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Australian Banks Are Already Tightening Housing Credit After the Budget

The housing market is now facing a credit shift The budget was supposed to hit investors through tax changes. Instead,…

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Cerebras Systems’ $5.6 Billion IPO: A Defining Moment for AI Infrastructure

Business summary Cerebras Systems is an AI infrastructure company focused on building high-performance computing systems purpose-built for large-scale AI workloads.…

3 Mid-Cap Stocks to Consider buying in a Cyclical Economy

Non-cyclical stocks, often referred to as defensive stocks, are shares in companies whose earnings and demand tend to remain relatively…

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The ASX Niobium Sector Outlook: Australia’s Emerging Bid for a Strategic Metal

Australia’s listed niobium sector is still early-stage, but it is beginning to evolve from a speculative exploration niche into a more strategically relevant part of…

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Xero’s U.S. Expansion: Positive Takeaways & Challenges

The Ambitious Push into the U.S Xero Limited entered the U.S. market in the early 2010s with ambitious expansion plans. After successfully disrupting small-business accounting…

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Equities Uncovered Volume 2, Three ASX Small Caps Starting to Shift

This week’s group spans mining services, environmental solutions and emerging gold production, but all three names share the same core…

CSL’s 59% Drop: Understanding the Decline and the Road Ahead

A Deep Dive into Australia’s Healthcare Giant’s Recent Struggles From Market favourite to Under Pressure CSL Limited, long considered one…

Sharon AI makes a Half-Billion-Dollar Move

Sharon AI’s $487 million pre-IPO capital raising stands among the largest funding rounds ever secured by an Australian AI company.…

2026 Federal Budget, What It Means for Equities, Venture Capital, Property and Infrastructure Investors

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has pitched the 2026 Federal Budget as a package focused on fairness, productivity and resilience, but for…

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Infratil (IFT): Dissecting Australia’s Newest Infrastructure Investment Platform

Business Overview Infratil Limited is a New Zealand–based global infrastructure investment company with a diversified…

ASX Outlook: Is Hub24 an Overvalued Stock?

Business Summary HUB24 Limited is an Australian provider of integrated platform, technology, and data services…

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Develop Global Limited (ASX: DVP): Stock Analysis 2025

Business Overview Develop Global (DVP) has a mix of project ownership and mining services business,…

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…

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Why Markets Are Fixed on a Possible Yen Intervention

The Japanese yen has become one of the most closely watched prices in global markets, not because it’s a barometer…

Cboe Australia Sale Marks a new chapter for Capital Markets

A Surprise Exit from a Market Disruptor In a surprising turn of events, Cboe Global Markets has announced the Cboe…

2026 Budget: Tax Cuts, Housing Reform, $31.5Bn Deficit

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down a politically charged 2026–27 Federal Budget featuring tax cuts, sweeping housing tax reforms, temporary…

ASX Tech Stocks Sell Off: Investors Get Caught in Geopolitics

Retail investors who piled back into beaten-down technology stocks over the past few weeks were dealt a harsh reminder on…

Trump Tariffs Supreme Court Ruling, What It Means for ASX Investors

Introduction The Trump tariffs Supreme Court ruling has reshaped the global trade narrative. In a 6 to 3 decision, the…

Australian Gas Prices: Why Domestic Costs Haven’t Followed LNG Spike

Australia’s gas market is facing a familiar test. Global prices are surging on the back of geopolitical conflict, yet domestic…

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