MM likes what IMU are trying to achieve, but it’s hard to be bullish on this volatile stock

01/09/2023

MM likes what IMU are trying to achieve, but it’s hard to be bullish on this volatile stock

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After a strong start to the week, which saw the ASX200 rally back towards the 9,000 level, the local market reversed sharply on Thursday and Friday, trimming gains to finish the week up just +0.3%. The damage was done by the combination of hawkish commentary from the Fed's new Chair, Kevin Warsh, and a more than 5% plunge by heavyweight BHP Group (ASX: BHP) on Friday after its Canadian Potash Project saw costs blow out by US$2.3bn.

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