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PEXA short interest ASX: why traders are targeting the stock and what it signals for other ASX shorts

PEXA’s short-interest shock PEXA (ASX: PXA) has moved firmly into the short-sell spotlight, with the stock hit by a sharp…

What’s Moving Markets This Week? And Where to Look Next

Last week's rally looked strong on the surface. This week starts with a different tone: oil is back above $100,…

Dividend Portfolio Series: 5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks You Should Own in 2026

High‑yield dividend stocks are companies whose dividend yield sits above the market average, often 5% or higher. These stocks typically…

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ASX Critical Minerals Processing Sector Deep Dive

Australia’s push into critical minerals processing is no longer just a policy narrative, it is becoming a capital markets story that is starting to show…

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5 Quality Value ASX Stocks in a Market That Still Looks Mispriced

The 5 quality value names that are hot right now.

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The new wave of ex dividend stocks in April, where income still matters in a volatile market

A fresh wave of income April 2026 is shaping up as one of the busier ex dividend periods of the…

Dividend Portfolio Series: 5 Growth Dividend Stocks You Should Own in 2026

1. Apple Inc.: NASDAQ Apple Inc. is viewed as a strong dividend stock because it pairs dependable income with steady…

SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic Could Define the Next IPO Cycle, and Test the Limits of the AI Boom

The next great IPO wave The next IPO cycle is shaping as something bigger than a typical listing window, with…

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Life360 (ASX: 360) Investment Analysis

A Scalable Consumer Platform Positioned for Global Growth Life360 has become one of the most…

Brightstar Resources (ASX: BTR): Equity Research Analysis

Optionality, execution risk, and what really matters for a junior gold developer.

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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…

Cynata Therapeutics (ASX: CYP): Speculative Investment Analysis

Where biology meets scalable production: Cynata's Cymerus® platform

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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…

APRA’s Warning: High-Risk Mortgage Lending Is Rising Again

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has delivered its clearest signal yet that the credit environment is shifting, and that…

An Outlook on Private Credit

Private credit, which involves lending by non-bank institutions, has grown rapidly in recent years as borrowers seek flexible financing solutions.…

Global Markets Consolidate After Fed Pause, S&P Breaks $7000

Global markets traded in a consolidative range overnight as investors digested the Fed's latest policy decision, resilient economic data and…

Energy Storage Lithium Upcycle: What PLS’s Short Unwind Signals

Pilbara Minerals' CEO says hedge-fund shorts are unwinding in PLS after a sharp rebound in lithium prices. The immediate catalyst:…

The Story of Citibank Post The Global Financial Crisis

Citigroup, widely known as Citi, is a global financial services firm offering a diverse range of banking, investment, and wealth…

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