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What’s Driving Venture Capital in 2026 Venture capital in April 2026 is being shaped by one dominant force, AI is…

Speculative Investment Analysis: Torque Metals (TOR:ASX)

The setup, high beta gold with real leverage Torque Metals is still very much a market-driven story, with valuation anchored…

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ESR Group Raises $850 Million to Fuel Next Stage of Growth

Overview On 9 April 2026, ESR, an Asia-Pacific-focused real asset owner and manager, announced it had secured US$850 million in additional equity capital, further strengthening…

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ASX Weekly Market Wrap

A more constructive week for markets Australian markets delivered a far more constructive week, with the ASX 200 rising 4.41%…

Canva IPO 2026, Australia’s biggest tech listing or a valuation test for global SaaS

A bigger moment than just one IPO Canva’s IPO clock is ticking louder, and this time it feels less like…

Australian Unemployment Rate: Why 4.3% may be the calm before the slowdown

Australia's unemployment rate held at 4.3% in March, but that may say more about where the economy was than where…

Retrospective CGT risk, why Australia’s tax shift could reshape capital flows

What the CGT change actually means At its core, the proposal targets how foreign residents are taxed on gains from…

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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…

An outlook on ETFs. Are ETFs a Viable Investment?

Over the past several decades, exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) have evolved dramatically, moving well beyond their…

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Short Sellers Tighten Their Hold on the ASX: What the Data Reveals About Market Risk

Short sellers are tightening their grip on the ASX as the year winds down, and…

Cynata Therapeutics (ASX: CYP): Speculative Investment Analysis

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Did Trump’s Tariffs Actually Shrink The Trade Deficit?

US President Donald Trump has claimed on multiple occasions that his tariffs has successfully reduced the US's trade deficit. Claiming…

Rio Strategy Reset Signals a Leaner, Cash-Focused Future Under Simon Trott

After just 102 days in the top job, Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott has moved quickly to reshape the company…

Myer Holdings (ASX: MYR): Post-Acquisition Struggles and Operational Challenges

Stock Summary: Rationale & Analysis: Myer Holdings has encountered significant financial setbacks in FY2025, transitioning from a profit of A$43.5…

BHP’s China Standoff Exposes the Cost of Its Long-Term Strategy

BHP's latest quarterly update landed with an uncomfortable mix of short-term pain and long-term conviction. The world's largest miner confirmed…

Gold at Records, ASX Still Up: A week of Nerves & Winners

Week ended Friday, 17 Oct 2025 The ASX 200 slipped on Friday but still banked a +0.4% weekly gain as…

Xero Limited (ASX: XRO): Investment Analysis and Strategic Outlook

Introduction Xero Limited has become one of the most recognisable names in cloud accounting, and its journey from a New…

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