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ASX Defence Technology Sector: Counter-Drone Growth and Geopolitical Tailwinds

Global defence spending reached record levels in 2025. With governments allocating roughly US$2.6 trillion to military budgets as geopolitical tensions…

Google Just Issued a 100-Year bond to Fund Next Phase of AI Growth

In a highly unusual move for the corporate debt market, Alphabet, Google's parent company, came to market in February with…

An Outlook on Perseus (ASX: PRU)

Business Description Perseus Mining is an Australia‑listed gold producer, developer, and explorer with a portfolio focused in West Africa. Established…

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Stock pickers spotlight opportunities in Tech, AI and Healthcare.

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Trump’s oil refinery bet and the Iran Shadow: What It Means for Australia

President Donald Trump’s endorsement of a massive new oil refinery investment in Texas has quickly become one of the most…

This Month in Startups: Australia vs the US Venture Market

March 2026 is proving to be a revealing month for global startup investment, with Australia and the United States presenting…

Oil Shock Pushes Markets to Bet on Earlier RBA Rate Hike

Inflation risks return as energy shocks ripple through markets.

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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),…

Nick Scali Investment Analysis (ASX: NCK), ANZ Fortress Meets UK Expansion Challenges

This Nick Scali investment analysis examines one of Australia’s most consistently profitable furniture retailers, a…

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NEXTDC (ASX: NXT) Investment Analysis

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

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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…

Sell America Trade: Why Markets Are Repricing US Political Risk

Financial markets don't usually panic quietly. When investors get nervous, they tend to follow a familiar pattern playbook: sell shares,…

Volkswagen Self-Driving Cars: Can Europe Win the Robotaxi Race?

Volkswagen wants to become the “European champion” of autonomous driving. That ambition alone tells you something about where the industry…

Rare Earths Just Got a Policy Premium – But Not Where You Think

Australia rare earths strategy in focus, the sharp rally in Australian Strategic Materials (ASX: ASM) this week highlights how sensitive…

Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS): Rebuilding Through the Downcycle

Company Snapshot Pilbara Minerals is Australia's largest independent hard-rock lithium producer, operating the Pilgangoora Project in WA and now expanding…

Qantas Unveils Airbus A321XLR: A New Era in Australian Aviation

On September 25, 2025, Qantas Airways marked a significant milestone in its fleet modernization efforts with the inaugural commercial flights…

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