Brent and West Texas Intermediate are two of the world's most popular benchmarks for crude oil pricing. But what are the differences between the two and which one is superior?
The difference between Brent and West Texas Intermediate comes down to location, differentials in supply and demand as well as quality differences, such as sulfur content. And…
Graphite is no 'poorer cousin' of lithium, it is a critically important metal for several industrial and commercial applications - including electric vehicles. But what makes it a standout metal? And how can you play it on the ASX?
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Graphite is a superior metal
Graphite is a soft,…
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an increasingly popular investment option for investors looking to diversify their portfolios.
ETFs are a type of investment fund that track an index, a commodity or a basket of assets. From there, the ETF either tries to replicate the performance of the relevant index or asset, or to outperform it. They offer a…
eGaming stocks haven't performed well in recent years even as the global gaming industry has grown exponentially. The global gaming market is expected to reach a staggering $230 billion in 2023, representing an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6% over the last four years, with eGaming accounting for the majority of this.
The bulk…
How to find a good financial adviser? It goes without saying that it can be tricky. It's important to do your research and make sure that you're dealing with someone who has the knowledge and experience to help you achieve your financial goals.
Although the Hayne Royal Commission has introduced new regulatory standards on financial advisers, which…
A bear market and a bear market rally can both represent opportunities for investors. Investors can make gains during bear markets by purchasing stocks at low prices, preparing to sell them at higher prices during bull markets. During a bear market rally, it is a similar story -gains can be made through short-term fluctuations.
The…
No commodity has endured a hotter run than lithium. According to U.S. Global Investors, prices rose by 443% in 2021 and another 72% in 2022.
But just why has this commodity run so hot over the past couple of years? And is there more to come?
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ASX mining stocks have projects in dozens of countries around the world, but some are better than others. There are two factors that investors should consider when determining whether or not an ASX mining stock has a project in the right jurisdiction.
Firstly, that a company's project is in a jurisdiction that has an abundance of mineral…
For the first time since 2007, Australia has a new airline. Sunshine Coast-based Bonza finally took its first flight on January 31, less than a month after getting its Air Operator Certificate.
Is Bonza a threat to airlines, particularly listed airlines Qantas (ASX:QAN), Regional Express (ASX:REX), Alliance Aviation (ASX:AQZ)? Investors in those companies don't seem to…
This month, it is earnings season once again.
All ASX stocks have to release financial results every 6 months, no more than 2 months after the end of either the half-year or full-year period.
For companies that have a July to June financial year, 1HY23 results are due by the end of this month. Companies that use…
