht’s creation
of the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace using Bitcoin.
It explores his rise and fall, blending crime and
drama.
Dope
(2015) A coming-of-age comedy-drama featuring Bitcoin
as a plot device. High schooler Malcolm uses Bitcoin
for a dark web transaction, reflecting its early
association with illicit activities.
Bonus
Mentions
Life
on Bitcoin (2014): Follows a couple attempting to
live solely on Bitcoin for 100 days, showcasing
early adoption challenges.
Bitcoin
Heist (2016): A Vietnamese action-comedy about hackers
chasing a crypto criminal, blending humor and thrills.
Notes
Documentaries are generally more educational, focusing
on Bitcoin’s history, blockchain technology,
and real-world implications. They’re great
for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Feature
films often dramatize crypto’s association
with crime or scams, sometimes oversimplifying or
exaggerating for effect. They prioritize entertainment
over accuracy. For a deeper dive, check streaming
platforms like Prime Video, Fandango at Home, or
YouTube, where many of these are available.
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Wall
Street (Movie)
Wall Street (1987), directed by Oliver Stone, is
a drama about ambition and greed in the 1980s financial
world. It follows Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), a young
stockbroker desperate to succeed, who gets entangled
with Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas), a ruthless
corporate raider. Gekko’s mantra, “Greed
is good,” drives the story as Bud is lured
into insider trading and unethical deals, compromising
his morals for wealth and power.
The
film explores themes of capitalism, loyalty, and
betrayal, with Bud navigating pressures from Gekko,
his father (Martin Sheen), and his own conscience.
Key
Details: Cast: Michael Douglas (Gordon Gekko), Charlie
Sheen (Bud Fox), Daryl Hannah (Darien Taylor), Martin
Sheen (Carl Fox).
Runtime: 2h 6m.
Genre: Drama/Crime.
Rating: R. Box Office: ~$44 million (US).
Awards:
Michael Douglas won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Notable
Aspects:
Gekko’s
“Greed is good” speech is iconic, reflecting
1980s excess. Inspired by real-life figures like
Ivan Boesky and Michael Milken.
A
sequel, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010),
continued the story.
Where
to Watch (as of 2025):
Streaming: Available on platforms like Peacock or
rentable on Amazon, YouTube, or Apple TV (check
current availability).
Physical: DVD/Blu-ray via retailers like Amazon.
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Flashback
Gold,
copper, & silver:
How
metals are moving this year
Metal
futures have made some pretty dramatic moves lately
from safe haven gold to tariff sensitive copper.
So let's take a look at the longer term trends.
I'm Jared Blikre, host of Stocks in Translation.
And I'm going to start by charting some of the moves
in Dr. Copper because this is where we have the
most zig and zags over the last 25 years. So this
goes back to the beginning of the century and we
can see right now, we're at $5.51 per pound. That
is a record high. But if we go back to the beginning
of the century, guess what? Uh we had a little bit
of a slump in the wake of the dot com boom and then
bust, but starting in 2003, we saw a big rise there.
And that was as China actually joined the World
Trade Organization or the WTO. That lasted into
the global financial crisis. Then we had a pretty
big bust in in Dr. Copper, and then we had another
rise. And that rise was due to unprecedented stimulus,
not only from the Chinese government, but also from
the United States government, QE was in force, and
then we saw kind of a strong dollar play. That weighed
on this metal all the way into the beginning of
2016. The entire world, most of the world indices
went through a bear market in 2015, and then 2016,
we found the footing. And that was actually the
year that Trump won, began his first presidency.
And from there, we saw some zig and zags, and then
we saw a shock into the pandemic. A couple of, a
couple of years of deflation or a semi-deflation,
disinflation, that caught up with it in 2022, but
then it was off to the races again. And especially
with the Trump tariffs now on copper, threatening
to be threatening to be 50% on August 1st, we're
seeing a lot of front running in this trade. Now,
I also want to show you gold futures and I'm going
to show you silver as well. And they follow a very
similar pattern. We're not seeing the dramatic zig
and zags that we did in copper, but we did see the
same pattern of China joining the WTO, contributing
to that huge rise in price to 1800, almost $2,000
an ounce by the beginning of the global financial
crisis. So a little bit of a meltdown there. But
in 2016 into 2018, we saw a bit of a rise into the
pandemic, a little bit of a whipsaw there, and consolidation
over a few years. Again, that 2022 bare market in
US stocks that contributed to some deflation and
disinflation globally, supply chain chain shocks
came into force again, and then we saw this huge
rise beginning in late 2023, and we are now at 3353.
We've seen a high of as much as $3,500 per ounce.
And gold is kind of unique among the precious metals
and also the industrial metals, and this is because
central banks have been a huge determining force
in their buying of it. This is a bar chart that
shows central bank buying in tons going back all
the way to 2010. And what you notice here is the
last three years, 2022, 2023, 2024, all of those
had gold being bought by central banks of in the
amount of over 1,000 tons. And so that's a pretty
big dramatic increase from the prior years. And
this has to do with the ongoing dedollarization
in China, as well as Russia, but also a host of
other countries, even some in western and eastern
Europe. So this is a trend that we want to follow.
Uh, I want to close out here with silver, and I'm
going to just chart the price action. Again, very
similar chart to gold and copper in terms of the
big movements here. We saw a big price spike into
almost $50 per ounce, and that was just as the global
financial crisis was getting underway. And then
the QE area in 2011, that's when we saw that high.
Then we saw a dramatic, dramatic crash into 2016,
kind of found its footing, saw a big squeeze in
the early pandemic, 2020 was a great year for silver,
but then we saw a little bit of a fallout. And again,
silver is on the rise here at $38. It's still off
of that $50 record high, but it is increasing very
quickly. To round out the conversation, I want to
just put on a table here. I have all three medals
and just kind of grouping them together. I want
to display how they are moving with their specific
patterns with a trigger, and then to tell you which
one of these is featured in these specific criteria.
So here, under the pattern, we have acceleration.
So that would be an economic acceleration. The trigger
would be liquidity. And when that happens, we see
all metals benefiting from that. And then when there's
a safe haven scare, and that trigger would be a
crisis of some sorts, you're going to see gold and
silver outperforming the most, kind of leaving Dr.
Copper behind. And then here's a bearish one, industrial
drags, that affects copper disproportionately here,
and the trigger there is typically a stronger US
dollar because the US dollar surges when global
global industrials tend to drag, and that's because
the US is the least dirty shirt in the laundry basket
of the world. And then finally here, we have a policy
shock. This will affect all three medals, but especially
copper and gold here. Um, arguably, the biggest
reason is tariffs and debt, and we've seen both
of those contribute to silver rising. So we could
put all three in that basket as well. But when you
put it all together, we have the perfect explosive
mix for all three of these metals, including palladium
and also platinum, which we didn't get to have time
for, but all of these are experiencing huge thrust
in 2025. And we'll have to see how these tariffs
play out, especially on Dr. Copper with respect
to that August 1st deadline. Remember, 50% there.
So tune into Stocks in Translation for more jargon
busting deep dives, new episodes on Tuesdays and
Thursdays on Yahoo Finances website, or wherever
you find your podcast. (Transcript from Yahoo! Finance
podcast)
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An
investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
— Benjamin Franklin
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lows; they end with 10- or 15-year lows." —
Jim Rogers
Be
fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when
others are fearful." — Warren Buffett
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tensions, and moral dilemmas while trying to keep
his business afloat. The story kicks off with an
investigation into a fatal accident involving an
out-of-town lawyer, weaving in elements of drug
cartels.
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Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, inspired
by Wallace's podcast Boomtown. It explores the high-stakes
world of the oil industry in West Texas, blending
themes of fortune-seeking, corporate intrigue, and
personal drama amid roughnecks, billionaires, and
geopolitical shifts.
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and has been renewed for a second season.
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and John Zinman. The film stars Matthew McConaughey,
Édgar Ramírez, Bryce Dallas Howard,
Corey Stoll, Toby Kebbell, Craig T. Nelson, Stacy
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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
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Oct
30
Markets
Australian
Dollar: $0.6570 USD (down $0.0010 USD)
Iron Ore: $107.75 USD (up $1.35 USD)
Oil: $60.40 USD (up $0.48 USD)
Gold: $3,933.57 USD (down $20.40 USD)
Copper: $5.2030 USD (up $0.0320 USD)
Bitcoin: $111,274.01 USD (down 1.22%)
Dow: 47,632.00 (down 74.37 points)
News
Fading
Roy Hill seeks new riches
Iron
ore miner Roy Hill has posted a net profit of $1.8bn
for 2024-25, compared with $3.2bn in the previous
financial year; it is the Gina Rinehart-backed company's
lowest profit since 2019-20. Roy Hill's iron ore
shipments totalled 61.6 million tonnes in 2024-25,
compared with 64 million tonnes previously. The
company's latest results were marred by factors
such as lower iron ore prices and production disruptions
caused by Cyclone Zelia in early 2025. Roy Hill's
flagship mine is estimated to have a remaining production
life of about seven years, but Rinehart says the
new McPhee mine will extend the operating life of
the Roy Hill mine. (RMS)
News
Northern
Minerals faces battle for board
A
spokesman for Northern Minerals says its four directors
take their role of acting in the best interests
of all shareholders very seriously. They add that
the board supports the re-election of executive
chairman Adam Handley at the upcoming AGM in order
to maintain a "stable, united and effective
board", while it opposes the election of non-endorsed
nominees for the same reasons. Chinese businessman
Enping Fu and Sydney-based businesswoman Joanna
Yanis are seeking to be elected to the board of
the heavy rare earths miner; the former narrowly
failed to do so in 2024. The federal government
ordered companies with Chinese links to divest shares
in Northern Minerals last year, due to the strategic
importance of its Browns Range project. (RMS)
News
Trunp's
$121b nuclear deal fresh blow to uranium short-sellers
The
share prices of Australian-listed uranium producers
rallied on Wednesday after the Trump administration
revealed plans to spend US80bn ($121.4bn) on new
nuclear reactors across the US. The deal with Westinghouse
Electric is aimed at ensuring a reliable electricity
supply for the power-hungry data centres that will
drive the artificial intelligence revolution. Westinghouse
is owned by private equity firm Brookfield and uranium
miner Cameco; the latter's shares rose by 23 per
cent in response to the deal. Meanwhile, the proportion
of Australian uranium stocks that are held by short-sellers
has fallen sharply in recent weeks. (RMS)
Oct
29
BHP-backed
firm adds value to US-Australia deal
Innovative
technology that can extract critical minerals from
mining waste is being trialled at Rio Tinto's Kennecott
copper mine in the US. SiTration is seeking to commercialise
its silicon membrane filter, and BHP's ventures
arm participated in its second round of fundraising
from seed investors in 2024. SiTration's co-founder
and CEO Brendan Smith says its filter is being used
to process acid mine drainage at Kennecott to extract
"market-ready" copper. Recent academic
research from the Colorado School of Mines suggested
that waste by-products stored at 54 hard-rock metal
mines may contain at least $US10bn worth of copper
and more than $US1bon of rare earths. SiTration
was spun off by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
in 2020. (RMS)
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Gold
below $US4000, 'deeper' losses ahead
The
gold price has fallen 9.1 per cent since reaching
a record high of $US4,381 an ounce last week. Tony
Sycamore from IG Markets says the gold price's fall
below $US4,000/ounce indicates that a deeper pullback
to around the $US3,500 level is likely. Ole Hansen
from Saxo Bank says the price of bullion could take
some time to rebound if there is a deep pullback,
and suggests that any recovery may not occur until
next year. The prospect of a US-China trade deal
may also weigh on the gold price, given that economic
concerns and geopolitical tensions have been a key
driver of demand for the traditional 'safe haven'
asset. (RMS)
News
Rinehart
weathers the storm as Atlas profits plunge from
weaker prices
Hancock
Propecting-owned Atlas Iron has posted a $260m profit
for 2024-25, which is nearly 41 per cent lower than
previously. The result was marred by lower iron
ore prices and the impact of Cyclone Zelia on production
at its Mount Webber, Sanjiv Ridge and Miralga iron
oire mines in the Pilbara; Atlas achieved annual
sales totalled $10m for the financial year. Mining
magnate Gina Rinehart amalgamated Atlas and Roy
Hill in mid-2025 to form Hancock Iron Ore. The group's
new McPhee iron ore mine is slated to commence production
in the current financial year. (RMS)
News
Gina
Rinehart backs Arafura's $475m raise in rare earths
stampede
Hancock
Prospecting will increase its stake in Arafura Rare
Earths from 9.4 per cent to 15.7 per cent after
agreeing to buy $125m worth of shares in the rare
earths group's proposed $475m placement. Arafura
intends to issue new shares at $0.28 apiece, which
is a 28 per cent discount to its most recent trading
price. The share placement will provide nearly all
of the remaining capital Arafura needs for its Nolans
rare earths project in the Northern Territory. Arafura
aims to make a final investment decision on Nolans
in early 2026. (RMS)
News
Taxpayer-backed
Liontown burns through cash after $363m raise
Liontown
Resources has advised that it produced 87,172 tonnes
of lithium concentrate in the September quarter,
which is one per cent higher than the previous quarter.
However, sales volumes were 20 per cent lower at
77,474 tonnes and revenue fell 29 per cent to $68m.
Meanwhile, its cost of production was $US715 per
tonne, while it received an average of $US700 per
tonne from buyers. Liontown raised $363m from investors
in August, while it spent $44m during the September
quarter. The federal government's National Reconstruction
Fund recently invested $50m in Liontown. (RMS)
News
Glencore
walks away from taxpayer-funded clean energy pivot
Anglo-Swiss
miner Glencore has advised that it will not proceed
with a proposed renewable energy and battery hub
at its Murrin Murrin nickel mine and refinery in
Western Australia. Glencore had received a $35m
grant from the federal government's Powering the
Regions Fund to help finance the development of
an 849-hectare renewables hub at Murrin Murrin,
which currently operates its own gas-fired power
station. A spokesman for Glencore says it decided
to cancel the onsite hybrid renewable energy project
due to a range of macroeconomic and cost factors.
Glencore and the government have agreed to mutually
terminate the grant. (RMS)
News
Markets
Australian
Dollar: $0.6580 USD (up $0.0020 USD) Iron Ore: $106.40
USD (up $0.70 USD) Oil Price: $59.92 USD (down $1.64
USD) Gold: $3,953.97 USD (down $45.33 USD) Copper
(CME): $5.1710 USD (up $0.0125 USD) Bitcoin: $112,972.09
USD (down 1.57%) Dow: 47,706.37 (up 161.78 points)
News
Oct
28
US
expects China to shelve restrictions on rare earths
US
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says that staving
off China's rare earth restrictions was one of the
major objectives of the talks between the US and
China during the ASEAN summit in Malaysia. A Chinese
official has indicated that the two sides reached
a preliminary consensus on a number of issues, including
export controls on rare earths, shipping levies
and fentanyl. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
in turn believes that China will delay its rare
earth restrictions for 12 months, while it re-examines
the policy. (RMS)
News
PM
reassures Beijing over US minerals deal
Prime
Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Chinese Premier
Li Qiang on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in
Kuala Lumpur. Xi urged Australia to deepen its co-operation
with China amid growing global instability and uncertainty,
while Albanese said he is committed to maintaining
a stable relationship with China. Albanese also
contended that the $13bn critical minerals and rare
earths deal with the US should not affect Australia's
bilateral relationship with China. President Donald
Trump is scheduled to meet with his Chinese counterpart
Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in South Korea on
Thursday, with hopes that they will be able to secure
a trade deal. (RMS)
News
Trump's
critical minerals advisor jets to Perth for talks
with leaders after Albanese's deal
Anita
Logiudice from the Chamber of Minerals & Energy
of Western Australia says the state is "ground
zero" for America's interest in critical minerals.
She notes that WA accounts for half of Australia's
critical minerals reserves, and it is the world's
fourth biggest producer of rare earths. The importance
of WA has been underlined by the Trump administration's
decision to send its deputy assistant secretary
for critical minerals and metals to Perth in the
wake of the landmark critical minerals deal between
Australia and the US. A state government spokesperson
says Assistant Secretary Joshua Kroon will hold
talks with mining industry executives on growing
links and investment in WA's resources sector. (Roy
Morgan Summary)
News
Australia's
plan to challenge China's dominance in critical
minerals and rare earths
About
90 per cent of all rare earths are refined in China,
but the nation has a complete monopoly when it comes
to heavy rare earths. Companies or countries that
produce rare earths ship their raw material to China
for processing, giving it almost complete control
over marketing and pricing. The ABC's chief business
correspondent Ian Verrender explains to The Business
host, Kirsten Aiken, that to maintain its monopoly,
China has never been afraid of using its market
power. Verrender says it has alternatively flooded
markets with material to make it uneconomic for
others to establish rival industries, or denied
access to refined product to others as punishment.
Such overwhelming supply domination, and the pricing
power that comes with it, has raised questions over
whether governments should continue to allow market
forces to determine the supply of materials vital
for national security and development in an increasingly
divided world. (Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Bowen
told: electricity bills will jump
The
unredacted version of the incoming government brief
to Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen shows that
his department had warned that there is likely to
be a "further significant increase" in
retail electricity prices during 2025-26. The Department
of Climate Change, Energy, Environment
& Water also advised that emissions reductions
will need to accelerate rapidly for the federal
government to achieve its 2030 climate targets,
and that "full and timely" implementation
of Bowen's first-term reforms will be essential.
The brief was prepared by Bowen's department following
the election in May, but it initially resisted requests
to release the document in full. (RMS)
News
Mining
billionaire's economic warning
Fortescue's
founder and executive chairman Andrew Forrest says
Australia has a "fantastic" future in
manufacturing. Forrest adds that Australia can compete
against the best of the world, but he contends that
the nation must target areas where it is the best
rather than simply trying to prop up "old industries".
He also says Australia must avoid trying to compete
with industrial powerhouses like China and the US
in these industries. Meanwhile, Forrest says governments
are underestimating Australians by propping up struggling
or failing businesses such as the Mount Isa copper
smelter in Queensland and the Port Pirie lead smelter
in South Australia. (RMS)
News
ASX
rises in broad rally; rare earths tumble
The
Australian sharemarket posted a solid gain on Monday,
with the S&P/ASX 200 adding 0.4 per cent to
close at 9,055.6 points. Investor sentiment was
boosted by growing expectations of further monetary
policy easing in the US and hopes that the US and
China will negotiate a trade deal. Life360 was up
4.7 per cent at $50.14, Woodside Energy rose 1.2
per cent to $24.69 and Qantas ended the session
3.4 per cent higher at $10.87. However, Arafura
Rare Earths fell 9.6 per cent to $0.37 and Ramelius
Resources was down 5.7 per cent at $3.30. (RMS)
News
Commodities
boom boosts ASX profits by $4b
Analysts
are upbeat about the earnings outlook for companies
in the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index. The rise
in commodity prices over the last two months have
prompted analysts to forecast earnings growth of
7.1 per cent for top-200 stocks in 2025-26; this
compares with forecasts of just 3.1 per cent at
the end of the August reporting season. The resources
sector is now forecast to post earnings growth of
11 per cent in the current financial year, compared
with expectations in August that earnings would
fall by one per cent. Analysts are also upbeat regarding
some non-resources stocks, including the ANZ Bank,
CSL and James Hardie Industries. (RMS)
News
Major
Tomago investor writes off smelter in gloomy update
Norsk
Hydro has written down the value of its 12.4 per
cent stake in the Tomago aluminium smelter in NSW
to zero. The Oslo-based company has progressively
written down its stake over recent years, and it
has warned that the smelter faces an uncertain future
when AGL Energy's electricity supply contract ends
in 2028; Norsk Hydro adds that it has been difficult
to find an affordable renewable supply for Tomago.
The smelter's biggest shareholder, Rio Tinto, has
previously indicated that it will not continue to
operate smelters in Australia beyond 2030 unless
they can be converted to use clean energy. (RMS)
News
Going
where the profit is
For
most of the first 130 years of BHP's existence,
the focus of successive CEOs was increasing and
developing the company's resources base, rather
than profits. With BHP recently celebrating its
140th anniversary, profits and returns on capital
now take precedence. Likewise, during BHP's first
130 years Australia knew that its prosperity would
depend on exports of agriculture and mining products,
which would in turn require cheap energy and strong
agricultural support. However, the nation now makes
mining and agricultural development harder, and
it has abandoned low-cost energy. Meanwhile, BHP's
South Australian copper project has been pushed
back to the 2030s, and the company will use its
iron ore cash flows to develop copper mines in countries
where returns and energy costs are competitive.
(Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Antimony
miner shoots down US takeover bid
Critical
minerals producer Larvotto Resources has formally
rejected a takeover offer from the United States
Antimony Corporation. Larvotto's directors have
concluded that the $723m all-scrip bid materially
undervalues the company, which is set to resume
production at the mothballed Hillgrove gold and
antimony mine in NSW in 2026; Larvotto bought the
mine from administrators in late 2023. Meanwhile,
Northern Minerals has completed a $60.5m share placement
to new investors; its Browns Range project in Western
Australia includes heavy rare earths such as terbium
and dysprosium. (RMS)
News
Long
haul, but it's a win for MinRes
Mineral
Resources has advised that 8.75 million tonnes of
iron ore were transported via its 150km private
haulage road between 1 August and 27 October. This
lifted the Onslow Iron venture's annualised haulage
rate to 35 million tonnes; this in turn triggered
a $200m contingency payment from Morgan Stanley
Infrastructure Partners, which acquired a 49 per
cent stake in the private road in 2024. Mineral
Resources' MD Chris Ellison says that achieving
the haul-road's performance target so early in Onslow
Iron's ramp-up phase demonstrates the quality of
the company's people, partners and infrastructure.
The private road has been the subject of safety
concerns amid a number of truck rollovers and costly
resurfacing work. (RMS)
News
Haoma
Mining Shareholder Update
Haoma
Mining NL Announcements
28
October 2025
(Roy
Morgan Summary)
The
2025 Annual General Meeting of Haoma Mining NL will
be held at 9.30am on 26 November at Tonic House,
386 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. A formal Notice of
Meeting will be sent to all shareholders. Meanwhile,
the Haoma Rare Earths Overview has brought together
an overview of the company's Pilbara assets and
their geological status; test-work undertaken over
several years on those assets by BHP, Anglo America,
SQM and Haoma; and their potential for Heavy Rare
Earths as well as gold. Haoma's shareholder update
also includes progress on Bamboo Creek Test-work
from July to October 2025, including physical gold
recovered from recent Elazac Process test-work conducted
in Haoma's Bamboo Creek Laboratory. Haoma's Board
in turn resolved on 22 October to allocate performance
rights to a number of employees, consultants and
contractors who are associated with Haoma. (RMS)
News
$US50m
deal for development of Ravensthorpe gold project
Medallion
Metals has advised that it has secured a deal for
Trafigura to arrange and provide a $US50m ($77m)
senior secured prepayment facility. Medallion says
the debt financing facility will underpin the funding
required for the development of its Ravensthorpe
Gold Project in Western Australia, as well as the
processing operations at the Forrestania nickel
assets that it has agreed to buy from IGO. The deal
with Trafigura also includes an offtake agreement
for gold dore, copper and precious metal concentrate.
(RMS)
News
Best
Quotes
The
best and biggest gold mine is in between your ears."
"You
are a gold mine of potential power. You have to
dig to find it and make it real."
"Your
mind is like a gold mine, if you dig deep you will
find something golden."
"Don't
die without mining the gold in your mind."
"We're
like goldfields. Until we dig deep to find what's
inside us, our true potentials may be hidden forever."
"If
you want to find gold, you've got to love the process
of digging."
"Even
if you're sitting on a gold mine, you still have
to dig."
"Develop
men the same way gold is mined"
"Don't
go into the mine looking for dirt; instead, go in
looking for the gold."
"A
prospector's job is to remove dirt as quickly as
possible"
"A
prospector who analyses every speck of dirt won't
find much gold"
"The
world is sitting on a gold mine but knows it not."
"Make new friends, but keep the old; Those
are silver, these are gold."
"All
that is gold does not glitter."
"Gold
is forever. It is beautiful, useful, and never wears
out"
"Gold
is the money of kings"
"Mining
is the art of exploiting mineral deposits at a profit.
An unprofitable mine is fit only for the sepulcher
of a dead mule."
"Anyone
can find the dirt in someone. Be the one that finds
the gold."
"True
gold fears no fire."
"The
desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means
of freedom and benefit."
"Make
new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver,
these are gold."
"When
taken for granted, gold in one's hand is sometimes
considered like cheap copper – so are people."
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29, 2025
Sin
City Sydney, Australia
Gold lost more shine!
ASX
futures up 11 points or 0.1% to 9049
Wall Street:
S&P 500 +0.3%
Dow Jones +0.3%
Nasdaq +0.8%
Europe:
Stoxx 50 -0.1%
FTSE +0.4%
DAX -0.1%
CAC -0.3%
Australian
dollar +0.4% to US65.85 cents
Bitcoin
-1.7% to $US112,870
Gold
-0.7% to $US3953.27 per ounce
Oil -2.2% to $US59.94 a barrel
Brent crude oil -2.2% to $US64.20 a barrel
Iron ore +0.8% to $US106.00 per ton
10-year
yield:
US 3.97%
Australia 4.17%
Germany 2.62%
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New
York/Wall St via Mr Wolf!
Oct 28
Cryptos
Today: (Near Live)
Moody:
Part Corrective! Up Again! Salty. Smiles returning
again! Right Chess Move?! Trump Trade Done solid!
All That Glitters Not Digital Gold?!
Bitcoin
$113,258.08 -0.78%
Ethereum $3,999.09 -3.07%
Tether $1.0002 +0.01%
Binance Coin $1,106.27 -2.66%
XRP $2.6210 +1.07%
Solana $195.14 -1.71%
TRON $0.2957 -0.93%
Dogecoin $0.1945 -3.49%
Cardano $0.6852 -$0.6491 -2.76%
Market
part corrective again! Mood: Suspicious! Losing
smiles again! Hardcores keep the dream! Never give
up! Pivot if required!
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Netflix Inc $1,102.50 +7.94 +0.73%
Caterpillar Inc $524.47 -2.65 -0.50%
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp $16.16
+0.13 +0.81%
Tesla Inc $460.55 +8.13 +1.80%
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Oct
28
The
crypto market is confused about who to follow
Market
Overview
The
crypto market cap fell by 1.7% to $3.85 trillion
in 24 hours. External conditions are a mixture of
new highs in stock indices and a rapid sell-off
of gold, confusing cryptocurrency investors. The
Trump coin is up about 10% daily, likely fuelled
by negotiations in Asia. Zcash, among the day's
outsiders, is down 9% but still showing 500% growth
over 30 days.
Bitcoin
has fallen back to $114K, remaining stuck to the
50-day moving average. At the start of the week,
there was an attempt to break out of the range defined
by the 50- and 200-day moving averages. The price
pullback at the end of Monday does not allow us
to declare victory for the bulls. If Bitcoin is
still digital gold, this is bad news for buyers.
Ethereum
is trading near $4,100. Attempts to break above
$4,200 and overcome resistance in the form of the
50-day average on Monday were unsuccessful. Since
August, ETHUSD has been on a downward trend with
lower local lows and highs. We can only discuss
a break in this trend after it consolidates above
$4,300.
News
Background
According
to CoinShares, global investment in crypto funds
rose by $921 million last week after an outflow
the week before. Investments in Bitcoin increased
by $931 million, XRP by $84 million, and Solana
by $29 million. Investments in Ethereum decreased
by $169 million, and Sui by $9 million.
Bitcoin
has returned above the short-term holders' cost
basis (STH-Cost Basis), which is a constructive
signal for a bull market, according to Checkonchain.
Since
mid-October, long-term investors have withdrawn
about 62,000 BTC from their wallets. The growth
in market supply could hinder Bitcoin's rally in
the absence of intense demand, according to Glassnode.
BitMine
increased its reserves to 3.3 million ETH, buying
77,055 ETH over the past week. BitMine's total cryptocurrency
reserves reached $14.2 billion.
Strategy bought 390 BTC over the past week. The
company now has 640,808 BTC on its balance sheet,
with a total value of $47.44 billion at an average
purchase price of $74,032.
The
bankrupt crypto exchange Mt.Gox has postponed the
deadline for payments to creditors from 31 October
2025 to 31 October 2026. This is the third postponement
of payments, which were initially planned to be
completed by 31 October 2023. (FxPro)
News
Flashback
Oil
prices could fall another 15% by the end of the
year
Crude
oil prices fell 0.7% on Monday after three consecutive
weeks of decline. Global production is growing while
global economic growth is slowing, putting pressure
on prices. In addition, the risk premium on signing
the gas agreement and intensifying efforts to resolve
the Ukrainian conflict has begun to decline. At
the same time, oil prices are far from oversold,
leaving room for further decline in the coming months.
Baker Hughes reported on Friday that 418 oil rigs
are operating in the US, the same as a week earlier,
undermining the recovery trend seen since August.
However, America is increasing production efficiency,
extracting more oil from each well.
Bloomberg
noted that there are now nearly 1.2 billion barrels
of oil at sea, a record since the peak in 2020,
when US production was at historic highs and Saudi
Arabia and Russia were fighting for market share,
boasting of their potential.
The
current situation strongly resonates with what happened
more than five years ago. The latest weekly data
showed a record high in daily production in the
US, with supplies of 13.64 million barrels per day.
Inventory
figures are a stabilising factor. Commercial inventories
in the US are at the lower end of the range for
the last decade, but they were about the same in
January 2020, and six months later, this figure
set a new record. However, without a collapse in
consumption, such rapid growth should not be expected.
The US government may also move to more actively
rebuild the strategic petroleum reserve sold off
in 2022.
The
price of oil has been in a downward channel for
just over three years, and at the end of September,
it accelerated its decline as it approached the
50-week moving average and the upper limit of the
range. The lower limit of this range is now close
to $53 per barrel of Brent, with a decline towards
the end of the year closer to $50.50 against the
current $61.00.
The
main scenario for oil is a decline towards $50 in
the next 2-4 months. At the same time, the potential
for an increase in US inventories is a potential
stabilising factor. We assume that the situation
with inventories is roughly similar worldwide, excluding
the abundance of oil at sea. (FxPro)
News
Flashback
Oil
Holds Strong Despite Bearish Fundamentals
Weekly
data from the EIA noted that the US returned to
record oil production rates last week, supplying
an average of 13.6 million barrels per day to the
market, according to the latest EIA data. The trend
towards increased supply began in August, but producers
have only now returned to the peak levels recorded
at the end of last year. Despite a 5.5-million-barrel
increase in US commercial inventories over the past
two weeks, inventories stay at the lower end of
the range seen over the past decade, leaving considerable
room for growth. The same can be said for the strategic
reserve, which holds nearly 40% less oil than it
did five years ago, before the start of the active
sell-off. It is an interesting game in which, on
the one hand, the US (the largest oil producer)
is increasing supplies, while OPEC+ is increasing
quotas on a monthly basis. This extremely bearish
combination of factors did not cause oil prices
to collapse; it was only because of global trade
in currency depreciation that caused precious metals,
stock indices, and cryptocurrencies to rise. Oil
prices have not peaked in recent weeks .. To be
cont .. (FxPro)
News
Gold
hits new highs due to political turmoil
Gold
is outside the realm of politics.
While
currencies and securities depend on the actions
of presidents and governments, precious metals do
not. Therefore, political turmoil forces investors
to use them as safe-haven assets.
The
impressive 52% rally in gold started in April with
the introduction of tariffs on America's Liberation
Day. It continued due to the US government shutdown,
the political crisis in France, and the change of
leadership in Japan. he rise of gold above 4,000
dollars per ounce is not only the result of the
weakness of fiat currencies. There are tectonic
shifts in the structure of investment portfolios
and fears of financial crises due to government
recklessness.
The
share of precious metals is growing both in speculators'
assets and in the gold and foreign exchange reserves
of central banks. The indicator has already exceeded
the share of the euro. According to Eurizon Capital,
if it equals the share of the US dollar, the price
per ounce will soar to 8,500 dollars. The Supreme
Court's abolition of tariffs will inflate the US
budget deficit. France does not intend to reduce
it, and Japan plans to increase bond issuance. All
this creates a tailwind for commodity assets. (FxPro)
News
Politics
remains the main driver of FX
The
US government shutdown did not have a noticeable
impact on the dollar's performance last week. However,
it did help the stock market to grow slightly by
strengthening expectations of monetary policy easing.
However, these events pale in comparison to the
change in Japan's ruling elite and the resignation
of the French prime minister less than a day after
the formation of the government in terms of their
impact on the currency market. In Japan, Sanae Takaichi
was chosen head of the Liberal Democratic Party
over the weekend and is on track to become the country's
first female prime minister. This event caused the
yen to fall 2% to 150.49 from Friday's level before
correcting to 149.80 at the time of writing. Takaichi
is considered a supporter of aggressive government
spending, structural reforms, and soft monetary
policy, echoing the basic principles of Shinzo Abe.
Overall, she has a more right-wing approach to national
policy and is also a supporter of revising Japan's
pacifist constitution. The market reaction clearly
shows that they are considering Takaichi to be the
new prime minister. If she does not change her political
views (and she has softened them recently to win
the party elections), we should be prepared for
a further weakening of the yen, which reached its
highest level since 1991 in the EURJPY pair, exceeding
176. However, the single currency is also facing
uncertainty today due to a new political crisis
in France. Prime Minister Lecornu, who had been
trying to form a government for a month, resigned
the day after he finally presented his new cabinet.
His appointments drew criticism from both left-wing
and right-wing allies. The EURUSD fell to 1.1650
at its lowest point on Monday, losing a full cent
against Friday's levels. Unlike Japan, where a 2%
drop in the JPY was accompanied by a 5% jump in
the Nikkei225 index, France's CAC40 lost more than
2% intraday, paring its losses to 1.2% towards the
end of the trading day in Europe. The EURUSD stopped
its climb in July and has been hovering around 1.1700
all this time, not least because of the political
crisis in France. Without it, the single currency
would have had a much better chance of exploiting
political divisions in the US to its advantage.
It would be an exaggeration to call the situation
in Japan and France a drama. Still, these events
once again emphasise that as soon as the dollar's
throne begin.
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Cryptocurrency
Movies
Documentaries
The
Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014)
Follows early Bitcoin adopter Daniel Mross, exploring
Bitcoin’s origins, its volatile rise, and the
community behind it. Great for understanding Bitcoin’s
early days and its potential to disrupt finance.
Banking
on Bitcoin (2016)
Examines Bitcoin’s history, ideological roots,
and impact on global financial systems through interviews
with pioneers and experts. A solid primer for newcomers.
Cryptopia:
Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future of the Internet
(2020)
Directed by Torsten Hoffmann, this documentary dives
into blockchain’s broader applications beyond
cryptocurrency, addressing scalability and regulatory
challenges. Ideal for those interested in blockchain’s
transformative potential.
Trust
Machine: The Story of Blockchain (2018) Narrated
by Rosario Dawson, it explores blockchain’s
societal impact, from financial inclusion to voting
systems. A comprehensive look at real-world applications.
Bitcoin:
The End of Money as We Know It (2015)
Traces the history of money and introduces Bitcoin
as a decentralized alternative, critiquing centralized
financial systems. Features interviews with crypto
experts.
Deep
Web (2015) Narrated by Keanu Reeves, this documentary
focuses on the Silk Road marketplace and its creator,
Ross Ulbricht, highlighting Bitcoin’s role
in dark web transactions.
