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Markets Steady as Rotation Continues: Tech Woes Offset Defense

Sector rotation drives price action as currencies and commodities take the lead

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,…

Project Vault and Australia’s Critical Minerals: Why US Capital is Reshaping the Sector

US strategic capital is accelerating winners, but only projects with real economics will survive.

Netflix & Warner Brothers Deal Faces Antitrust Implications?

In early 2026, Warner Brothers Discovery's (WBD) board unanimously accepted the bid from Netflix. Netflix sweetened the pot to purchase…

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Australia’s Startup Funding Surge and the 2026 Grants Opportunity

A Maturing Startup Ecosystem Gains Momentum Australia’s startup landscape has rarely looked stronger. More than 810 companies secured over US$5.4 billion in funding through the…

Daniel Whittleston
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An Outlook on Private Credit

Private credit, which involves lending by non-bank institutions, has grown rapidly in recent years as borrowers seek flexible financing solutions. Its appeal lies in customized…

Ankit Tadanki
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ASX Stocks in Focus: Five Quality Picks for a Resilient Portfolio

Five Australian stocks, five portfolio roles, one disciplined investment framework.

RBA Rate Decision in Focus: Why a February Hike Is Still Not a Lock

Markets see a hike coming. The data tells a more complicated story.

Elon Musk’s Great Reshuffle, Robots, Mega Mergers and What Comes After Tesla’s Flagship Cars

A Fortnight That Redefined Tesla Late January marked a clear inflection point for Tesla’s identity. The company confirmed it will…

Investment Analysis: Cobram Estate (ASX:CBO)

Investment Analysis Cobram Estate - Premium Product, Premium Expectations Cobram Estate Olives has evolved from a regional Australian grower into…

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CSL Limited (ASX: CSL): Investment Analysis

Stock Recommendation CSL Limited (ASX: CSL): Diversified Biopharma Leader Trading Below Peer Multiples

Investment Analysis: Transurban Group (ASX:TCL)

Company Overview Transurban is Australia’s dominant listed toll road owner and operator, controlling critical urban…

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Netwealth (ASX: NWL) Investment Analysis: A High-Quality Compounder in Australia’s Wealth Platform Revolution

Introduction Every market cycle produces a handful of companies that keep compounding quietly in the…

Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS): Rebuilding Through the Downcycle

A detailed look at how Pilbara Minerals is positioning itself for the next leg of…

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ASX Investing: Where Retail Buzz Meets Real Investment Opportunity

ASX Stocks in Focus: Where Sentiment Meets Structure Across ASX investing stock forums and short-interest screens, certain names repeatedly surface…

Market Outlook: An overview on an ASX midcap: A2 Milk

A new source of dairy and pivoting consumer perceptions A2 Milk offers a naturally sourced product that many consumers find…

Nickel’s Rally Exposes the Fragile Future of Australia’s Producers

Nickel's sudden jump to a 15 month-high has injected a rare dose of optimism into a market that has spent…

RBA Rate Debate Splits Economists as Inflation Proves Stubborn

Australia's inflation debate has lurched back into centre stage, and this time the economic consensus has splintered. The latest AFR…

Santos Faces Strategic Crossroads After $36.4 Billion Takeover Collapse

Santos Ltd (ASX: STO), Australia’s second-largest oil and gas producer, has encountered a significant strategic setback following the collapse of…

Bailador Technology Investments (ASX: BTI): Delivering Growth and Income Through Tech Expansion

Company Overview Bailador Technology Investments (ASX: BTI) is an ASX-listed expansion-stage technology fund focused on high-growth sectors including SaaS, digital…

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