Report Date: 10 April 2017
Where are we in the Cycle?
OECD leading economic indicators are pointing toward a modest
improvement in growth momentum but still insufficient to underpin a cyclical
recovery in sector fortunes. More...
Market Directions
Sector equity prices, led by gold stocks, showed solid weekly gains
after recent modest returns but continue to lag other market segments
despite more favorable financial market conditions.
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Portfolio Performance and Positioning
Generally positive results in portfolio stocks were offset by several
Phase I companies with large losses after previously posting strong returns.
Sector volatility remains unusually low. Tactically, the most prudent
course is to take advantage of targeted returns when they arise on the
assumption that momentum is currently hard to sustain leaving 'buy and hold'
strategies unlikely to prove worthwhile.
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Stock Reviews and Rating Analysis
PortfolioDirect rating reports analyse the quality and risk
attributes of proposed mineral developments. Rating criteria apply to mining and oil and gas stocks at any stage of
development. PortfolioDirect uses a five point rating
scale to measure the risk adjusted quality of proposed mineral developments
or companies.
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& ratings...
The 'Steak or Sizzle' blog provides summary judgements on
the top performing ASX-listed resources stocks.
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Exploration Watch. Which exploration results are the most
exciting, the most disappointing and the most anticipated?
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