Jessica Sier

Jessica Sier writes on business, markets, news and real estate. Based in our Sydney newsroom, Jessica is also a multimedia producer.

A potential oil deal sparked energy stocks higher.

ASX ends wild September flat

There was plenty to keep investors on their toes in September but in the end, the benchmark index finished the month largely flat.

Cobalt markets are gearing up for a severe supply shortage.

The trick to investing in cobalt

Lithium is basking in the world's new-found enthusiasm for batteries but fellow component cobalt is gearing up for its time in the spotlight.

Gold miners have streamlined their businesses and are now in very good shape.

Gold stocks at the mercy of $A

Australian gold stocks were looking expensive earlier in the year, but analysts say good solid companies still have room for price growth.