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ASX Defence Technology Sector: Counter-Drone Growth and Geopolitical Tailwinds

Global defence spending reached record levels in 2025. With governments allocating roughly US$2.6 trillion to military budgets as geopolitical tensions…

Google Just Issued a 100-Year bond to Fund Next Phase of AI Growth

In a highly unusual move for the corporate debt market, Alphabet, Google's parent company, came to market in February with…

An Outlook on Perseus (ASX: PRU)

Business Description Perseus Mining is an Australia‑listed gold producer, developer, and explorer with a portfolio focused in West Africa. Established…

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Stock pickers spotlight opportunities in Tech, AI and Healthcare.

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Trump’s oil refinery bet and the Iran Shadow: What It Means for Australia

President Donald Trump’s endorsement of a massive new oil refinery investment in Texas has quickly become one of the most…

This Month in Startups: Australia vs the US Venture Market

March 2026 is proving to be a revealing month for global startup investment, with Australia and the United States presenting…

Oil Shock Pushes Markets to Bet on Earlier RBA Rate Hike

Inflation risks return as energy shocks ripple through markets.

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Ramelius Resources (ASX: RMS): Investment Analysis

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Tech Rebound Powers Record Highs The S&P/ASX 200 climbed 1.84% last week to close at…

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Uranium Breaks US$100: Why This Move Looks Structural Not Speculative

Uranium pushing through US$100 a pound is more than a psychological milestone. It marks a shift in how the market…

An Outlook on Fortescue: Quarterly Results Update.

Business Description Fortescue Ltd. (ASX: FMG), headquartered in Perth, has transformed from a traditional iron‑ore‑focused miner into a diversified global…

Superloop Ltd (ASX: SLC): Investment Analysis

Company Overview Superloop investment analysis reveals a company at the forefront of Australia’s fast-changing digital infrastructure market. Superloop Limited (ASX:…

ASX 200 Gains 0.1% on Thursday as Mining and Energy Stocks Stabilise

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,773.0 points, up 0.1% (8.5 points) from the previous session.…

Global Markets Outlook: A Soft Landing Is Priced, But 2026 Risks Aren’t

Financial markets are ending 2025 in a strangely comfortable place: equities near highs, bond yields off their peaks, gold breaking…

Fed Cut Odds Rise: ASX Set to Open Higher Ahead of CPI and Trump-Xi Talks

A Constructive Risk Tone Wall Street closed stronger after a cooler US core inflation print lifted odds of a near-term…

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