Bitconned
(2024) Explores the Centra Tech crypto scam, detailing
how three individuals defrauded investors during
the 2010s crypto boom. A cautionary tale about unregulated
markets.
Feature
Films
Crypto
(2019)
A crime thriller starring Beau Knapp, Luke Hemsworth,
and Kurt Russell. It follows a young anti-money
laundering agent investigating corruption and cryptocurrency
in his hometown. Critics note its exaggerated portrayal
but praise its entertainment value.
Silk
Road (2021)
A dramatization of Ross Ulbricht’s creation
of the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace using Bitcoin.
It explores his rise and fall, blending crime and
drama.
Dope
(2015) A coming-of-age comedy-drama featuring Bitcoin
as a plot device. High schooler Malcolm uses Bitcoin
for a dark web transaction, reflecting its early
association with illicit activities.
Bonus
Mentions
Life
on Bitcoin (2014): Follows a couple attempting to
live solely on Bitcoin for 100 days, showcasing
early adoption challenges.
Bitcoin
Heist (2016): A Vietnamese action-comedy about hackers
chasing a crypto criminal, blending humor and thrills.
Notes
Documentaries are generally more educational, focusing
on Bitcoin’s history, blockchain technology,
and real-world implications. They’re great
for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Feature
films often dramatize crypto’s association
with crime or scams, sometimes oversimplifying or
exaggerating for effect. They prioritize entertainment
over accuracy. For a deeper dive, check streaming
platforms like Prime Video, Fandango at Home, or
YouTube, where many of these are available.
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Wall
Street (Movie)
Wall Street (1987), directed by Oliver Stone, is
a drama about ambition and greed in the 1980s financial
world. It follows Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), a young
stockbroker desperate to succeed, who gets entangled
with Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas), a ruthless
corporate raider. Gekko’s mantra, “Greed
is good,” drives the story as Bud is lured
into insider trading and unethical deals, compromising
his morals for wealth and power.
The
film explores themes of capitalism, loyalty, and
betrayal, with Bud navigating pressures from Gekko,
his father (Martin Sheen), and his own conscience.
Key
Details: Cast: Michael Douglas (Gordon Gekko), Charlie
Sheen (Bud Fox), Daryl Hannah (Darien Taylor), Martin
Sheen (Carl Fox).
Runtime: 2h 6m.
Genre: Drama/Crime.
Rating: R. Box Office: ~$44 million (US).
Awards:
Michael Douglas won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Notable
Aspects:
Gekko’s
“Greed is good” speech is iconic, reflecting
1980s excess. Inspired by real-life figures like
Ivan Boesky and Michael Milken.
A
sequel, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010),
continued the story.
Where
to Watch (as of 2025):
Streaming: Available on platforms like Peacock or
rentable on Amazon, YouTube, or Apple TV (check
current availability).
Physical: DVD/Blu-ray via retailers like Amazon.
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Gold,
copper, & silver:
How
metals are moving this year
Metal
futures have made some pretty dramatic moves lately
from safe haven gold to tariff sensitive copper.
So let's take a look at the longer term trends.
I'm Jared Blikre, host of Stocks in Translation.
And I'm going to start by charting some of the moves
in Dr. Copper because this is where we have the
most zig and zags over the last 25 years. So this
goes back to the beginning of the century and we
can see right now, we're at $5.51 per pound. That
is a record high. But if we go back to the beginning
of the century, guess what? Uh we had a little bit
of a slump in the wake of the dot com boom and then
bust, but starting in 2003, we saw a big rise there.
And that was as China actually joined the World
Trade Organization or the WTO. That lasted into
the global financial crisis. Then we had a pretty
big bust in in Dr. Copper, and then we had another
rise. And that rise was due to unprecedented stimulus,
not only from the Chinese government, but also from
the United States government, QE was in force, and
then we saw kind of a strong dollar play. That weighed
on this metal all the way into the beginning of
2016. The entire world, most of the world indices
went through a bear market in 2015, and then 2016,
we found the footing. And that was actually the
year that Trump won, began his first presidency.
And from there, we saw some zig and zags, and then
we saw a shock into the pandemic. A couple of, a
couple of years of deflation or a semi-deflation,
disinflation, that caught up with it in 2022, but
then it was off to the races again. And especially
with the Trump tariffs now on copper, threatening
to be threatening to be 50% on August 1st, we're
seeing a lot of front running in this trade. Now,
I also want to show you gold futures and I'm going
to show you silver as well. And they follow a very
similar pattern. We're not seeing the dramatic zig
and zags that we did in copper, but we did see the
same pattern of China joining the WTO, contributing
to that huge rise in price to 1800, almost $2,000
an ounce by the beginning of the global financial
crisis. So a little bit of a meltdown there. But
in 2016 into 2018, we saw a bit of a rise into the
pandemic, a little bit of a whipsaw there, and consolidation
over a few years. Again, that 2022 bare market in
US stocks that contributed to some deflation and
disinflation globally, supply chain chain shocks
came into force again, and then we saw this huge
rise beginning in late 2023, and we are now at 3353.
We've seen a high of as much as $3,500 per ounce.
And gold is kind of unique among the precious metals
and also the industrial metals, and this is because
central banks have been a huge determining force
in their buying of it. This is a bar chart that
shows central bank buying in tons going back all
the way to 2010. And what you notice here is the
last three years, 2022, 2023, 2024, all of those
had gold being bought by central banks of in the
amount of over 1,000 tons. And so that's a pretty
big dramatic increase from the prior years. And
this has to do with the ongoing dedollarization
in China, as well as Russia, but also a host of
other countries, even some in western and eastern
Europe. So this is a trend that we want to follow.
Uh, I want to close out here with silver, and I'm
going to just chart the price action. Again, very
similar chart to gold and copper in terms of the
big movements here. We saw a big price spike into
almost $50 per ounce, and that was just as the global
financial crisis was getting underway. And then
the QE area in 2011, that's when we saw that high.
Then we saw a dramatic, dramatic crash into 2016,
kind of found its footing, saw a big squeeze in
the early pandemic, 2020 was a great year for silver,
but then we saw a little bit of a fallout. And again,
silver is on the rise here at $38. It's still off
of that $50 record high, but it is increasing very
quickly. To round out the conversation, I want to
just put on a table here. I have all three medals
and just kind of grouping them together. I want
to display how they are moving with their specific
patterns with a trigger, and then to tell you which
one of these is featured in these specific criteria.
So here, under the pattern, we have acceleration.
So that would be an economic acceleration. The trigger
would be liquidity. And when that happens, we see
all metals benefiting from that. And then when there's
a safe haven scare, and that trigger would be a
crisis of some sorts, you're going to see gold and
silver outperforming the most, kind of leaving Dr.
Copper behind. And then here's a bearish one, industrial
drags, that affects copper disproportionately here,
and the trigger there is typically a stronger US
dollar because the US dollar surges when global
global industrials tend to drag, and that's because
the US is the least dirty shirt in the laundry basket
of the world. And then finally here, we have a policy
shock. This will affect all three medals, but especially
copper and gold here. Um, arguably, the biggest
reason is tariffs and debt, and we've seen both
of those contribute to silver rising. So we could
put all three in that basket as well. But when you
put it all together, we have the perfect explosive
mix for all three of these metals, including palladium
and also platinum, which we didn't get to have time
for, but all of these are experiencing huge thrust
in 2025. And we'll have to see how these tariffs
play out, especially on Dr. Copper with respect
to that August 1st deadline. Remember, 50% there.
So tune into Stocks in Translation for more jargon
busting deep dives, new episodes on Tuesdays and
Thursdays on Yahoo Finances website, or wherever
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Mining/Energy/Resources:
Australia and World
October
2025
October
17, 2025
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York, Wall St)
Mining
Stocks: (Near Live)
BHP
Group Ltd $43.60 -0.17 -0.39%
Fortescue Ltd $20.18 +0.37 +1.87%
Rio Tinto $130.88 +1.61 +1.25%
Northern Star $26.05 +0.59 +2.32%
Evolution Mining Ltd $11.67 +0.22 +1.92%
Lynas Rare Earths Ltd $19.24 -1.16 -5.69%
Mineral Resources Ltd $41.77 -0.72 -1.69%
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Gold
Bulls have no choice but to push
Gold's rally to record highs above $4,300 per ounce
resulted from a debasement trade. Governments cannot
cope with budget deficits, are accumulating debt
and demanding that central banks cut interest rates,
as in the US, or keep them low, as in Japan. As
a result, investors are losing confidence in government
bonds and currencies. They are looking for alternatives
and turning their attention to precious metals.
As a result, gold has been gaining for the last
nine weeks, the fifth time in the history of free
currency conversion since the 1970s. However, there
has never been a 10-week consecutive growth period.
The gap from the 200-week moving average also shows
the excessiveness of the rally. The spot price at
its peak exceeded this line by 90%. There has only
been one larger gap once before, in 1980. At the
very least, the market needs a technical respite.
But historically, its beginning could be the start
of a significant multi-year reversal. Now, we are
on the side of the bears, but at the same time,
we understand that the bulls simply have no choice
but to push the price further up, as stopping would
ruin the whole game. Each time, gold finds a new
driver of growth. In the summer, there were expectations
of a resumption of the Fed's easing cycle. To be
cont... (FxPro)
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Rare
earths strategy
Prime
Minister Anthony Albanese should tell President
Donald Trump at their meeting next week that Australia
can solve the western world's heavy rare earths
crisis. He must also outline eight steps that will
help to counter China's dominance of the heavy rare
earths market, particularly terbium and dysprosium.
Amongst other things, Haoma Mining's pilot plant
for its Elazac process - which is currently extracting
gold and platinum from Bamboo Creek tailings - should
be expanded more rapidly; Elazac can also extract
terbium and dysprosium concentrate, which can then
be shipped to Iluka Resources' Eneabba plant or
the US for refining. Haoma also has a major area
of prospective heavy rare earth ore in the Bamboo
Creek Valley; analysis of bulk samples suggests
that these terbium grades are much higher than other
Australian mines. (RMS)
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Rinehart's
rare earths shares top $3.5b as Trump needles China
Hancock
Prospecting has increased its exposure to the rare
earths sector after participating in St George Mining's
$72.5m capital raising. The latter had initially
sought to raise $40m, but increased this to $50m
in response to strong demand from institutional
investors. St George subsequently also agreed to
issue Hancock with $22.5m worth of shares, lifting
the Gina Rinehart-controlled company's stake to
around six per cent. St George will use the proceeds
of the capital raising to expand its Araxa project
in Brazil. Hancock's other investments in the sector
include Lynas Rare Earths, Arafura Rare Earths and
US-based MP Materials. (RMS)
News
PM
has his work cut out striking rare earths deal with
Trump
Prime
Minister Anthony Albanese is hoping to secure a
deal with US President Donald Trump regarding the
US getting access to Australia's rare earths, but
it may not be as easy as Albanese might hope. The
Trump administration is seen as being divided into
two camps on the issue, namely the resource nationalists
and the economic rationalists, and the first one
is currently holding sway. They believe the US should
create an end-to-end critical mineral supply chain,
and it was probably behind the recent US government
investments and equity stakes in US critical minerals
mining firms Lithium Americas and MP Materials.
The economic rationalists camp believes the US needs
the help of its allies to meet its critical mineral
needs, at least in the short term, with it being
noted it can take more than 20 years to open a new
mine in the US. (RMS)
News
'Lethal
warming' from Woodside gas mega-project
A
study published in Nature journal Climate Action
claims the emissions caused by Woodside Energy's
Scarborough gas project will increase global warming
to the extent that it will cause an additional 484
heat-related deaths in Europe. The study was partly
financed by the Minderoo Foundation, a philanthropic
foundation established by Andrew Forrest, who has
a long history of criticising Woodside and its CEO
Meg O'Neill. Located off the coast of Western Australia,
the $19.5 billion Scarborough project is due to
begin exporting LNG late next year. (RMS)
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Minerals/Politics
Stockpile
of critical metals urgent: miners
The
federal government aims to establish its $1.2bn
critical minerals strategic reserve by late 2026.
However, the mining industry has warned the government
that it must act more quickly to build the minerals
stockpile, contending that another mining nation
could potentially trump Australia and become a supplier
of choice to defence partners such as the US and
Japan. Meanwhile, the industry is believed to have
been told that the government may use contracts
for difference to set a 'floor price' for critical
minerals. The strategic reserve is expected to a
priority when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets
US President Donald Trump at the White House next
week. (RMS)
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Australian/Asia
Pacific News
Rio
set to shutter Tomago smelter
The
Tomago aluminium smelter's coal-fired power supply
contract with AGL Energy is set to expire in 2028,
and it faces the prospect of a massive increase
in power costs under any new supply agreement. This
makes it highly likely that Rio Tinto and its partners
in Tomago will permanently shut down the NSW smelter
in 2028, unless investment in renewable energy in
the state is ramped up significantly in the next
few years. The cost of electricity is also a major
threat to the future of Rio Tinto's Bell Bay aluminium
smelter in Tasmania, with its current supply deal
to expire at the end of this year. The Tomago smelter
employs more than 1,000 people. (RMS)
News
Ellison
loses key ally in MinRes board exodus
Iron
ore and lithium producer Mineral Resources has appointed
Colin Moorhead and Susan Ferrier as non-executive
directors. Their recruitment follows the departure
of six members of Mineral Resources' board in recent
months; this includes Zimi Meka, whose resignation
was announced on Friday. The recent departures mean
that only three of the nine MinRes directors who
attended its 2024 AGM will front shareholders at
this year's meeting; they include embattled MD Chris
Ellison, who has previously committed to stepping
down by mid-2026. (RMS)
News
Forrests
sell out of magnet maker as China ups rare earths
heat
Wyloo
Metals has sold its near 19.9 per cent stake in
Neo Performance Materials, with Wyloo being the
Forrest family's private mining company. With Neo
being one of the few Western companies using rare
earths to produce permanent magnets, Wyloo sought
to take advantage in a jump in its share price that
has resulted from the trade spat between China and
the US over the supply of rare earths and permanent
magnets, with Wyloo selling its stake in Neo for
total proceeds of around $182 million. (RMS)
News
Rare
earths market splits into light and medium-heavy
segments
There
are increasing signs that the rare earths market
is splitting into two distinct segments, namely
light elements such as as neodymium and praseodymium,
and medium-heavy elements such as dysprosium and
terbium. The Shanghai Metal Market suggests that
while demand for light elements remains stable,
demand for medium-heavy elements is weak, and procurement
teams need to differentiate between these segments
when negotiating contracts. US buyers need to cultivate
relationships with non-Chinese suppliers, as well
as keeping an eye on government equity moves, as
Washington's willingness to take direct stakes in
projects like Tanbreez suggests future deals are
likely.
News
Rio,
Japanese in Pilbara mine deal
Rio
Tinto has secured state and federal government approvals
to develop new iron ore deposits at the West Angelas
hub in the Pilbara. Rio Tinto and its Robe River
joint venture partners, Mitsui and Nippon Steel,
will invest $US733m ($1.1bn) to expand the West
Angelas mine, with Rio Tinto to contribute $US389m.
The expansion of West Angelas will maintain its
annual production capacity of 35 million tonnes.
Rio Tinto launched its Western Range iron ore joint
venture with China-based Baowu in June, as part
of its ongoing commitment to the Pilbara. (RMS)
News
Loophole
use in $2.4b gold deal leads to reform calls
Shares
in gold miner Predictive Discovery have rallied
in the wake of a proposed merger with Toronto-listed
Robex. Predictive's shareholders will control 51
per cent of the merged group, although they will
not be given a vote on the deal. In contrast, the
merger will need to be approved by at least two-thirds
of Robex shareholders. The proposed merger has prompted
renewed scrutiny of the ASX's listing rules, which
allow companies to waive the requirement for a shareholder
vote under certain circumstances. Simon Mawhinney
from Allan Gray Australia has likened the Predictive
deal to James Hardie's merger with Azek earlier
this year. (RMS)
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Gold
Mining News
Gold
prices continue their record-breaking rally, hitting
a new high of $3,949.71 per ounce amid central bank
buying, geopolitical tensions, and expectations
of further U.S. interest rate cuts. This surge is
boosting the sector, with miners' stocks outperforming
AI-driven chip rallies—gold equities up 135%
year-to-date, led by heavyweights like Newmont and
Agnico Eagle, whose shares have more than doubled.
However, analysts warn of a potential production
"cliff" after 2025, with global output
peaking at ~3,250 tonnes (105 million oz.) next
year before a decline due to dwindling reserves
and limited new projects.
News
GoldMining
Inc. launches 2025 exploration at São Jorge,
Brazil
Comprehensive
program targets copper-gold zones; recent drilling
hit 2.79 g/t AuEq over 79m, including antimony mineralization.
Company also expands land package and updates mineral
resource estimates.
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Nevada
Gold Mines deploys autonomous haul trucks
Fleet
of 300- and 230-tonne trucks automated using Komatsu's
FrontRunner system across U.S. surface operations
for efficiency gains.
News
Calls
for uranium listing as US goes all out on nuclear
power
Shadow
energy minister Dan Tehan says White House officials
emphasised during his recent visit to the US thart
a secure supply of uranium is a priority for the
Trump administration. Tehan contends that the federal
government should therefore add uranium to its critical
minerals list, and include it in any deal with the
US for an exemption from its reciprocal tariffs
regime. Australia accounts for about one-third of
the world's known reserves, although the nation's
exports of unenriched uranium comprises just 10
per cent of global supply at present. Tehan recently
reiterated that nuclear power will remain part of
the Coalition's energy policy. (RMS)
News
BHP
salutes Japan 'trust'
BHP's
president of its Australian operations, Geraldine
Slattery, addressed an Australia-Japan business
conference on Monday. She declined to comment on
unconfirmed reports that China has banned the resources
group's Pilbara iron ore shipments. Instead, she
emphasised BHP's "deep" relationship with
Japan and the free-trade relations between the two
nations. Slattery highlighted the level of trust
and transparency in the relationship between Australia
and Japan. (RMS)
News
MinRes
appoints company secretary
Iron
ore and lithium producer Mineral Resources has appointed
Sarah Standish as its joint company secretary. Standish
will replace CFO Mark Wilson in the role, which
she will share with Derek Oelofse. Mineral Resources
has released a statement in which it notes that
Standish has 20 years of experience in legal, governance,
risk and compliance functions at both ASX-listed
and international companies in the mining and energy
sectors. Her appointment has coincided with the
Australian Securities & Investments Commission
investigation into corporate governance issues at
Mineral Resources. (RMS)
News
Upstart
glisters among surging gold miners
The
gold price has risen by almost 50 per cent in US
dollar terms so far in 2025. This has in turn boosted
the share prices of Australian gold producers; Northern
Star Resources' market capitalisation has increased
by 60 per cent so far in 2025, reaching a record
high of $35bn last week. Meanwhile, Westgold Resources'
share price rose by 24 per cent last week, lifting
its market capitalisation from $4bn to $5.1bn; this
followed its announcement of plans to lift gold
production by 45 per cent to 470,000 ounces over
the next three years. (RMS)
News
Lynas
revisited: Can it reclaim its crown in rare earths?
Lynas
Rare Earths is one of the few players in the sector
outside China with genuine scale, but it is now
at a critical juncture. A vertically integrated
business model allows Lynas to produce a range of
refined products, particularly neodymium and praseodymium.
However, its product mix has leaned heavily toward
light rare earths, leaving it exposed to pricing
volatility. The most notable development in 2025
has been Lynas's breakthrough into heavy rare earths;
the company announced its first production of dysprosium
oxide in May, followed by terbium oxide at its Malaysian
plant in June. This milestone currently makes Lynas
the only commercial-scale producer of separated
heavy rare earths outside China. Potential risks
for Lynas include cost inflation, the ongoing threat
of competition from China and uncertainty regarding
the future of its licence in Malaysia. (RMS)
News
MinRes
scores legal win on port levies
The
Supreme Court of Western Australia has ruled that
Mineral Resources and its lawyers should be allowed
to see details of a controversial agreement between
the state government and Chevron. The state-owned
Pilbara Ports Authority had sought to block access
to the agreement, which requires MinRes to pay a
levy for using a cargo wharf and part of a shipping
channel that had been dredged by Chevron for its
Wheatstone LNG project. Chevron also built the Port
of Ashburton, which MinRes now uses to export iron
ore from its Onslow Iron project. (RMS)
News
Rare
earth magnets have become the new battleground for
global power
The
unique properties of rare earth magnets have resulted
in them becoming strategic assets, and supply chain
control is increasingly being viewed as a matter
of national security. China dominates the global
production and supply of rare earth magnets, and
this dependence on China was underlined earlier
this year when the nation imposed export controls.
Four rare earth magnet factories are currently under
construction in the US, but China has been investing
in rare earths processing for decades; it also manufactures
most of the world's refining equipment and employs
most of the specialised technicians, so ending China's
dominance is likely to take years. (RMS)
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BHP
Faces Chinese Iron Ore Ban Amid Pricing Dispute:
Reports
emerged that China's state-run iron ore buyers have
instructed steelmakers to halt purchases of dollar-denominated
cargoes from BHP, causing the company's shares to
drop 1.8%. This escalates a broader pricing row,
with BHP's stock closing at A$41.91 (down 0.73%).
Analysts warn of potential supply chain disruptions
for Australia's largest exporter.
Rio
Tinto Eyes Early Closure of Queensland's Largest
Coal Power Station:
The
mining giant notified the Australian Energy Market
Operator of a potential shutdown of its 1,000 MW
coal-fired plant at the Tarong site as early as
March 2029—six years ahead of schedule. This
aligns with Rio's decarbonization push but raises
concerns over energy reliability in coal-dependent
Queensland.
Alcoa
Permanently Closes Kwinana Alumina Refinery:
The
U.S.-based firm confirmed the shutdown of its Western
Australian facility after 60 years, citing high
energy costs and global oversupply. This impacts
400 jobs and underscores aluminium sector struggles,
with WA's government exploring support for affected
workers.
Coal
Royalty Pressures Lead to Job Cuts:
BHP's
closure of the Saraji South mine in Queensland's
Bowen Basin will eliminate 750 jobs, blamed on royalties
eight times higher than 2024 profits.
Anglo
American announced further redundancies at its Grosvenor
mine and Brisbane office (potentially 1,000+ roles).
Queensland's government offers fee relief but resists
royalty cuts.
Gold
Sector Booms on Bullish Forecasts:
ASX
gold stocks rallied after UBS and Citi hiked 2026
price targets to US$3,800–$3,825/oz.
Westgold
Resources reported a 24% resource increase to 16.3
million ounces in WA.
Genesis
Minerals surged 13%, Northern Star 8%, and Evolution
Mining 6%.
Critical
Minerals Momentum Builds:
Liontown
Resources achieved break-even cash flow in its first
lithium production year despite low prices.
Mineral
Resources (MinRes) acquired assets from Resource
Development Group and is refinancing US$700M in
debt.
Impact
Minerals partnered with Kuniko on a NSW gold-silver-copper
project;
Cloudbreak
Discovery optioned the Paterson project near Telfer
mine.
Northern
Minerals' Browns Range rare earths study forecasts
an 11-year life at A$592M capex, targeting premiums
over Chinese supply.
Fortescue's
Green Energy Push:
Andrew
Forrest's firm acquired Spanish wind tech company
Nabrawind to advance decarbonization. However, a
new report doubts full electric haulage by 2030,
with diesel emissions persisting until 2035. Joint
CEOs could earn up to A$7.5M each in 2025–26
via performance rights.
Santos
Takeover Bid Collapses:
A
US$36.4B offer from an ADNOC-led consortium failed
due to due diligence issues and FIRB hurdles, potentially
pushing Santos toward a demerger or merger with
Woodside.
Geopolitical
Flashpoint:
Trump
Stake Proposal Draws Backlash:
Discussions
of granting U.S. President Donald Trump stakes in
Australian critical minerals firms have sparked
outrage, with critics calling it a "disaster"
and potentially illegal under foreign investment
rules.
Upcoming
Events
The
sector gears up for major gatherings focusing on
innovation and investment:
WA
Mining Conference & Exhibition: October 8–9,
Perth Convention Centre—spotlighting future
tech, sustainability, and critical minerals. Expected
to draw thousands for networking and demos.
International
Mining & Resources Conference (IMARC): October
21–23, Sydney—featuring leaders from 120+
countries, including Federal Resources Minister
Madeleine King. Themes include global investment
and decarbonization.
Asia-Pacific
International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX):
September
23–25, Adelaide (ongoing as of early October)—showcasing
automation and safety, with the Australian Mining
Prospect Awards at Adelaide Oval.
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Flashback
Trump
seeks equity stakes in critical mineral producers
The
US Department of Defense bought $US400m ($607m)
worth of shares in rare earths producer MP Materials
earlier in 2025. The Trump administration is said
to be looking at buying equity-like stakes in other
producers of critical minerals, according to executives
of Australian mining companies who recently held
talks with officials from various US government
agencies. Amongst other things, the government is
said to be interested in buying stock warrants,
which would grant it the right to buy shares in
a mining company. The US aims to reduce its reliance
on China for minerals that are crucial for defence
technology and the energy transition. (RMS)
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Argonaut
tips gold to hit $US4500, lithium revival as supply
tightens
The
gold price has risen by 45 per cent so far in 2025,
and it is currently trading above $US3,800 per ounce.
Perth-based stockbroker Argonaut is bullish about
the outlook for bullion, lifting its peak price
forecast to US$4,500. Argonaut's executive chairman
and co-founder Eddie Rigg also anticipates further
consolidation in the gold sector. Meanwhile, Rigg
expects the lithium price to rebound, arguing that
proposed new projects in South America and Africa
are unlikely to proceed in the near-term; he notes
that they will be capital-intensive, while many
are in volatile jurisdictions. (RMS)
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Flashback
Profile
Hancock
Prospecting
Hancock
Prospecting Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned mining
and agricultural business run by Executive Chairwoman
Gina Rinehart and CEO Garry Korte. At various stages
of its trading history, the company has been known
as Hancock Prospecting Ltd, Hancock Resources Ltd,
Hanwright Pty Ltd, Hancock & Wright Ltd, and
Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd.
Hancock
Prospecting Pty Ltd is owned by Rinehart (76.6%)
and the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust (23.4%).
The
company was founded in 1955 by Rinehart's father,
the late Lang Hancock. Hancock Prospecting holds
the mineral rights to some of the largest Crown
land leases in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Gina
Rinehart has disputed accusations that she is an
heiress. Through Rinehart's spokesperson and chief
financial officer at Hancock Prospecting, Jay Newby,
Rinehart has claimed that upon assuming the role
of the Executive Chairwoman, she took over a company
that was in a perilous financial position with significant
debt and major assets mortgages and under threat
of seizure.
Projects:
Balfour
Downs Station Manganese Operation, northeast of
Newman, a joint venture with Mineral Resources
Hope
Downs mine, northwest of Newman, a joint venture
with Rio Tinto
Roy
Hill project, south of Port Hedland, a joint venture
between Hancock Prospecting (70%), Marubeni (15%),
POSCO (12.5%), and China Steel Corporation (2.5%)
Alpha
Coal project, Galilee Basin in Central Queensland
Kevin's
Corner coal project, Galilee Basin in Central Queensland
Nicholas
Downs mine, northwest of Newman, a joint venture
with Mineral Resources
(Developing
profile/news). To be cont ...
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is the money of kings"
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is the art of exploiting mineral deposits at a profit.
An unprofitable mine is fit only for the sepulcher
of a dead mule."
"Anyone
can find the dirt in someone. Be the one that finds
the gold."
"True
gold fears no fire."
"The
desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means
of freedom and benefit."
"Make
new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver,
these are gold."
"When
taken for granted, gold in one's hand is sometimes
considered like cheap copper – so are people."
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Man
Roy
Morgan wins Media Man 'News Services Provider Of
The Month' award; Runner-ups: X, Google News, Yahoo!
Finance
Markets,
Crypto and Culture
Running
Of The Bulls To Normal; Cryptos Hurting; All That
Glitters ...
October
15/16, 2025
Sin
City Sydney, Australia
ASX
futures up 5 points/0.1%, at 9024
Wall
Street:
S&P 500 +0.4%
Dow Jones: flat
Nasdaq +0.7%
Europe:
Stoxx 50 +1%
FTSE -0.3%
DAX -0.2%
CAC +2%
Australian
dollar: US65.06 cents
Bitcoin
-1.6% to $US111,106
Gold
+1.5% to $US4227.10 per ounce
Oil
+0.1% to $US58.78 a barrel
Brent
crude oil +0.1% to $US62.45 a barrel
Iron
ore -0.3% to $US104.90 per ton
10-year
yield:
US 4.03%
Australia 4.21%
Germany 2.57%
News
Update: (Near Live)
Bitcoin:
New
York/Wall St
Cryptos
Today: (Near Live) Mood: Corrective! Salt Into The
Wound In Checkers?! Or Salt Of The Earth In Metals
Right Chess Move?! All That Glitters Not Digital
Gold?!
Bitcoin
$111,291.65 -1.77%
Ethereum $3,980.33 -3.44%
Tether $1.0005 -0.03%
Binance Coin $1,161.17 -3.98%
XRP $2.4129 -3.48%
Solana $194.13 -3.71%
TRON $0.3194 +0.85%
Dogecoin -$0.1961 -4.15%
Cardano $0.6677 -4.14%
Market
corrective. Mood: Somber-like for many! Suspicious!
Regaining smiles! Hardcores keep the dream!
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NVIDIA Corp $179.83 -0.18 -0.099%
Formula One Group Series C $103.57 -0.15 -0.14%
Alphabet Inc Class A $251.03 +5.58 +2.27%
News Corp Class A $26.57 -0.070 -0.26%
Netflix Inc $1,203.29 -12.06 -0.99%
Caterpillar Inc $534.05 +6.58 +1.25%
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp $16.27
-0.010 -0.061%
Tesla Inc $435.15 +5.91 +1.38%
Walt Disney Co $111.71 +0.54 +0.49%
Wynn Resorts Ltd $118.07 +1.96 +1.69%
Meta Platforms Inc $717.55 +8.90 +1.26%
BHP Group Ltd $43.54
Mercedes Benz Group ADR $15.15 +0.040 +0.26%
Elders Ltd $7.50
Rio Tinto Ltd $129.69
News
The
dollar prefers to stay within the range for now
The
US dollar turned downward at the end of the day
on Tuesday and continues to move downward in the
first half of Wednesday. The dollar is being weighed
down by the recovery of positive momentum in the
stock markets. Pressure on the dollar can also be
linked to Powell's latest comments yesterday evening.
The Fed chairman confirmed the path to further rate
cuts and said asset sales from the balance sheet
could be halted soon, ending the quantitative tightening
phase. To be cont ..
(FxPro)
News
The
US stock market rebound may falter
US
stock index futures are rising after a disastrous
Friday, when Trump's aggressive response to China's
tariffs shook the markets. The US president's announcements
were carefully timed, with the most aggressive measures
(additional 100% tariffs on Chinese goods) announced
after the market closed.
Over
the weekend, US and Chinese leaders appeared to
reach out to each other, offering opportunities
for further discussion and a deal. Market sentiment
was close to extreme fear, with the Fear and Greed
Index falling to 29 on Friday and recovering to
30 on Monday. These are the lowest values since
the end of April, when the market was recovering
from the “liberation day” effect on Trump's
tariffs. In the last couple of years, this index
has entered the extreme fear zone before we saw
a reversal in the indices. This means that bears
may exert another round of pressure on the markets.
It is easy to link this to further toughening of
mutual rhetoric between China and the US, albeit
with the possibility of dialogue remaining open.
In other words, in this case, it is worth talking
about a decrease in the intensity of mutual recriminations,
but not about a reversal in relations. From this,
we can conclude that the risks that caused the markets
to collapse on Friday remain. We also note that
the S&P 500 is trading at a significant distance
from its 200-week moving average, near which the
market has ended its declines over the past 14 years
since 2011, touching it or turning around within
2-5% of it. This contrasts sharply with the current
situation, where the S&P 500 is almost 25% above
this line. If we talk about a correction within
a bull market, then the target for bears seems to
be the 6100–6150 range, where the 50-week moving
average and last winter's highs are concentrated.
Movement in this direction looks like a viable strategy
for the final quarter of the year, unless there
is a real reversal in the rapprochement between
China and the US, which we highly doubt. In addition,
seasonal factors are also temporarily on the side
of the bears, given the more than 40% growth from
the lows of the year in early April, the suppressed
volatility of the last month and a half, and the
tendency to look for new patterns in the markets
in the final months of the year. If that's not enough,
add to this the fact that the economy is beginning
to feel the effects of tariff wars and a deteriorating
labour market, and AI is no longer a novelty. In
these conditions, it will be increasingly difficult
for traders to find reasons for local purchases.
(FxPro)
News
Crypto
market recovers from tariff shock
Market
Overview
The
crypto market capitalisation stood at $3.9 trillion
on Monday, up 4.4% from the previous day but down
6% from pre-Friday crash levels. On Friday, the
US stock market saw its biggest drop since April
but recovered some of its losses on Monday. Since
Sunday, the crypto market has been attempting to
rebound after a sell-off that began as an emotional
reaction to tariff initiatives by China and the
US but escalated into massive margin calls and stop
orders being triggered.
The
sentiment index stood at 38 (fear) on Monday morning,
down from 24 (extreme fear) the day before. The
level of sentiment we saw over the weekend was last
seen in April under similar circumstances —
when tough trade tariffs were announced.
Bitcoin
approached $115K on Monday, while Ethereum exceeded
$4,200. Cryptocurrencies are recovering after Friday's
sharp decline. The movement on Friday and in the
early hours of Saturday swept the ‘weak hands’
out of the market, taking the price of BTC below
the 50—and 200-day moving averages and below
the August and September lows.
Such
sweeping liquidations often set the bottom of the
market, but it may take time for the wounds to heal.
In 2020, 2021 and 2024, it took a couple of weeks
for the rally to start, although the market did
not rewrite the lows. But in 2022, the turnaround
to growth after the crash began after about six
months. Relying on these statistics is encouraging
for bargain hunters in crypto. Still, it would be
too hasty to say that the recovery will be just
as quick and will begin immediately.
News
Background
Wall
Street crashed on Friday after US President Donald
Trump escalated the trade conflict with China following
Beijing's tightening of restrictions on trade in
rare earth metals, Reuters reports. Cryptocurrencies
and stock indices fell sharply on Friday. Some softening
of tone from Trump and Xi has led to the probability
of 100% tariffs against China by 1 November being
estimated at 8% on Polymarket, down from 26% at
the end of Friday. Santiment notes that bitcoin
remains extremely sensitive to risk appetite and
behaves more like a risky asset than a safe haven.
The
Kobeissi Letter notes that the collapse of cryptocurrencies
on 11 October will not have long-term fundamental
consequences and was caused by a combination of
technical factors. The market crash triggered a
record cascade of liquidations worth $19.3 billion.
Analyst Frank Fetter, citing technical indicators,
said the cryptocurrency market is still far from
overbought, which means there is still potential
for the rally to continue.
