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Australian Banks Are Already Tightening Housing Credit After the Budget

The housing market is now facing a credit shift The budget was supposed to hit investors through tax changes. Instead,…

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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…

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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 more strategically relevant part of…

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Xero’s U.S. Expansion: Positive Takeaways & Challenges

The Ambitious Push into the U.S Xero Limited entered the U.S. market in the early 2010s with ambitious expansion plans. After successfully disrupting small-business accounting…

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Equities Uncovered Volume 2, Three ASX Small Caps Starting to Shift

This week’s group spans mining services, environmental solutions and emerging gold production, but all three names share the same core…

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…

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…

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FireFly Metals Investment Analysis: ASX Copper-Gold Explorer Positioned for Growth

Company Overview This FireFly Metals investment analysis explores how FireFly Metals (ASX: FFM, TSX: FFM),…

NEXTDC (ASX: NXT) Investment Analysis

Wiring Australia for the AI Supercycle NEXTDC sits at the centre of one of the…

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Lithium Shock: Why AI Energy Storage Is Reshaping the Market in 2026

Lithium has stormed into 2026 with its strongest rally in more than two years, blindsiding hedge funds and lighting a…

Macquarie Technology Secures $200M Government Investment as AI Data Centre Demand Surges

Australia’s push to strengthen domestic digital infrastructure has received a significant boost, with the federal government committing $200 million to…

Australian Market Weekly Wrap: September 22–26, 2025

The Australian share market concluded the week with notable fluctuations, reflecting a complex interplay of domestic economic indicators, global market…

Unemployment Falls to 4.1% as Youth Drive Hiring

Australia’s labour market finished 2025 on a strong note, with the unemployment rate sliding to 4.1% in December from 4.3%…

ASX Stocks in Focus: 5 names that fit the market’s shift into heavier assets

The latest ASX Stocks in Focus list starts with a market that has become less forgiving. That is the defining…

Ramelius Resources (ASX: RMS): Investment Analysis

Company Snapshot Business Overview Ramelius Resources (ASX: RMS) is a mid-tier Australian gold producer operating several mines in Western Australia,…

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