The Stock Scoop ⚡️ The Midas Month

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If you’re new here, we’re glad you’ve joined a growing community that knows staying informed is the first step to investing smarter. The 2026 financial year has barely kicked off, but already the markets are glittering with opportunity, quite literally.

• Copper hit record in July

• Silver just hit a 14-year peak

• And gold? Still flirting with record levels

Amid these gains it was only fitting for gold to take centre stage at the Noosa Mining Investor Conference, where The Stock Network was proud to serve as an official media partner, securing this Channel 7 news feature to showcase the strength and scale of Australia’s resource sector. Among the billion dollar stars on show:

• TSN Interview Ramelius Resources (ASX: RMS) revealed its next chapter with Spartan Resources

• TSN Interview Pantoro Gold (ASX: PNR) spotlighted its high-grade Western Australian operations

• TSN Interview Southern Cross Gold (ASX: SX2) teased what could be a historic discovery at Sunday Creek

It’s this kind of access, direct from the source, that gives The Stock Network its edge. And with reporting season now upon us, company-specific stories are about to drive the headlines. Just news, simplified.

Because when it comes to investing, clarity is the real Midas touch.

To your investing,

🧨 Trending

• 🚀 Record highs
  The All Ords index hit all-time highs in July, briefly surpassing 9,000 points for the first time. Its performance was largely driven by the ASX 200 which also climbed to new peaks.

• 🏦 RBA stands firm on interest rates
  The RBA struck a measured tone in late July after holding interest rates steady earlier in the month, noting that a slight rise in unemployment wasn’t cause for concern. With inflation still easing, markets are now anticipating another interest rate cut at the next RBA board meeting.

• 🤝 Global trade deals lift sentiment
  New tariff agreements between the US and two major trading partners, Japan and the EU, boosted market sentiment worldwide. The two nations agreed to accept 15% tariffs on most of their goods into the US.

📈 Charts on fire

• ⚒️ Santa Fe Minerals (ASX: SFM)
  Exploded by more than 800% in July after announcing an acquisition of the Eburnea gold project in Côte d’Ivoire.

• ⛏️ Falcon Metals (ASX: FAL)
  Soared by as much as 330% after intercepting bonanza grade gold at its Blue Moon prospect, located near the historically renowned Bendigo Goldfield in Victoria.

• 🪨 Black Canyon (ASX: BCA)
  Surged by north of 150% after unveiling a high-grade manganese and iron discovery at its Wandanya project in Western Australia.

🔮 Watchlist preview 

• 🔍 Reporting Season
  August marks the peak of FY25 earnings season as leading ASX-listed companies unveil their results. From miners and banks to big-name retailers, these outcomes will offer a key read on the strength of Australia’s economy.

• ⚖️ RBA in focus
  The RBA meets again in August, with investors watching for any shift in interest rate policy. Upcoming inflation and wage data will also be pivotal in shaping expectations for the timing and pace of any rate cuts.

• 🌍 Global macroeconomic developments

  President Trump’s trade deals with the EU and Japan continue to ripple through global markets, and further tariffs or policy shifts could jolt sentiment. Inflation data and signals from the US Federal Reserve could also influence market direction. 

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