News
Flashback
Oil
Holds Strong Despite Bearish Fundamentals
Weekly
data from the EIA noted that the US returned to
record oil production rates last week, supplying
an average of 13.6 million barrels per day to the
market, according to the latest EIA data. The trend
towards increased supply began in August, but producers
have only now returned to the peak levels recorded
at the end of last year. Despite a 5.5-million-barrel
increase in US commercial inventories over the past
two weeks, inventories stay at the lower end of
the range seen over the past decade, leaving considerable
room for growth. The same can be said for the strategic
reserve, which holds nearly 40% less oil than it
did five years ago, before the start of the active
sell-off. It is an interesting game in which, on
the one hand, the US (the largest oil producer)
is increasing supplies, while OPEC+ is increasing
quotas on a monthly basis. This extremely bearish
combination of factors did not cause oil prices
to collapse; it was only because of global trade
in currency depreciation that caused precious metals,
stock indices, and cryptocurrencies to rise. Oil
prices have not peaked in recent weeks .. To be
cont .. (FxPro)
News
Gold
hits new highs due to political turmoil
Gold
is outside the realm of politics.
While
currencies and securities depend on the actions
of presidents and governments, precious metals do
not. Therefore, political turmoil forces investors
to use them as safe-haven assets.
The
impressive 52% rally in gold started in April with
the introduction of tariffs on America's Liberation
Day. It continued due to the US government shutdown,
the political crisis in France, and the change of
leadership in Japan. he rise of gold above 4,000
dollars per ounce is not only the result of the
weakness of fiat currencies. There are tectonic
shifts in the structure of investment portfolios
and fears of financial crises due to government
recklessness.
The
share of precious metals is growing both in speculators'
assets and in the gold and foreign exchange reserves
of central banks. The indicator has already exceeded
the share of the euro. According to Eurizon Capital,
if it equals the share of the US dollar, the price
per ounce will soar to 8,500 dollars. The Supreme
Court's abolition of tariffs will inflate the US
budget deficit. France does not intend to reduce
it, and Japan plans to increase bond issuance. All
this creates a tailwind for commodity assets. (FxPro)
News
Politics
remains the main driver of FX
The
US government shutdown did not have a noticeable
impact on the dollar's performance last week. However,
it did help the stock market to grow slightly by
strengthening expectations of monetary policy easing.
However, these events pale in comparison to the
change in Japan's ruling elite and the resignation
of the French prime minister less than a day after
the formation of the government in terms of their
impact on the currency market. In Japan, Sanae Takaichi
was chosen head of the Liberal Democratic Party
over the weekend and is on track to become the country's
first female prime minister. This event caused the
yen to fall 2% to 150.49 from Friday's level before
correcting to 149.80 at the time of writing. Takaichi
is considered a supporter of aggressive government
spending, structural reforms, and soft monetary
policy, echoing the basic principles of Shinzo Abe.
Overall, she has a more right-wing approach to national
policy and is also a supporter of revising Japan's
pacifist constitution. The market reaction clearly
shows that they are considering Takaichi to be the
new prime minister. If she does not change her political
views (and she has softened them recently to win
the party elections), we should be prepared for
a further weakening of the yen, which reached its
highest level since 1991 in the EURJPY pair, exceeding
176. However, the single currency is also facing
uncertainty today due to a new political crisis
in France. Prime Minister Lecornu, who had been
trying to form a government for a month, resigned
the day after he finally presented his new cabinet.
His appointments drew criticism from both left-wing
and right-wing allies. The EURUSD fell to 1.1650
at its lowest point on Monday, losing a full cent
against Friday's levels. Unlike Japan, where a 2%
drop in the JPY was accompanied by a 5% jump in
the Nikkei225 index, France's CAC40 lost more than
2% intraday, paring its losses to 1.2% towards the
end of the trading day in Europe. The EURUSD stopped
its climb in July and has been hovering around 1.1700
all this time, not least because of the political
crisis in France. Without it, the single currency
would have had a much better chance of exploiting
political divisions in the US to its advantage.
It would be an exaggeration to call the situation
in Japan and France a drama. Still, these events
once again emphasise that as soon as the dollar's
throne begin.
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Cryptocurrency
Movies
Documentaries
The
Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014)
Follows early Bitcoin adopter Daniel Mross, exploring
Bitcoin’s origins, its volatile rise, and the
community behind it. Great for understanding Bitcoin’s
early days and its potential to disrupt finance.
Banking
on Bitcoin (2016)
Examines Bitcoin’s history, ideological roots,
and impact on global financial systems through interviews
with pioneers and experts. A solid primer for newcomers.
Cryptopia:
Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future of the Internet
(2020)
Directed by Torsten Hoffmann, this documentary dives
into blockchain’s broader applications beyond
cryptocurrency, addressing scalability and regulatory
challenges. Ideal for those interested in blockchain’s
transformative potential.
Trust
Machine: The Story of Blockchain (2018) Narrated
by Rosario Dawson, it explores blockchain’s
societal impact, from financial inclusion to voting
systems. A comprehensive look at real-world applications.
Bitcoin:
The End of Money as We Know It (2015)
Traces the history of money and introduces Bitcoin
as a decentralized alternative, critiquing centralized
financial systems. Features interviews with crypto
experts.
Deep
Web (2015) Narrated by Keanu Reeves, this documentary
focuses on the Silk Road marketplace and its creator,
Ross Ulbricht, highlighting Bitcoin’s role
in dark web transactions.
Bitconned
(2024) Explores the Centra Tech crypto scam, detailing
how three individuals defrauded investors during
the 2010s crypto boom. A cautionary tale about unregulated
markets.
Feature
Films
Crypto
(2019)
A crime thriller starring Beau Knapp, Luke Hemsworth,
and Kurt Russell. It follows a young anti-money
laundering agent investigating corruption and cryptocurrency
in his hometown. Critics note its exaggerated portrayal
but praise its entertainment value.
Silk
Road (2021)
A dramatization of Ross Ulbricht’s creation
of the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace using Bitcoin.
It explores his rise and fall, blending crime and
drama.
Dope
(2015) A coming-of-age comedy-drama featuring Bitcoin
as a plot device. High schooler Malcolm uses Bitcoin
for a dark web transaction, reflecting its early
association with illicit activities.
Bonus
Mentions
Life
on Bitcoin (2014): Follows a couple attempting to
live solely on Bitcoin for 100 days, showcasing
early adoption challenges.
Bitcoin
Heist (2016): A Vietnamese action-comedy about hackers
chasing a crypto criminal, blending humor and thrills.
Notes
Documentaries are generally more educational, focusing
on Bitcoin’s history, blockchain technology,
and real-world implications. They’re great
for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Feature
films often dramatize crypto’s association
with crime or scams, sometimes oversimplifying or
exaggerating for effect. They prioritize entertainment
over accuracy. For a deeper dive, check streaming
platforms like Prime Video, Fandango at Home, or
YouTube, where many of these are available.
News
Wall
Street (Movie)
Wall Street (1987), directed by Oliver Stone, is
a drama about ambition and greed in the 1980s financial
world. It follows Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), a young
stockbroker desperate to succeed, who gets entangled
with Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas), a ruthless
corporate raider. Gekko’s mantra, “Greed
is good,” drives the story as Bud is lured
into insider trading and unethical deals, compromising
his morals for wealth and power.
The
film explores themes of capitalism, loyalty, and
betrayal, with Bud navigating pressures from Gekko,
his father (Martin Sheen), and his own conscience.
Key
Details: Cast: Michael Douglas (Gordon Gekko), Charlie
Sheen (Bud Fox), Daryl Hannah (Darien Taylor), Martin
Sheen (Carl Fox).
Runtime: 2h 6m.
Genre: Drama/Crime.
Rating: R. Box Office: ~$44 million (US).
Awards:
Michael Douglas won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Notable
Aspects:
Gekko’s
“Greed is good” speech is iconic, reflecting
1980s excess. Inspired by real-life figures like
Ivan Boesky and Michael Milken.
A
sequel, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010),
continued the story.
Where
to Watch (as of 2025):
Streaming: Available on platforms like Peacock or
rentable on Amazon, YouTube, or Apple TV (check
current availability).
Physical: DVD/Blu-ray via retailers like Amazon.
News
Flashback
Gold,
copper, & silver:
How
metals are moving this year
Metal
futures have made some pretty dramatic moves lately
from safe haven gold to tariff sensitive copper.
So let's take a look at the longer term trends.
I'm Jared Blikre, host of Stocks in Translation.
And I'm going to start by charting some of the moves
in Dr. Copper because this is where we have the
most zig and zags over the last 25 years. So this
goes back to the beginning of the century and we
can see right now, we're at $5.51 per pound. That
is a record high. But if we go back to the beginning
of the century, guess what? Uh we had a little bit
of a slump in the wake of the dot com boom and then
bust, but starting in 2003, we saw a big rise there.
And that was as China actually joined the World
Trade Organization or the WTO. That lasted into
the global financial crisis. Then we had a pretty
big bust in in Dr. Copper, and then we had another
rise. And that rise was due to unprecedented stimulus,
not only from the Chinese government, but also from
the United States government, QE was in force, and
then we saw kind of a strong dollar play. That weighed
on this metal all the way into the beginning of
2016. The entire world, most of the world indices
went through a bear market in 2015, and then 2016,
we found the footing. And that was actually the
year that Trump won, began his first presidency.
And from there, we saw some zig and zags, and then
we saw a shock into the pandemic. A couple of, a
couple of years of deflation or a semi-deflation,
disinflation, that caught up with it in 2022, but
then it was off to the races again. And especially
with the Trump tariffs now on copper, threatening
to be threatening to be 50% on August 1st, we're
seeing a lot of front running in this trade. Now,
I also want to show you gold futures and I'm going
to show you silver as well. And they follow a very
similar pattern. We're not seeing the dramatic zig
and zags that we did in copper, but we did see the
same pattern of China joining the WTO, contributing
to that huge rise in price to 1800, almost $2,000
an ounce by the beginning of the global financial
crisis. So a little bit of a meltdown there. But
in 2016 into 2018, we saw a bit of a rise into the
pandemic, a little bit of a whipsaw there, and consolidation
over a few years. Again, that 2022 bare market in
US stocks that contributed to some deflation and
disinflation globally, supply chain chain shocks
came into force again, and then we saw this huge
rise beginning in late 2023, and we are now at 3353.
We've seen a high of as much as $3,500 per ounce.
And gold is kind of unique among the precious metals
and also the industrial metals, and this is because
central banks have been a huge determining force
in their buying of it. This is a bar chart that
shows central bank buying in tons going back all
the way to 2010. And what you notice here is the
last three years, 2022, 2023, 2024, all of those
had gold being bought by central banks of in the
amount of over 1,000 tons. And so that's a pretty
big dramatic increase from the prior years. And
this has to do with the ongoing dedollarization
in China, as well as Russia, but also a host of
other countries, even some in western and eastern
Europe. So this is a trend that we want to follow.
Uh, I want to close out here with silver, and I'm
going to just chart the price action. Again, very
similar chart to gold and copper in terms of the
big movements here. We saw a big price spike into
almost $50 per ounce, and that was just as the global
financial crisis was getting underway. And then
the QE area in 2011, that's when we saw that high.
Then we saw a dramatic, dramatic crash into 2016,
kind of found its footing, saw a big squeeze in
the early pandemic, 2020 was a great year for silver,
but then we saw a little bit of a fallout. And again,
silver is on the rise here at $38. It's still off
of that $50 record high, but it is increasing very
quickly. To round out the conversation, I want to
just put on a table here. I have all three medals
and just kind of grouping them together. I want
to display how they are moving with their specific
patterns with a trigger, and then to tell you which
one of these is featured in these specific criteria.
So here, under the pattern, we have acceleration.
So that would be an economic acceleration. The trigger
would be liquidity. And when that happens, we see
all metals benefiting from that. And then when there's
a safe haven scare, and that trigger would be a
crisis of some sorts, you're going to see gold and
silver outperforming the most, kind of leaving Dr.
Copper behind. And then here's a bearish one, industrial
drags, that affects copper disproportionately here,
and the trigger there is typically a stronger US
dollar because the US dollar surges when global
global industrials tend to drag, and that's because
the US is the least dirty shirt in the laundry basket
of the world. And then finally here, we have a policy
shock. This will affect all three medals, but especially
copper and gold here. Um, arguably, the biggest
reason is tariffs and debt, and we've seen both
of those contribute to silver rising. So we could
put all three in that basket as well. But when you
put it all together, we have the perfect explosive
mix for all three of these metals, including palladium
and also platinum, which we didn't get to have time
for, but all of these are experiencing huge thrust
in 2025. And we'll have to see how these tariffs
play out, especially on Dr. Copper with respect
to that August 1st deadline. Remember, 50% there.
So tune into Stocks in Translation for more jargon
busting deep dives, new episodes on Tuesdays and
Thursdays on Yahoo Finances website, or wherever
you find your podcast. (Transcript from Yahoo! Finance
podcast)
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Best
Quotes
An
investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
— Benjamin Franklin
"Bottoms
in the investment world don't end with four-year
lows; they end with 10- or 15-year lows." —
Jim Rogers
Be
fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when
others are fearful." — Warren Buffett
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Wednesday
Wonderings: Running Of The Bulls Weekend To Weak-ist
Start; Bulls Downhill Continue To Climb Back Up
The Mountain (Mainly) Mid Week Edition!
October
14/15, 2025
Sin
City Sydney, Australia
ASX
futures up 74 points/0.8%, at 8994
Wall
Street:
S&P 500 -0.2%
Dow Jones +0.4%
Nasdaq -0.8%
Europe:
Stoxx 50 -0.3%
FTSE +0.1%
DAX -0.6%
CAC -0.2%
Australian
dollar flat at US64.84¢
Bitcoin
-2.6% to $US112,817
Spot
gold +0.8% to $US4142.94 per ounce
US
oil -1.3% to $US58.70 a barrel
Brent
crude oil -1.1% to $US62.26 a barrel
Iron
ore -1.2% to $US105.25 per ton
10-year
yield:
US 4.03%
Australia 4.23%
Germany 2.61%
News Update: (Near Live)
Bitcoin:
New
York/Wall St
Cryptos
Today: (Near Live) Mood: Corrective! Moody!
Bitcoin
$113,474.79 -1.60%
Ethereum $4,138.04 -2.59%
Tether $1.0007 -0.02%
Binance Coin $1,219.35 -5.90%
XRP $2.5241 -3.55%
Solana $203.57 -2.72%
TRON $0.3175 -1.76%
Dogecoin $0.2058 -4.07%
Cardano $0.7011 - 4.02%
Market
corrective. Mood: Somber-like for many! Suspicious!
Regaining smiles! Hardcores keep the dream!
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News Corp Class A $26.64 +0.55 +2.11%
Netflix Inc $1,215.35 -3.68 -0.30%
Caterpillar Inc $527.47 +22.71 +4.50%
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp $16.28
-0.28 -1.69%
Tesla Inc $429.24 -6.66 -1.53%
Walt Disney Co $111.17 +0.90 +0.82%
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BHP Group Ltd $43.18 +0.38 +0.90%
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The
US stock market rebound may falter
US
stock index futures are rising after a disastrous
Friday, when Trump's aggressive response to China's
tariffs shook the markets. The US president's announcements
were carefully timed, with the most aggressive measures
(additional 100% tariffs on Chinese goods) announced
after the market closed.
Over
the weekend, US and Chinese leaders appeared to
reach out to each other, offering opportunities
for further discussion and a deal. Market sentiment
was close to extreme fear, with the Fear and Greed
Index falling to 29 on Friday and recovering to
30 on Monday. These are the lowest values since
the end of April, when the market was recovering
from the “liberation day” effect on Trump's
tariffs. In the last couple of years, this index
has entered the extreme fear zone before we saw
a reversal in the indices. This means that bears
may exert another round of pressure on the markets.
It is easy to link this to further toughening of
mutual rhetoric between China and the US, albeit
with the possibility of dialogue remaining open.
In other words, in this case, it is worth talking
about a decrease in the intensity of mutual recriminations,
but not about a reversal in relations. From this,
we can conclude that the risks that caused the markets
to collapse on Friday remain. We also note that
the S&P 500 is trading at a significant distance
from its 200-week moving average, near which the
market has ended its declines over the past 14 years
since 2011, touching it or turning around within
2-5% of it. This contrasts sharply with the current
situation, where the S&P 500 is almost 25% above
this line. If we talk about a correction within
a bull market, then the target for bears seems to
be the 6100–6150 range, where the 50-week moving
average and last winter's highs are concentrated.
Movement in this direction looks like a viable strategy
for the final quarter of the year, unless there
is a real reversal in the rapprochement between
China and the US, which we highly doubt. In addition,
seasonal factors are also temporarily on the side
of the bears, given the more than 40% growth from
the lows of the year in early April, the suppressed
volatility of the last month and a half, and the
tendency to look for new patterns in the markets
in the final months of the year. If that's not enough,
add to this the fact that the economy is beginning
to feel the effects of tariff wars and a deteriorating
labour market, and AI is no longer a novelty. In
these conditions, it will be increasingly difficult
for traders to find reasons for local purchases.
(FxPro)
News
Crypto
market recovers from tariff shock
Market
Overview
The
crypto market capitalisation stood at $3.9 trillion
on Monday, up 4.4% from the previous day but down
6% from pre-Friday crash levels. On Friday, the
US stock market saw its biggest drop since April
but recovered some of its losses on Monday. Since
Sunday, the crypto market has been attempting to
rebound after a sell-off that began as an emotional
reaction to tariff initiatives by China and the
US but escalated into massive margin calls and stop
orders being triggered.
The
sentiment index stood at 38 (fear) on Monday morning,
down from 24 (extreme fear) the day before. The
level of sentiment we saw over the weekend was last
seen in April under similar circumstances —
when tough trade tariffs were announced.
Bitcoin
approached $115K on Monday, while Ethereum exceeded
$4,200. Cryptocurrencies are recovering after Friday's
sharp decline. The movement on Friday and in the
early hours of Saturday swept the ‘weak hands’
out of the market, taking the price of BTC below
the 50—and 200-day moving averages and below
the August and September lows.
Such
sweeping liquidations often set the bottom of the
market, but it may take time for the wounds to heal.
In 2020, 2021 and 2024, it took a couple of weeks
for the rally to start, although the market did
not rewrite the lows. But in 2022, the turnaround
to growth after the crash began after about six
months. Relying on these statistics is encouraging
for bargain hunters in crypto. Still, it would be
too hasty to say that the recovery will be just
as quick and will begin immediately.
News
Background
Wall
Street crashed on Friday after US President Donald
Trump escalated the trade conflict with China following
Beijing's tightening of restrictions on trade in
rare earth metals, Reuters reports. Cryptocurrencies
and stock indices fell sharply on Friday. Some softening
of tone from Trump and Xi has led to the probability
of 100% tariffs against China by 1 November being
estimated at 8% on Polymarket, down from 26% at
the end of Friday. Santiment notes that bitcoin
remains extremely sensitive to risk appetite and
behaves more like a risky asset than a safe haven.
The
Kobeissi Letter notes that the collapse of cryptocurrencies
on 11 October will not have long-term fundamental
consequences and was caused by a combination of
technical factors. The market crash triggered a
record cascade of liquidations worth $19.3 billion.
Analyst Frank Fetter, citing technical indicators,
said the cryptocurrency market is still far from
overbought, which means there is still potential
for the rally to continue.
News
Flashback
Oil
Holds Strong Despite Bearish Fundamentals
Weekly
data from the EIA noted that the US returned to
record oil production rates last week, supplying
an average of 13.6 million barrels per day to the
market, according to the latest EIA data. The trend
towards increased supply began in August, but producers
have only now returned to the peak levels recorded
at the end of last year. Despite a 5.5-million-barrel
increase in US commercial inventories over the past
two weeks, inventories stay at the lower end of
the range seen over the past decade, leaving considerable
room for growth. The same can be said for the strategic
reserve, which holds nearly 40% less oil than it
did five years ago, before the start of the active
sell-off. It is an interesting game in which, on
the one hand, the US (the largest oil producer)
is increasing supplies, while OPEC+ is increasing
quotas on a monthly basis. This extremely bearish
combination of factors did not cause oil prices
to collapse; it was only because of global trade
in currency depreciation that caused precious metals,
stock indices, and cryptocurrencies to rise. Oil
prices have not peaked in recent weeks .. To be
cont .. (FxPro)
News
Gold
hits new highs due to political turmoil
Gold
is outside the realm of politics.
While
currencies and securities depend on the actions
of presidents and governments, precious metals do
not. Therefore, political turmoil forces investors
to use them as safe-haven assets.
The
impressive 52% rally in gold started in April with
the introduction of tariffs on America's Liberation
Day. It continued due to the US government shutdown,
the political crisis in France, and the change of
leadership in Japan. he rise of gold above 4,000
dollars per ounce is not only the result of the
weakness of fiat currencies. There are tectonic
shifts in the structure of investment portfolios
and fears of financial crises due to government
recklessness.
The
share of precious metals is growing both in speculators'
assets and in the gold and foreign exchange reserves
of central banks. The indicator has already exceeded
the share of the euro. According to Eurizon Capital,
if it equals the share of the US dollar, the price
per ounce will soar to 8,500 dollars. The Supreme
Court's abolition of tariffs will inflate the US
budget deficit. France does not intend to reduce
it, and Japan plans to increase bond issuance. All
this creates a tailwind for commodity assets. (FxPro)
News
Politics
remains the main driver of FX
The
US government shutdown did not have a noticeable
impact on the dollar's performance last week. However,
it did help the stock market to grow slightly by
strengthening expectations of monetary policy easing.
However, these events pale in comparison to the
change in Japan's ruling elite and the resignation
of the French prime minister less than a day after
the formation of the government in terms of their
impact on the currency market. In Japan, Sanae Takaichi
was chosen head of the Liberal Democratic Party
over the weekend and is on track to become the country's
first female prime minister. This event caused the
yen to fall 2% to 150.49 from Friday's level before
correcting to 149.80 at the time of writing. Takaichi
is considered a supporter of aggressive government
spending, structural reforms, and soft monetary
policy, echoing the basic principles of Shinzo Abe.
Overall, she has a more right-wing approach to national
policy and is also a supporter of revising Japan's
pacifist constitution. The market reaction clearly
shows that they are considering Takaichi to be the
new prime minister. If she does not change her political
views (and she has softened them recently to win
the party elections), we should be prepared for
a further weakening of the yen, which reached its
highest level since 1991 in the EURJPY pair, exceeding
176. However, the single currency is also facing
uncertainty today due to a new political crisis
in France. Prime Minister Lecornu, who had been
trying to form a government for a month, resigned
the day after he finally presented his new cabinet.
His appointments drew criticism from both left-wing
and right-wing allies. The EURUSD fell to 1.1650
at its lowest point on Monday, losing a full cent
against Friday's levels. Unlike Japan, where a 2%
drop in the JPY was accompanied by a 5% jump in
the Nikkei225 index, France's CAC40 lost more than
2% intraday, paring its losses to 1.2% towards the
end of the trading day in Europe. The EURUSD stopped
its climb in July and has been hovering around 1.1700
all this time, not least because of the political
crisis in France. Without it, the single currency
would have had a much better chance of exploiting
political divisions in the US to its advantage.
It would be an exaggeration to call the situation
in Japan and France a drama. Still, these events
once again emphasise that as soon as the dollar's
throne begin.
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Cryptocurrency
Movies
Documentaries
The
Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014)
Follows early Bitcoin adopter Daniel Mross, exploring
Bitcoin’s origins, its volatile rise, and the
community behind it. Great for understanding Bitcoin’s
early days and its potential to disrupt finance.
Banking
on Bitcoin (2016)
Examines Bitcoin’s history, ideological roots,
and impact on global financial systems through interviews
with pioneers and experts. A solid primer for newcomers.
Cryptopia:
Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future of the Internet
(2020)
Directed by Torsten Hoffmann, this documentary dives
into blockchain’s broader applications beyond
cryptocurrency, addressing scalability and regulatory
challenges. Ideal for those interested in blockchain’s
transformative potential.
Trust
Machine: The Story of Blockchain (2018) Narrated
by Rosario Dawson, it explores blockchain’s
societal impact, from financial inclusion to voting
systems. A comprehensive look at real-world applications.
Bitcoin:
The End of Money as We Know It (2015)
Traces the history of money and introduces Bitcoin
as a decentralized alternative, critiquing centralized
financial systems. Features interviews with crypto
experts.
Deep
Web (2015) Narrated by Keanu Reeves, this documentary
focuses on the Silk Road marketplace and its creator,
Ross Ulbricht, highlighting Bitcoin’s role
in dark web transactions.
Bitconned
(2024) Explores the Centra Tech crypto scam, detailing
how three individuals defrauded investors during
the 2010s crypto boom. A cautionary tale about unregulated
markets.
Feature
Films
Crypto
(2019)
A crime thriller starring Beau Knapp, Luke Hemsworth,
and Kurt Russell. It follows a young anti-money
laundering agent investigating corruption and cryptocurrency
in his hometown. Critics note its exaggerated portrayal
but praise its entertainment value.
Silk
Road (2021)
A dramatization of Ross Ulbricht’s creation
of the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace using Bitcoin.
It explores his rise and fall, blending crime and
drama.
Dope
(2015) A coming-of-age comedy-drama featuring Bitcoin
as a plot device. High schooler Malcolm uses Bitcoin
for a dark web transaction, reflecting its early
association with illicit activities.
Bonus
Mentions
Life
on Bitcoin (2014): Follows a couple attempting to
live solely on Bitcoin for 100 days, showcasing
early adoption challenges.
Bitcoin
Heist (2016): A Vietnamese action-comedy about hackers
chasing a crypto criminal, blending humor and thrills.
Notes
Documentaries are generally more educational, focusing
on Bitcoin’s history, blockchain technology,
and real-world implications. They’re great
for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Feature
films often dramatize crypto’s association
with crime or scams, sometimes oversimplifying or
exaggerating for effect. They prioritize entertainment
over accuracy. For a deeper dive, check streaming
platforms like Prime Video, Fandango at Home, or
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Wall
Street (Movie)
Wall Street (1987), directed by Oliver Stone, is
a drama about ambition and greed in the 1980s financial
world. It follows Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), a young
stockbroker desperate to succeed, who gets entangled
with Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas), a ruthless
corporate raider. Gekko’s mantra, “Greed
is good,” drives the story as Bud is lured
into insider trading and unethical deals, compromising
his morals for wealth and power.
The
film explores themes of capitalism, loyalty, and
betrayal, with Bud navigating pressures from Gekko,
his father (Martin Sheen), and his own conscience.
Key
Details: Cast: Michael Douglas (Gordon Gekko), Charlie
Sheen (Bud Fox), Daryl Hannah (Darien Taylor), Martin
Sheen (Carl Fox).
Runtime: 2h 6m.
Genre: Drama/Crime.
Rating: R. Box Office: ~$44 million (US).
Awards:
Michael Douglas won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Notable
Aspects:
Gekko’s
“Greed is good” speech is iconic, reflecting
1980s excess. Inspired by real-life figures like
Ivan Boesky and Michael Milken.
A
sequel, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010),
continued the story.
Where
to Watch (as of 2025):
Streaming: Available on platforms like Peacock or
rentable on Amazon, YouTube, or Apple TV (check
current availability).
Physical: DVD/Blu-ray via retailers like Amazon.
News
Flashback
Gold,
copper, & silver:
How
metals are moving this year
Metal
futures have made some pretty dramatic moves lately
from safe haven gold to tariff sensitive copper.
So let's take a look at the longer term trends.
I'm Jared Blikre, host of Stocks in Translation.
And I'm going to start by charting some of the moves
in Dr. Copper because this is where we have the
most zig and zags over the last 25 years. So this
goes back to the beginning of the century and we
can see right now, we're at $5.51 per pound. That
is a record high. But if we go back to the beginning
of the century, guess what? Uh we had a little bit
of a slump in the wake of the dot com boom and then
bust, but starting in 2003, we saw a big rise there.
And that was as China actually joined the World
Trade Organization or the WTO. That lasted into
the global financial crisis. Then we had a pretty
big bust in in Dr. Copper, and then we had another
rise. And that rise was due to unprecedented stimulus,
not only from the Chinese government, but also from
the United States government, QE was in force, and
then we saw kind of a strong dollar play. That weighed
on this metal all the way into the beginning of
2016. The entire world, most of the world indices
went through a bear market in 2015, and then 2016,
we found the footing. And that was actually the
year that Trump won, began his first presidency.
And from there, we saw some zig and zags, and then
we saw a shock into the pandemic. A couple of, a
couple of years of deflation or a semi-deflation,
disinflation, that caught up with it in 2022, but
then it was off to the races again. And especially
with the Trump tariffs now on copper, threatening
to be threatening to be 50% on August 1st, we're
seeing a lot of front running in this trade. Now,
I also want to show you gold futures and I'm going
to show you silver as well. And they follow a very
similar pattern. We're not seeing the dramatic zig
and zags that we did in copper, but we did see the
same pattern of China joining the WTO, contributing
to that huge rise in price to 1800, almost $2,000
an ounce by the beginning of the global financial
crisis. So a little bit of a meltdown there. But
in 2016 into 2018, we saw a bit of a rise into the
pandemic, a little bit of a whipsaw there, and consolidation
over a few years. Again, that 2022 bare market in
US stocks that contributed to some deflation and
disinflation globally, supply chain chain shocks
came into force again, and then we saw this huge
rise beginning in late 2023, and we are now at 3353.
We've seen a high of as much as $3,500 per ounce.
And gold is kind of unique among the precious metals
and also the industrial metals, and this is because
central banks have been a huge determining force
in their buying of it. This is a bar chart that
shows central bank buying in tons going back all
the way to 2010. And what you notice here is the
last three years, 2022, 2023, 2024, all of those
had gold being bought by central banks of in the
amount of over 1,000 tons. And so that's a pretty
big dramatic increase from the prior years. And
this has to do with the ongoing dedollarization
in China, as well as Russia, but also a host of
other countries, even some in western and eastern
Europe. So this is a trend that we want to follow.
Uh, I want to close out here with silver, and I'm
going to just chart the price action. Again, very
similar chart to gold and copper in terms of the
big movements here. We saw a big price spike into
almost $50 per ounce, and that was just as the global
financial crisis was getting underway. And then
the QE area in 2011, that's when we saw that high.
Then we saw a dramatic, dramatic crash into 2016,
kind of found its footing, saw a big squeeze in
the early pandemic, 2020 was a great year for silver,
but then we saw a little bit of a fallout. And again,
silver is on the rise here at $38. It's still off
of that $50 record high, but it is increasing very
quickly. To round out the conversation, I want to
just put on a table here. I have all three medals
and just kind of grouping them together. I want
to display how they are moving with their specific
patterns with a trigger, and then to tell you which
one of these is featured in these specific criteria.
So here, under the pattern, we have acceleration.
So that would be an economic acceleration. The trigger
would be liquidity. And when that happens, we see
all metals benefiting from that. And then when there's
a safe haven scare, and that trigger would be a
crisis of some sorts, you're going to see gold and
silver outperforming the most, kind of leaving Dr.
Copper behind. And then here's a bearish one, industrial
drags, that affects copper disproportionately here,
and the trigger there is typically a stronger US
dollar because the US dollar surges when global
global industrials tend to drag, and that's because
the US is the least dirty shirt in the laundry basket
of the world. And then finally here, we have a policy
shock. This will affect all three medals, but especially
copper and gold here. Um, arguably, the biggest
reason is tariffs and debt, and we've seen both
of those contribute to silver rising. So we could
put all three in that basket as well. But when you
put it all together, we have the perfect explosive
mix for all three of these metals, including palladium
and also platinum, which we didn't get to have time
for, but all of these are experiencing huge thrust
in 2025. And we'll have to see how these tariffs
play out, especially on Dr. Copper with respect
to that August 1st deadline. Remember, 50% there.
So tune into Stocks in Translation for more jargon
busting deep dives, new episodes on Tuesdays and
Thursdays on Yahoo Finances website, or wherever
you find your podcast. (Transcript from Yahoo! Finance
podcast)
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Best
Quotes
An
investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
— Benjamin Franklin
"Bottoms
in the investment world don't end with four-year
lows; they end with 10- or 15-year lows." —
Jim Rogers
Be
fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when
others are fearful." — Warren Buffett
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Man "Bullish is a mindset"
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Friday
Hits Running Of The Weekend Bulls Downhill Continue
Edition!
October
10, 2025
Sydney,
Australia
ASX
futures down 38 points, or 0.4%, at 8957
Wall
Street:
S&P 500 -0.3%
Dow Jones -0.5%
Nasdaq -0.1%
Europe:
Stoxx 50 -0.4%
FTSE -0.4%
DAX +0.1%
CAC -0.2%
Australian
dollar down 0.5% to US65.54¢
Bitcoin
-1.9% to $US121,072
Gold
-1.7% to $US3974.24 per ounce
US
oil -1.8% to $US61.44 a barrel
Brent
crude oil -1.7% to $US65.12 a barrel
Iron
ore +0.9% to $US105.10 per ton
10-year
yield:
US 4.14%
Australia 4.34%
Germany 2.70%
News
Update: (Near Live)
October 11
Bitcoin:
$110,833.67 8.40%
New
York/Wall St
Saturday 11, October
Cryptos
Today: (Near Live)
Mood:
Corrective! Moody!
Bitcoin
$111,039.86 8.23%
Ethereum $3,765.34 -12.97%
Tether $1.0012 +0.10%
Binance Coin $1,088.17 -13.92%
XRP $2.4214 -13.80%
Solana $182.94 -16.23%
USDC $0.9999 +0.02%
TRON $0.3182 -5.06%
Dogecoin $0.1934 -21.97%
Cardano $0.6552 -19.26%
Market
corrective. Mood: Somber-like for many!
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10, 2025 (Near Live)
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Netflix Inc $1,220.08 -10.99 -0.89%
Caterpillar Inc $491.30 -9.06 -1.81%
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News
Gold
hits new highs due to political turmoil
Gold is outside the realm of politics. While currencies
and securities depend on the actions of presidents
and governments, precious metals do not. Therefore,
political turmoil forces investors to use them as
safe-haven assets. The impressive 52% rally in gold
started in April with the introduction of tariffs
on America's Liberation Day. It continued due to
the US government shutdown, the political crisis
in France, and the change of leadership in Japan.
The
rise of gold above 4,000 dollars per ounce is not
only the result of the weakness of fiat currencies.
There are tectonic shifts in the structure of investment
portfolios and fears of financial crises due to
government recklessness.
The
share of precious metals is growing both in speculators'
assets and in the gold and foreign exchange reserves
of central banks. The indicator has already exceeded
the share of the euro. According to Eurizon Capital,
if it equals the share of the US dollar, the price
per ounce will soar to 8,500 dollars. The Supreme
Court's abolition of tariffs will inflate the US
budget deficit. France does not intend to reduce
it, and Japan plans to increase bond issuance. All
this creates a tailwind for commodity assets. (FxPro)
News
Politics
remains the main driver of FX
The
US government shutdown did not have a noticeable
impact on the dollar's performance last week. However,
it did help the stock market to grow slightly by
strengthening expectations of monetary policy easing.
However,
these events pale in comparison to the change in
Japan's ruling elite and the resignation of the
French prime minister less than a day after the
formation of the government in terms of their impact
on the currency market.
In
Japan, Sanae Takaichi was chosen head of the Liberal
Democratic Party over the weekend and is on track
to become the country's first female prime minister.
This event caused the yen to fall 2% to 150.49 from
Friday's level before correcting to 149.80 at the
time of writing.
Takaichi
is considered a supporter of aggressive government
spending, structural reforms, and soft monetary
policy, echoing the basic principles of Shinzo Abe.
Overall, she has a more right-wing approach to national
policy and is also a supporter of revising Japan's
pacifist constitution.
The
market reaction clearly shows that they are considering
Takaichi to be the new prime minister. If she does
not change her political views (and she has softened
them recently to win the party elections), we should
be prepared for a further weakening of the yen,
which reached its highest level since 1991 in the
EURJPY pair, exceeding 176.
