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Iron Ore Rally Fades as China Eases Restrictions on BHP Shipments

BHP tensions ease but analysts warn iron ore prices could fall below $100.

Rio Tinto Gets Back to its South African Mineral Sands Project

The Project: Zulti South at Richards Bay Minerals Multinational miner Rio Tinto has approved a R8.5 billion investment to restart operations…

ASX Weekly Market Wrap

Energy Shock Drives Broad Market Sell-Off Australian equities endured a bruising week, with the benchmark share market retreating sharply as…

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…

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ASX Inverse ETFs: Using BBUS and BEAR to Hedge Market Risk

Inverse exchange traded funds have become increasingly popular with Australian investors searching for ways to manage portfolio risk without using margin loans, contracts for difference…

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Australian Dollar Surges as Markets Bet on More Rate Hikes

The currency market is signalling higher rates ahead.

ASX Stocks in Focus: Positioning for the Next Phase of the Global Economy

A thematic look at companies positioned for the next market cycle.

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…

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Soul Patts Unlocked: The Quiet Giant Driving Australia’s Investment Growth

Company Overview, Legacy and Recent Move Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited, commonly known…

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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…

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…

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Outlook on Koala Living: Heading for a Potential IPO

Koala Living could be looking at an IPO at a valuation of AU $400 million during the year. Co-founder Dany…

Energy Storage Lithium Upcycle: What PLS’s Short Unwind Signals

Pilbara Minerals' CEO says hedge-fund shorts are unwinding in PLS after a sharp rebound in lithium prices. The immediate catalyst:…

AGL’s Pottinger Wind Farm Greenlighted: A $2Bn Bet That Could Redefine Australia’s Energy Investment Landscape

In a week that underscores Australia’s accelerating commitment to the energy transition, Environment Minister Murray Watt has given the green…

Investment Analysis: Anson Resources (ASX: ASN)

In the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market, lithium has emerged as a cornerstone of the global energy transition. Among…

Australian Business Outlook 2026: Costs Bite, AI Offers Relief

Business leaders turn cautious Australian industry leaders are increasingly uneasy about the year ahead. Around 40% now expect business conditions…

QIC Targets $500 Million Tilt Renewables Stake Amid Renewable Energy Surge

Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) is spearheading efforts to acquire AGL Energy’s 20% stake in Tilt Renewables, valued at approximately $500…

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