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BlackRock vs. Blackstone: Same Size, Different Economics

At first glance, BlackRock and Blackstone seem almost indistinguishable. Their names are frequently mixed up, their visual branding carries a…

The UAE’s OPEC exit is bigger than it looks

The United Arab Emirates has made one of the most significant oil policy moves in years by stepping away from…

Anthropic is opening in Australia, but the real story is what it still has not committed to

Why Anthropic's move into Australia looks more commercial than industrial, for now.

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ASX Weekly Market Wrap

Global strength, local hesitation Australian markets traded in a tighter, more cautious range through 20 to 24 April 2026, and while global indices continued pushing…

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How Sandisk has Surged Over 3000% in the Past Year

The Spin-Off That Changed Everything Until early 2025, SanDisk operated as a division of Western Digital, where its performance was…

Why the ASX Is Falling While Global Markets Soar

Overnight, US markets and several global indices pushed into fresh record territory, supported by easing geopolitical tension, a softer oil…

Capital Raises on the ASX: How Smart Investors Read Them

Capital raises sit at the core of how ASX-listed companies survive and grow, particularly across mining, biotech, and tech where…

Why data centres are becoming the ASX’s new growth engine

The ASX's hottest trade is no longer miners, it is AI infrastructure

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ASX Weekly Market Wrap

A Bounce, But Not a Clean Recovery Australian equities finally broke their losing streak, with…

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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Investment Analysis: Anson Resources (ASX: ASN)

Anson Resources has recently secured a significant lithium offtake agreement with LG Energy Solution, propelling…

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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Momentum Week Equities Breakout: Oil Buckles, Gold Surges

Momentum week: equities break out fresh highs as momentum broadened, oil slid hard on supply nerves, and gold powered toward…

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…

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:…

U.S. Government Shutdown: Duration Matters More Than Drama

The U.S. federal government shut down at 12:01am on Oct 1 after competing funding bills failed in the Senate. With…

Card Collecting: An Investment or a Hobby?

The Perception Shift The trading card market has transformed far beyond its origins as a childhood pastime and is now…

Retail Rush at the Top? What the ASX’s Hot-Stock Frenzy Means

Retail participation on the ASX jumped through the September quarter as the index broke above 9000, with online retail investors…

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