However,
the single currency is also facing uncertainty today
due to a new political crisis in France. Prime Minister
Lecornu, who had been trying to form a government
for a month, resigned the day after he finally presented
his new cabinet. His appointments drew criticism
from both left-wing and right-wing allies.
The
EURUSD fell to 1.1650 at its lowest point on Monday,
losing a full cent against Friday's levels.
Unlike
Japan, where a 2% drop in the JPY was accompanied
by a 5% jump in the Nikkei225 index, France's CAC40
lost more than 2% intraday, paring its losses to
1.2% towards the end of the trading day in Europe.
The
EURUSD stopped its climb in July and has been hovering
around 1.1700 all this time, not least because of
the political crisis in France. Without it, the
single currency would have had a much better chance
of exploiting political divisions in the US to its
advantage. It would be an exaggeration to call the
situation in Japan and France a drama. Still, these
events once again emphasise that as soon as the
dollar's throne begins to shake, the ground beneath
other currencies begins to tremble. (FxPro)
News
Miners
offset ASX retreat from record high
The
Australian sharemarket fell slightly on Monday,
with the S&P/ASX 200 easing 0.1 per cent to
close at 8,981.4 points after briefly reaching a
new intra-day high. Rio Tinto was down 1.2 per cent
at $123.58, WiseTech Global fell 2.2 per cent to
end the session at $88.30 and the Commonwealth Bank
finished 0.3 per cent lower at $169.96. However,
Evolution Mining rose 2.6 per cent to $11.26 and
Woodside Energy was up 0.2 per cent at $23.15. (RMS)
News Flashback
Oct
3
The
US government shutdown is pressing dollar
The
shutdown came as a bolt from the blue for the US
dollar. The greenback was confident that Democrats
and Republicans would reach a last-minute agreement.
That did not happen. During previous government
shutdowns, the dollar index typically fell on expectations
of slowing GDP and mass layoffs. In 2025, the situation
will worsen because the labour market is already
cooling down. Due to the shutdown, the publication
of important data will be postponed.
Therefore,
the importance of the ADP report increases.
Over
the last two months, there has been a decline in
private sector employment. This increased the chances
of a federal funds rate cut in October to 99% and
in December to 87%. Treasury bond yields and the
US dollar fell. There is increased demand for safe-haven
assets in the markets. Gold continues to break records,
Treasury yields are falling, and the yen has moved
away from the political crisis in Japan and is growing
steadily.
In
contrast, European currencies are not yet able to
take full advantage of the weakness of the US dollar.
The euro is hampered by geopolitics and events in
France.
S&P 500 shrugged off the shutdown
The
S&P 500 shrugged off the shutdown and marked
its 29th record high since the beginning of the
year. Pharmaceutical and technology companies, which
received a tariff deferral, led the rally. The market
was pleased by the news that OpenAI had become the
largest startup in history, with a valuation of
over 500 billion dollars.
Jerome
Powell's comments about the high valuation of US
stocks led only to a temporary pullback in the S&P
500. Investors immediately bought up the dip. History
shows that since 1996, similar rhetoric from the
Fed chairman has led to an average 13% increase
in the broad stock index over the next 12 months.
There is a view in the market that high Price-to-Earnings
ratios are the new reality. Corporate reporting
is improving, the US economy has shifted its focus
from manufacturing to technology, and artificial
intelligence makes the US stock market unique and
attractive. The ADP report on private sector employment
did not deter the S&P 500. It finally convinced
investors that the Fed would cut the federal funds
rate twice more in 2025. (FxPro)
News Flashback
Crypto
October
2
The
cryptocurrency market soared to extremes
Market
Overview
The
cryptocurrency market capitalisation soared by 4%
over the past day to $4.07 trillion. The capitalisation
has soared into the extreme zone, above which it
was only briefly in mid-August and mid-September.
Cryptocurrency
investors are convinced that the US government shutdown
is not dampening risk appetite, and macroeconomic
data is pushing the Fed to ease its policy further.
The
sentiment index rose to 64 (greed), reaching its
highest level in the last six weeks. However, the
index is far from extreme greed, leaving significant
potential for further strengthening.
On
Thursday morning, Bitcoin exceeded $118K, surpassing
the previous highs, which indicates an important
technical breakthrough of the established range.
The next step could well be an attempt to update
historical highs approaching $125K. At the same
time, it is worth paying attention to the activity
of long-term sellers, who have been actively selling
near these levels since July: we may see a new episode
of selling on the rise.
News
Background
The
total supply of stablecoins grew by a record $45
billion in the third quarter, according to CEX.io.
At the same time, 69% of the ‘printed’
volume was issued on the main Ethereum network.
According
to CryptoQuant, the growth in the supply of stablecoins
creates a powerful foundation for a bull market.
Historically, Bitcoin has rallied not only in October
but throughout the last quarter of the year.
The
main factors that could trigger a crypto market
rally in the fourth quarter could be changes in
digital asset regulation in the US and expanded
access to the crypto market through products on
stock exchanges, according to Grayscale.
The
total Bitcoin reserves of Japanese company Metaplanet
reached 30,823 coins, placing it in fourth place
among all corporate BTC holders.
According
to Onchain Lens, Tether, the issuer of USDT, has
replenished its Bitcoin reserve with 8,889 BTC worth
$1 billion. Since May 2023, the company has been
allocating 15% of its net profit to the purchase
of BTC as part of its long-term asset diversification
strategy.
Stani
Kulechov, founder of leading lending platform Aave,
said lower interest rates by global central banks
will create favourable conditions for yield growth
in the DeFi sector and may drive renewed interest
in decentralised finance. (FxPro)
News
Oct
3
ASX
rallies 1.1pc as miners and CBA jump
The
Australian sharemarket posted a strong gain on Thursday,
with the S&P/ASX 200 adding 1.1 per cent to
close at 8,945.9 points. BHP rose 1.1 per cent to
$41.94, Westgold Resources was up 8.3 per cent at
$5.37 and the Commonwealth Bank finished 1.7 per
cent higher at $169.82. However, profit-taking saw
DroneShield fall 9.8 per cent to $5.18 following
a rally in recent days, while REA Group was down
1.9 per cent at $224.99. (RMS)
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News
Cryptocurrency
Movies
Documentaries
The
Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014) Follows early Bitcoin
adopter Daniel Mross, exploring Bitcoin’s origins,
its volatile rise, and the community behind it.
Great for understanding Bitcoin’s early days
and its potential to disrupt finance.
Banking
on Bitcoin (2016) Examines Bitcoin’s history,
ideological roots, and impact on global financial
systems through interviews with pioneers and experts.
A solid primer for newcomers.
Cryptopia:
Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future of the Internet
(2020)
Directed
by Torsten Hoffmann, this documentary dives into
blockchain’s broader applications beyond cryptocurrency,
addressing scalability and regulatory challenges.
Ideal for those interested in blockchain’s
transformative potential.
Trust
Machine: The Story of Blockchain (2018) Narrated
by Rosario Dawson, it explores blockchain’s
societal impact, from financial inclusion to voting
systems. A comprehensive look at real-world applications.
Bitcoin:
The End of Money as We Know It (2015) Traces the
history of money and introduces Bitcoin as a decentralized
alternative, critiquing centralized financial systems.
Features interviews with crypto experts.
Deep
Web (2015) Narrated by Keanu Reeves, this documentary
focuses on the Silk Road marketplace and its creator,
Ross Ulbricht, highlighting Bitcoin’s role
in dark web transactions.
Bitconned
(2024) Explores the Centra Tech crypto scam, detailing
how three individuals defrauded investors during
the 2010s crypto boom. A cautionary tale about unregulated
markets.
Feature
Films
Crypto
(2019) A crime thriller starring Beau Knapp, Luke
Hemsworth, and Kurt Russell. It follows a young
anti-money laundering agent investigating corruption
and cryptocurrency in his hometown. Critics note
its exaggerated portrayal but praise its entertainment
value.
Silk
Road (2021) A dramatization of Ross Ulbricht’s
creation of the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace
using Bitcoin. It explores his rise and fall, blending
crime and drama.
Dope
(2015) A coming-of-age comedy-drama featuring Bitcoin
as a plot device. High schooler Malcolm uses Bitcoin
for a dark web transaction, reflecting its early
association with illicit activities.
Bonus
Mentions
Life
on Bitcoin (2014): Follows a couple attempting to
live solely on Bitcoin for 100 days, showcasing
early adoption challenges.
Bitcoin
Heist (2016): A Vietnamese action-comedy about hackers
chasing a crypto criminal, blending humor and thrills.
Notes
Documentaries
are generally more educational, focusing on Bitcoin’s
history, blockchain technology, and real-world implications.
They’re great for beginners and enthusiasts
alike.
Feature
films often dramatize crypto’s association
with crime or scams, sometimes oversimplifying or
exaggerating for effect. They prioritize entertainment
over accuracy.
For
a deeper dive, check streaming platforms like Prime
Video, Fandango at Home, or YouTube, where many
of these are available.
News
Wall
Street (Movie)
Wall
Street (1987), directed by Oliver Stone, is a drama
about ambition and greed in the 1980s financial
world. It follows Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), a young
stockbroker desperate to succeed, who gets entangled
with Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas), a ruthless
corporate raider. Gekko’s mantra, “Greed
is good,” drives the story as Bud is lured
into insider trading and unethical deals, compromising
his morals for wealth and power. The film explores
themes of capitalism, loyalty, and betrayal, with
Bud navigating pressures from Gekko, his father
(Martin Sheen), and his own conscience.
Key
Details:
Cast:
Michael Douglas (Gordon Gekko), Charlie Sheen (Bud
Fox), Daryl Hannah (Darien Taylor), Martin Sheen
(Carl Fox). Runtime: 2h 6m. Genre: Drama/Crime.
Rating: R. Box Office: ~$44 million (US).
Awards:
Michael Douglas won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Notable
Aspects:
Gekko’s
“Greed is good” speech is iconic, reflecting
1980s excess.
Inspired
by real-life figures like Ivan Boesky and Michael
Milken.
A
sequel, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010),
continued the story.
Where
to Watch (as of 2025):
Streaming:
Available on platforms like Peacock or rentable
on Amazon, YouTube, or Apple TV (check current availability).
Physical: DVD/Blu-ray via retailers like Amazon.
News
Flashback
Gold,
copper, & silver: How metals are moving this
year
Metal
futures have made some pretty dramatic moves lately
from safe haven gold to tariff sensitive copper.
So let's take a look at the longer term trends.
I'm Jared Blikre, host of Stocks in Translation.
And I'm going to start by charting some of the moves
in Dr. Copper because this is where we have the
most zig and zags over the last 25 years. So this
goes back to the beginning of the century and we
can see right now, we're at $5.51 per pound. That
is a record high. But if we go back to the beginning
of the century, guess what? Uh we had a little bit
of a slump in the wake of the dot com boom and then
bust, but starting in 2003, we saw a big rise there.
And that was as China actually joined the World
Trade Organization or the WTO. That lasted into
the global financial crisis. Then we had a pretty
big bust in in Dr. Copper, and then we had another
rise. And that rise was due to unprecedented stimulus,
not only from the Chinese government, but also from
the United States government, QE was in force, and
then we saw kind of a strong dollar play. That weighed
on this metal all the way into the beginning of
2016. The entire world, most of the world indices
went through a bear market in 2015, and then 2016,
we found the footing. And that was actually the
year that Trump won, began his first presidency.
And from there, we saw some zig and zags, and then
we saw a shock into the pandemic. A couple of, a
couple of years of deflation or a semi-deflation,
disinflation, that caught up with it in 2022, but
then it was off to the races again. And especially
with the Trump tariffs now on copper, threatening
to be threatening to be 50% on August 1st, we're
seeing a lot of front running in this trade. Now,
I also want to show you gold futures and I'm going
to show you silver as well. And they follow a very
similar pattern. We're not seeing the dramatic zig
and zags that we did in copper, but we did see the
same pattern of China joining the WTO, contributing
to that huge rise in price to 1800, almost $2,000
an ounce by the beginning of the global financial
crisis. So a little bit of a meltdown there. But
in 2016 into 2018, we saw a bit of a rise into the
pandemic, a little bit of a whipsaw there, and consolidation
over a few years. Again, that 2022 bare market in
US stocks that contributed to some deflation and
disinflation globally, supply chain chain shocks
came into force again, and then we saw this huge
rise beginning in late 2023, and we are now at 3353.
We've seen a high of as much as $3,500 per ounce.
And gold is kind of unique among the precious metals
and also the industrial metals, and this is because
central banks have been a huge determining force
in their buying of it. This is a bar chart that
shows central bank buying in tons going back all
the way to 2010. And what you notice here is the
last three years, 2022, 2023, 2024, all of those
had gold being bought by central banks of in the
amount of over 1,000 tons. And so that's a pretty
big dramatic increase from the prior years. And
this has to do with the ongoing dedollarization
in China, as well as Russia, but also a host of
other countries, even some in western and eastern
Europe. So this is a trend that we want to follow.
Uh, I want to close out here with silver, and I'm
going to just chart the price action. Again, very
similar chart to gold and copper in terms of the
big movements here. We saw a big price spike into
almost $50 per ounce, and that was just as the global
financial crisis was getting underway. And then
the QE area in 2011, that's when we saw that high.
Then we saw a dramatic, dramatic crash into 2016,
kind of found its footing, saw a big squeeze in
the early pandemic, 2020 was a great year for silver,
but then we saw a little bit of a fallout. And again,
silver is on the rise here at $38. It's still off
of that $50 record high, but it is increasing very
quickly. To round out the conversation, I want to
just put on a table here. I have all three medals
and just kind of grouping them together. I want
to display how they are moving with their specific
patterns with a trigger, and then to tell you which
one of these is featured in these specific criteria.
So here, under the pattern, we have acceleration.
So that would be an economic acceleration. The trigger
would be liquidity. And when that happens, we see
all metals benefiting from that. And then when there's
a safe haven scare, and that trigger would be a
crisis of some sorts, you're going to see gold and
silver outperforming the most, kind of leaving Dr.
Copper behind. And then here's a bearish one, industrial
drags, that affects copper disproportionately here,
and the trigger there is typically a stronger US
dollar because the US dollar surges when global
global industrials tend to drag, and that's because
the US is the least dirty shirt in the laundry basket
of the world. And then finally here, we have a policy
shock. This will affect all three medals, but especially
copper and gold here. Um, arguably, the biggest
reason is tariffs and debt, and we've seen both
of those contribute to silver rising. So we could
put all three in that basket as well. But when you
put it all together, we have the perfect explosive
mix for all three of these metals, including palladium
and also platinum, which we didn't get to have time
for, but all of these are experiencing huge thrust
in 2025. And we'll have to see how these tariffs
play out, especially on Dr. Copper with respect
to that August 1st deadline. Remember, 50% there.
So tune into Stocks in Translation for more jargon
busting deep dives, new episodes on Tuesdays and
Thursdays on Yahoo Finances website, or wherever
you find your podcast. (Transcript from Yahoo! Finance
podcast)
News
Best
Quotes
An
investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
— Benjamin Franklin
"Bottoms
in the investment world don't end with four-year
lows; they end with 10- or 15-year lows." —
Jim Rogers
Be
fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when
others are fearful." — Warren Buffett
Media
Man
"Bullish
is a mindset"
Media/Marketing/Comms/Brands/News/Culture/
Streaming/Events: Australia and World
October
2025
WWE
Roman
Reigns Returns To WWE
Brock
Lesnar Returns To WWE
Women's
Division On Fire: Ripley, Asuka, Stratton, IYO SKY
Western
Australia Preps For Crown Jewel Perth: Oct 11
Rhodes vs Rollins
John Cena vs AJ Styles
Stephanie Vaquer vs Tiffany Stratton
Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky vs The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka
and Kairi Sane)
WWE
SmackDown - Heritage Bank Center. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Cody Rhodes, Orton, The Vision and more.
Rhodes
and Orton vs The Brons/Vision: Oct 3
NXT
Showdown
NXT vs TNA Wrestling
October 7, 2025
Orlando, Florida
News
Oct
2
Southern
Cross chair says merger with Seven has 'strong support'
The
proposed merger between Seven West Media and Southern
Cross Media Group has been criticised by some shareholders
of the latter. They are concerned about the proposal
to issue nearly 100 per cent of its shares to finance
the acquisition of Seven West without putting the
deal to its own shareholders. Sandon Capital MD
Gabriel Radzyminski will seek a change to Southern
Cross's constitution that would prevent the group
from issuing more than 25 per cent of new shares
without a shareholder vote; Sandon has an 11.3 per
cent stake in the media group. However, Southern
Cross chairman Heith Mackay-Cruise says there is
strong support for the deal amongst its major shareholders.
(RMS)
News
MMA
UFC 320
Ankalaev vs Pereira 2
October 4, 2025
T-Mobile Arena
Paradise, Nevada
News
NRL
Grand Final
Sunday October 5
Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos
Accor Arena, Sydney, Australia
News
Oct
2
NRL
poised to pip AFL for largest grand final broadcast
audience for first time in a decade
The
Seven Network's coverage of the 2025 AFL grand final
is currently Australia's most-watched TV program
in the year-to-date, boasting an average audience
of 4.08 million people. However, the NRL's two preliminary
finals had a combined average audience of 5.2 million,
which is 35 per cent higher year-on-year. Some TV
industry insiders believe that the NRL grand final
on the Nine Network will attract a larger audience
than the AFL's premiership showdown; this would
be for the first time since 2015. The last grand
final showdown between the Brisbane Broncos and
Melbourne Storm in 2006 attracted an average audience
of nearly four million. (RMS)
News
Media
merger to counter big tech
The
proposed merger between Seven West Media and Southern
Cross Media Group is forecast to generate annual
pre-tax cost synergies of up to $30m. The merger
will combine Seven's linear TV and digital broadcast
platforms with Southern Cross's radio stations;
Seven also owns print and digital newspapers. Seven
West's shareholders are expected to vote on the
deal later this year or in early 2026; if approved,
Southern Cross will emerge with a 50.1 per cent
stake in the combined entity. Seven's CEO Jeff Howard
will take on the role in the merged group, while
Seven chairman Kerry Stokes will step down in favour
of Southern Cross counterpart Heith Mackay-Cruise.
Southern Cross CEO John Kelly has indicated that
he has also held merger talks with Nine Entertainment
in recent months. (RMS)
News
Don't
team up: NRL chief to Nine, Foxtel
The
National Rugby League's current $1.7m broadcasting
rights deal with Foxtel and Nine Entertainment ends
in 2027, and the league will commence negotiations
for the next deal later this year.
The
Australian Rugby League Commission's chairman Peter
V'landys expects the new deal to be worth much more,
noting that there has been strong growth in TV audiences
for NRL matches. He adds that live sport is crucial
to the future of free-to-air TV, given the audience
shift to streaming platforms.
V'Landys
has also cautioned Nine and Foxtel against making
a joint bid, warning that the NRL will take the
rights elsewhere if they attempt to collude. (Roy
Morgan Summary)
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Top 5: Current
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Flashback
September
2025
September
22 (US) and 23 (Australia)
WWE
RAW On Netflix
Jey
Uso Going To The Dark Side?! Inner Heel!
Asuka
The Heel; May Take Australian Rhea Ripley And Saine
Souls?! Saine under the Asuka Kabuki Spell! Ripley
attacked post match by Japanese Kabuki Triad-like
faction!
John
Cena def by Brock Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza!
WWE
RAW On Road To Crown Jewel Perth; Wrestlepalooza
Fallout!
Dirty
Dominik Mysterio, New Double Champ Spying Whole
WWE/TKO Group For More Gold!
Logan
Paul Has Focus On WWE Gold And International Tours
Including Australia and Saudi including WrestleMania
and numerous PLE's (Premium Live Events)
WWE
Powers That Be Continue To Mention Some Non-WWE
Signed Talent Including Chris Jericho
Some
Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide Talent May Appear On Upcoming
RAW's, SmackDown's And PLE's!
News
Young
Australians drive use of captions for films, videos
and TV shows
Research
from Roy Morgan shows that 43% of Australians now
prefer to watch films, videos and TV shows with
captions or subtitles on, while 13% prefer their
news and entertainment in a language other than
English. Analysis by age shows a that majority of
Australians under 35 say they prefer to watch films,
videos and TV shows with the subtitles or captions
on (54% aged under 25 and 58% aged 25-34), as do
48% of those aged 35-49. Meanwhile, just over a
quarter of 50-64yr olds (28%) and 65+ (30%) prefer
to watch such content with the subtitles or captions
on. Younger Australians are also more likely than
their older counterparts to prefer their news and
entertainment in a language other than English.
This new Roy Morgan dataset was developed in partnership
with the Media Federation of Australia's DE&I
Advisory Council. A nationwide cross-section of
14,969 Australian aged 14+ were interviewed between
April and June 2025. (RMS)
News
After
trashing big tech for years, Murdochs eye TikTok
US stake
US
President Donald Trump has stated that a group of
"American patriots" could potentially
buy the US operations of short-video platform TikTok.
He named Lachlan and Rupert Murdoch as likely investors
in TikTok, as well as IT pioneers Michael Dell and
Larry Ellison. Sources have indicated that the Murdoch
family would most likely invest in TikTok via Fox
Corporation. However, the Murdochs' media outlooks
in Australia have been frequent critics of TikTok
- and social media platforms in general - in recent
years. Amongst other things, they lobbied for reforms
that led to the introduction of the News Media Bargaining
Code. (RMS)
News
Atlassian
in blockbuster $1.5b AI deal
Computer
software company Atlassian has made its second big
acquisition this month, paying $US1 billion ($1.5
billion) to buy US software firm DX. Atlassian's
purchase of DX comes after it bought The Browser
company for $US610 million, with Atlassian co-founder
and chief executive Mike Cannon-Brooke saying the
purchase of DX will help its customers understand
if they are making the right AI investments. For
his part, Atlassian chief technology officer Rajeev
Rajan notes many of DX's current customers are also
Atlasssian clients. (RMS)
News
Starlink
ups plans to 44,988 satellites
SpaceX
has filed a formal application to the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) for permission to launch thousands
of extra satellites into very low Earth orbit (VLEO).
The scheme will take some time to implement but
suggests that Starlink would then be able to manage
greater coverage of its direct-to-consumer connectivity.
Starlink already has about 650 ‘direct-to-cell-
satellites in orbit.
The
application covers a slew of new orbits, between
326 kms and 335 kms and much lower than the existing
Starlink fleet. The application also covers usage
of new – to Starlink – transmission frequencies.
Those frequencies include those which Starlink acquired
from EchoStar earlier in September.
“This
new system of up to 15,000 satellites will provide
ubiquitous connectivity to ordinary mobile handsets
and a range of other devices and user terminals,”
the company wrote in its filing.
The
request is over and above existing filings which
total up to 29,988 satellites and covers a maximum
– says SpaceX – of an extra 15,000 satellites,
and taking the total envisioned of 44,988 satellites.
This
filing attachment contains information describing
SpaceX’s non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite
system and use of spectrum for Mobile-Satellite
Service (MSS), as required under Part 25 of the
Commission’s rules.1 SpaceX proposes to provide
MSS service internationally.
The
SpaceX request typically lists up to 5,760 satellites
for each orbital plane. SpaceX says the frequencies
and satellites will be used in partnership with
terrestrial operators to augment high-capacity terrestrial
5G networks.
Observers
say these very low orbits mean that the satellites
are subject to some atmospheric drag. While the
atmosphere is extremely thin at altitudes of around
330 kms, it still impacts satellites at these heights.
Consequently, the fleet will need to be replaced
more frequently as the satellites decay in orbit.
Expert
observers suggest that the extra fleet, when fully
in position will need an average of 3,100 replacements
to be launched annually.
Last
November, the FCC cleared SpaceX to orbit some Starlink
satellites as low as 340 kms in orbit, so long as
the company coordinates with NASA. The company’s
new application requests to orbit the next-generation
cellular Starlink satellites ever closer to Earth,
from between 326 kms to 335km, which would likely
help reduce their latency when connecting to phones
below.
News
Netflix:
Top 3 (World)
1.
Wednesday: Season 2
28.2 million views
The
Addams Family spin-off returns with Part 2, topping
the English TV list and driving massive buzz for
its gothic mystery and Jenna Ortega's performance.
It's a major highlight for September releases.
2.
My Life With the Walter Boys: Season 2
10.9 million views
This
teen romance drama sees fans divided between love
interests, maintaining strong viewership from its
first season.
3.
Hostage: Limited Series
5.5 million views
A
tense thriller that's emerged as a sleeper hit this
month, praised for its pacing and plot twists in
WIRED's best shows roundup. Scary good. Not for
kids.
News
Foxtel
'thriving' under DAZN
Foxtel
Group's CEO Patrick Delany says the pay-TV group
is is more committed than ever to serving the Australian
market under new parent company DAZN. Delany says
the global sports-focused streaming group bought
Foxtel due to its current strategy of continuing
to grow through streaming while maintaining its
traditional pay-TV service; DAZN finalised the acquisition
of Foxtel in April. Meanwhile, Delany says there
are compelling reasons for the NRL to renew its
broadcasting rights deal with Foxtel. (Roy Morgan
Summary)
News
Lachlan's
win means his mates Down Under can breathe easily
Andrew
Bolt is perhaps the News Corp Australia employee
most relieved that Lachlan Murdoch has won the succession
battle regarding control of the Murdoch family media
empire. Bolt had stated last year that he would
quit if James Murdoch and the other siblings of
Lachlan Murdoch involved in the battle had won control
of the empire. Lachlan Murdoch is also a big supporter
of News Corp Australia boss Michael Miller, who
retains his role despite ongoing rumblings that
Sky News boss Paul Whittaker is after his job, while
Daily Telegraph editor Ben English is said to be
Lachlan Murdoch's favourite editor. (RMS)
News
Paramount/Warner
deal could buck merger trend (RMS)
Peter
Supino from Wolfe Research estimates that a merger
between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery
would generate initial cost synergies of about $US3bn.
He says it would create the world's biggest film
and TV studio and one of the top five streaming
video companies. Shares in both companies have rallied
in response to media reports that Paramount is preparing
an all-cash takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery.
The merger between Paramount Global and Skydance
Media was completed in August. (RMS)
News
September
12, 2025
Fox's
path now clear, says Lachlan
Fox
Corporation's executive chairman and CEO Lachlan
Murdoch says the deal to resolve a long-running
family trust dispute will ensure clarity about the
media company's future strategy. The $US3.3bn deal
will give Lachlan Murdoch full control of the family's
stakes in both Fox and News Corporation. Murdoch
says the deal with his siblings will allow Fox to
continue on the path that it set in 2019 when the
Murdoch family sold its entertainment assets to
Disney. He notes that Fox's revenue has increased
by $US5bn since the sale to Disney. (RMS)
News
September
10
Siblings
paid to exit Murdoch media empire
Sources
have indicated that the Murdoch family has settled
the long-running dispute over future control over
its media empire in a deal worth $US3.3bn ($5bn).
Rupert Murdoch's eldest son Lachlan is set to assume
full control of the family's stakes in News Corp
and Fox Corporation, ending the dispute with his
siblings. Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch and
James Murdoch will each receive $US1.1bn, while
they have also agreed to sell all of their shares
in the two companies over the next six months. The
family trust that was at the centre of the legal
dispute between the Murdochs will be dissolved as
part of the deal. (RMS)
News
September
8
News
Meta
tries diplomacy as ban looms
The
federal government is set to reveal further details
of its age-limits policy for social media in coming
weeks. This includes the 'reasonable steps' that
technology group will have to take in blocking people
under the age of 16 from accessing their platforms.
Meta executives Antigone Davis and Dustin Ho recently
visited Australia to hold talks with the government
regarding the looming age restrictions. Other social
media platforms such as YouTube and TikTok have
launched advertising campaigns in recent weeks to
promote the educational value of their platforms.
(RMS)
News
Kayo,
Binge remain key pillars of Foxtel
Foxtel
Group executive Mark Frain has emphasised that the
pay-TV company remains committed to the Binge streaming
service under its new owner, the sports-focused
DAZN. The CEO of Foxtel Media says the entertainment-focused
Binge is a key part of the group's future plans;
he argues that Binge provides DAZN with an opportunity
to bolster and complement sport. Meanwhile, Frain
expects demand for Kayo Sports to continue growing
amongst both from advertisers and subscribers. Foxtel
will hold its 2006 'upfronts' event ths week. (Roy
Morgan Summary)
News
Antitrust
suit against Fox News dismissed
US
District Court judge Aileen Cannon has ruled in
favour of Fox News in an antitrust case launched
by cable news rival Newsmax. The latter had alleged
that Fox News had used its market power to coerce
distributors into unfair terms that bar them from
carrying its competitors' broadcasts. Cannon essentially
found that the complaint against Fox News had been
poorly drafted, but she ruled that Newsmax can lodge
a revised complaint by 11 September. (RMS)
News
Netflix:
October 2025
Movies
A
House of Dynamite (Oct 24): A political thriller
directed by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Idris Elba,
Rebecca Ferguson, and others. It centers on a nuclear
threat to the U.S., touted as a potential Best Picture
nominee.
The
Woman in Cabin 10 (Oct 10): A psychological thriller
starring Keira Knightley as a journalist uncovering
a mystery on a luxury yacht, based on Ruth Ware’s
novel.
Steve
(Oct 3): Cillian Murphy stars as a headteacher at
a reform school facing personal and professional
struggles, based on Max Porter’s novella Shy.
About
My Father (2023, Oct 1): A comedy with Sebastian
Maniscalco and Robert De Niro, focusing on a clash
between an Italian father and his fiancée’s
family.
Blue
Crush (2002, Oct 1): A sports drama starring Kate
Bosworth about a woman pursuing her dream of becoming
a pro surfer.
Casper
(1995, Oct 1): A family-friendly supernatural comedy
with Christina Ricci about a kind-hearted ghost.
Elysium
(2013, Oct 1): A sci-fi action film by Neill Blomkamp
starring Matt Damon, exploring class struggles between
Earth and a luxurious space station.
Hacksaw
Ridge (2016, Oct 1): Mel Gibson’s WWII drama
about medic Desmond Doss, starring Andrew Garfield.
Dirty
Dancing (1987, Oct 1): The iconic romantic dance
film with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.
Austin
Powers Trilogy (Oct 1): All three films (International
Man of Mystery, The Spy Who Shagged Me, Goldmember)
bring Mike Myers’ comedic spy antics.
Series
Nobody
Wants This Season 2 (Oct 23): The rom-com starring
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody returns, following Joanne
and Noah’s chaotic relationship.
The
Diplomat Season 3 (Oct 16): Keri Russell and Rufus
Sewell navigate political intrigue, with Bradley
Whitford joining as the First Gentleman.
The
Witcher Season 4 (Oct 30): Liam Hemsworth takes
over as Geralt of Rivia, adapting the final novels
of Andrzej Sapkowski’s series. A Rats special
may accompany it.
Love
Is Blind Season 9 (Oct 1): Set in Denver, this reality
dating show explores love without physical attraction.
Monster:
The Ed Gein Story (Oct 3): Ryan Murphy’s anthology
series continues with Charlie Hunnam as the infamous
serial killer Ed Gein, joined by Laurie Metcalf
and Addison Rae.
Splinter
Cell: Deathwatch (TBD): An animated espionage series
based on the video game, following Sam Fisher.
The
Resurrected (TBD): A Taiwanese series about two
mothers resurrecting a criminal to avenge their
daughters.
Genie,
Make a Wish Season 1 (Oct 1): A Korean rom-com starring
Kim Woo Bin as a genie and Bae Suzy as a stoic woman.
Dudes
Season 1 (Oct 1): A German comedy spinoff of Alpha
Males.
The
New Force Season 1 (Oct 1): A Swedish drama about
Stockholm’s first female police officers.
Documentaries
Victoria
Beckham (Oct 9): A three-part series tracing her
journey from Spice Girls fame to fashion mogul.
The
Perfect Neighbor (Oct 17): A Sundance award-winning
documentary on the 2023 Ajike Owens murder and Florida’s
stand-your-ground laws.
Starting
5 Season 2 (Oct 16): Follows NBA stars like Shai
Gilgeous-Alexander and Kevin Durant during the 2024-2025
season.
Who
Killed the Montreal Expos? (Oct 21): Explores the
demise of the Canadian baseball team.
The
White House Effect (Oct 1): Examines climate policy
under George H.W. Bush and its lasting impact.
Rockstar:
Duki From the End of the World (Oct 1): An Argentine
documentary on trap star Duki.
Specials
and Animation
Dr.
Seuss’s Horton! (Oct 1): An animated adaptation
from Brown Bag Films.
Ranma
1/2 Season 2 (Oct 1): Weekly anime episodes continue
the classic series.
Rurouni
Kenshin Season 2 (Oct 1): A Japanese anime about
a samurai seeking redemption.
Six
Kings Slam 2025 (Oct 15): A live tennis showcase
featuring top players.
Matt
McCusker: A Humble Offering (Oct 1): A stand-up
comedy special.
News
Flashback
Netflix:
September 2025
Highlights
include:
Wednesday
Season 2, Part 2 (Sept. 3): The second half of the
season continues with four episodes, following Wednesday
Addams (Jenna Ortega) at Nevermore Academy as she
faces new mysteries and threats, including her Season
1 rival Tyler’s Hyde form.
Black
Rabbit (Sept. 18): A limited series starring Jude
Law as a restaurateur and Jason Bateman as his brother,
diving into New York’s criminal underworld.
Alice
in Borderland Season 3 (Sept. 25): The Japanese
thriller returns with new death games and challenges
for Arisu and Usagi.
House
of Guinness (Sept. 25): A new drama series exploring
the family behind the iconic brewery.
aka
Charlie Sheen (Sept. 10): A two-part documentary
offering an unfiltered look at Charlie Sheen’s
life and career.
Canelo
Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford (Sept. 13):
A live boxing event with a behind-the-scenes series,
Countdown: Canelo v Crawford (Sept. 4). *just hit.
Record breaking viewership/audience!
Love
Is Blind: Brazil Season 5 and Love Is Blind: France
(Sept. 10): New seasons of the reality dating franchise.
Next
Gen Chef (Sept. 17): A culinary competition featuring
21 chefs under 30 at the Culinary Institute of America.
Pokémon
Concierge Season 1, Part 2 (Sept. 4) and Pokémon
Horizons Season 2 – The Search for Laqua Part
4 (Sept. 26): Animated series for fans of the franchise.
Dr.
Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish (Sept. 8): An animated
preschool series based on the classic book.
The
Wrong Paris (Sept. 12): A rom-com featuring Miranda
Cosgrove as a woman who joins a dating show, expecting
France but landing in Texas.
Inspector
Zende (Sept. 5): A Bollywood drama about a serial
killer evading capture in Mumbai.
Love
Con Revenge (Sept. 5): A documentary series following
victims of romance scams seeking justice.
Licensed
Movies (Sept. 1):
Classics
like:
8
Mile (RT: 96%)
The Amazing Spider-Man 1 & 2
Boyz n the Hood (RT: 96%)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (RT: 99%)
La La Land
Shrek series
Billy Madison
Willy Wonka (original)
The Expendables (1 to 4). Carry over from August
Against The Ropes (has returned)
The Legend Of Baron To'A (just hit)
WWE
RAW
WWE SmackDown (numerous international markets. Not
US)
WWE NXT
News
Media
Man
Google
Finance wins Media Man 'Business News Website Of
The Month' award
Runner-ups:
Yahoo! Finance, The Australian Financial Review,
FOX Business and Sky News Australia
Yahoo!
