Israel’s strikes on Iran, and the subsequent responses, led to the typical "risk off" moves professional investors usually make when faced with uncertainty. But what exactly does "risk off" mean and how relevant is it for retail investors? Should you be risk off too or should you ride out geopolitical uncertainty?
Few would've predicted Israel would've…
Oil and Gas Stocks
Global oil prices spiked overnight, sending shockwaves through financial markets and capturing the attention of investors around the world. Brent crude is trading around US$65–67 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is near US$62–64 as of June 2025. The sharp rise has reignited interest in energy stocks, particularly those linked to oil and gas…
Addressing the ASX decline is a question that has been considered for many months now. In 2023-24, more companies left the ASX in the past 2 years than any 2 year period since the 1990s recession - whether being brought out by private equity or a big industry player, delisting to a penny stock exchange…
Near the northwest Queensland town of Julia Creek, QEM (ASX:QEM) has a 250km2 project covering one of the single largest vanadium deposits in the world today. The project (JCVEP - Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project) has a significant resource, offtake products with potential to serve several industries, the promise of significant financial terms as…
When thinking of who are the most successful ASX mining executives, it is those who hit paydirt and have exited their company having created substantial wealth - either through an M&A deal or departing of their own accord.
But there's a question of where to next? Will they go to another sector, to another company or…
The latest OPEC production increase could hit oil prices hard. OPEC (Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) has decided to increase oil production by 411,000 barrels per day (bpd) has made headlines, sparking debates within the energy markets.
As one of the most influential groups in global energy production (f not the most, OPEC’s policies often…
After many decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett is retiring. After founding his empire in 1965, he built it into a US$1tn+ empire owning many of America's best companies and profiting off them. But of course, all good things must come to an end - at least a tenure led by the…
Yesterday, Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) revealed that Louisiana LNG is go! The company has made a final investment decision on the project, which it expects to derive the first LNG from in 2029. It won't come cheap...but the company thinks it'll be worth the price tag.
Louisiana LNG: A high price tag, but potentially high returns
The…
The 2025 Federal Budget has been released, sparking conversations across boardrooms, households, and political circles. Described as a "budget for uncertain times," Treasurer Jim Chalmers has carefully balanced offering cost-of-living relief, strengthening national security, and managing inflation pressures. But who are the real winners and losers?
This year’s budget demonstrates Canberra's commitment to energy transition, housing…
Oil prices have slumped to their lowest levels in six months, raising concerns among investors about the future of ASX-listed energy stocks. With West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude nearing the mid-$ 60s and analysts at JPMorgan predicting a potential fall into the $50 range, the outlook for the sector appears uncertain. Global factors such as…
