We are pleased to share The Capital Network’s summary of the week, including developments in financial markets, media articles, analyst insights, corporate catalysts, and investor engagement events. This reporting season more than any other in recent history has shown us that market expectations and sentiment outweigh financial results in driving outcomes. The companies that proactively engage with their shareholders and the market continue to outperform. We have two opportun

With February under way, the Australian share market is currently up more than 1 per cent year-to-date, with the usual cocktail of good and bad news pushing and pulling at benchmark indexes. The rising commodity-price story hit a speed bump in late January, with both gold and silver suffering their biggest one-day slides in years, with gold falling 12 per cent to back below US$5,000 an ounce, and silver plunging 36 per cent in one trading day – for the mathematically minded,

With the obligatory New Year celebrations now well and truly fading from memory, investors’ focus has slowly but surely returned to financial market happenings and what they mean for wealth creation. Our initial read on broader financial markets is that not much has changed when comparing the late 2025 and very early 2026 versions of the world. The bottom line here is that current uncertainties cutting across a host of economic and political developments will continue to see

We're proud to share that The Capital Network, in partnership with leading executive search and board advisory firm Foley Durham, has just hosted the fourth edition of Stocks on Location. This exclusive series of events is designed to bring investors and executives together in some of Australia’s most iconic settings. Each curated experience connects ASX-listed companies shaping Australia’s next chapter of growth with founder-led business owners, institutional investors, priv

In next to no time, artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted from an abstract future concept into a defining force across nearly every aspect of our lives. It has quickly become the new strategic imperative, reshaping workflows, accelerating decision-making, and redefining how companies communicate with their stakeholders. For investor relations professionals, AI is changing how we analyse sentiment, tailor messaging, and track shareholder behaviour. What was once a disciplin

One of The Capital Network’s core functions is hosting exclusive investor events for our ASX-listed clients. These events play a pivotal role in showcasing the innovation and technological strength of some of the most dynamic and promising companies on the ASX. They also offer a valuable platform for fund managers, analysts, brokers, and high-net-worth investors to engage directly with group executives, gaining first-hand insight into each company’s strategic significance wit

The mining industry took centre stage this week with the running of the International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo in Sydney.   Otherwise known as IMARC, this flagship mining event featured six concurrent conferences covering the entire mining value chain, as well as keynote panel discussions and an assortment of expert presentations.   And this year’s edition of IMARC was as big as ever, attracting thousands of attendees from more than 120 countries.   Alongside th

Stocks on Location Caulfield Melbourne Racing Club featuring TIP, AGR, PER & BB1   October marks a milestone for The Capital Network with...

The new financial year is upon us, setting the tone for what’s expected to be another dynamic 12 months across Australian markets. But...

Global security took centre stage at the June 2025 NATO summit where member states agreed to raise defence and security-related spending...

The end of the 2025 financial year is just around the corner, with ASX-listed companies gearing up to crunch the numbers, look back on...

The proposed merger between Soul Patts (ASX: SOL) and Brickworks (ASX: BKW) made the headlines this week in a deal which is set to create...