Finance Sports Report wins Media Man 'Sports Business
Podcast Of The Month' award
News
Brand
News via Media Man
Netflix
wins Media Man 'Brand Of The Month'; Runner-up:
MAX
WWE
wins Media Man 'Wrestling Promotion Of The Month'
award
UFC
wins Media Man 'MMA Promotion Of The Month' award
TKO
Group wins Media Man 'Entertainment Promoter Of
The Month' award
AEW
wins Media Man 'Challenger Brand Of The Month' award
Prime
wins Media Man 'Beverage Of The Month' award
Claudio's
Cafe wins Media Man 'Coffee Brand Of The Month'
award; Runner-up: Nespresso
Entertainment/Media:
Stocks
September
2025
TKO
Start To New Week; Paramount Inks Zuffa Boxing For
Win-Win-Win; Beancounters Rejoice (Mainly); Netflix
Remains Moderately Bullish; Netflix Observes Paramount
Deal; TKO Solid +
Warner Moderate dip for today following Streaming/Broadcasting
Industry Shake-ups
September
29, 2025
Wall
Street
New York
TKO
Group $205.33 +6.32 +3.18%
Netflix $1,206.41 -4.20 -0.35%
Walt Disney Co $114.78 +1.31 +1.15%
Paramount Skydance Corp $19.50 +0.58 +3.07%
Warner Bros Discovery Inc $18.86 -0.65 -3.31%
News Corp Class A $31.03 +0.581.90%
Amazon Dotcom Inc $222.17 +2.39 +1.09%
News
Lead Up
Entertainment/Media:
Stocks
Netflix
Bullish Heading Into Weekend; TKO Solid +
September
26, 2025
TKO
Group $199.04 +3.25 +1.66%
Netflix $1,210.61 +2.37 +0.20%
Walt Disney Co $113.47 +0.48 +0.42%
Paramount Skydance Corp $18.92 -0.0100 -0.053%
Warner Bros Discovery Inc $19.51 -0.27 -1.37%
News Corp Class A $30.45 +0.27 +0.91%
News
Sept
26
Netflix
Netflix,
Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is among the Renaissance Technologies
Portfolio: Loop Capital analyst Alan Gould upgraded
the stock’s rating to Buy from Hold, and also
lifted his price target to $1,350 per share from
$1,150.
The
revised forecast represents a further 11% upside
potential for the stock, which has already gained
37% year-to-date, as of the close of business on
September 23.
Gould
acknowledged that his prior downgrade of Netflix,
Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) was a mistake and noted a strong
fundamental backdrop for the company in his recent
adjustment:
“We
are upgrading our rating back to Buy based on exceptional
3Q engagement, a strong 4Q content slate, higher
long-term margin assumptions as each dollar of content
is generating more revenue, which leads to higher
earnings and free cash flow. Our NFLX downgrade
in mid-December with the stock in the low $900s
was wrong, but after a strong first half, the stock
has tread water the past quarter. At the time of
our downgrade management was guiding to 11-13% revenue
growth in 2025; it is now 16-17%.”
The
Loop Capital analyst credited the latest seasons
of Squid Games, Wednesday, and KPop Demon Hunters
for Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX)’s growing engagement.
Moreover,
he raised his third-quarter estimates for the streaming
giant and also highlighted its dominant position
in the entertainment industry despite stiff competition.
(Wires)
News
Lead
Up
September
25, 2025
TKO
Group $195.79 flat
Netflix $1,208.24 +4.29 0.36%
Walt Disney Co $112.99 -0.44 -0.39%
Paramount Skydance Corp $18.93 -0.19 -0.99%
Warner Bros Discovery Inc $19.78 -0.040 -0.20%
News Corp Class A $30.18 -0.055 -0.18%
News
Lead
Up
September
24, 2025
TKO
Group $196.66 -5.63 -2.78%
Netflix Inc $1,202.42 -16.05 -1.32%
Walt Disney Co $113.59 +1.34 +1.19%
Paramount Skydance Corp $19.11 -0.62 -3.12%
Warner Bros Discovery Inc $19.81 +0.25 +1.25%
News Corp Class A $30.35 -0.23 -0.75%
News
Lead
Up
Entertainment/Media:
Stocks
September
19, 2025
TKO
Group $201.11 -1.69 -0.83%
Walt Disney Co $113.76 -1.10 -0.96%
Paramount Skydance Corp $18.92 +1.05 +5.85%
Warner Bros Discovery Inc $19.33 +0.63 +3.37%
News Corp Class A $30.62 +0.17 +0.56%
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Las
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Boyd
Gaming Corporation $85.94 +1.45 +1.72%
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Red
Rock Resorts, Inc. $61.73 +1.75 +2.92%
Hilton
Grand Vacations Inc. $43.49 +0.59 +1.38%
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Casino:
a public room or building where gambling games are
played. "He was a keen gambler and often went
to casinos". A facility for gambling. Casinos
are often built near or combined with hotels, resorts,
restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships, and
other tourist attractions.
Some
casinos are also known for hosting live entertainment,
such as stand-up comedy, concerts, and sporting
events. The term casino is of Italian origin, from
the root word casa meaning "house." Originally,
the term referred to a small country villa, summerhouse,
or social club. During the 19th century, casino
came to encompass other public buildings where pleasurable
activities took place.
The
precise origin of gambling is unknown, but it is
believed to have existed in nearly every society
in history. The first known European gambling house,
the Ridotto, was established in Venice, Italy, in
1638 to provide controlled gambling during the carnival
season. In the United States, early gambling establishments
were known as saloons. In the early 20th century,
gambling was outlawed in the U.S. by state legislation.
However, in 1931, gambling was legalized in Nevada,
leading to the rise of Las Vegas as a major gambling
center. In 1976, New Jersey allowed gambling in
Atlantic City, which is now the second-largest gambling
city in the U.S.
Casinos
offer a variety of games of chance, which in some
cases involve an element of skill. Common games
include craps, roulette, baccarat, blackjack, and
video poker. All casino games have a mathematically
determined advantage for the house, known as the
house edge, which ensures that the casino will make
a profit in the long run. The percentage of funds
returned to players as winnings is known as the
payout. Slot machines have become one of the most
popular forms of gambling in casinos. The design
of a casino, including factors like sound, odour,
and lighting, is often carefully controlled to encourage
gambling.
News
WWE
and UFC Themed Slot Games Continue To Build Upon
Popularity; TKO Beancounters See Strong Merit; No
Official Betting On TKO's/WWE Action Pro Wrestling
Match Outcomes! UFC MMA Match Betting Remains Bullish!
UFC themed 'The Smashing Machine' movie gets strong
industry and fan reviews; UFC/MMA themed movie 'Brawler'
still happening; Tipped to be a big hit in Vegas
(Media Man Group/Casino News Media)
News
New
York City's Casino License Race Heats Up:
Manhattan
Proposals Rejected, Yonkers and Queens Advance
All
three proposed casino projects in Manhattan have
been voted down by local community committees, including
the high-profile $11.2 billion Freedom Plaza bid
near the UN headquarters, operated by Mohegan and
developer Stefan Soloviev. This leaves no casino
developments in Manhattan for now.
On
a positive note, MGM Resorts' $2.3 billion expansion
of Empire City Casino in Yonkers and Genting Group's
$5.5 billion Resorts World upgrade in Queens received
key approvals from advisory panels on September
25, moving them to the state licensing board. Developers
are promising billions in community investments,
jobs, and infrastructure to sway officials.
Social
buzz: X users are debating the economic impact,
with some calling it a win for suburban gambling
hubs over urban congestion.
Michigan
Cracks Down on Unlicensed Online Casinos
The
Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist
orders to eight unlicensed online operators targeting
residents, emphasizing risks to player data and
fair play. This aligns with broader U.S. enforcement
trends under state laws like the Lawful Internet
Gaming Act.
Boom
in New Online and Sweepstakes Casinos for U.S. Players
September
2025 has seen a surge of fresh platforms, with experts
ranking sites like Ignition, Jackbit, Wild io, BitStarz,
and Rakebit for their fast payouts, crypto support,
and bonuses up to $1,000 match + free spins. New
sweepstakes options include LoneStar Casino (500+
games, 100K Gold Coins no-deposit bonus), Sixty6
(1,500 slots), and Rich Sweeps (5,000-game launch).
Standouts
for social/sweepstakes play: GameDayZone (NFL-timed
debut), Shuffle us (spin-off from Shuffle dotcome),
and Sweeps Royal (mobile-first with generous promos).
These focus on no-purchase entry, quick redemptions,
and AI personalization.
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NFL Shooting Linked to CTE: Shane Tamura, a Las
Vegas casino worker, was revealed to have chronic
traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after fatally shooting
four at NFL headquarters in July, blaming the league
for hiding head injury data.
Mining
Stocks Tie-In: Casino-adjacent sectors like mining
(key for casino construction materials) saw gains,
with BHP up 1.32% to $42.22 on September 26.
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Wynn
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Las
Vegas Sands $53.87 +0.66 +1.24%
Boyd
Gaming Corporation $83.30 Flat
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Entertainment, Inc. $25.56 -0.84 -3.18%
Red
Rock Resorts, Inc. $60.76 -0.23 -0.38%
Hilton
Grand Vacations Inc. $44.53 -0.35 -0.78%
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MGM
CEO says Dubai casino approval still pending as
2028 resort construction advances
MGM
Resorts International has yet to receive approval
to operate a casino at its upcoming $2.5 billion
integrated resort in Dubai, CEO Bill Hornbuckle
said, despite earlier expectations that a decision
would have been made by now.
“I
thought by now, Abu Dhabi would have ruled on what
they were doing,” Hornbuckle said during a
recent industry conference, referring to the anticipated
regulatory green light. “There’s a lot
of dialogue around that.”
The
resort, currently under construction on a 25-acre
artificial island near Jumeirah Beach and the Burj
Al Arab, is being developed in partnership with
the government-owned Wasl group. It will feature
MGM Grand, Bellagio, and Aria-branded hotels, along
with a 250,000-square-foot podium that has been
purpose-built to accommodate a casino should regulatory
conditions allow.
While
a federal gaming regulator, the General Commercial
Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), was established
in recent years to oversee commercial gambling activities
across the UAE, the final decision to authorize
casino operations remains with the rulers of individual
emirates.
Hornbuckle
noted that the company is still waiting on an official
directive from Dubai’s leadership. “We
don’t have permission yet from the ruler of
Dubai to go forward,” he said. “I don’t
know when we’ll hear, but I do believe this
... If this gets a casino, and I believe it will
over time, we think it’s a massive opportunity.”
MGM
submitted its license application to the GCGRA in
September 2024. Any future approval would likely
involve both federal coordination and local consent.
The GCGRA is currently chaired by Jim Murren, MGM’s
former CEO.
Meanwhile,
competition in the UAE's nascent casino sector is
heating up. Wynn Resorts is preparing to open the
country’s first casino at its upcoming property
in Ras Al Khaimah.
Scheduled
for a 2027 launch, the resort on Al Marjan Island
will likely be the UAE’s only licensed casino
at the time of opening, according to Wynn CEO Craig
Billings. He said last month that he anticipates
it will be “the first and only casino in the
country.”
Wynn
has also expanded its footprint in Ras Al Khaimah
by acquiring an additional 70 acres of land, raising
speculation of a potential second property in the
emirate. Analysts estimate that the UAE gaming market
could generate annual revenues of up to $8 billion,
while Wynn has projected figures closer to $5 billion.
Despite
Wynn’s confidence in securing a dominant position,
sources cited by Arabian Gulf Business Insight suggest
that other operators may eventually receive licenses,
casting doubt on the prospect of a long-term monopoly.
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Boyd
Gaming Corporation $82.15 -1.32 -1.58%
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Entertainment, Inc. $25.58 -0.32 -1.24%
Red
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Hilton
Grand Vacations Inc. $45.45 -0.100 -0.22%
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Las
Vegas Sands $53.09 -0.41 -0.77%
Boyd
Gaming Corporation 83.47-1.03 -1.22%
Caesars
Entertainment, Inc. 25.90 +0.81 +3.23%
Red
Rock Resorts, Inc. 61.08 -0.01 -0.02%
Hilton
Grand Vacations Inc. 45.55 +0.34+ 0.75%
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Superman
Crashes Peacemaker Set in Crossover Tease
David
Corenswet, portraying Superman in the upcoming DC
Universe film, surprised fans by visiting the set
of "Peacemaker" Season 2 in Georgia, where
he posed for a photo with John Cena in full costume.
The image, shared on Instagram, has fueled speculation
of a Superman cameo, aligning with James Gunn's
vision for interconnected DC storytelling. Production
insiders note the visit occurred during filming,
potentially bridging the 2025 Superman movie and
the 2026 Peacemaker series, amid fan excitement
on social media. (Grok)
News
IShowSpeed
Shocked by Secret Half-Sister Reunion
YouTube
star Darren Watkins Jr., known as IShowSpeed, was
stunned during a live-streamed family reunion at
his father's house on September 7, 2025, when he
met his unknown half-sister for the first time.
The 20-year-old gamer, famous for his energetic
content, reacted with shock and emotion upon discovering
their striking resemblance, leading to a viral moment
online as he questioned his father's secrecy. This
revelation adds a personal layer to his public life,
drawing mixed reactions from fans about family privacy
and streaming ethics. (Grok)
News
AJ
Lee Shocks WWE with Fiery Chicago Comeback
AJ
Lee made a triumphant return to WWE after a decade-long
absence, appearing on the September 5, 2025, episode
of SmackDown in Chicago. Joining her husband, CM
Punk, she confronted World Heavyweight Champion
Seth Rollins and Women's Intercontinental Champion
Becky Lynch amid escalating rivalries. Lee's comeback,
backed by a multi-year contract, electrified fans
and signals WWE's strategy to blend nostalgia with
fresh storylines, drawing massive social media buzz
and wrestler support. (Grok)
News
Fan
Stunt Derails Bengals-Browns Season Opener
In
the 2025 NFL season opener at Huntington Bank Field
in Cleveland, the Cincinnati Bengals, led by quarterback
Joe Burrow, surged ahead early with a touchdown
run by Chase Brown. The game intensified as the
Browns, quarterbacked by Joe Flacco, mounted a comeback,
but chaos erupted in the second quarter when a fan
threw a green dildo onto the field, halting play
and drawing massive online buzz. With the Bengals
clinging to a 17-16 lead in the fourth quarter,
the incident amplified the rivalry's drama amid
key defensive battles led by Myles Garrett. (Grok)
News
Legends
Anthony, Howard, and Moore Enter Hall of Fame in
Triumphant Ceremony
On
September 6, 2025, in Springfield, Massachusetts,
basketball legends Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard,
and Maya Moore led the Naismith Memorial Basketball
Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 induction. The ceremony
featured emotional speeches, tributes to family
and rivals, and highlights like Moore's recreation
of Michael Jordan's iconic ring photo with her twelve
championships. Joined by Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles,
and the 2008 U.S. Olympic team, the event celebrated
their iconic careers, resilience, and lasting impact
on the sport, sparking widespread fan admiration
online. (Grok)
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Topuria
Vows to Knock Out Crawford in Boxing Clash
UFC
lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has ignited controversy
by claiming he would knock out undefeated boxing
superstar Terence Crawford in a boxing ring, dismissing
any MMA matchup. The bold assertion, posted on X,
stems from Crawford's recent praise of Cody Garbrandt
as the top UFC boxer, sparking heated fan debates
online. As Crawford prepares for his September 13,
2025, fight against Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas,
Topuria's challenge underscores the appeal of crossover
bouts, with supporters praising his ambition while
critics call it overreach. (Grok)
News
McIlroy's
Eagle Powers Irish Open Playoff Triumph
Rory
McIlroy triumphed at the 2025 Amgen Irish Open on
September 7 at The K Club in Ireland, defeating
Joakim Lagergren in a dramatic playoff after sinking
a 30-foot eagle on the 72nd hole. The Northern Irish
star, who trailed earlier in the final round, mounted
a stunning comeback to claim his second Irish Open
title and first win since the Masters, highlighting
his dominance and inspiring fans amid widespread
social media celebrations. (Grok)
News
Sydney
Sweeney's Knockout Role in TIFF Biopic "Christy"
Sydney
Sweeney delivered a powerful performance as Christy
Martin in the boxing biopic "Christy,"
directed by David Michôd, at the 2025 Toronto
International Film Festival. Premiering on September
5, the film earned Sweeney's portrayal widespread
praise and Oscar buzz, highlighted by a standing
ovation, despite mixed reviews and a 70% Rotten
Tomatoes score. Critics lauded her transformative
role and emotional depth, while social media reactions
showed divided opinions on the film's narrative.
(Grok)
Cryptocurrency,
Markets, Business, World News and Culture
Thank
God It's Friday Edition Under The Media Watercooler
August
7/8, 2025
Media
Man Newsfeed
Stock
market growth has boosted altcoins more than BTC
Market
Overview
The
crypto market increased its capitalisation by almost
1% over the past day to $3.76 trillion. This smooth
recovery is consistent with the growing appetite
in the stock markets, where the Nasdaq100 is approaching
peak values, trading just over 1% below its historical
highs. The growth drivers remain the leading altcoins
ETH (+2.4%), XRP (+1.7%), Solana (+3.7%) and Dogecoin
(+2.7%) against a modest +0.7% for BTC.
Bitcoin
is approaching $115K on Thursday morning, reinforcing
confidence in a rebound from the 50-day moving average
in the first days of the month. However, the situation
is clouded by uncertainty due to trading within
a narrow range. Signals for a continuation of the
movement will be a breakout of support at $112K
(recent local lows and 50-day average) or a breakout
of resistance at $120K (July peaks and an important
round level).
News
Background
According
to Glassnode, Bitcoin has moved from a stage of
euphoria to a stage of cooling off, with pressure
from sellers intensifying. Demand from large companies
and investment funds is weakening, capital inflows
into spot Bitcoin ETFs have fallen by almost a quarter,
network activity is declining, and transfer volumes
and commission fees are shrinking. In such conditions,
any recovery will be short-lived, as there are no
fundamental catalysts for a rally.
Options
point to expectations of a decline in Bitcoin and
Ethereum by the end of August. Analyst Sean Dawson
notes that investors are hedging en masse in case
of a sharp pullback in BTC below $100,000.
Well-known
trader Ton Weiss suggested that the concentration
of Bitcoin in the hands of large American companies
creates risks of centralisation, and the US authorities
may try to confiscate it in the event of an economic
crisis, as they once did with gold. In his opinion,
this could happen in 2032–2033.
As
part of Project Crypto, the US SEC has clarified
that liquid staking is not usually subject to securities
laws.
US
President Donald Trump is going to sign an executive
order imposing penalties on banks that refuse to
serve crypto companies, The Wall Street Journal
reported, citing sources in the White House. (FxPro)
News
SEC
and Ripple Conclude XRP Lawsuit
The
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple
Labs have dismissed all appeals in their legal battle
over XRP, ending a case that began in December 2020.
A court previously ruled that XRP sales on public
exchanges did not constitute securities, while institutional
sales violated securities laws, resulting in a $125
million fine for Ripple. This resolution eliminates
further litigation and provides regulatory clarity
for the cryptocurrency.
News
Cryptos
Today: (Near Live)
Bitcoin
$116,400.26 USD +1.16%
Ethereum $3,886.75 USD +4.27%
XRP $3.34 USD +11.23%
Tether $0.9987 USD -0.19%
BNB: $784.56 USD +2.44%
Solana $175.11 USD +3.30%
USD Coin $0.9993 USD -0.07%
Dogecoin $0.2227 USD +8.31%
TRON $0.3375 USD -0.71%
News
Business
activity in the eurozone is growing, but very slowly
Business
activity in the eurozone is returning to growth
thanks to a turnaround in manufacturing since the
end of last year and a slight acceleration in the
pace of growth in services, according to data published
by S&P Global.
The
final composite PMI data for July showed an increase
to 50.9, rising for the third consecutive month
and repeating March's figures. Overall, the indicator
has returned to levels close to those seen in 2019,
indicating fairly sluggish economic growth.
Although
the manufacturing sector, for which data was published
on Friday, remains below 50, indicating a contraction,
this is significantly better than the 45.2 recorded
in November and December. This increase clearly
reflects the momentum of growth in defence spending
in the eurozone and the reduction in the key interest
rate, which increases the availability of credit.
The
services sector has remained in growth territory
for the past eight months, but is experiencing relatively
moderate growth rates, which does not suggest any
risks of accelerating inflation from this perspective.
An
important difference between 2025 and 2019 is the
ECB's key rate, which stands at 2.15% versus 0%,
respectively. The Central Bank has room to ease
policy, so we view the current data as moderately
bearish. (FxPro)
News
New
Zealand's labour market – a new reason to pause
the RBNZ's rate cuts
The
New Zealand dollar was able to swim against the
tide on Wednesday, strengthening against the dollar
more than its other competitors on positive labour
market statistics. NZDUSD has gained 0.6% since
the start of the day to 0.5930, hitting a weekly
high.
In
the second quarter, the number of people employed
fell by 0.9% compared to the same period a year
earlier, but this data was in line with average
forecasts. At the same time, the unemployment rate
was better than expected, rising from 5.1% to 5.2%,
while 5.3% was expected. Salaries rose 0.6% for
the quarter and were 2.2% higher than a year earlier
— quite healthy figures above forecasts.
There
is hope that the labour market is seeing a reversal
in wage growth compared to the 0.4% increase in
the first three months of the year. This looks like
the first signs of the economy's response to the
cycle of policy easing that began a year ago. During
this time, the RBNZ cut its key rate by two percentage
points to 3.25%.
Labour
market indicators complement inflation statistics,
which show an acceleration from 2.2% at the end
of last year to 2.7% year-on-year at the end of
the second quarter. Such an acceleration could be
a strong argument in favour of at least pausing
the rate cuts at the next meeting on August 20.
(FxPro)
News
August
5, 2025
Resilient
dollar despite weak jobs data
The
US employment report published on Friday confirmed
its status as the economic report with pivotal status.
The dismissal of the head of the Bureau of Labour
Statistics is a high-profile political precedent,
but we are interested in the consequences for the
markets.
Employment
growth of 73K was reported, significantly lower
than the expected 106K. But the main shock was the
revision for May from 144K to 19K and for June from
147K to 14K. Businesses barely created any new jobs
in the first months after the tariffs were introduced,
in contrast to ‘business as usual’ before
the publication.
This
report radically reversed the trend in the debt
market. Over the past few weeks, markets have been
pushing back the Fed's rate cuts further into the
future and reducing the number of expected cuts
in subsequent quarters. The peak of this revaluation
came shortly after the FOMC comments on 30 July.
At that time, the markets were pricing in a more
than 60% chance that there would be no easing in
September, and the main scenario until the end of
the year was only one cut.
Now,
the probability of a cut in September exceeds 90%,
and the chances of three cuts by the end of the
year are 47%, i.e. a 25-basis-point cut at each
of the remaining meetings.
Investors
in the stock markets prefer to see the positive
side of the situation, expecting that lower rates
will boost corporate earnings. In addition, lower
bond yields at lower rates increase the attractiveness
of equities.
Somewhat
unusually, the dollar, which lost 1.5% on Friday,
recovered a third of its losses, adding 0.5% to
its lows, despite the clearly negative news for
the USD. We previously said that such a reaction
was expected due to the US currency's accumulated
oversoldness due to its downward trend since January.
Technically,
the 50-day moving average, which acted as resistance
until mid-July, helped to stop the dollar's decline.
Fundamentally, the dollar may be boosted by the
familiar idea that in Europe and other parts of
the world, the slowdown in US consumption will lead
to an even greater slowdown, forcing further policy
easing.
At
the same time, it is worth being cautious with bullish
forecasts for the dollar, as its growth still has
several control points to pass. First, it is worth
looking at the dynamics of the DXY near its latest
peak of 100 against the current 98.8. The next confirmation
of a long-term reversal in the dollar trend will
be a break above 102, an important peak in May,
near which the 200-day moving average and the 61.8%
level of the decline from the January peak to the
June bottom also pass. Breaking through this level
will prove that the movement has risen from a corrective
rebound to a reversal, opening growth potential
to 110. (FxPro)
News
August
8, 2025
Markets
Australian
Dollar: $0.6523 USD (up $0.0023 USD)
Iron
Ore: $102.00 USD (up $0.05 USD)
Oil:
$63.83 USD (down $0.44 USD)
Gold:
$3,396.07 USD (up $27.76 USD)
Copper:
$4.4140 USD (up $0.0010 USD)
Bitcoin:
$117,275.06 USD (up 1.83%)
Dow
Jones: 43,968.64 (down 224.48 points)
News
Business
(Australia and World)
August
8, 2025
Shares
trade near record; ASX Limited tumbles
The
Australian sharemarket edged lower on Thursday,
with the S&P/ASX 200 shedding 0.1 per cent to
close at 8,831.4 points. ASX Limited was down 8.6
per cent at $64.22, Resmed fell 2.1 per cent to
$43.02 and the Commonwealth Bank eased 0.5 per cent
to end the session at $178.13. However, JB Hi-Fi
rose 1.8 per cent to $116.41, Westgold Resources
was up 5.1 per cent at $2.90 and Neuren Pharmaceuticals
finished 3.2 per cent higher at $17.55. (RMS)
News
Doubts
over gold's 'safe haven' status despite record run
The
gold price has risen by nearly 30 per cent so far
in 2025, having reached a record high of $US3,500
an ounce in April. However, analysis by Bhanu Singh
from Dimensional Fund Advisors has raised doubts
about gold's long-standing reputation as a 'safe
haven' asset. Singh has found that gold rose in
just over 50 per cent of calendar years between
1980 and 2024; in contrast, the Australian sharemarket
rose in 73 per cent of the years during that period.
Singh says people do not realise that gold is a
more volatile asset class than shares. (RMS)
News
ANZ
staff await Matos' vision
The
ANZ Bank's CEO Nuno Matos has yet to outline his
strategy for the 'big four' bank, several months
after he succeeded Shayne Elliott. However, Matos
is said to have told analysts in closed-door meetings
that he intends to 'transform' ANZ. Sources within
the bank have claimed that his strategy will include
significant job cuts and outsourcing more roles
to India. The Finance Sector Union's national president
Wendy Streets has accused Matos of treating ANZ
employees as "disposable". (Roy Morgan
Summary)
News
ASX
takes $35m hit from ASIC inquiry as rival Cboe lurks
The
ASX has advised that it will spend between $25m
and $35m this financial year on legal costs and
resourcing on an Australian Securities & Investments
Commission inquiry into it. The inquiry was launched
in June after a series of failures by the ASX that
have called into question its ability to keep the
Australian sharemarket functioning properly, while
it is understood that ASIC has broadened its inquiry
to take in the ASX's latest error, which saw it
confuse listed telco TPG Telecom with private equity
firm TPG Capital. The mistake, which had TPG Telecom
buying software provider Infomedia when it was actually
TPG Capital. (RMS)
News
The
Wolf Of Wall Street
The
Wolf of Wall Street is a 2013 film directed by Martin
Scorsese, based on Jordan Belfort's memoir. It follows
Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, a stockbroker
who rises to wealth through fraudulent schemes in
the 1990s, indulging in a hedonistic lifestyle of
drugs, sex, and excess. His firm, Stratton Oakmont,
manipulates stock prices to scam investors, leading
to millions in ill-gotten gains. The FBI eventually
catches up, and Belfort’s empire collapses.
The movie blends dark comedy, drama, and satire,
critiquing greed and the American Dream.
Key
details:
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio (Jordan Belfort), Jonah
Hill (Donnie Azoff), Margot Robbie (Naomi Lapaglia),
Matthew McConaughey (Mark Hanna).
Runtime:
3 hours.
Rating:
R (for graphic nudity, drug use, language, and violence).
Box
Office: Grossed over $392 million worldwide.
Reception:
Praised for its energy, performances, and Scorsese’s
direction; criticized by some for glorifying excess.
Nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture
and Best Actor. (Grok)
News
The
Social Network: News
No
official release date or production timeline has
been confirmed, and the casting deals are not yet
finalized.
These
details stem from entertainment industry sources
like Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter, shared
via posts on XThe primary news surrounding The Social
Network relates to the development of a sequel,
tentatively referred to as The Social Network Part
II.
Here
are the key details based on recent reports:
Sequel
Announcement and Casting: Aaron Sorkin, the writer
of the original 2010 film, is set to write and direct
the sequel. The project is in early development,
with Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White as top
choices to star. Madison would portray Frances Haugen,
the whistleblower who disclosed Facebook’s
documents in 2021, while White would play Jeff Horwitz,
the journalist who investigated the Facebook Files.
Jeremy Strong is a frontrunner to play Mark Zuckerberg,
a role originally portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg.
Focus
of the Sequel: The sequel is expected to explore
significant events post-2010, particularly the 2021
Facebook Files leak, which revealed internal documents
about the company’s practices. This suggests
a shift in narrative from the founding of Facebook
to its later controversies.
Context
and Relevance: The original film chronicled the
creation of Facebook and the legal battles involving
Mark Zuckerberg and his co-founders. A sequel could
delve into the platform’s evolution, its impact
on society, and ongoing scrutiny over data privacy
and misinformation, reflecting current debates about
social media’s role in public discourse. (Grok)
News
Wall
Street (Movie)
Wall
Street (1987), directed by Oliver Stone, is a drama
about ambition and greed in the 1980s financial
world. It follows Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), a young
stockbroker desperate to succeed, who gets entangled
with Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas), a ruthless
corporate raider. Gekko’s mantra, “Greed
is good,” drives the story as Bud is lured
into insider trading and unethical deals, compromising
his morals for wealth and power. The film explores
themes of capitalism, loyalty, and betrayal, with
Bud navigating pressures from Gekko, his father
(Martin Sheen), and his own conscience.
Key
Details:
Cast:
Michael Douglas (Gordon Gekko), Charlie Sheen (Bud
Fox), Daryl Hannah (Darien Taylor), Martin Sheen
(Carl Fox). Runtime: 2h 6m. Genre: Drama/Crime.
Rating: R. Box Office: ~$44 million (US).
Awards:
Michael Douglas won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Notable
Aspects:
Gekko’s
“Greed is good” speech is iconic, reflecting
1980s excess.
Inspired
by real-life figures like Ivan Boesky and Michael
Milken.
A
sequel, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010),
continued the story.
Where
to Watch (as of 2025):
Streaming:
Available on platforms like Peacock or rentable
on Amazon, YouTube, or Apple TV (check current availability).
Physical: DVD/Blu-ray via retailers like Amazon.
News
Gold,
copper, & silver: How metals are moving this
year
Metal
futures have made some pretty dramatic moves lately
from safe haven gold to tariff sensitive copper.
So let's take a look at the longer term trends.
I'm Jared Blikre, host of Stocks in Translation.
And I'm going to start by charting some of the moves
in Dr. Copper because this is where we have the
most zig and zags over the last 25 years. So this
goes back to the beginning of the century and we
can see right now, we're at $5.51 per pound. That
is a record high. But if we go back to the beginning
of the century, guess what? Uh we had a little bit
of a slump in the wake of the dot com boom and then
bust, but starting in 2003, we saw a big rise there.
And that was as China actually joined the World
Trade Organization or the WTO. That lasted into
the global financial crisis. Then we had a pretty
big bust in in Dr. Copper, and then we had another
rise. And that rise was due to unprecedented stimulus,
not only from the Chinese government, but also from
the United States government, QE was in force, and
then we saw kind of a strong dollar play. That weighed
on this metal all the way into the beginning of
2016. The entire world, most of the world indices
went through a bear market in 2015, and then 2016,
we found the footing. And that was actually the
year that Trump won, began his first presidency.
And from there, we saw some zig and zags, and then
we saw a shock into the pandemic. A couple of, a
couple of years of deflation or a semi-deflation,
disinflation, that caught up with it in 2022, but
then it was off to the races again. And especially
with the Trump tariffs now on copper, threatening
to be threatening to be 50% on August 1st, we're
seeing a lot of front running in this trade. Now,
I also want to show you gold futures and I'm going
to show you silver as well. And they follow a very
similar pattern. We're not seeing the dramatic zig
and zags that we did in copper, but we did see the
same pattern of China joining the WTO, contributing
to that huge rise in price to 1800, almost $2,000
an ounce by the beginning of the global financial
crisis. So a little bit of a meltdown there. But
in 2016 into 2018, we saw a bit of a rise into the
pandemic, a little bit of a whipsaw there, and consolidation
over a few years. Again, that 2022 bare market in
US stocks that contributed to some deflation and
disinflation globally, supply chain chain shocks
came into force again, and then we saw this huge
rise beginning in late 2023, and we are now at 3353.
We've seen a high of as much as $3,500 per ounce.
And gold is kind of unique among the precious metals
and also the industrial metals, and this is because
central banks have been a huge determining force
in their buying of it. This is a bar chart that
shows central bank buying in tons going back all
the way to 2010. And what you notice here is the
last three years, 2022, 2023, 2024, all of those
had gold being bought by central banks of in the
amount of over 1,000 tons. And so that's a pretty
big dramatic increase from the prior years. And
this has to do with the ongoing dedollarization
in China, as well as Russia, but also a host of
other countries, even some in western and eastern
Europe. So this is a trend that we want to follow.
Uh, I want to close out here with silver, and I'm
going to just chart the price action. Again, very
similar chart to gold and copper in terms of the
big movements here. We saw a big price spike into
almost $50 per ounce, and that was just as the global
financial crisis was getting underway. And then
the QE area in 2011, that's when we saw that high.
Then we saw a dramatic, dramatic crash into 2016,
kind of found its footing, saw a big squeeze in
the early pandemic, 2020 was a great year for silver,
but then we saw a little bit of a fallout. And again,
silver is on the rise here at $38. It's still off
of that $50 record high, but it is increasing very
quickly. To round out the conversation, I want to
just put on a table here. I have all three medals
and just kind of grouping them together. I want
to display how they are moving with their specific
patterns with a trigger, and then to tell you which
one of these is featured in these specific criteria.
So here, under the pattern, we have acceleration.
So that would be an economic acceleration. The trigger
would be liquidity. And when that happens, we see
all metals benefiting from that. And then when there's
a safe haven scare, and that trigger would be a
crisis of some sorts, you're going to see gold and
silver outperforming the most, kind of leaving Dr.
Copper behind. And then here's a bearish one, industrial
drags, that affects copper disproportionately here,
and the trigger there is typically a stronger US
dollar because the US dollar surges when global
global industrials tend to drag, and that's because
the US is the least dirty shirt in the laundry basket
of the world. And then finally here, we have a policy
shock. This will affect all three medals, but especially
copper and gold here. Um, arguably, the biggest
reason is tariffs and debt, and we've seen both
of those contribute to silver rising. So we could
put all three in that basket as well. But when you
put it all together, we have the perfect explosive
mix for all three of these metals, including palladium
and also platinum, which we didn't get to have time
for, but all of these are experiencing huge thrust
in 2025. And we'll have to see how these tariffs
play out, especially on Dr. Copper with respect
to that August 1st deadline. Remember, 50% there.
So tune into Stocks in Translation for more jargon
busting deep dives, new episodes on Tuesdays and
Thursdays on Yahoo Finances website, or wherever
you find your podcast. (Transcript from Yahoo! Finance
podcast)
News
Best
Quotes
An
investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
— Benjamin Franklin
"Bottoms
in the investment world don't end with four-year
lows; they end with 10- or 15-year lows." —
Jim Rogers
Be
fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when
others are fearful." — Warren Buffett
Media
Man
"Everything
is a gamble" Greg Tingle, Media Man Group
News
Best
Quotes Of The Day
The
best and biggest gold mine is in between your ears."
