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Market Close: Trump's Powell arrest threat a non-event; gold charges up ASX & EOS back to $11

Good Afternoon and welcome to HotCopper’sMarket Close for Tuesday of Week 3 of 2026, I’m Jon Davidson. Trump’s arrest threat to Jerome Powell was a bit of a non-event after all. US bond yields jumped but not dramatically, and what actually hurt more...

Jonathon Davidson

15 hours ago

ASX News Market Summary

The defence thematic is back, baby, and it leaves us asking about the Electro Optic Systems battle against DroneShield Down Under.

Jonathon Davidson

16 hours ago

ASX News Industrials Aerospace & Defense

Spare a thought for Unity Metals, the first CY26 IPO to hit the ASX boards – a gold explorer, no less – and after a lacklustre maiden debut.

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17 hours ago

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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) has revealed to the market on Tuesday that its chief executive officer, Amanda Lacaze, is out the door in a move at least one HotCopper forum user described as @left field” early in CY26.Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and...

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18 hours ago

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4DMedical has startled some HotCopper forum users as it stages a $150 million capital raising at around $3.80/sh – according to the AFR.

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19 hours ago

ASX News Healthcare Medical Devices

Nova Minerals shared the highest-grade drill results to date at Estelle's RPM Valley deposit, marking a "significant advancement" in Alaska.

20 hours ago

ASX News Metals & Mining Steel Gold Basic Materials

New Murchison is working "quickly" to bring the Lydia gold prospect, complete with its high-grade results, into the fold at Crown Prince.

21 hours ago

ASX News Metals & Mining Steel Gold Basic Materials

ASX today − Australian shares are heading to an advance Tuesday, happily ignoring the fact Trump is looking to dethrone Fed chairman Powell.

23 hours ago

ASX News Market Summary

We’re less than two weeks into 2026, and Donald Trump wants to arrest Jerome Powell on criminal charges. Personally, the man himself, for apparent statements made during an inquiry process last year into renovations of the Federal Reserve building.Listen to the HotCopper podcast f...

Jonathon Davidson

2 days ago

ASX News World News

Good Afternoon and welcome to Market Close for Monday of Week 3 of 2026, I’m Jon Davidson. Before we talk about the local market, let’s turn to the US where we’ve had some fairly big news come out that will no doubt dominate at least the next twenty...

Jonathon Davidson

2 days ago

ASX News Market Summary

This week on Money and Investing, Mitch Olarenshaw and I talk about setting clear goals for the year ahead, learning from setbacks, and building habits that move you closer to the life you want. The focus is simple. Reflect, decide, and take action with intent. 1. Start With Honest ReflectionBefo...

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ASX News Contributors & Collaborations

With more than seven million users on the HotCopper forums, every discussion and speculation can move Australian markets, which is why getting out in front of those trends is so important for any trader worth their salt.Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and insights on all ...

2 days ago

ASX News Market Summary

GreenX has rocketed more than +15% as a court in Singapore dismissed a trade appeal from Poland that temporarily suspended a $378M payment.

Jonathon Davidson

2 days ago

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