Australian Property Market 2026, Why Renters May Still Pay More
Australia’s residential property market has shifted from momentum to correction, with higher borrowing costs, weaker buyer confidence and changing investor economics putting pressure on housing…
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August 2026 has delivered a fairly clear message for venture investors: capital is still flowing, but investors are becoming much…
Karoon Energy Shares Are Priced on the Half That Just Ended
Management is planning its second half on US$60 to US$70 oil. Brent closed at US$84.18 on Monday. The company holds…
US Economy Update July: Things Look Worse
Growth remains positive, but America’s labour market is losing momentum while inflation refuses to disappear. The conflicting signals are leaving…
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Market Overview Australian shares extended their rally to a second straight weekly gain, with the ASX 200 rising 3.19% to…
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Why Stocks Rallied After The US Lost Jobs
America's labour market just delivered a major warning sign. Wall Street responded by sending stocks to record highs as investors bet weaker employment could keep…
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The Hidden Cost of the AI Boom
Artificial intelligence is fuelling one of the largest investment booms in history. Beyond the debt visible on company balance sheets lies a vast network of…
Why The Japanese Yen Is Struggling
Japan has spent years defending the yen, yet the currency continues to weaken. From interest rate differentials and the carry…
The Hidden Mechanics of ASX Sector Rotation
Sector rotation is one of the most important forces driving equity markets, yet many investors overlook it because they focus…
Big Tech Is No Longer One Trade
The latest earnings season showed Wall Street is no longer rewarding Big Tech equally. As AI spending, interest rates and…
ASX Weekly Market Wrap
Market Overview The Australian sharemarket finished July on a much stronger footing, delivering its best weekly performance since April and…
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Best ASX Stocks for 2026: AI Infrastructure, Wealth Platforms and the New Market Winners
The best opportunities may not be in AI itself, but in the companies building the…
3 ASX Broker Buys to Snap Up After Wednesday’s Rout
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An Outlook on ASX: Ramsay Health Care (RHC)
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Rumoured Changes to Capital Gains Discount: What does it mean?
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Why The AI Boom Is Worse Than The Dot-Com
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Top 10 Most Valuable Companies at IPO: Vol. 2
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Corporate Governance Risk Investors Should Never Ignore
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The overlooked AI trade is the one that actually plugs it into the wall
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ASX M&A Cycle: Why 2026 Could Be A Turning Point
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