"You
are a gold mine of potential power. You have to
dig to find it and make it real."
"Your
mind is like a gold mine, if you dig deep you will
find something golden."
"Don't
die without mining the gold in your mind."
"We're
like goldfields. Until we dig deep to find what's
inside us, our true potentials may be hidden forever."
"If
you want to find gold, you've got to love the process
of digging."
"Even
if you're sitting on a gold mine, you still have
to dig."
"Develop
men the same way gold is mined"
"Don't
go into the mine looking for dirt; instead, go in
looking for the gold."
"A
prospector's job is to remove dirt as quickly as
possible"
"A
prospector who analyses every speck of dirt won't
find much gold"
"The
world is sitting on a gold mine but knows it not."
"Make new friends, but keep the old; Those
are silver, these are gold."
"All
that is gold does not glitter."
"Gold
is forever. It is beautiful, useful, and never wears
out"
"Gold
is the money of kings"
"Mining
is the art of exploiting mineral deposits at a profit.
An unprofitable mine is fit only for the sepulcher
of a dead mule."
"Anyone
can find the dirt in someone. Be the one that finds
the gold."
"True
gold fears no fire."
"The
desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means
of freedom and benefit."
"Make
new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver,
these are gold."
"When
taken for granted, gold in one's hand is sometimes
considered like cheap copper – so are people."
Mining,
Resources, Energy, Markets,News: Australia and World
June
30, 2025
War,
tariffs, growth slump take $33bn toll on miners
The
Department of Industry, Science & Resources
has forecast that Australia's resources export earnings
will fall to $369bn in 2025-26, compared with an
estimated $385bn in the current financial year.
The quarterly resources and energy report also forecasts
that the sector's export earnings will fall to $352bn
in 2026-27. The report notes a number of risks for
the sector, including geopolitical tensions, the
Trump administration's tariffs regime and slowing
global economic growth. The report forecasts that
iron ore export earnings will fall by $11bn to $104.8bn
in 2025-26; however, gold shipments are expected
to rise by $10bn to $56bn, and become the nation's
third-biggest resources export in 2025-26. (RMS)
News
Iran
could resume uranium enrichment 'in a matter of
months', UN nuclear watchdog says
International
Atomic Energy Agency director-general Rafael Grossi
says Iran might be able to resume uranium enrichment
'in a matter of months', despite the US and Israeli
attacks on several of its nuclear facilities. There
have also been questions as to whether Iran was
able to relocate some or all of its estimated 408.6-kilogram
(900-pound) stockpile of highly enriched uranium
before the attacks, with Grossi admitting to CBS
News that "we don't know where this material
could be". Iran has decided to suspend co-operation
with the IAEA, and has Grossi's request for a visit
to the damaged facilities. (Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Rio
Tinto puts hunt for CEO on fast-track
Sources
have indicated that Rio Tinto is likely to announce
the successor to CEO Jakob Stausholm after its half-year
results are released on 30 July. The resources group
has commenced the process of interviewing and assessing
the shortlisted candidates for the role; the leading
internal contenders include chief commercial officer
Bold Baatar and the head of iron ore, Simon Trott.
Stausholm revealed plans to step down in May, prompting
speculation that he had been pushed out. Rival BHP
is said to be preparing for the eventual departure
of CEO Mike Henry. (Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Beach
touted as Narrabri buyer
Citi
has stated that regulators might require Santos
to divest its undeveloped Narrabri gas field in
NSW in order for them to approve its $30 billion
takeover by Abu Dhabi's XRG consortium. It comes
as XRG was given an exclusive four-week period of
due diligence on Friday to progress its bid for
Santos, while the Kerry Stokes-backed Beach Energy
is seen as a potential buyer for the Narrabri gas
field, which contains an estimated 1,500 petajoules
of gas. Potential daily production of 200 terajoules
is equivalent to half of NSW's current gas consumption.
(RMS)
News
June
26, 2025
Australia
sues China-linked rare earths investors
Treasurer
Jim Chalmers has lodged Federal Court action against
Indian Ocean International Shipping & Service
for breaching Australian foreign investment laws;
action is also being taken against a former unnamed
associate of the firm. The company is one of five
foreign investors with links to China that Chalmers
ordered in 2024 to divest their shares in rare earth
miner Northern Minerals due to national interest
concerns, with Chalmers' legal action against Indian
Ocean International Shipping & Service said
to be the first of its kind. (Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Best
Quotes Of The Day
The
best and biggest gold mine is in between your ears."
"You
are a gold mine of potential power. You have to
dig to find it and make it real."
"Your
mind is like a gold mine, if you dig deep you will
find something golden."
"Don't
die without mining the gold in your mind."
"We're
like goldfields. Until we dig deep to find what's
inside us, our true potentials may be hidden forever."
"If
you want to find gold, you've got to love the process
of digging."
"Even
if you're sitting on a gold mine, you still have
to dig."
"Develop
men the same way gold is mined"
"Don't
go into the mine looking for dirt; instead, go in
looking for the gold."
"A
prospector's job is to remove dirt as quickly as
possible"
"A
prospector who analyzes every speck of dirt won't
find much gold"
"The
world is sitting on a gold mine but knows it not."
"Make
new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver,
these are gold."
"All
that is gold does not glitter."
"Gold
is forever. It is beautiful, useful, and never wears
out"
"Gold
is the money of kings"
"Mining
is the art of exploiting mineral deposits at a profit.
An unprofitable mine is fit only for the sepulcher
of a dead mule."
"Anyone
can find the dirt in someone. Be the one that finds
the gold."
"True
gold fears no fire."
"The
desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means
of freedom and benefit."
"Make
new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver,
these are gold."
"When
taken for granted, gold in one's hand is sometimes
considered like cheap copper – so are people."
News
Gold
holds decline as ceasefire saps haven demand
Gold
held a decline as a shaky Iran-Israel ceasefire
appeared to hold, reducing demand for haven assets.
Bullion was near $US3330 an ounce, after closing
down 1.3 per cent on Tuesday. The truce between
Israel and Iran continued after US President Donald
Trump lashed out at both sides for early breaches.
Geopolitical uncertainties, along with Trump’s
aggressive trade policy and central bank buying,
have spurred a 27 per cent advance in gold this
year. The rally has lost momentum over the last
couple of months, however, with bullion mostly trading
between $US3300 and $US3400 an ounce. Spot gold
rose 0.2 per cent to $US3330.85 an ounce in Asian
trading. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index was flat.
Silver was steady, while platinum and dipped.
News
Bonus
Gold
by Spandau Ballet
Producers:
Steve Jolley & Tony Swain
Music
Video: Gold
https://youtube.com/watch?v=VQ4qrcHyYj4
[Verse
1]
Thank
you for coming home
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
[Chorus]
Gold (gold)
Always
believe in your soul
You've got the power to know
You're indestructible, always believing
You are gold (gold)
Glad that you're bound to return
There's something I could have learned
You're indestructible, always believing
[Verse
2]
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
And love is like a high prison wall
And you could leave me standing so tall
[Chorus]
Gold
(gold) Always believe in your soul
You've got the power to know You're indestructible,
always believing
You are gold (gold)
Glad that you're bound to return
Something I could have learned
You're indestructible, always believing
[Bridge]
Love
is like a high prison wall
You could leave me standing so tall
[Chorus]
Gold
(gold) Always believe in your soul
You
got the power to know You're indestructible, always
believing
You are gold (gold)
Glad that you're bound to return
Something I could have learned
You're indestructible, always believing (You are,
gold)
Always believe in your soul You've got the power
to know
You're indestructible, always believing 'Cause you
are gold (gold)
I'm glad that you're bound to return
Something I could have learned
You're indestructible, always believing (gold)
[Verse
1]
Thank
you for coming home
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
[Chorus]
Gold
(gold) Always believe in your soul
You've got the power to know
You're indestructible, always believing
You are gold (gold)
Glad that you're bound to return
There's something I could have learned
You're indestructible, always believing
[Verse
2]
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
And love is like a high prison wall
And you could leave me standing so tall
News
Markets
June
30, 2025
Australian
Dollar: $0.6535 USD (down $0.0009 USD)
Iron Ore July Spot Price (SGX): $94.75 USD (up $1.20)
Oil (WTI): $65.52 (up $0.33)
Gold: $3,274.23 (down $53.78)
Copper (CME): $5.1220 (up $0.0690)
Bitcoin: $107,356.68 (up 0.13%)
Dow Jones: 43,819.27 (up 432.43)
Markets
June
27, 2025
Australian
dollar +0.5% to 65.46 US cents
Wall
Street:
S&P 500 +0.8%
Dow Jones +0.9%
Nasdaq +1%
Europe:
Stoxx 50 -0.2%
FTSE +2%,
DAX +0.6%
CAC -0.01%
Bitcoin
+0.1% to US$107,875
Gold
$US3329.90 an ounce at 6.41am AEDT
US oil +0.5% to $US62.26 a barrel at 8.42am AEDT
Brent Crude Oil +0.1% to $US67.78 a barrel
Iron ore -1% at $US94.52 a ton
10-year yield: US 4.24% Australia 4.1% Germany 2.57%
News
Gold
once again approaches a cliff edge
The
Israel and Iran ceasefire has reduced demand for
gold as a safe-haven asset. The precious metal failed
to break out of the medium-term consolidation range
of $3,100 to $3,400 per troy ounce and resume its
upward trend. This signals weakness among bulls
and allows Citigroup to predict a fall in prices
below $3,000 in 2026. According to the bank, thanks
to Donald Trump's ‘big and beautiful’
tax bill, the acceleration of the US economy will
push gold prices down. The decrease in geopolitical
risks will also contribute to gold's decline.
Goldman
Sachs, on the other hand, maintains its forecast
for the precious metal to rise to $4,000. It cites
the insatiable appetite of central banks, the weakening
dollar, and the fall in US Treasury bond yields.
Indeed, the White House is keen on lower debt market
rates and a weaker currency. A recent survey by
the World Gold Council shows that 43% of central
banks plan to increase their bullion purchases over
the next 12 months, up from just 29% a year ago.
The
recent de-escalation has once again tested gold's
support at its uptrend, marked by the 50-day moving
average. On Friday, sellers pushed the price below
this level, which passes through 3324, and are even
attempting to stabilise below 3300. In May, a sharp
movement managed to push the price back above this
line. However, this metric is now turning downward,
reflecting over two months of consolidation after
reaching recent highs.
All
signs indicate a potential repeat of the consolidation
seen in November-December last year, which laid
the groundwork for the subsequent rally. However,
there is also a high probability that the failure
to break through the $3500 level over the past two
months signals a global trend reversal. We await
whether this will mirror 2020, with a 20% correction
in the next six months and a two-year sideways movement
or resemble the nearly halving in gold prices from
2011 to 2015. (FxPro)
News
ASX
dips on tech sell-off; lithium stocks rally
The
Australian sharemarket drifted lower on Thursday,
with the S&P/ASX 200 easing 0.1 per cent to
close at 8,550.8 points. Northern Star Resources
fell 2.3 per cent to $18.84, Xero was down 5.3 per
cent at $184 and the Commonwealth Bank finished
0.4 per cent lower at $190.71. However, Mineral
Resources was up 3.6 per cent at $20.90 and DroneShield
added 11.7 per cent to end the session at $2.39.
(RMS)
News
'Not
the moment' for abandoned rare earths mega-merger,
says Lynas boss
A
merger of Lynas Rare Earths with MP Materials would
create a monopoly of rare earths in the Western
world, and the idea that they should merge has been
previously flagged. Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze said
on Wednesday that she had been of the view that
a merger of the two was a good idea, but that for
a "variety of reasons, it didn't happen".
Speaking on the sidelines of a talk for the Western
Australian Mining Club, she said that there were
no discussions between Lynas and MP Materials about
a merger at present. She said that deals often have
their moment, "and now is not the moment, unfortunately",
in terms of one between the two companies. (Roy
Morgan Summary)
News
Best
Quotes Of The Day
"The
best and biggest gold mine is in between your ears.
To find the gold, think deeply and think better."
"You
are a gold mine of potential power. You have to
dig to find it and make it real."
"Don't
die without mining the gold in your mind."
"We're
like goldfields. Until we dig deep to find what's
inside us, our true potentials may be hidden forever."
"Even
if you're sitting on a gold mine, you still have
to dig." Broadway Mining
"There's
a gold mine in you that must be exploited"
Media/Marketing/Arts:
Australia
News
June
24, 2025
Thomson
to lead News Corp until 2030
US-based
media giant News Corporation has extended the current
contract of CEO Robert Thomson by three years. It
was slated to expire in mid-2027, but Thomson will
now remain at the helm until at least June 2030.
News Corp's chairman Lachlan Murdoch says Thomson
has been instrumental in the media groups' growth
and transformation in the digital age. Indeed, News
Corp's digital revenue accounted for about 50 per
cent of its total revenue in fiscal 2024, compared
with about 20 per cent in 2014. Thomson has been
CEO since 2013. (Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Mia
Freedman's Mamamia and News Corp sued over cannabis
ads
The
Therapeutic Goods Administration has filed legal
action against News Corp's magazine division and
Mamamia in the Federal Court, with Mamamia being
the media company owned by Mia Freedman. The TGA
alleges Mamamia and News Corp's 'Body + Soul' magazine
ran articles that unlawfully promoted medicinal
cannabis products from Altus, which is a alternative-medicine
website and dispensary; the Mamamia article under
scrutiny was allegedly written by a person whose
mother worked for a company connected to Atlus.
(RMS)
News
Ten
turns to Spotify to halt news losing streak
The
Ten Network has signed a deal with audio streaming
platform Spotify to broadcast its new current affairs
and news show '10 News+' each day as an hour-long
podcast and video. Spotify users will be able to
access it within minutes of it finishing it on TV,
while it will also be broadcast live on YouTube.
With Ten having long trailed behind Seven and Nine
in the ratings for free-to-air news, its new deal
with Spotify follows the cancellation of its long-running
nightly talk show 'The Project', with '10 News+'
having being announced in its place. (Roy Morgan
Summary)
News
Media/Marketing/Arts:
Australia
June
23, 2025
Nine
banks on NRL-led revival
The
National Rugby League's current four-year broadcasting
rights deal expires at the end of the 2027 season.
Nine Entertainment and Foxtel are both keen to renew
their rights deals when negotiations begin in coming
months; the Stan streaming platform is likely to
be a key element in any future deal for Nine to
broadcast NRL matches, given the ongoing decline
in linear TV audiences and advertising revenue.
Meanwhile, sources at the Seven Network have indicated
that it will not bid for the broadcasting rights
for the NRL's regular season, although it may be
interested in events like the State of Origin series
and international matches. (Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Stan
to buy ELP rights 'this week'
Media
industry speculation suggests that Nine Entertainment
is poised to secure a three-year broadcasting rights
deal for the English Premier League. The incumbent
rights holder Optus Sport is halfway through its
current six-year deal with the EPL, which expires
in 2028. However, sources have indicated that Nine
will pay about $300m to take over the broadcasting
rights for the next three seasons; the ELP is expected
to air exclusively on Nine's Stan streaming platform.
(RMS)
News
Google
ditches deals with publishers amid Labor inaction
The
Public Interest Publishers Alliance was established
in 2021 and comprises 24 independent news publishers.
The alliance negotiated a funding deal with technology
giant Google in 2022 that had been slated to run
for five years; the deal is believed to be worth
several million dollars a year and was negotiated
with the assistance of the Minderoo Foundation.
Google has advised alliance members that it will
terminate the deal two years ahead of schedule,
because wants to split the small payments across
a broader range of publications. The move comes
amid criticism of the federal government over its
tardiness over the proposed news bargaining incentive.
(RMS)
News
'2025
Digital News Report more positive than it looks'
The
latest University of Canberra Digital News Report
has sparked some fears about the future of the Australian
news industry, but the reality is not as bad as
it may seem. Although media platforms overtook online
news as a "source of news" for the first
time, users are ultimately consuming content that
has come from news publisher websites. The report
reveals the percentage of people who pay for news
has increased, while the main 'takeaway' from the
report for advertisers is that consumer engagement
with news is strong and strengthening, which is
again consistent with ThinkNewsBrands and Roy Morgan
data on news consumption. (Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Telstra
nets film prize as impact and humour dominate Cannes
Several
Australian advertising campaigns has taken out awards
at the annual Cannes Lions International Festival
of Creativity. Telstra's Better on a Better Network
ad campaign won four awards in the film craft category,
including a Grand Prix award and two gold Lions.
Telstra also won four Lions in the film category
for its Christmas and business advertising campaigns.
Other Australian ads that were recognised at Cannes
include one for Suncorp, Coca-Cola and Volkswagen.
(Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Leggett:
Clemenger ready to lead the market
Clemenger
BBDO has undergone major changes this year as it
prepares to become a fully owned Omnicom agency,
with Clemenger BBDO having combined with CHEP Network
and Traffik agencies to create one fully integrated
agency. Clemenger BBDO CEO Lee Leggett says it is
now " ready to lead the market", with
its leadership team being completed with the appointment
last week of Stephen de Wolf as new chief creative
officer. His appointment marks a return to Clemenger
BBDO, where some of the campaigns that he worked
on included the highly-regarded 'Meet Graham' campaign
for the Victorian Transport Accident Commission.
(RMS)
News
Pockets
as deep as the snow
Snow
Resorts Australia chairman Noel Landry says Victoria's
2025 ski season is expected to generate $21bn for
the state economy. The state's ski resorts have
had well "above average" snow depths since
the season officially began during the King's Birthday
long weekend. However, analysis shows that the cost
of lift tickets at Victoria's ski resorts for the
current season are generally much higher than some
popular resorts in New Zealand. Landry, who is also
the general manager of Buller Ski Lifts, emphasises
that the cost of lift tickets in Victoria is boosted
by state government charges that largely do not
apply when visiting overseas ski resorts. (Roy Morgan
Summary)
News
Roy
Morgan wins Media Man 'News Services Company Of
The Month' award
Markets
and Cryptos
June
16, 2025
Sydney,
Australia
Markets
ASX
futures down 20 points/0.2% to 8532
AUD -0.1% at US64.81¢
Bitcoin +0.6% to $US105,292
Dow -1.8%
S&P -1.1%
Nasdaq -1.3%
Gold +1.4% to $US3432.34 an ounce
Brent oil +7.0% at $US74.23 a barrel
Iron ore -0.7% at $US93.85 a ton
News
Cryptos
Bitcoin
$105,646.18 USD +0.49%
Ethereum $2,549.30 USD +1.19%
Tether $1.00 USD -0.08%
XRP $2.17 USD +1.48%
BNB $648.26 USD +0.76%
Solana $153.19 USD +5.96%
USD Coin $1.00 USD -0.06%
Dogecoin $$0.1752 USD -1.00%
TRON $0.2734 USD +0.70%
Cardano $0.6329 USD +1.50%
Wrapped Bitcoin $105,633.91 USD +0.49%
News
Gold
2nd Ranked To USD In Global Reserves
Gold
has firmly reasserted itself as a strategic anchor
in the global financial system, now ranking second
only to the US dollar—and ahead of the euro—in
terms of official reserve holdings measured at market
value. This structural shift, outlined in the European
Central Bank’s latest report on the international
role of the euro, underscores how price dynamics,
central bank behavior, and geopolitical realignment
have collectively elevated gold’s monetary
relevance.
From
Inflation Hedge to Geopolitical Barometer
In
2024, gold prices surged by 30%, followed by another
30% year-to-date in 2025, briefly reaching an all-time
nominal high of $3,500 per troy ounce in April.
This sharp rally signals more than just a technical
or inflation-driven cycle—it reflects a broader
revaluation of gold’s role amid rising global
uncertainty.
Conclusion:
Gold’s Strategic Repricing
The
ECB’s findings reflect a broader paradigm shift
in the logic of reserve accumulation. Gold has not
only appreciated in nominal terms—it has been
reconceptualized as a core asset for monetary sovereignty
and geopolitical insulation.
Its
elevation to second place in global reserves is
more than symbolic. It signals a growing distrust
in traditional reserve currencies and a collective
desire among central banks—particularly outside
the Western alliance—to build resilience against
political and financial coercion.
In
this new global context, gold is no longer a passive
relic of the past. It is increasingly being recognized
as an active pillar of reserve strategy, with implications
that stretch far beyond price charts and interest
rate models.
News
Market
Background
Australian
dollar -0.1% to 64.84 US cents
Wall Street:
S&P 500 -1.1%, Dow Jones -1.8%, Nasdaq -1.3%
Europe: Stoxx 50 -1.3%
FTSE -0.4%
DAX -1.1%
CAC -1%
Bitcoin -0.3% to $US104,682
Spot gold +1.4% to $US3432.34 per ounce on Saturday
US oil +7.3% to $US72.98 a barrel on Saturday
Brent crude +7% to $US74.23 a barrel on Saturday
Iron ore -0.7% to $US93.85 per tonne
10-year yield: US 4.40% Australia 4.15% Germany
2.53%
News
Gold
News
Recent
gold news highlights a surge in prices driven by
geopolitical tensions and economic factors. Gold
prices in Dubai spiked to near-record highs, with
24-karat gold reaching Dh412.75 per gram (approximately
$112.84), following Israel’s military strikes
on Iran, boosting demand for safe-haven assets.
Globally, spot gold hit a one-week peak at around
$3,424.6 per ounce, up 1.2%, fueled by Middle East
conflicts and expectations of Federal Reserve rate
cuts. In India, gold prices crossed Rs 1,01,540
per 10 grams, a Rs 2,200 surge, driven by safe-haven
buying amid the Israel-Iran conflict. Analysts note
gold’s appeal as a hedge against market volatility,
with prices up 29% in 2025, though jewelry demand
has weakened due to high costs. Central banks are
on track to buy 1,000 metric tons of gold in 2025,
marking a fourth year of significant purchases to
diversify reserves. Posts on X also reflect bullish
sentiment, with some predicting gold could reach
$4,000 per ounce, though such claims are speculative.
For
investors, gold remains attractive but experts caution
against over-allocation due to its volatility. Always
verify market trends with trusted financial sources
before making investment decisions. (Grok)
News
Best
Quotes
“Gold
is the money of kings.” – Anonymous.
“He
who has the gold makes the rules.” – Unknown.
“Gold
is a living god and rules in scorn, all earthly
things but virtue.” – Percy Bysshe Shelley.
“Gold
is a deep and liquid subject.” – Anonymous.
“Gold
is forever.” – Anonymous
News
Best
Quotes
"Journalism
allows its readers to witness history; fiction gives
its readers an opportunity to live it." - John
Hersey
"In
America, the president reigns for four years, and
journalism governs forever and ever." - Oscar
Wilde
"The
world is changing very fast. Big will not beat small
anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow"
Rupert Murdoch
Markets
and Cryptos
Markets:
May
29, 2025
ASX
futures down 1 point/0.01% to 8416
AUD -0.3% at US64.25¢
Bitcoin -2.5% to $US107,232
Dow -0.5% S&P -0.3% NAS 0.2%
Gold -0.1% to $US3296.72 an ounce
Oil +0.7% at $US64.56 a barrel
Iron ore -0.2% at $US95.00 a ton
Cryptos:
Cryptos
Today: (Near Live)
Bitcoin
$107,432.57 USD -2.07%
Ethereum $2,639.78 USD -1.39%
Tether $1.00 USD +0.03%
XRP $2.26 USD -3.27%
BNB $688.30 USD -0.43%
Solana $171.06 USD -4.13%
USD Coin $1.00 USD +0.01%
Dogecoin $0.2192 USD
Cardano $0.7386 USD -3.52%
TRON $0.275 USD -0.73%
Wrapped Bitcoin $107,313.67 USD -2.02%
Sui $3.56 USD -3.87%
Chainlink $15.45 USD -3.62%
Avalanche $23.25 USD -1.55%
News
Bitcoin
News
Market
Performance: The cryptocurrency market has seen
a 2.2% decrease in total market capitalization,
now standing at $3.55 trillion, with trading volume
at $116 billion. Bitcoin (BTC) has consolidated
after hitting a record high of $111,814 last week,
currently trading around $108,897. Solana ranks
among the lowest funding rates, indicating market
dynamics.
Bitcoin
2025 Conference: The Bitcoin 2025 conference in
Las Vegas, starting May 27, has drawn attention
with high-profile attendees. Vice President JD Vance
spoke, emphasizing the Trump administration's pro-crypto
stance, stating, "crypto finally has a champion"
in the White House.
Corporate
Adoption:
GameStop
confirmed its first Bitcoin investment, acquiring
4,710 BTC.
Trump
Media and Technology Group plans to raise $2.5 billion
to invest in Bitcoin, with CEO Devin Nunes calling
it an "apex instrument of financial freedom."
This follows speculation about a $3 billion raise,
which the company denied.
Regulatory
Developments:
Republican
Representative Bryan Steil, at the Bitcoin 2025
conference, urged lawmakers to avoid adding non-relevant
clauses to two key crypto bills (Stablecoin and
Market Structure legislation), which he believes
could unlock a "golden age" for digital
assets.
The
U.S. Senate advanced the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin
regulatory framework, boosting Bitcoin to a high
of $109,730. However, concerns about conflicts of
interest persist due to President Trump's involvement
in crypto ventures like the $TRUMP memecoin and
a family-backed stablecoin, USD1.
Ethical
Concerns:
Trump’s
$TRUMP memecoin has raised ethical issues, with
43% of top investors (95 of 220) losing a combined
$8.95 million. Trump hosted a gala for top holders,
sparking criticism over potential "pay-for-play"
schemes.
Watchdog
groups and some lawmakers have criticized Trump’s
push to ease crypto oversight while his family’s
ventures, including a $2 billion deal with Binance
and an Abu Dhabi fund, raise conflict-of-interest
concerns.
Crime
and Security:
A crypto investor, John Woeltz, was charged in New
York with kidnapping and torturing a man to extract
Bitcoin passwords, highlighting rising crypto-related
crimes.
Posts
on X mention a wave of crypto-related kidnappings
in France linked to rising prices.
Other
Developments:
Circle, the issuer of the $61 billion USDC stablecoin,
rejected a $4-5 billion acquisition offer from Ripple,
filing for an IPO instead.
Pakistan
allocated 2,000 megawatts to support Bitcoin mining
and AI data centers, aiming to legalize crypto and
attract investment.
The
U.S. Department of Labor rescinded 2022 guidance
on cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans, signaling a shift
in policy.
Price
Predictions:
ARK
Invest’s Cathie Wood predicts Bitcoin could
reach $2.4 million, implying a $50.4 trillion market
cap, though some view this as ambitious.
Bitcoin’s
rally is supported by institutional ownership and
ETF inflows, with $40 billion in Bitcoin ETF inflows
in May alone.
Note:
Cryptocurrency prices are volatile, and regulatory
developments can shift rapidly.
News
Bitcoin
Movies
Money
Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery (2024, HBO Documentary)
- Directed by Cullen Hoback, this documentary investigates
the origins of Bitcoin and the identity of its creator,
Satoshi Nakamoto. It offers a thrilling, globe-spanning
exploration with new clues about Bitcoin’s
rise and its mysterious founder. Available on HBO
and streaming on Max.
Bitcoin:
The End of Money as We Know It (2015) - Directed
by Torsten Hoffmann and Michael Watchulonis, this
documentary provides a concise crash course on money
and cryptocurrencies. It traces the history of money
from barter to Bitcoin, highlighting its potential
to disrupt traditional financial systems. Features
experts like Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Jeffrey
A. Tucker. Available on platforms like Prime Video.
IMDb rating: 6.9/10.
The
Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014) - Directed by Nicholas
Mross, this documentary follows computer programmer
Daniel Mross, an early Bitcoin enthusiast, exploring
Bitcoin’s evolution and its volatile nature.
It includes interviews with key figures like Gavin
Andresen and Charlie Shrem. Great for beginners,
available on iTunes and Prime Video.
Banking
on Bitcoin (2016) - Directed by Christopher Cannucciari,
this documentary dives into Bitcoin’s early
days and its potential to disrupt traditional banking.
It features interviews with blockchain experts and
pioneers, emphasizing the philosophical and economic
impact of decentralized currencies. Available on
platforms like Prime Video.
Bitconned
(2024, Netflix) - A true-crime documentary exploring
the Centra Tech crypto scam, where three individuals
exploited the unregulated crypto market to scam
millions. It highlights the darker side of cryptocurrency.
Available on Netflix. IMDb rating: 6.5/10.
Crypto
(2019) - A fictional crime thriller directed by
John Stalberg Jr., starring Beau Knapp, Alexis Bledel,
and Kurt Russell. It follows an anti-money laundering
agent uncovering a cryptocurrency-related scheme
in a small town. Mixed reviews, with a "rotten"
rating on Rotten Tomatoes but praised for its convoluted
plot. Available on platforms like Prime Video.
Trust
Machine: The Story of Blockchain (2018) - Directed
by Alex Winter, this documentary explores blockchain
technology’s broader impact beyond cryptocurrency,
addressing privacy, security, and societal implications.
Available on various streaming platforms.
Cryptopia:
Bitcoin, Blockchains and the Future of the Internet
(2020) - Directed by Torsten Hoffmann, this follow-up
to his 2015 film examines the evolution of blockchain
and its societal impact, featuring interviews with
experts in finance and technology. Available on
platforms like Prime Video.
Life
on Bitcoin (2014) - A documentary following newlyweds
Austin and Beccy Craig as they attempt to live for
100 days using only Bitcoin, showcasing its practical
challenges and adoption in its early days.
Bitcoin
Heist (2016) - A Vietnamese action-comedy directed
by Ham Tran, this fictional film follows a group
of hackers attempting a high-stakes Bitcoin heist.
It blends humor, action, and tech-savvy thrills.
These
films span documentaries and fictional narratives,
offering educational insights, thrilling stories,
and perspectives on Bitcoin’s cultural and
economic impact. For the latest releases, check
streaming platforms like Netflix, HBO Max, or Prime
Video, as the crypto space evolves rapidly, and
new films may emerge.
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Culture News
Sharemarket
Movies
The
Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - Directed by Martin
Scorsese, this film depicts the rise and fall of
Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker involved in fraudulent
schemes. It remains a cultural touchstone for depicting
the excesses of Wall Street.
The
Big Short (2015) - Directed by Adam McKay, this
movie explains the 2008 financial crisis through
the lens of investors who bet against the housing
market. It’s lauded for making complex financial
concepts accessible.
Wall
Street (1987) - Oliver Stone’s classic follows
Gordon Gekko, a ruthless corporate raider, and his
influence on a young stockbroker. Its iconic "greed
is good" line still resonates.
Margin
Call (2011) - A fictional take on the 2008 financial
crisis, focusing on a 24-hour period at an investment
bank. It’s praised for its tense portrayal
of financial decision-making.
Too
Big to Fail (2011) - An HBO film about the 2008
financial crisis, focusing on key players like Treasury
Secretary Hank Paulson and the collapse of Lehman
Brothers.
These
films are often recommended for their dramatic portrayals
of financial markets and their impact on society.
A 2017 post on X also highlighted Gafla (about the
Harshad Mehta scam), Too Big to Fail, and Margin
Call as must-watch stock market movies, showing
ongoing interest in this genre.
News
Recent
News Related to Movies and Markets
While
there’s no direct news about new share market-themed
movies in the provided sources, several recent developments
in the movie industry intersect with market dynamics:
Impact
of Trump’s Proposed 100% Tariff on Foreign
Films:
On
May 5, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced
a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the U.S.,
citing the decline of Hollywood due to foreign incentives
luring filmmakers. This led to a drop in media stocks,
including Netflix (down significantly due to its
75% international content production), Disney, Warner
Bros. Discovery, and Paramount. The tariffs aim
to boost U.S. film production but have sparked concerns
about higher costs, fewer films, and potential retaliatory
measures from foreign governments. Industry experts
are skeptical about implementation, as movies are
intellectual property, not typical goods subject
to tariffs.
Actor
Jon Voight supported the tariff, framing "runaway
production" (filming abroad for tax benefits)
as a threat to U.S. jobs, while SAG-AFTRA endorsed
efforts to increase domestic production. However,
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office stated
Trump lacks authority to impose such tariffs.
This
could indirectly affect share market-themed movies,
as many are produced internationally (e.g., Mission:
Impossible – The Final Reckoning filmed in
the UK). Higher costs might limit budgets for complex
financial dramas.
Box
Office Performance of Recent Films:
Recent
box office successes like Final Destination Bloodlines
($51.7M opening weekend) and A Minecraft Movie (nearing
$1B globally) show strong audience demand for genre
films, which could encourage studios to greenlight
more niche projects like financial dramas if they
see market potential.
However,
Hurry Up Tomorrow flopped ($3.3M opening), indicating
that audience taste is selective, which might make
studios cautious about risky share market stories
without broad appeal.
Market
Trends and Film Industry:
The
Australian share market rose recently due to expectations
of Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate cuts,
boosting sectors like technology and finance. This
positive sentiment could indirectly support investment
in entertainment, including films about financial
markets.
In
India, PVR INOX reported optimism about increased
cinema footfall by May 2025, driven by a strong
Hollywood and Bollywood lineup, which could include
financial thrillers if they gain traction.
Google’s
entry into film production with Range Media Partners
aims to back movies that align with its worldview,
potentially opening avenues for tech-finance crossover
stories.
Critical
Perspective
The
lack of recent news about new share market-themed
movies suggests the genre isn’t currently a
priority for studios, possibly due to its niche
appeal compared to blockbusters like superhero or
horror films. Trump’s tariff proposal introduces
uncertainty, as it could raise costs for international
productions, potentially stifling creative projects.
However, the tariff’s feasibility is questionable—movies
as intellectual property don’t fit neatly into
tariff frameworks, and global production is deeply
integrated (e.g., visual effects in Canada, filming
in the UK). If implemented, it might paradoxically
hurt Hollywood by limiting access to cost-effective
locations, reducing the likelihood of high-budget
financial epics. Meanwhile, positive market sentiment
in places like Australia could support cinema attendance,
creating opportunities for niche genres if studios
take the risk.
News
Pop
Culture
Landman:
TV Series
Landman
is a TV drama series created by Taylor Sheridan
and Christian Wallace, inspired by the 2019 Texas
Monthly article “The Great American Fracking
Boom” by Wallace. It premiered on Paramount+
on November 17, 2024, and is set in the oilfields
of West Texas, exploring the modern-day oil boom
through the lens of roughnecks, landmen, and billionaires.
The show blends high-stakes drama, workplace dynamics,
and socio-economic commentary, reflecting Sheridan’s
signature gritty storytelling seen in Yellowstone
and Mayor of Kingstown.
Key
Details:
Genre:
Drama
Seasons:
1 (10 episodes, renewed for Season 2)
Episode
Runtime: Approximately 40–60 minutes
Rating:
TV-MA (mature audiences, contains strong language,
violence, and adult themes)
Cast:
Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, a seasoned landman
navigating crises for an oil company
Demi
Moore as Cami Miller, Tommy’s ex-wife and a
key figure in the oil industry
Ali
Larter as Angela Norris, Tommy’s ex-wife
Jon
Hamm as Monty Miller, a powerful oil titan and Cami’s
husband
Supporting
cast: Jacob Lofland (Cooper Norris), Kayla Wallace
(Rebecca Savage), James Jordan (Dale Bradley), Mark
Collie (Sheriff Joeberg), and others
Creators:
Taylor Sheridan, Christian Wallace
Executive
Producers: Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, David
Hutkin, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, Christian Wallace,
Billy Bob Thornton, and others
Production
Companies: MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios,
Bosque Ranch Productions
Filming
Locations: Fort Worth, Weatherford, and other Texas
locations
Plot
Summary:
Set
in the fictional town of Midland, Texas, Landman
follows Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton), a crisis
manager and landman for an oil company. His job
involves securing land leases, negotiating with
landowners, and managing chaotic oilfield operations
while balancing personal struggles, including a
strained relationship with his son, Cooper (Jacob
Lofland), who joins the roughneck crew. The series
dives into the high-stakes world of oil speculation,
exploring themes of greed, family, ambition, and
the environmental and social impacts of the oil
industry. It portrays the gritty lives of roughnecks
and the opulent world of oil tycoons, with Tommy
caught between both.
