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Sam Jacobs

Sam is a journalist with a keen interest in financial markets. He joins Stockhead after two years at Business Insider, where his area of coverage spanned across macroeconomic data, ASX news, bond markets and cryptocurrencies. Now Sydney-based but hailing from Adelaide, in a previous life Sam worked as an accountant, with experience in both auditing and management accounting.

ASX Small Cap Lunch Wrap: Who’s not getting what they paid for today?

It's been a rocky week, but the microcap Emerging Companies index is on track to snap a 5-day losing streak…

Top 10 at 10: These ASX stocks are on the crest of a wave this morning

Stockhead’s Top 10 at 10, published at 10.30am each trading day, highlights the best (and worst) performing ASX stocks in…

ASX Small Cap Lunch Wrap: Who’s dealing with rejection today?

The general consensus among analysts in the immediate wake of inflation data is that a May rate hike by the…

ASX Small Cap Lunch Wrap: Who’s coming out of hibernation this morning?

After getting the Monday off, local markets opened in the wake of a more positive session on Wall Street overnight.…

Closing Bell: A fintech flyer as the ASX follows Wall Street into the red on Friday

The ASX will head into the Anzac day long weekend on a slightly sour note following a Friday selloff. For…

ASX Small Cap Lunch Wrap: Who’s got their funding secured (again) today?

The ASX finally buckled (slightly) on Friday as bond market gremlins continue to rattle investors.

Top 10 at 10: These ASX stocks are running into the weekend on a high

Stockhead’s Top 10 at 10, published at 10.30am each trading day, highlights the best (and worst) performing ASX stocks in…

ASX Large Cap Wrap: A back and forth session as banks and oil stocks offset falls in tech and mining

The ASX 200 wasn't sure which way to track in early trade, as gains for banks and energy stocks were…

ASX Small Cap Lunch Wrap: Who’s slimming down on the job today?

As global stocks tread water coming off the Easter break, the ASX continues to hold its ground as local stocks…

Market Highlights and 5 ASX Small Caps to watch on Thursday

A mixed bag for US stocks US stocks struggled for direction in overnight trade, as the S&P500 closed flat while…

ASX Large Cap Wrap: Markets drift sideways as KKR’s Ramsay bid grabs the spotlight

The ASX 200 Health Care index benefitted after US investing giant KKR lobbed a $20bn bid for private hospital owner…

Top 10 at 10: These ASX stocks have plenty of admirers this morning

Stockhead’s Top 10 at 10, published at 10.30am each trading day, highlights the best (and worst) performing ASX stocks in…

Market Highlights and 5 ASX Small Caps to watch on Wednesday

US stocks had a solid session overnight, as all the major indexes climbed more than 1% led by the Nasdaq,…

Closing Bell: Capital raisings, trading halts and drill hits as ASX mining juniors run hot

Local stocks shrugged off the post-Easter food coma with solid gains on Tuesday -- a calm session in what's been…

Market Highlights and 5 ASX Small Caps to watch on Tuesday

US earnings season will again be in focus this week, with a number of large banks set to report along…

Closing Bell: Another sparkling resources IPO as ASX microcaps hit cruise control

Local stocks hit cruise control heading into the Easter break, with steady gains across the ASX in a calm session.…

Where are they now? The anatomy of an ASX meme stock – past, present (and future)

The meme stock, or 'memestonk’ – a unique phrase in financial parlance, which gained traction in the halcyon days of…