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Dividend Wave Could Fuel ASX Rebound as Cash Piles Back Into the Market
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Global equity markets look relatively stable on the surface, but underneath that calm, capital is steadily rotating away from the…
ASX Mining Stocks: Fuel Constraints, Falling Commodities and What Comes Next
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Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS): Rebuilding Through the Downcycle
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Australia’s ETF market has expanded rapidly. There are more than 450 products now listed across…
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The Quiet Compounder with Embedded Optionality Wesfarmers remains one of the highest quality compounders in…
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Glencore’s Acquisition Raises Stakes for a Rio Tinto Mega Merger
A pivotal fortnight for global mining Glencore’s latest acquisition, widely reported as a targeted move into copper or battery minerals,…
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DroneShield has delivered what, on the surface, looks like a blockbuster result. Revenue at the defence technology company nearly quadrupled…
Special Dividends 2026: ASX Companies Poised for a Cash-Heavy Year
Australia may be heading into a year where special dividends return in force, with some of the country's biggest listed…
G8 Education Goodwill Impairment Exposes Structural Stress in ASX Childcare
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After a cautious session in New York overnight, Australian futures are indicating a softer open for the ASX. Latest futures…
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