Streaming
and Availability:
Primary
Platform: Paramount+ (exclusive streaming in the
US, UK, Canada, Australia, and other regions) Premiere:
November 17, 2024 (US), November 18, 2024 (UK, Australia)
Release
Schedule: First two episodes dropped on premiere,
followed by weekly releases (finale on January 12,
2025)
Subscription:
Starts at $7.99/month (US, Essential with ads),
£6.99/month (UK), CA$6.99/month (Canada),
$6.99/month (Australia). Offers a 7-day free trial.
Other
Platforms:
Purchase options: Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango
At Home, Sky Store (UK), Fetch TV (Australia) Available
via Paramount+ integrations (e.g., Amazon Channel,
Roku, Apple TV Channel)
International
Access: Use a VPN (e.g., NordVPN) to access Paramount+
from unsupported regions.
Free
Options: No free streaming options; use Paramount+’s
7-day trial for temporary access.
Reception:
Critical
Response: Mixed to positive reviews. Critics praise
Thornton’s charismatic performance and Sheridan’s
authentic depiction of the oil industry but note
the show’s dense jargon and sprawling narrative
can feel overwhelming. It holds a 79% approval rating
on Rotten Tomatoes (as of April 2025) based on critic
reviews, with an average audience score of 85%.
Viewership:
Strong streaming numbers on Paramount+, reportedly
among the platform’s top-performing originals
in 2024, contributing to the Season 2 renewal.
Notable
Praise: Thornton’s nuanced portrayal and the
show’s cinematic visuals are highlights, though
some find the pacing uneven compared to Sheridan’s
other works.
Season
2 and Future:
Renewal:
Paramount+ renewed Landman for Season 2 in December
2024, with production slated to begin in early 2025.
Expected
Release: Likely late 2025 or early 2026, based on
typical production timelines.
Story
Direction: While specifics are under wraps, Season
2 is expected to deepen Tommy’s personal and
professional conflicts, potentially exploring new
oilfield challenges and character arcs for Cooper
and Cami.
Where
to Watch (as of April 24, 2025):
Paramount+:
Full Season 1 available (all 10 episodes). Best
option for streaming.
Purchase:
Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango At Home for digital
ownership.
Not
Available: Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, or Hotstar.
Additional
Notes:
Content
Warning: Contains explicit language, violence, and
mature themes (e.g., drug use, workplace accidents),
unsuitable for younger viewers.
Cultural
Impact: The series has sparked discussions on X
about the oil industry’s environmental and
economic effects, with some praising its realism
and others critiquing its portrayal of industry
ethics.
Merchandise/Related
Media: No official merchandise yet, but the original
Texas Monthly article is available online for deeper
context. (Grok)
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Gold:
Movie
Gold
(2016) is a crime drama inspired by the 1990s Bre-X
mining scandal. Matthew McConaughey stars as Kenny
Wells, a prospector who partners with geologist
Michael Acosta (Édgar Ramírez) to
find gold in Indonesia. After striking it rich,
their success unravels amid fraud and betrayal.
Directed by Stephen Gaghan, the film explores greed
and ambition but received mixed reviews for its
uneven tone and pacing. It grossed $14.8 million
against a $20 million budget. Available on platforms
like Hulu or Amazon Prime (check current listings).
(Grok)
News/Profile
Gold
(1974)
Gold
(1974) is a British thriller directed by Peter R.
Hunt, based on Wilbur Smith's novel Gold Mine. Set
in South Africa, it follows Rod Slater (Roger Moore),
a mining engineer, who uncovers a conspiracy to
flood a gold mine to manipulate global gold prices.
The plot involves corporate greed, sabotage, and
high-stakes action, with Slater racing to stop the
scheme.
Cast:
Roger Moore, Susannah York, Ray Milland, Bradford
Dillman.
Key
Details: 120 min, rated PG, released August 1974
(UK). Filmed on location in Johannesburg, featuring
intense mining scenes.
Reception:
Mixed reviews; praised for action and Moore’s
charisma, criticized for pacing and dated elements.
IMDb rating: 5.7/10.
Availability:
Limited streaming; available for rent/purchase on
platforms like Amazon or on DVD. (Grok)
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May
20, 2025
Australian
Dollar: $0.6456 USD (up $0.0060 USD)
Iron Ore June Spot Price (SGX): $99.45 USD (down
$0.25)
Oil Price (WTI): $62.71 USD (up $0.22)
Gold Price: $3,230.61 USD (up $29.39)
Copper Price (CME): $4.6640 USD (up $0.0725)
Bitcoin: $105,357.30 USD (up 1.04%)
Dow Jones: 42,792.07 (up 137.33 points)
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Big
tech is back after a brutal reality check, but will
the rally last?
Wall
Street's so called magnificent seven tech companies
have recovered strongly from the hit they took when
US President Donald Trump annnounced his 'Liberation
Day' tariff splurge on 2 April. They are now up
28 per cent on their April lows, beating the S&P
500 Index, which has returned 19 per cent in the
same period. Nick Griffin from Munro Partners is
one investor that is confident that US big tech
will continue its recovery in the second half of
the year, with Griffin claiming that companies like
Amazon and Meta are a safer investment than US Treasuries.
(RMR)
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Judge
queries Qantas outsourcing 'remorse'
The
Federal Court has commenced a hearing to determine
the financial penalty Qantas will pay for illegally
outsourcing the jobs of ground-handling workers
in October 2020. The Transport Workers' Union wants
the court to impose the maximum fine of $121m; the
union's barrister, Noel Hutley SC, told the court
that the outsourcing was the "largest ever"
breach of the general protection provisions of the
Fair Work and previous industrial relations legislation.
Qantas's chief people officer Catherine Walsh told
the court that she was "deeply sorry"
about the outsourcing, even though it occurred before
she joined the airline; Justice Michael Lee responded
by noting that Qantas had argued that the affected
workers should not be entitled to compensation.
(RMR)
News
Telstra's
Brady to face grilling over returns
Telstra
will hold its investor day in Sydney on 27 May,
with its shareholders wanting to see evidence that
the telco is increasing returns on invested capital
(ROIC). Telstra has conceded it needs to improve
ROIC and is investing in artificial intelligence
to become more efficient; its ROIC was at eight
cent in the six months to December 31, up from 6.8
per cent in the same period a year earlier. Hugh
Giddy from Investors Mutual, which owns around $200
million worth of Telstra shares, says that to improve
its returns, the telco must raise the prices it
charges its wholesale customers – and
ensure the increases are passed onto consumer. (Roy
Morgan Summary)
News
Gaming
M&A
deals on the cards for Light & Wonder
Light
& Wonder CEO Matt Wilson says the gaming group
is looking at more acquisitions at a time when it
is considering if its future lies as a company listed
solely on the ASX, or on both the Nasdaq and the
ASX. Light & Wonder acquired the charitable
gaming assets of Grover Gaming and G2 Gaming in
February under a deal worth $US850 million ($1.3
billion), while Wilson says it is looking at possible
acquisitions in class II gaming, a term used to
refer to games such as Bingo that are played for
prizes. (RMS)
News
Personal
motive for Ainsworth family's $50m gift
Roy
Morgan Summary
The
Ainsworth family has donated $50 million to the
University of NSW to establish the Ainsworth Endometriosis
Research Centre; endometriosis is a chronic disease
that impacts up to one in seven women. Lily Ainsworth,
the granddaughter of Aristocrat Leisure founder
Len Ainsworth, suffers from the condition, as does
her mother Anna; Lily Ainsworth says she has endured
endometriosis pain since she was 15. Endometriosis
occurs when tissue that is similar to the inner
lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, and
it causes pain, inflammation and scarring, and can
impact fertility. (RMS)
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Lachlan
Murdoch's Nova under scrutiny for not lodging accounts
Owned
by billionaire media mogul Lachlan Murdoch for more
than a decade, Nova Entertainment owns the Australian
radio brands Smooth FM and Nova. It has been under
scrutiny from the Australian Taxation Office for
more than a year, while earlier this year, it admitted
it had failed to file more than 40 annual account
statements with the Australian Securities &
Investments Commission over 15 years. Nova's latest
accounts reveal that it had revenue of $187.8 million
in 2024, up from $185.9 million the year before;
it posted a profit of $24.1 million, down from $27.9
million. (RMS)
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MinRes
lands new chair with $8.3m carrot
Iron
ore and lithium producer Mineral Resources has appointed
Malcolm Bundey to succeed executive chairman James
McClements. Bundey's remuneration will include an
annual salary of $750,000 in cash and shares, plus
780,000 stock options that will vest over three
years; Bundey could potentially gain about $8.3m
over this period if he succeeds in turning around
the company. Jeffrey Jackson from shareholder advisory
group Open Engagement has questioned the options
component, noting that stock-based remuneration
is usually reserved for a company's executives rather
than directors. Bundey's lack of experience in the
mining sector may also attract scrutiny. (RMS)
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New
Hope's boom over as coal price slump hits sales
New
Hope Corporation's shares fell 7.1 per cent to $3.65
on Monday, after the coal miner posted underlying
earnings of $155.2m for the three months to 30 April;
this is 27 per cent lower than previously. New Hope
received an average of $US147.50 per tonne for its
thermal coal during the quarter, compared with $US159
per tonne in the previous quarter; the price of
thermal coal had peaked at $US432.45 per tonne in
2022. Meanwhile, the company expects full-year production
to be within the range of 15.93 million to 17.45
million tonnes, which is three per cent higher than
previously. (RMS)
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Perenti's
Barminco inks $500m Agnew underground contract renewal
with Gold Fields
Barminco
has secured a $500 million contract renewal with
Gold Fields to continue its underground mining work
at Gold Field's Agnew mine near Leinster in Western
Australia. Barminco, which is the underground mining
services division of Perenti, has been working underground
at Agnew since 2010, and currently employs around
300 people there. Barminco's new contract with Gold
Fields will run for three years, with the option
of an additional year, while Agnew produced 229,500
ounces of gold in 2024, compared to 244,900oz. (Roy
Morgan Research)
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Headline News
Gaza
Crisis: The first aid trucks have entered Gaza after
nearly three months of Israel’s blockade, but
allies are threatening sanctions and urging more
aid. Israel announced "Operation Gideon's Chariots,"
a new ground offensive, while stating it will allow
a "basic amount of food" to prevent a
hunger crisis.
Ukraine-Russia
Conflict: Russia launched its largest drone attack
on Ukraine, deploying 273 drones, ahead of a call
between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian
President Vladimir Putin aimed at stopping the "bloodbath."
Trump later backed off a direct meeting with Putin,
pushing for Ukraine-Russia talks, but peace negotiations
show little progress.
UK-EU
Relations: The UK and EU struck a post-Brexit "reset"
deal, including a defense partnership and reduced
trade barriers. Discussions also cover fishing rights,
youth schemes, and UK access to EU passport e-gates.
Romanian
Election: Liberal mayor Nicusor Dan won Romania’s
presidency, defeating a right-wing nationalist in
a tense race amid political turbulence.
Papal
Inauguration: Pope Leo XIV called for unity at his
inaugural Mass, attended by world leaders including
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky. He offered to
host peace talks for Ukraine.
Mexican
Navy Incident: A Mexican navy ship crashed into
the Brooklyn Bridge during a celebration of Mexico’s
independence, killing two sailors and injuring 22.
U.S.
Terrorism Incident: A bombing at a Palm Springs
fertility clinic, deemed an "intentional act
of terrorism," killed one person. The FBI has
a person of interest, possibly the deceased.
These
stories reflect major global events as of May 20,
2025. (Grok)
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Box Office (US)
May
18, 2025
1.
Final Destination: Bloodlines - $51m
2. Thunderbolts* - $16.5m
3. Sinners - $15.4m
4. A Minecraft Movie - $5.9m
5. The Accountant 2 - $5m
6. Hurry Up Tomorrow - $3.3m
7. Friendship - $1.4m
8. Clown in a Cornfield $1.3m
9. Until Dawn - $800,000
10. The Amateur - $712,000
*correct
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Mining
Mining
is the art of exploiting mineral deposits at a profit.
An unprofitable mine is fit only for the sepulcher
of a dead mule.
Don't
die without mining the gold in your mind.
Anyone
can find the dirt in someone. Be the one that finds
the gold.
Praise
like gold and diamonds, owes its value only to its
scarcity.
Make
new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver,
these are gold.
Everything
has its limit - iron ore cannot be educated into
gold.
The
desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means
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News
from afar is seldom sooth."
"A
reporter is always concerned with tomorrow. There's
nothing tangible of yesterday."
"If
you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed."
"News
is something somebody doesn't want printed; all
else is advertising."
"TV
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has any implications, for that would require viewers
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May
5, 2025
Markets
Australian
Dollar: $0.6444 USD (up $0.0061 USD)
Iron Ore June Spot Price (SGX): $96.00 USD (up $0.80
USD)
Oil Price (WTI): $58.29 USD (down $0.70 USD)
Gold: $3,241.82 USD (up $4.35 USD)
Copper (CME): $4.6730 USD (up $0.0415 USD)
Bitcoin: $95,720.18 USD (down 0.61%)
Dow Jones: 41,317.43 (up 564.47 points)
Markets:
Update
ASX
futures up 0.4%/32 points, to 8280 points
AUD
+0.3% $US64.55¢
Bitcoin -0.6% to $US95,679
Wall
Street:
Dow
+1.4%
S&P +1.5%
Nasdaq +1.5%
VIX -1.9 to 22.68 points
Gold steady at $US3240.49 an ounce
Oil -1.4% to $US61.29 a barrel
Iron ore +1% to $US96 a tonne
10-yr yield: US 4.31% Australia 4.21%
News
'Return
to office' push to go on
The
Minerals Council of Australia's chairman Andrew
Michelmore says the Coalition's bungled policy on
public servants working from home is likely to have
been one of many issues that contributed to its
massive election loss. Michelmore and property developer
Tim Gurner both contend that working from home is
more appropriate in specific industries, rather
than across the economy; the latter believes that
companies that encourage staff to engage with each
other in the office rather than remotely are the
most likely to succeed over the next decade. (Roy
Morgan Summary)
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Media
Foxtel
boss welcomes a bold new era
Foxtel
CEO Patrick Delany says companies that "stand
still" are unlikely to survive in Australia's
current media landscape. He adds that Foxtel will
have greater capacity to adapt and evolve following
its acquisition by UK-based DAZN, which will in
turn result in a better product for its pay-TV and
streaming customers. Delany has rejected suggestions
that the quality of Foxtel's coverage of Australian
sports will be adversely affected by a move to cut
about 100 jobs. Foxtel was previously majority-owned
by News Corp, which will emerge from the deal with
a six per cent stake in DAZN. (RMS)
News
Main
parties focused ad spend on TV
Analyis
by Australian video measurement firm Adgile shows
that the nation's political parties spent more than
$54m on free-to-air and broadcast video-on-demand
advertising during the election campaign. Free TV
Australia CEO Bridget Fair says this demonstrates
that TV is still a trusted and highly effective
platform for connecting with voters. Meanwhile,
a total of $17m was spent on YouTube advertising
across all parties. (RMS)
News
'Force
big tech to pay up': Media firms
News
Corp Australia's executive chairman Michael Miller
has urged the re-elected federal government to overhaul
the news media bargaining code. He says it is more
than a year since the nation's political leaders
resolved that technology platforms must renew their
revenue-sharing deals with news publishers, and
he contends that Labor must set a timetable for
the tech giants to negotiate new deals. Nine Entertainment
CEO Matt Stanton and Seven West Media CEO Jeff Howard
have expressed similar views. (Roy Morgan Summary)
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Rio
Tinto weighs up rare earths market
May
2, 2025
Rio
Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm said last Thursday the
mining company's board had discussed rare earths
during the week, with Stausholm speaking after its
AGM in Perth. He said the board would take a "serious
Dlook" at the potential role that rare earths
could play in Rio Tinto's portfolio, while he commented
that critical minerals are often present in Rio's
existing operations as a by-product. Rio Tinto chairman
Dominic Barton says that expanding into critical
minerals could help strengthen Rio's social licence
to operate, while he noted that big mining companies
like Rio Tinto are yet to establish much of a presence
in the critical minerals sector. (Mining Dot Com)
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Today
International
News:
Russian
President Vladimir Putin expresses hope that nuclear
weapons won't be needed in Ukraine, ahead of a unilateral
three-day ceasefire from May 8-10 to mark the 80th
anniversary of WWII victory. Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelenskyy doubts Russia’s commitment
to the truce.
India-Pakistan
tensions escalate after a terror attack in Pahalgam;
India bans imports from Pakistan and suspends postal
and maritime links.
An
Air India flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv was diverted
to Abu Dhabi due to a missile attack near Tel Aviv’s
airport, with flights suspended until May 6.
Chinese
President Xi Jinping to visit Russia from May 7-10
for WWII victory celebrations.
U.S.
News:
Texas
Governor signs the largest U.S. school voucher law,
marking a conservative shift in education policy.
President
Donald Trump proposes a $163 billion cut to the
U.S. budget, targeting domestic spending.
Trump
sparks controversy by posting an AI-generated image
of himself as a pope, drawing online backlash.
Trump
announces 100% tariffs on foreign films made outside
the U.S., impacting international cinema.
Business
& Economy:
Billionaire
Warren Buffett announces he will step down as CEO
of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of 2025, naming
Greg Abel as successor.
State
Bank of India (SBI) reduces lending rates, with
Repo Linked Lending Rate down to 8.25% and External
Benchmark Based Lending Rate to 8.65%, effective
April 15, 2025.
Entertainment
& Culture:
The
Met Gala 2025 in NYC highlights Black dandyism,
drawing global attention.
Columbia
University to announce the 2025 Pulitzer Prize winners
in journalism, books, drama, and music.
Fans
celebrate Tatsuya Fukazawa’s 33rd birthday,
member of Japanese idol group Snow Man, trending
on X.
Sports:
Norway’s
Casper Ruud wins the Madrid Open final against Jack
Draper in a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 match.
China’s
Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning win the women’s doubles
badminton final at the BWF Sudirman Cup in Xiamen,
China.
Regional
News:
Myanmar’s
Shwedagon Pagoda attracts over 2.5 million visitors
in the first four months of 2025.
Australia’s
Labor Party projected to win a huge majority in
the 2025 federal election, with around 90 seats.
Other
Notable Events:
Cinco
de Mayo celebrations highlight the Mexican army’s
1862 victory over French forces at the Battle of
Puebla, distinct from Mexican Independence Day.
The
upcoming Papal Conclave to elect a new pope begins
May 7 in Rome, with global focus on the process.
These
headlines reflect a mix of global, political, economic,
and cultural developments. (Grok)
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Man Int
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Meme
Man Brands Of The Day: Dogecoin, Xbox and The Perth
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Markets
and Cryptos
May
2, 2025
Sydney,
Australia
Markets:
ASX
futures down 9 points/0.1% to 8153
AUD -0.3% at US63.86¢
Bitcoin +2.6% to $US96,560
Dow +0.7% S&P +1.2% Nasdaq +2.1%
Gold -1.9% to $US3227.23 an ounce
Oil +1.5% at $US61.95 a barrel
Iron ore -1.2% at $US95.20 a ton
Crypto
Today:
Bitcoin.
$96,857.23. 2.30%
Ethereum. $1,848.94. 2.43%
XRP. $2.2249. 0.71%
BNB. $599.84 USD +0.01%
Solana. $150.61 USD +2.64%
USD Coin. $1.00 USD -0.01%
Dogecoin. $0.1816 USD +4.87%
Crypto
News
Ripple’s
Regulatory Milestone: Ripple became the first blockchain-powered
payments provider licensed by Dubai’s DFSA,
enabling regulated cross-border crypto payments
in the UAE, a key global trade hub.
XRP
Market Dynamics: Despite a 30% price drop, XRP analysts
highlight strong fundamentals and institutional
integration, suggesting the dip may be a strategic
shakeout before a potential rally to $3.
SoFi’s
Crypto Push: Fintech SoFi plans to reintroduce crypto
investing by year-end, leveraging new U.S. regulatory
guidance. They aim to integrate blockchain across
lending, savings, and payments within 24 months.
UK
and US Regulatory Alignment: The UK announced draft
rules to regulate crypto exchanges and dealers,
aiming to align with the U.S. under Trump’s
pro-crypto policies, despite EU concerns.
Stablecoin
Developments: Visa and Bridge partnered to launch
stablecoin-linked cards in Latin America, while
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, IHC, and First Abu Dhabi Bank
plan a dirham-backed stablecoin.
Worldcoin’s
U.S. Entry: Sam Altman’s Worldcoin (now World)
will debut in U.S. cities like Atlanta and San Francisco,
offering its WLD token for identity verification
via Orb scans.
Security
Concerns: North Korea’s Lazarus Group is targeting
crypto developers with malware through fake U.S.
companies, escalating cyber threats.
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March
12/13, 2025
The
crypto bounces back from extreme fear
Market
picture
The
cryptocurrency market bounced 2% in the last 24
hours to $2.67 trillion. So far, the situation looks
like a small rebound after the collapse. We should
not talk about the beginning of recovery as long
as the market is below its 200-day moving average
of $2.83 trillion.
Sentiment
in the crypto market has shifted from dread to fear
at 34. The indicator was last higher more than three
weeks ago, indicating that now is a good time to
buy. However, it's worth paying attention to the
nervous stock market before considering investments
in more volatile cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin
was climbing above $83,000 on Tuesday, hitting resistance
in the form of the 200-day moving average. If a
long-term trend line is repurposed as resistance,
that's a worrisome bearish fact.
Ethereum
ended Tuesday with growth and was trading near $1900
at the start of Wednesday, but this is a timid rebound
within the steep peak the coin has been in since
February 24th and the broader downtrend of the past
three months.
News
Background
CryptoQuant
states a sharp drop in open interest in Bitcoin
and Ethereum futures, suggesting a ‘leverage
washout’ and a chance of market stabilisation.
The Kobeissi Letter admits a wave of short position
unwinding in risk assets after extreme fear levels
are reached.
Clearstream,
the post-trading arm of Deutsche Börse, will
offer cryptocurrency settlement and custody services
to institutional clients as early as next month,
starting with Bitcoin and Ethereum. It then plans
to add support for other cryptocurrencies and services
for staking, lending and brokerage.
Glassnode
notes that Solana fell below its realised price
of $134 for the first time in three years. The metrics
show the average cost for investors to purchase
the coin.
According
to Arkham Intelligence, on 11 March, bankrupt exchange
Mt. Gox transferred 11,501 BTC (~$905 million) to
an unknown address. Mt. Gox-related addresses hold
a total of 35,915 BTC worth $2.89bn. (FxPro)
News
SEC
vs Ripple Case: Negotiations Underway for Settlement
Recent
developments indicate that the legal dispute between
Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) could be nearing a conclusion.
Reports suggest that Ripple's legal team is currently
negotiating more favorable terms related to a $125
million fine and an injunction on XRP sales to institutional
investors. The anticipation of a settlement has
led to increased interest and speculation within
the cryptocurrency community regarding the outcome
and its potential impact on XRP. (Grok)
News
U.S.
Plans Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Acquisition
Senator
Cynthia Lummis has reintroduced the BITCOIN Act,
which proposes that the United States government
purchase one million Bitcoins over five years to
create a strategic reserve. This legislative move
reflects a growing acknowledgment of Bitcoin as
a digital asset for national economic strategy,
garnering support from both traditional financial
sectors and cryptocurrency advocates. Alongside
this, there is an ongoing debate about the implications,
risks, and potential benefits of such a reserve.
(Grok)
News
Trump's
Crypto Banking Deregulation
President
Donald Trump is reportedly planning to sign an executive
order that would reverse regulations set by the
Biden administration aimed at restricting banking
activities for cryptocurrency firms. This move could
impact how crypto companies interact with the Federal
Reserve, potentially leading to greater integration
of cryptocurrencies within the traditional financial
system. (Grok)
News
Rumble's
Strategic Bitcoin Acquisition
Rumble,
a video platform and competitor to YouTube, has
announced the purchase of 188 Bitcoins for approximately
$17.1 million. This acquisition is part of Rumble's
strategy to integrate Bitcoin into its treasury
management, aiming to hedge against inflation and
participate in the growing trend of corporate cryptocurrency
adoption. The move reflects a broader acceptance
of Bitcoin as a legitimate financial asset among
companies. (Grok)
News
Trump
Predicts Market Surge Amid Economic Indicators
President
Trump has publicly stated his belief that the U.S.
financial markets are poised for significant growth,
making his comments at an event with business leaders.
This optimistic forecast follows recent economic
indicators showing inflation cooling to levels not
seen in years, despite mixed responses from markets
regarding Trump's economic policies including tariffs.
(Grok)
News
Ethereum's
Lowest BTC Ratio Since 2020 Triggers Liquidation
Risk
The
Ethereum Foundation faces potential liquidation
of over $100 million in assets if Ethereum's price
drops to $1,100, amidst a historic low in the ETH/BTC
trading ratio not seen since May 2020. This financial
maneuver is part of Ethereum's strategy to manage
its treasury through decentralized finance (DeFi),
highlighting both the risks and innovative approaches
to crypto-asset management in a volatile market.
(Grok)
News
Gold
funds burst out of the blocks in 2025 as returns
rocket
Australian
gold funds are shaping up for a bumper year as mining
companies start to capitalise on record prices,
helping the stocks to finally catch up to the performance
of the precious metal.
Portfolio
managers were left frustrated last year after a
jump in production costs held back ASX-listed gold
producers from riding the rally in the spot prices
to record levels. The VanEck Gold Miners exchange-traded
fund climbed nearly 20 per cent in 2024 versus a
38 per cent rally for the gold price in Australian
dollars.
But
easing cost inflation that has plagued the mining
sector for the last three years and an ongoing surge
in prices has seen the trend reverse course. VanEck’s
Gold Miners ETF is up 17 per cent already this year
while the Aussie dollar spot price has climbed 6.3
per cent.
Local
fund managers are bullish that gold has much further
to run after the US dollar price climbed above $US2942
an ounce for the first time and the Australian dollar
gold price breached $4500 an ounce.
Victor
Smorgon Partners’ Resource Gold Fund returned
a chunky 13.3 per cent in January and portfolio
manager Cameron Judd believes the valuations of
ASX gold stocks still don’t reflect the outlook
for the yellow metal.
“Gold’s
performance in times of uncertainty or crisis could
see it push towards $US3600,” Mr Judd said.
“Despite the strong gold price performance
and fundamentals supporting further appreciation,
gold miners are trading at discounted valuations
on the ASX.”
Wall
Street’s biggest banks believe a $US3000 price
tag is imminent. Citi said it was possible within
the next three months, while JPMorgan has a year-end
target of $US3150. Bank of America said on Thursday
that gold could reach $US3500 an ounce if investment
demand rises 10 per cent this year.
The
unprecedented surge in the gold price has been fuelled
by investors seeking safe haven assets as US President
Donald Trump unleashes aggressive trade and geopolitical
policies. There are fears the president will accelerate
inflation, forcing central banks to raise rates
in a way that damages global growth.
Victor
Smorgon’s top holdings include ASX-listed Vault
Minerals and the world’s largest gold miner,
US-based Newmont, which recently acquired Newcrest.
The fund also owns Australia’s biggest gold
miner Northern Star, which agreed to buy rival De
Grey in a $5 billion deal. (AFR) *Full article and
coverag via subscription to The Australian Financial
Review.
News
Australia
Northern
Star paying top dollar for gold rival
Northern
Star has offered $5 billion to buy De Grey Mining,
with De Grey shareholders to vote on the offer on
16 April. De Grey is the company behind the Hemi
gold prospect in Western Australia, which is thought
to hold at least 11 million ounces of gold and which
is slated to produce 530,000 ounces annually in
its first decade of operation. KPMG, which was engaged
to provide an independent assessment of Northern
Star's offer, has valued DeGrey at between $4 billion
and $4.79 billion, inclusive of a premium for control.
It concludes that the offer is "fair and reasonable
and therefore is in the best interests of De Grey
shareholders, in the absence of a superior proposal".
(Roy Morgan Summary)
News
March
12, 2025
Crypto
market tumbles after stocks
Market
picture
Crypto
market capitalisation has been falling to $2.5 trillion
following the rumbling fall of the US stock market.
It is dipping below the peaks of early 2024 and
late 2021. Previously, a similar decline would complete
a corrective pullback, attracting buyers. However,
the chances of such an outcome are now lower than
in previous years due to the powerful influence
of traditional financial companies, which has strengthened
the link between the crypto market and stock dynamics.
For
now, though, we can argue that there is less terror
in crypto. The Fear and Greed Index is at 24 (+4
points for the day), while the low point was a week
earlier at 10.
Bitcoin
slipped towards $76.5K in the early hours of Tuesday
but has popped above $80K at the time of writing,
approaching Monday’s consolidation levels.
A bearish pattern persists on the daily timeframes,
which suggests a strengthening sell-off after a
failure under the 200-day moving average. The scenario
of a pullback to the $70-74K area still looks the
most probable for us. This is all the truer as the
consolidation and rebound in early March has taken
the short-term oversold stance out of the market.
Ethereum
is trying to find a pivot point after falling towards
$1750 at the start of Tuesday. These were the lowest
values in the last 17 months. On weekly timeframes,
the RSI oscillator hit its lowest point since mid-2022
- near the bottom of the bear market. Does this
signify an opportunity for the recklessly bold or
a breakdown in the leading altcoin? We will find
out in the coming days.
News
Background
According
to CoinShares, global crypto fund investments fell
by $876 million last week after record outflows
of $2.911 billion a week earlier. Investments in
Bitcoin fell by $756 million; in Ethereum, by $89
million. Investments in Solana rose by $16 million,
in XRP by $6 million, and in Sui by $3 million.
As
a result of another recalculation, Bitcoin mining
difficulty increased by 1.43% to 112.15T. The growth
did not compensate for a 3.15% drop two weeks ago.
However, the figure came close to the all-time high
of 114.17T reached in January.
Strategy
(former MicroStrategy) intends to raise $21bn through
the sale of preferred shares as part of its At-The-Market
program. The proceeds will be used to buy Bitcoin
and other corporate purposes. (FxPro)
News
March
11, 2025
US
Senator And Congressman Introduce Strategic Bitcoin
Reserve Bills To Buy One Million BTC
Speaking
at the “Bitcoin for America” summit, lawmakers
announced their plans to create a federal bitcoin
reserve that would see the U.S. buy one million
BTC.
Today
at the Bitcoin Policy Institute’s “Bitcoin
for America” summit in Washington DC, U.S.
Senator from Wyoming Cynthia Lummis announced that
she is going to reintroduce her strategic Bitcoin
reserve legislation in the Senate today.
“I
am so pleased to announce that today I will be reintroducing
The Bitcoin Act,” Senator Lummis stated. “And
I’ll be joined here shortly by Senator Justice
of West Virginia, who is one of the cosponsors.
And we have several other additional cosponsors.
And a lot of it is a result of the excitement that’s
been building.” (Bitcoin Magazine). *Full article
via Bitcoin Magazine
News
XRP
wins Media Man 'Crypto Of The Month' award
News
Markets
Australian
Dollar: $0.6317 USD (up $0.0020 USD)
Iron Ore Apr Spot Price (SGX): $100.60 USD (up $0.15
USD)
Oil (WTI): $67.70 USD (up $1.14 USD)
Gold: $2,931.74 USD (up $13.03 USD)
Copper (CME): $4.8425 USD (up $0.0500 USD)
Bitcoin: $82,880.91USD (up 0.32% in last 24 hours)
Dow Jones: 41,350.93 (down 82.55 points)
News
Roy
Morgan wins Media Man 'News Services Company Of
The Month' award
News
Media
Australia
Peter
Dutton More Crypto Friendly And Switched On Than
Albanese (Media Man Group)
News
"Dutton
A Genuine Contender" (Sky News Australia)
March
10, 2025
ASX
futures are pointing up 69 points, or by 0.9 per
cent, to 8011.
All
US prices are as of 4.15pm Sunday in New York:
Bitcoin
-3.7% to $US83,138
On
Wall St: Dow +0.5% S&P +0.6% Nasdaq +0.7%
VIX -1.5 to 23.37
Gold -0.1% to $US2909.10 an ounce
Brent oil +1.3% to $US70.36 a barrel
Iron ore +0.3% to $US100.70 a tonne
10-year yield: US 4.3% Australia 4.4%
January
10, 2025
ASX
futures up 33 points or 0.4%
AUD
-0.3% to 61.98 US cents
UK pound -0.4% to $US1.2309
Bitcoin -2.9% to $US91,275 at 7.23am AEDT
US markets closed for Jimmy Carter’s funeral
Stoxx 50 +0.4% FTSE +0.8% DAX -0.1% CAC +0.5%
Spot gold +0.3% to $US2671.00/oz at 1.55pm in New
York
Brent crude +1.2% to $US77.08 a barrel
Iron ore +1% to $US97.40 a tonne
10-year yield: US 4.69% Australia 4.48% Germany
2.56%
US prices as of 1.59pm in New York
Markets
January
4, 2025
ASX
futures up 23 points or 0.3% near 8am AEDT
AUD
+0.2% to 62.16 US cents
Bitcoin
+1.2% to $US98,195 at 8.27am AEDT
On
Wall St at 4pm: Dow +0.8% S&P +1.3% Nasdaq +1.8%
In
New York: BHP -0.8% Rio -0.3% Atlassian +3.3%
Tesla
+8.2% Apple -0.2% Nvidia +4.7% Microsoft +1.1%
Alphabet
+1.3% Amazon +1.8% Meta +0.9%
Mara
+14.1% MicroStrategy +13.2% Iren +8.4%
VIX
-1.8 to 16.13 QQQ +1.6% TLT -0.3%
Stoxx
50 -0.9% FTSE -0.4% DAX -0.6% CAC -1.5%
Spot
gold -0.7% to $US2639.37oz at 4.51pm in New York
Brent
crude +0.9% to $US76.58 a barrel
Iron
ore -2.6% to $US98.30 a tonne
10-year
yield: US 4.60% Australia 4.38% Germany 2.42%
US
prices as of 4.54pm in New York
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Markets
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October
10, 2024
Australian
Dollar: $0.6710 USD (down $0.0040 USD)
Iron
Ore Nov Spot Price (SGX): $105.15 USD (unchanged
- public holiday)
Oil
Price (WTI): $73.36 USD (down $0.55 USD)
Gold
Price: $2,607.14 USD (down $15.75 USD)
Copper
Price (CME): $4.4080 USD (down 0.0605 USD)
Bitcoin:
$60,908.07 USD (down 2.11% in last 24 hours)
Dow
Jones: 42,512.00 at 4.20pm NY time (up 431.63 points
on yesterday's close)
Markets
and Commodities
October
4, 2024
Australian
Dollar: $0.6840 USD (down $.0040 USD)
Iron
Ore Nov Spot Price (SGX): $108.75 USD (down $0.20
USD)
Oil
Price (WTI): $73.71 USD (up $2.70 USD)
Gold
Price: $2,656.04 USD (down $2.97 USD)
Copper
Price (CME): $4.5435 USD (down 0.1195 USD)
Bitcoin:
$60,801.67 USD (up 0.09% in last 24 hours)
Dow
Jones: 42,011.59 (down 184.93 points on yesterday's
close)
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Commodities and Financial News
Snapshot
via Media Man
October
4, 2024
ASX
futures down 33 points or 0.4% to 8209 near 6am
AEST
AUD
-0.6% to $US68.44¢
Bitcoin
+1.3% to $US60,954
Dow
-0.6%
S&P
-0.4%
Nasdaq
-0.3%
FTSE
-0.1%
DAX
-0.8%
CAC
-1.3%
Gold
-0.1% to $US2657.32 an ounce
Brent
oil +5.2% to $US77.77 a barrel
Iron
ore +0.6% to $US108.75 a tonne
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News
Alex
Pereira's Arrival for UFC 307
Alex
Pereira, known as 'Poatan', is gearing up for a
highly anticipated UFC fight at UFC 307 against
Khalil Rountree Jr., scheduled for October 2024.
