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Wall Street Is Finally Questioning the AI Spending Arms Race

Meta’s latest earnings suggest investors are no longer rewarding AI spending at any cost. As capital expenditure rises and free…

AI chip stocks are falling, and traders are starting to question the trade

The AI chip boom is no longer moving in one direction. After an exceptional rally, semiconductor stocks linked to artificial…

Australia Will Never Pay Off Its Debt, That’s Fine

Australia's debt is growing, but that doesn't mean it's unsustainable. Modern governments refinance debt rather than repay it, and financial…

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Russia Suspends Bond Auctions: Is a Default Imminent?

Russia has suspended government bond auctions after weak investor demand. Here's what failed auctions mean, why bond yields are rising, and whether a sovereign default…

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ASX Stocks in Focus: The Second Number in Each Update

Myer beat on sales and gave up margin. Electro Optic Systems upgraded twice in six weeks. Stanmore's refinancing beats its production beat. Dexus is still…

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Most Stocks Fail To Beat The Market

Most investors believe picking a handful of quality companies is enough to beat the market. The data tells a very…

ASX Weekly Market Wrap

Market Overview The Australian sharemarket ended another volatile week on the back foot, with the S&P/ASX 200 falling 0.75% on…

The GDG Share Price Jumped 33% on a Report That Wasn’t Even an Earnings Result

Generation Development Group's Thursday update was a funds-flow report, not a profit number. The market re-rated the stock anyway, and…

ASX Mining Services Sector Analysis

The sector investors are starting to view differently The ASX mining services sector sits at the centre of Australia’s resources…

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ASX: An Outlook on Woodside Energy

Business Description Woodside Energy Group Ltd. is an international energy company involved in exploring, assessing,…

Fortescue Metals Group: Navigating the Commodity Cycle Amid Global Demand Shifts

Fortescue Metals remains a standout in the Australian mining sector, combining low-cost iron ore production…

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

Introduction Xero Limited has become one of the most recognisable names in cloud accounting, and…

Outlook on Koala Living: Heading for a Potential IPO

Koala Living could be looking at an IPO at a valuation of AU $400 million…

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The ASX next run higher may depend on miners doing the heavy lifting

Morgan Stanley’s call for the ASX 200 to reach 9,250 by the middle of next year is plausible, but the…

Why is the Treasury Wine share price plunging 15% on Monday?

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX: TWE) suffered a 15% dip in share price on Monday after its latest trading update revealed…

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX: TWE): Investment Analysis

Rating ACCUMULATE Price (15 Jun 2026) A$3.64 Broker target (avg) ~A$5.50 Implied upside ~51% Analyst view Split; Morningstar FV A$8.50…

ASX Metals Rally: Copper and Gold Carry The Index as Tech Slips

ASX metals rally outlook: The S&P/ASX 200 pushed to a fresh intraday high near 9020 before easing to a modest…

Top 10 Largest Private Equity Exits of All Time: Vol. 1

The largest private equity exits often exhibit several common characteristics, including extended holding periods, aggressive consolidation strategies, and eventual sales…

3 ASX Broker Buys to Snap Up After Wednesday’s Rout

Global markets hit the panic button Wednesday: Brent crude spiked 5% to $81.63/bbl on Iran Strait threats, Korea's KOSPI triggered…

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