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NdPr prices hit a 2026 high on tightening Chinese export controls. Lynas shares fell anyway.

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This Month in Venture Capital

Venture capital in 2026 is no longer defined by whether funding is available. Instead, the market has become increasingly selective,…

The ASX Gold ETF Investors Bought as a War Hedge Isn’t Behaving Like One

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The Australian share market finished the week on a mixed note, with Friday's rally ending a four-session losing streak but doing little to erase earlier…

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Pro Medicus Share Price Falls 5% as Healthcare’s Rally Runs Out of Road

Same sell-off, different stories. Pro Medicus has a real question. ResMed has less new news.

Equities Uncovered Volume 5: ASX Small-Cap Resources, Where Balance Sheet Discipline Creates an Edge

Commodity prices may drive short-term sentiment, but balance sheets often determine which resource companies emerge stronger when market conditions improve.…

Private Equity in Accounting: What KKR’s Crowe Deal Means for Australia

Private equity's expansion into accounting has evolved from a niche trend into a structural shift. KKR's acquisition of a majority…

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Superloop Ltd (ASX: SLC): Investment Analysis

Company Overview Superloop investment analysis reveals a company at the forefront of Australia’s fast-changing digital…

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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Speculative Investment Analysis: (ASX: LIN) Lindian Resources

This Speculative Investment Analysis Lindian Resources (ASX: LIN) examines whether the company can convert the…

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

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ASX: An Outlook on Woodside Energy

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

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ASX Stocks 2026: High-Quality Names to Watch This Year

After a volatile start to 2026, investors are being forced to rethink what "quality" really means. The past few years…

Fact Check: Did Trump’s Tariffs Actually Shrink The Trade Deficit?

US President Donald Trump has claimed on multiple occasions that his tariffs has successfully reduced the US's trade deficit. Claiming…

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

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