Closing Bell: ASX ends Friday in the red but in decent nick for the week

The ASX has closed out the trading week with a minor contraction, adding 1.67pc on roaring strength in gold stocks despite a minor dip today.

Gold Digger: Gold miners could soar even higher if generalists fly in

There are some notes of caution as gold sails at all time highs but fundies and brokers still see opportunities for a sector re-rate.

Resources Top 5: VRX Silica keeps pace with the sands of time as it closes on environmental approval

VRX Silica has moved a step closer to production at Arrowsmith North, hitting a 12-month high intra-day Friday after clearing a hurdle towards environment approval.

These are Australia’s most-searched phobias

It can be insightful (or just interesting) to learn about ours and others’ fears. Here are the most commonly searched phobias in Australia.

How the rich invest: The secret stocks owned by billionaires

These billionaires and multimillionaires are either diversifying their holdings or taking a punt on some lesser-known stocks. Find out what they’re buying.

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Monsters of Rock: Greatland responds to ASX’s burning questions, Chinese backer tips $50m into Liontown

Greatland Resources responds to burning questions on Telfer guidance and Chinese group puts $50m into lithium name Liontown.