Best ASX Stocks for 2026: AI Infrastructure, Wealth Platforms and the New Market Winners
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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…
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…
ASX Weekly Market Wrap
ASX slips as oil and inflation pressures return The ASX struggled to find momentum this week, with the S&P/ASX 200…
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This Month in Venture Capital
Venture capital looked strong in May 2026, at least on the surface. Funding volumes climbed globally, AI continued attracting enormous rounds, and Australian startup activity…
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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 of the ASX’s premier growth…
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…
2026-27 Budget Winners and Losers: Who Gains and Who Pays?
Every budget creates winners and losers, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ 2026–27 Federal Budget is no exception. While workers, motorists and…
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…
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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…
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Investment Analysis: Wesfarmers (ASX:WES)
The Quiet Compounder with Embedded Optionality Wesfarmers remains one of the highest quality compounders in…
ASX Critical Minerals Processing Sector Deep Dive
Australia’s push into critical minerals processing is no longer just a policy narrative, it is…
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The government has cut the fuel excise for the entire the second quarter of 2026. But what is the fuel…
Labor’s $57 Billion Budget Shortfall, Blowout or Election Spin?
Labor’s alleged $57 billion budget shortfall has ignited a fierce fiscal debate as Australia edges toward the 2026 federal election.…
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…
Middle East War: Markets Are Shifting Fast as Oil Spikes and Stagflation Risk Returns
The market is finally starting to treat the Middle East conflict as an economic event, not just a geopolitical one.…
An Outlook: Where Did Toys R Us Go Wrong?
Toys R Us is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer specialising in toys, baby, hobby, and lifestyle products. The company operates three…
Heatseeker: Revolutionising Market Research with AI-Driven Consumer Insights
In a significant development within the Australian startup ecosystem, Heatseeker, a Sydney-based artificial intelligence company, has raised US$1.5 million in…
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