To The Moon

As of the close on Friday, $S&P/ASX 200(XJO.AU)$ closed at 8,343.70 on Friday, up 1.37% in the past 5 days.

1. $ENERGY RESOURCES OF AUST(ERA.AU)$ +50%

1. The Australian stock market, particularly the mining and energy sectors, gained momentum, bolstered by stronger commodity prices and investor optimism.

2. $Rio Tinto Ltd(RIO.AU)$ increased its stake in ERA by fully participating in ERA's capital raising, facilitating a compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares. This move indicates strong investor confidence and suggests potential strategic shifts within the company .

2. $LIONTOWN RESOURCES LTD(LTR.AU)$ +28.35

• A broad rally across gold and lithium stocks is driving gains, with Liontown Resources leading the charge on the back of recent government support and strong momentum in battery metal demand.

• The stock surged after ERA announced a $15 million interest-free loan from the WA government’s Lithium Industry Support Program.

3. $LIFE360 INC-CDI(360.AU)$ +27.57%

• Life360's share price has surged nearly 80% year-on-year, fueled by record Q1 results and a rapidly growing user base in 2025.

• Life360 has delivered a strong start to 2025, combining robust subscriber growth, margin expansion, and positive cash flow. With its Q1 results, the company has not only beat expectations but also validated its business model amid tightening consumer spending.

• Investors appear convinced. And if Life360 can sustain this momentum through 2025, its current rally may be just the beginning.

4. $MINERAL RESOURCES LTD(MIN.AU)$ +25.36%

• The recent upswing in MinRes shares appears to be driven by improving sentiment across the lithium and iron ore sectors, where Mineral Resources is a significant player.

• Its sharp move suggests a renewed wave of investor confidence in the stock, likely fuelled by a combination of sector recovery, lithium sentiment shifts, and positive developments within the company’s operations.

• MinRes has marked a new milestone for its Onslow Iron project, with more than 10 million tonnes of iron ore shipped out of the Port of Ashburton as the project continues to progress ramp-up towards nameplate capacity.

5. $GRAINCORP LTD-A(GNC.AU)$ +12.7%

• GrainCorp reported strong half-year results with revenue up 21% and profit up 17.1%, and showed solid growth despite joint venture losses.

• The company has increased the value of its buy-back program to enhance shareholder value and optimize its capital structure, demonstrating confidence in its financial position and future prospects.