Where are we in the Cycle?
Commodity prices are finding new levels but tensions remain between near-term strength centred around financial market expectations and the reality of a stronger U.S. dollar and  very limited signs of improvement in global growth.      More...

Market Directions
The post-Trump election rally has continued but with signs of being overstretched in the near term. The rebound in financial services sector pricing was joined in the past week by improved technology sector outcomes to help sustain the upward move.  More...

Portfolio Performance and Positioning
Portfolio outcomes have reflected the asset allocation effect of institutional money focusing on large capitalisation stocks.  The smaller end of the market is also being damaged by the re-pricing of gold.  No portfolio changes were initiated .     More...

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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The 'Steak or Sizzle' blog provides summary judgements on the top performing ASX-listed resources stocks. More...

Exploration Watch. Which exploration results ae the most exciting, the most disappointing and the most anticipated?  More...