The fight week has begun with both fighters, including
notable figures like Jose Aldo, checking in for
the event. There's considerable excitement around
this match, primarily due to the knockout capabilities
of both fighters. Pereira has publicly stated his
intention to 'break' Rountree, intensifying the
event's buildup. Discussions and analyses have focused
on Pereira's recent UFC activities, potential retirement,
and the high stakes of the main event, suggesting
it could be one of the most thrilling UFC main events
recently. Additionally, Khalil Rountree hinted at
employing a never-before-seen move during the fight,
adding an element of mystery and anticipation. (Grok)
News
UFC
307 and DWCS Week 8
UFC
307 is generating significant buzz, particularly
for the main event where Alex Pereira has promised
an intense confrontation against Khalil Rountree,
vowing to 'break' him. This fight is not only a
highlight of the event but also showcases both fighters'
formidable striking power, with predictions leaning
towards a knockout rather than a decision. Alongside
this main event, the UFC community is abuzz with
excitement for other matchups, discussing fighters'
skills and predicting outcomes. Concurrently, the
Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) Week 8 is taking
place, spotlighting emerging talents like Christien
Savoie, who are competing for the chance to earn
UFC contracts. The DWCS not only serves as a platform
for new fighters but also engages fans with live
events and betting odds, adding another layer of
anticipation and discussion around the UFC's upcoming
events. (Grok)
News
UFC
307 Fight Week
UFC
307, scheduled for Saturday, features a highly anticipated
main event between Alex Pereira, known for his striking
prowess, and Khalil Rountree Jr., who has hinted
at a unique move he might employ during the fight.
The event has sparked considerable interest among
fans and analysts, with discussions focusing on
the fighters' capabilities and potential outcomes.
Alongside the main event, the Dana White Contender
Series (DWCS) Week 8 is also taking place, offering
emerging fighters a chance to secure UFC contracts.
Notable fighters like Jose Aldo, Kevin Holland,
and Stephen Thompson are also highlighted, adding
to the excitement with their upcoming matches. The
event is set to be broadcast live, with various
analyses and predictions circulating among enthusiasts.
(Grok)
News
Torrez
Finney's Third DWCS Victory
Torrez
Finney achieved a significant milestone by becoming
the first fighter to win three times on Dana White's
Contender Series (DWCS). In his third appearance
on DWCS, which took place on October 1, 2024, Finney
secured a first-round TKO victory over Abdellah
Er-Ramy. This performance not only marked his third
win on the series but also showcased his dominant
skills, leading to widespread acclaim across social
media platforms, particularly X (formerly known
as Twitter). Following this victory, there was a
consensus among observers and fans that not offering
Finney a UFC contract would be an oversight, given
his undefeated record and his consistent performance
under the DWCS spotlight. This achievement cements
his status as a top prospect in the middleweight
division, with many expecting him to finally receive
a UFC contract. (Grok)
News
Khalil
Rountree's Mystery Move at UFC 307
Ahead
of UFC 307, Khalil Rountree Jr. has hinted at employing
a unique, never-before-seen technique in his upcoming
fight against Alex Pereira, the current light heavyweight
champion. Rountree, known for his striking prowess,
aims to dethrone Pereira with a knockout, seeking
to establish himself as a formidable force in the
UFC. The event has drawn significant attention,
with fans and analysts speculating on Rountree's
strategy and the potential outcome of this high-stakes
match. Meanwhile, new sparring footage of Pereira
with Sean Strickland has been released, showcasing
Pereira's skills and improvement in English. Other
notable fighters like Kevin Holland and Jose Aldo
are also featured in the event, but the main event
between Pereira and Rountree remains the focal point,
with expectations set high for an explosive encounter.
(Grok)
News
Diyar
Nurgozhay's Head Kick KO
Diyar
Nurgozhay recently showcased his striking prowess
at Dana White's Contender Series, where he secured
a notable victory via a head kick knockout against
Bartosz Szewczyk during the light heavyweight bout
at DWCS 74. This event took place on October 1,
2024, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Nurgozhay, maintaining
his undefeated record, delivered the knockout in
the second round, further solidifying his reputation
in the MMA community. This performance not only
electrified the audience but also significantly
boosted his potential for earning a UFC contract,
given the platform's purpose of scouting new talent
for the UFC roster. This victory adds to Nurgozhay's
highlight reel, known for his finishing capabilities,
as he continues his journey with an eye on the UFC.
(Grok)
News
New
WWENXT Logo Debuts on The CW
WWE
NXT has introduced a new logo as part of its transition
to The CW network, marking the beginning of a new
era for the wrestling brand. The rebranding, effective
from October 1, 2024, aims to evoke a more classic
aesthetic. The debut on The CW was highlighted by
various wrestling personalities and news outlets,
with many expressing enthusiasm for the new look
and the show's premiere. The debut episode featured
significant matches, including a championship bout
and a street fight, indicating a strong start to
NXT's new chapter on The CW. (Grok)
News
Roxanne
Perez Retains NXT Title with Cora Jade's Return
Roxanne
Perez successfully defended her NXT Women's Championship
against Giulia in a recent WWE NXT event, marked
by an unexpected twist when Cora Jade returned to
assist Perez in retaining her title. This intervention
was pivotal in Perez's victory, sparking varied
reactions among fans. While some expressed disappointment
with the match's conclusion and the manner of Giulia's
defeat, others were thrilled by Cora Jade's comeback,
anticipating new storylines. Despite the controversial
finish, the match received praise for its quality.
(Grok)
News
Mixed
Reactions to New NXT Titles
Based
on the information gathered from posts on X and
general web sentiment, the introduction of new NXT
titles has generated a mix of reactions among fans
and observers:
Design
Critique: There's a noticeable divide over the aesthetic
of the new NXT titles. Some fans have expressed
a preference for the previous designs, particularly
the "rainbow titles" which were admired
for their vibrant yet balanced color scheme. The
new designs have been described by some as less
appealing initially, but there's an acknowledgment
that acceptance might grow over time. For instance,
one user likened the transition in perception from
the old to the new titles humorously, suggesting
that while the initial reaction might be negative,
eventual adaptation is expected.
Nostalgia
and Change: The change in title designs seems to
reflect broader changes within NXT, including its
move to The CW network. This shift has stirred mixed
feelings, with some fans feeling nostalgic about
the "black and gold" era of NXT, which
these new titles symbolically depart from. However,
there's also excitement about what this change could
mean for NXT's future, especially with the involvement
of figures like Shawn Michaels in crafting the new
era.
Performance
and Presentation: Despite mixed feelings about the
titles' design, there's a consensus on the quality
of the matches and the presentation of NXT on The
CW. The debut of NXT on this new platform, highlighted
by significant matches like Ethan Page vs. Trick
Williams for the NXT Title, and the involvement
of high-profile figures or matchups, indicates that
while the titles themselves might be divisive, the
content and direction of NXT are still highly anticipated
and discussed.
Fan
Engagement: The new titles have certainly engaged
the fanbase, sparking conversations not just about
design but about what these changes signify for
NXT's identity and its place within WWE's broader
ecosystem. This engagement ranges from criticism
to cautious optimism, with some fans seeing it as
a necessary evolution for NXT to stand out in the
crowded landscape of wrestling entertainment.
Cultural
and Identity Shifts: There's an underlying discussion
about what these titles represent for NXT's brand
identity. Some fans have humorously or critically
remarked on the choice of design, questioning if
it aligns with NXT's desire to carve out a unique
identity or if it's merely a shift for the sake
of change. This touches on broader themes of brand
evolution and fan acceptance of change in professional
wrestling.
In
summary, while the new NXT titles have sparked a
variety of reactions from critique over their design
to nostalgia for previous eras, there's an underlying
excitement about the narrative and performance aspects
of NXT's new chapter. The conversation around these
titles encapsulates fans' emotional connection to
NXT's history and their hopes or concerns for its
future under its new presentation. (Grok)
News
Wes
Lee Wins Street Fight at WWENXT
During
a recent WWE NXT event, Wes Lee defeated Zachary
Wentz in a highly praised street fight. The match,
described as both brutal and entertaining, featured
intense action characteristic of street fights.
Both wrestlers received acclaim for their performance,
with fans and commentators noting the match as a
highlight of the evening's programming. The fight
included dramatic moments, such as Wentz missing
a table dive, adding to the spectacle. This victory
for Wes Lee was celebrated, with many expressing
enthusiasm for the match's quality and hoping for
future encounters between the two. (Grok)
News
WWE
Bad Blood
WWE
Bad Blood is making a comeback in 2024, marking
the fourth event under this name and the first since
2004. Here's what you need to know:
Event
Date and Location: The event is scheduled for Saturday,
October 5, 2024, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta,
Georgia. This date coincides with the 27th anniversary
of the first Bad Blood event.
Broadcast
Details: Bad Blood 2024 will be available via traditional
pay-per-view (PPV) worldwide and will also air on
WWE's streaming platforms, specifically Peacock
in the United States and WWE Network internationally.
Historical
Significance: The original Bad Blood in 1997 introduced
the Hell in a Cell match, which has been a staple
of the event, including in its previous iterations
in 2003 and 2004.
Matches
and Card: One of the main matches includes Liv Morgan
vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship,
with a unique twist where Dominik Mysterio will
be suspended above the ring in a shark cage to prevent
interference.
There's
also speculation and reports about a Hell in a Cell
match between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre, though
there was some uncertainty about whether this would
be the main event or if a tag team match involving
Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Solo Sikoa, and possibly
Jacob Fatu would close the show. However, recent
discussions and fan reactions suggest a strong possibility
of Punk vs. McIntyre main eventing due to the historical
significance of Hell in a Cell at Bad Blood.
Themes
and Anniversaries: The event is not only a nod to
its own history but also leverages the anniversary
of the first Hell in a Cell match. The involvement
of high-profile figures like CM Punk, Drew McIntyre,
and the intertwining storylines with Roman Reigns
and Cody Rhodes adds layers to the event's narrative.
Fan
and Industry Buzz: There's considerable excitement
around the return of Bad Blood, especially concerning
how WWE will utilize the Hell in a Cell structure
this time, given its history with the event. Fan
posts on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) show
anticipation for the matches, particularly the potential
main events, and how WWE might script the outcomes
to impact ongoing WWE storylines.
This
event represents not just a wrestling spectacle
but a significant moment in WWE's calendar, blending
nostalgia with current rivalries, making Bad Blood
2024 a must-watch for WWE fans. (Grok)
News
Beterbiev
vs Bivol: Clash of the Undefeated
The
latest on Beterbiev vs. Bivol, titled "Clash
of the Undefeated," centers around their upcoming
fight scheduled for October 12, 2024, in Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia. Here's what's been circulating and
reported:
Fight
Details: Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) will face
Dmitry Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs) in a unification bout
for the IBF, WBC, WBO, and WBA light heavyweight
titles, marking a significant event in boxing as
both fighters are undefeated.
Beterbiev's
Condition: After a knee injury forced a postponement
from an initially planned June fight, Beterbiev
has confirmed his 100% recovery and readiness for
this bout. His approach to training and recovery
underscores his intent to maintain his 100% knockout
record.
Bivol's
Perspective: Dmitry Bivol has expressed that this
fight is not personal but a professional challenge
to become the undisputed champion. His strategy
likely involves his well-known boxing skills, with
an emphasis on counterpunching and movement, aiming
to possibly outbox or even, as speculated by some
like Chris Algieri, potentially knock down Beterbiev.
Public
and Expert Opinions: There's a mix of predictions
and excitement around this match. Some fans and
analysts believe Bivol's boxing IQ and defensive
skills might give him an edge, while others favor
Beterbiev's relentless pressure and knockout power.
The discussion often revolves around whether Bivol's
style can withstand or adapt to Beterbiev's aggressive
tactics.
Undercard
and Event: The undercard features notable fights,
enhancing the event's appeal. Names like Chris Eubank
Jr., Fabio Wardley, and Jai Opetaia add to the night's
boxing spectacle.
General
Sentiment: The fight is widely anticipated as one
of the biggest in 2024, not just for the titles
at stake but for the clash of styles and the potential
for defining moments in both fighters' careers.
The narrative around this fight often highlights
the rarity of seeing two such high-caliber, undefeated
champions facing off, especially at light heavyweight.
This
event is not just a fight for belts but is seen
as a significant moment in boxing, where the outcome
could solidify one fighter's legacy or dramatically
alter perceptions of both in the sport. (Grok)
News
AEW
Dynamite 5-Year Anniversary Show
The
AEW Dynamite 5-Year Anniversary Show, set for October
2, 2024, at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh,
PA, is gearing up to be a landmark event for All
Elite Wrestling. Here's what's on the slate based
on the latest information:
Main
Event: A high-stakes, title-for-title match is scheduled
where Bryan Danielson will defend his AEW World
Championship against Kazuchika Okada, who is bringing
his AEW Continental Championship into the match.
However, there's a twist: Okada's championship will
only be on the line for the first 20 minutes of
the match. If the match goes beyond that, only Danielson's
AEW World Championship remains in contention.
Another
Title Defense: Will Ospreay will defend his AEW
International Championship against Ricochet. This
match has been highlighted as part of the anniversary
celebration.
Other
Matches:
Hangman Adam Page is set to face Juice Robinson.
Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. will return for a match,
although the opponent hasn't been specified in the
latest updates provided, there was mention of her
facing Serena Deeb in some fan discussions or reports.
Special
Features: The episode is not just about the matches
but also about celebrating five years of AEW Dynamite.
Tony Khan, AEW's President, has teased a significant
announcement which could potentially set the tone
for the future of AEW. This adds an element of anticipation
beyond the in-ring action.
Broadcast
Details: The show will have a significant overrun,
courtesy of TBS Network, indicating more content
than the usual runtime, possibly to accommodate
the extra matches or the celebration elements.
This
anniversary episode is not just a showcase of wrestling
talent but also a milestone for AEW, marking its
growth and the journey it has had over the past
five years. The inclusion of champion vs. champion
matches underscores AEW's commitment to big matches
on big nights, promising fans a memorable event
to commemorate this occasion. (Grok)
News
Danielson
vs. Okada: Title-for-Title Match
On
the 5-year anniversary of AEW Dynamite, a significant
wrestling event is scheduled for October 2, 2024,
in Pittsburgh, PA, where Bryan Danielson, the AEW
World Champion, will face Kazuchika Okada, holder
of the AEW Continental Title. This match is unique
as it features a title-for-title stipulation with
a twist: the Continental Championship, which usually
has a 20-minute time limit, will only be at stake
for the first 20 minutes of the match. However,
the World Championship, with its 60-minute time
limit, will remain in contention for the entire
duration. This setup has sparked varied reactions
among wrestling fans, with some questioning the
effectiveness of the stipulation, while others are
excited about the potential of the match. The event
is set to be a highlight of AEW Dynamite's milestone
celebration, pitting two of wrestling's top talents
against each other in what promises to be a memorable
clash. (Grok)
News
Conor
McGregor's Stroll on Emirates Pitch
Conor
McGregor was spotted walking around the Emirates
Stadium pitch following Arsenal's victory over PSG
in the Champions League. Videos and photos showed
McGregor enjoying himself, including interactions
with Arsenal player Declan Rice. This appearance
led to various reactions and discussions online,
with many finding amusement in McGregor's post-match
activities. Meanwhile, Arsenal secured a 2-0 win
against PSG, with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo
Saka. The match also marked the debut of Mikel Merino
for Arsenal, who joined from Real Sociedad. Additionally,
Thomas Partey was highlighted for his exceptional
performance during the game. However, there were
concerns about Jurrien Timber, who felt a muscular
issue during the match, prompting Arsenal to manage
his playing time carefully. (Grok)
Combat
Sports News/Profile via Grok
Combat
sports encompass a wide range of athletic competitions
where the primary objective is to physically subdue
an opponent. Here's a brief overview of some popular
forms:
1.
Boxing
Origin:
Ancient Greece, but modern boxing is often associated
with 18th-19th century England.
Rules:
Competitors use only their fists, wearing gloves,
and aim to score points by landing punches on the
opponent's upper body or head. A fight can end by
knockout (KO), technical knockout (TKO), or points
decision.
2.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Origin:
While various forms of mixed combat have existed
historically, modern MMA was popularized through
events like the UFC starting in the 1990s.
Rules:
Allows a mix of striking and grappling techniques
from various martial arts. Fighters can win by knockout,
submission (tap out), judges' decision, or disqualification.
3.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
Origin:
Derived from judo in Brazil in the early 20th century,
made famous by the Gracie family.
Rules:
Emphasizes ground fighting and submission holds.
Competitors aim to force a submission through joint
locks or chokeholds. Points can also be scored for
position control and takedowns.
4.
Wrestling
Freestyle
and Greco-Roman: Common in the Olympics, Greco-Roman
restricts holds below the waist.
Professional
Wrestling (Pro Wrestling): More entertainment-focused,
with choreographed matches, high flying moves, and
storylines.
5.
Kickboxing
Origin:
A group of stand-up combat sports based on kicking
and punching. It evolved from Karate, Muay Thai,
and Western boxing.
Rules:
Similar to boxing but includes kicks. Variants include
allowing knee strikes and elbows (influenced by
Muay Thai).
6.
Muay Thai
Origin:
Thailand, known as the "Art of Eight Limbs"
because it uses punches, kicks, elbows, and knees.
Rules:
Similar to kickboxing but with a heavier emphasis
on clinching (a kind of standing grapple) and use
of all eight points of contact.
7.
Judo
Origin:
Japan, developed by Jigoro Kano in the late 19th
century as a physical, mental, and moral pedagogy.
Rules:
Based on throws (Nage-waza) and ground techniques
(Katame-waza). The objective is to either throw
or takedown an opponent to the ground, immobilize
them, or force a submission through joint locks
or strangles.
8.
Karate
Origin:
Okinawa, Japan, with influences from Chinese martial
arts.
Styles:
Many styles with different focuses, but generally
emphasizes striking with punches, kicks, knee strikes,
and open-hand techniques like knife-hands.
9.
Taekwondo
Origin:
Korea, developed in the 1940s and 1950s.
Rules: Known for its high, fast, and spinning kicks.
Competitors
score points in Olympic Taekwondo for strikes to
the torso or head.
10.
Krav Maga
Origin:
Israel, designed as a self-defense system for the
Israel Defense Forces.
Rules:
Not typically a sport, but some organizations hold
competitions. Focuses on real-world scenarios, aiming
to neutralize threats quickly and efficiently.
Each
combat sport has its unique culture, training methods,
and competitive environments, reflecting diverse
historical, cultural, and practical contexts. If
you're interested in any particular sport, each
has its own set of governing bodies, leagues, and
famous athletes or events that could be explored
further! (Grok)
Cryptocurrency
News via Media Man and FxPro
September
18. 2024
The
crypto market gets a boost from stocks
Market Picture
The
crypto market has gained 2.1% in the last 24 hours
to reach $2.08 trillion. The rise in the stock market
has brought buyers back to Bitcoin, which has positively
impacted cryptocurrencies. The sentiment index is
still in the fear zone, but at 45, it is already
close to neutral territory. This shows that it is
lagging stocks where sentiment has shifted to 'greed'.
Bitcoin
surpassed $60K, accelerating sharply at the start
of the US session. The price peaked at $61.3K before
retreating to $60.4K at the time of writing.
Despite
some pullback, bitcoin has broken above its 50-day
moving average, suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it isn't easy to rely on today's technical
picture ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision
on Wednesday evening. The next important level is
likely to be around the $64K, where the late August
high and the 200-day average are located.
News
Background
JPMorgan
sees bitcoin hash rate growth slowing as miner revenues
remain at historic lows. Meanwhile, US Bitcoin miners'
share of the network hash rate rose for the fifth
consecutive month to 26.7%, an all-time high.
MicroStrategy
will place $700 million in four-year unsecured convertible
notes to acquire additional bitcoins and fund general
corporate purposes.
According
to Arkham, the Bhutanese government's bitcoin holdings
amount to 13,036 BTC ($770 million), almost three
times El Salvador's reserves. The country has the
world's fourth-largest stockpile of BTCs, derived
from mining by a sovereign wealth fund.
The
crypto industry is no longer able to provide 'dopamine'
to either developers or traders. That is why it
is in crisis, said CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju.
According to him, the crypto industry is gradually
turning into a 'gambling den'.
Developers
Curve Finance and TON Foundation will create a platform
for trading stablecoins on the TON blockchain. The
new initiative will meet the growing demand for
stablecoins and increase the liquidity and popularity
of the network's Web3 ecosystem.
Movie
Box Office (North America)
September
15, 2024
1.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - $51.6m
2.
Speak No Evil - $11.5
3.
Deadpool & Wolverine - $5.2m
4.
Am I Racist - $4.8m
5.
Reagan - $3m
6.
The Killer's Game - $2.6m
7.
Alien: Romulus - $2.4m
8.
It Ends with Us - $2.3m
9.
The Forge - $2m
10.
God's Not Dead: In God We Trust - $1.5m
others
...
Twisters
Blink
Twice
Despicable
Me 4
Afraid
Inside
Out 2
Coraline
The
Crow
Trap
Stree
2
Borderlands
Harold
and the Purple Crayon
Cuckoo
Longlegs
The
Firing Squad
A
Quiet Place: Day One
Bad
Boys: Ride or Die
The
Fabulous Four
Fly
Me to the Moon
Raayan
Bad
Newz
MaXXXine
The
Bikeriders
Sound
of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
Horizon:
An American Saga
The
Lion King
Kalki
2898 AD
Kinds
of Kindness
The
Garfield Movie
Kingdom
of the Planet of the Apes
Jatt
& Juliet 3
Blue
Lock Thee Movie - Episode Nagi
Daddio
Janet
Planet
The
Watchers
IF
The
Exorcism
Thelma
GHOST
Rite Here Rite Now
Furiosa:
A Mad Max Story
The
Fall Guy
The
Strangers: Chapter 1
The
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings
Haikyuu!!
The Dumpster Battle
In
a Violent Nature
Ezra
Sight
*
Correct at time of publication
News
Box
office numbers down approx 70 percent from last
year
(References:
Wikipedia, Box Office Mojo, IMDb, Deadline and The
Hollywood Reporter)
Markets
and Commodities
September
11, 2024
Australian
Dollar: $0.6650 USD (down $0.0010 USD)
Iron
Ore Oct Spot Price (SGX): $91.00 USD (down $1.35
USD)
Oil
Price (WTI): $66.31 USD (down $2.49 USD)
Gold
Price: $2,516.51 USD (up $11.13 USD
Copper
Price (CME): $4.1050 USD (down 0.0365 USD)
Bitcoin:
$57,669.72 USD (down 0.38% in last 24 hours)
Dow
Jones: 40,736.96 at 4.59pm NY time (down 92.63 points
on yesterday's close)
Market,
Commodities and Financial News
Snapshot
via Media Man
September
11, 2024
ASX
futures down 3 points or 0.04% to 7997 near 6am
AEST
AUD
-0.1% to 66.58 US cents
Bitcoin
+1.4% to $US57,885
Dow
-0.3%
S&P
+0.4%
Nasdaq
+0.8%
FTSE
-0.8%
DAX
-1.0%
CAC
-0.2%
Gold
+0.3% to $US2514.88 an ounce
Brent
oil -3.2% to $US69.52 a barrel
Iron
ore -0.8% to $US91.00 a tonne
Movie
Box Office (North America)
August
18, 2024
1.
Alien: Romulus - $41.5m
2.
Deadpool & Wolverine - $29m
3.
It Ends with Us - $24m
4.
Twisters - $9.8m
5.
Coraline - $8.4m
6.
Despicable Me 4 - $6m
7.
Trap - $3.4m
8.
Inside Out 2 - $3.2m
9.
Stree 2 - $2.6m
10.
Borderlands - $2.4m
others...
Harold
and the Purple Crayon
Cuckoo
Longlegs
The
Firing Squad
A
Quiet Place: Day One
Bad
Boys: Ride or Die
The
Fabulous Four
Fly
Me to the Moon
Raayan
Bad
Newz
MaXXXine
The
Bikeriders
Sound
of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
Horizon:
An American Saga
The
Lion King
Kalki
2898 AD
Kinds
of Kindness
The
Garfield Movie
Kingdom
of the Planet of the Apes
Jatt
& Juliet 3
Blue
Lock Thee Movie - Episode Nagi
Daddio
Janet
Planet
The
Watchers
IF
The
Exorcism
Thelma
GHOST
Rite Here Rite Now
Furiosa:
A Mad Max Story
The
Fall Guy
The
Strangers: Chapter 1
The
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings
Haikyuu!!
The Dumpster Battle
In
a Violent Nature
Ezra
Sight
*
Correct at time of publication
Movie
Box Office (North America)
August
4, 2024
1.
Deadpool & Wolverine - $97m
2.
Twisters - $22.7m
3.
Trap - $15.6m
4.
Despicable Me 4 - $11.3
5.
Inside Out 2 - $6.7m
6.
Harold and the Purple Crayon - $6m
7.
Longlegs - $4.1m
8.
The Firing Squad - $1.6m
9.
A Quiet Place: Day One - $1.4m
10.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die - $601,000
others...
The
Fabulous Four
Fly
Me to the Moon
Raayan
Bad
Newz
MaXXXine
The
Bikeriders
Sound
of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
Horizon:
An American Saga
The
Lion King
Kalki
2898 AD
Kinds
of Kindness
The
Garfield Movie
Kingdom
of the Planet of the Apes
Jatt
& Juliet 3
Blue
Lock Thee Movie - Episode Nagi
Daddio
Janet
Planet
The
Watchers
IF
The
Exorcism
Thelma
GHOST
Rite Here Rite Now
Furiosa:
A Mad Max Story
The
Fall Guy
The
Strangers: Chapter 1
The
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings
Haikyuu!!
The Dumpster Battle
In
a Violent Nature
Ezra
Sight
*
Correct at time of publication
News
Box
office numbers down approx 70 percent from last
year
(References:
Wikipedia, Box Office Mojo, IMDb, Deadline and The
Hollywood Reporter)
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Commodities and Financial News
Snapshot
via Media Man
July
29, 2024
ASX
futures up 60 points or 0.8% to 7938 near 3am AEST
AUD
+0.2% to 65.48 US cents
Bitcoin
-0.6% to $US67,636
Dow
+1.6%
S&P
+1.1%
Nasdaq
+1%
FTSE
+1.2%
DAX
+0.7%
CAC
+1.2%
Gold
+1.0% to $US2387.19 an ounce
Brent
oil -1.5% to $US81.13 a barrel
Iron
ore +2.5% to $US102.40 a tonne
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August
6, 2024
Elon
Musk’s social media platform X has launched
a significant antitrust lawsuit against the Global
Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) and several
of its member companies, alleging an illegal ad
boycott that targeted the platform. The lawsuit,
filed in Texas, is aimed at GARM, its parent firm
World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), and members
including CVS Health, Mars, Orsted and Unilever.
In
an open letter to advertisers, X CEO Linda Yaccarino
highlighted the reasons behind the lawsuit, stating
that it was a direct response to GARM’s actions
which allegedly cost the company billions of dollars.
“This is not a decision we took lightly, but
it is a direct consequence of their actions,”
Yaccarino wrote. “The illegal behavior of these
organizations and their executives cost X billions
of dollars” per The New York Post.
The
lawsuit is seeking trebled compensatory damages
and injunctive relief, according to a complaint
viewed by The New York Post. GARM, led by Robert
Rakowitz, is an initiative of the WFA, which represents
many of the world’s largest companies and ad
organizations, including Disney and Coca-Cola. Its
members control 90% of global marketing spending,
nearly $1 trillion per year.
Yaccarino
emphasized that the issue extends beyond financial
damages. “This case is about more than damages
— we have to fix a broken ecosystem that allows
this illegal activity to occur,” she added.
According
to The New York Post, the suit argues that the boycott
undermined the marketplace of ideas by financially
harming certain viewpoints over others. (Credit:
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Elon
Musk takes GARM, several companies to court over
alleged advertising boycott of X outlined in bombshell
report
August
7, 2024
Tech
billionaire Elon Musk has taken several companies
and an advertising alliance to court over allegations
of a "boycott" of X.
Elon
Musk has waged “war” against advertisers
as his social media platform X filed an antitrust
lawsuit against a global ad alliance and several
major companies, accusing them of illegally boycotting
the site.
X
filed a suit in a federal court in Texas against
the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), the Global
Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) and its members
CVS Health, Mars, Orsted and Unilever.
The
suit comes after a report from the US House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee found GARM and its members “directly
organised boycotts” and employed other indirect
tactics to target disfavoured “platforms, content
creators” and news organisations to demonetise
them.
It
alleges that GARM’s boycott led advertisers
to pull money from X under the guise of “brand
safety” concerns.
X’s
CEO Linda Yaccarino argued this tactic hindered
users on the social media platform from accessing
a wide breadth of ideas by funding alternative viewpoints.
“The
consequence - perhaps the intent - of this boycott
was to seek to deprive X’s users, be they sports
fans, gamers, journalists, activists, parents or
political and corporate leaders, of the Global Town
Square,” she wrote.
“To
put it simply, people are hurt when the marketplace
of ideas is undermined and some viewpoints are not
funded over others as part of an illegal boycott.”
Mr
Musk shared his colleague’s statement to the
platform and boldly declared: “We tried peace
for 2 years, now it is war.”
He
later encouraged “any company who has been
systematically boycotted” to file a suit.
Following
his post, video sharing platform Rumble joined Mr
Musk’s lawsuit, claiming it has also been impacted
towards GARM’s alleged skew away from right
wing voices and ideologies.
The
platform announced its move on X where it accused
GARM of being “a conspiracy to perpetrate an
advertiser boycott of Rumble and others, and that's
illegal”.
Since
Musk took over the social media platform in October
2022, X has suffered a serious dive in ad dollars
with the platform taking in US$2.5 billion in 2023,
according to Bloomberg.
This
was down from the US$1bn it was bringing in every
quarter of 2022.
Musk
triggered controversy again in November 2023 when
he endorsed an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory that
Jewish communities push “hatred against whites”.
The
X owner responded: “You have said the actual
truth,” sparking an advertiser exodus that
was reported to have lost the company as much as
$75m, per The New York Times.
He
made headlines again in the same month after blasting
advertisers boycotting the social media platform,
boldly declaring: “Go f**k yourself”.
“If
somebody is going to try to blackmail me with advertising,
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August
7, 2024
Australian
Dollar: $0.6520 USD (up $0.0024 USD)
Iron
Ore Sep Spot Price (SGX): $102.85 USD (down $0.70
USD)
Oil
Price (WTI): $72.96 USD (down $1.02 USD)
Gold
Price: $2,389.45 USD (down $19.96 USD)
Copper
Price (CME): $4.0095 USD (up $0.0085 USD)
Bitcoin:
$56,485.71 USD (up 3.10% in last 24 hours)
Dow
Jones: 38,997.66 at 5.02pm NY time (up 294.39 points
on yesterday's close)
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ASX
to fall as investors await big tech earnings
July
22, 2024
Futures
pricing suggests that Australian equities will shed
about 0.8 per cent when the market opens on Monday,
following a negative lead from Wall Street. A dearth
of local economic data means that investors will
be focused on offshore markets over the coming week;
the quarterly reporting season in the US is likely
to attract scrutiny, with two of the seven major
technology companies set to release their latest
financial results in coming days. The S&P/ASX
200 fell 0.8 per cent to 7,961.6 points on Friday.
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Lithium
stocks targeted by short sellers
Australian
Securities & Investments Commission data has
revealed that seven companies on the ASX had more
than 10 per cent of their shares reported as shorted
as at 12 July, compared to just one in the previous
year. Companies involved in the mining of lithium
and other materials used in the manufacture of electric
vehicles account for seven of the 10 most shorted
stocks on the ASX, with 21.06 per cent of Pilbara
Minerals shares reported as shorted. Oscar Oberg
from Wilson Asset Management says Pilbara Minerals'
reported short position is unheard of; he adds that
Pilbara Minerals is being shorted because demand
for electric vehicles is not as strong as had been
forecast.
News
Mortgage
cliff turns into a subsiding wave
PEXA
Group's chief economist Julie Toth believes that
the rush for Australians to refinance their mortgage
loans has peaked. She adds that rather than a 'mortgage
cliff', the nation has experienced only a 'wave'
as borrowers have shifted their loans to variable
interest rates after their fixed-loan period expired.
Toth adds that there has been a slight increase
in mortgage arrears and distressed sales in response
to the Reserve Bank's aggressive monetary policy
tightening cycle; she expects arrears to remain
stable if there are no more interest rate increases.
News
CSR's
insulation price rise 'could be gouging'
Insulation
distributor Consolidated Energy alleges that building
materials group CSR misused its market power to
'gouge' suppliers with huge increases in the price
of insulation; it is seeking internal documents
and board papers in order to prove its claim. Consolidated
Energy is asking the Federal Court to grant its
request that CSR be required to hand over information
relating to price increases between June 2021 and
June 2022; Consolidated Energy alleges that CSR
was limiting supply to distributors and imposing
big price increases in order to benefit its own
business.
News
Coal
boss: use gas to ease the transition
Data
from the Australian Energy Market Operator has revealed
that no renewable energy project that was in the
commissioning stage reached full output in June.
This was despite an increase in renewable energy
projects being ready to come online, prompting calls
from Delta Electricity CEO Richard Wrightson for
gas to be included in the federal government's Capacity
Investment Scheme. With Delta being the owner of
the Vales Point coal plant in NSW, Wrightson says
gas is the only technology available now that can
solve the firming problem, but it is the only technology
that is being supported by the government's scheme.
News
Fortescue
now marching 'to the one beat'
July
20, 2024
(Roy
Morgan Summary)
Andrew
Forrest surprised investors at its 2020 AGM when
he outlined a vision for the iron ore mining company
that would see it become a green energy behemoth.
He said Fortescue would be targeting production
of as much as 235 gigawatts or renewable energy,
more than five times the capacity of Australia's
National Electricity Market at the time. However,
Forrest has now conceded it cannot achieve its target
of producing 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen
a year by 2030 because of soaring energy costs,
although he contends Fortescue's green energy dream
is still alive. Fortescue will now bring its iron
ore and green energy units back together, with Forrest
saying that all of the company are "all marching
in the same direction, to the same drum beat".
(Roy
Morgan Summary)
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