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USA Winemaker to Buy Kirin’s Four Roses Bourbon for Three-Quarters of a Billion?

Sources report that E&J Gallo, an American winemaker, is to acquire Kirin Holding's (Four Roses Bourbon) for a whopping US…

ASX Resources vs Housing in 2026: Where Investors Should Position

Two sectors, two macro forces, positioning portfolios for a split market in 2026.

HBF Launches $25M VC Fund: Australia’s Health Giants Bet Big on Health Tech Innovation

Australia's private health insurers are transforming from passive portfolio players into active venture capitalists. Perth-based HBF led the charge on…

ASX: An Outlook on Lynas Rare Earth

Lynas Rare Earths is an Australian mining and processing company recognized as the largest producer of rare earth materials outside…

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Banks Lead 2.9% Rally as Utilities Surge Australian equities delivered their strongest week in roughly 10 months, with the S&P/ASX 200 climbing 2.9% as heavyweight…

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LICs vs ETFs Australia: What Every ASX Investor Should Understand

Both LICs and ETFs offer diversified exposure on the ASX. On the surface, they look similar. In practice, they behave…

Potential Rio Tinto and Glencore merger falls through for the third time

According to recent news, Rio Tinto and Glencore walked away from their renewed $260 billion merger talks at the end…

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…

G8 Education Goodwill Impairment Exposes Structural Stress in ASX Childcare

G8 Education’s $350 million goodwill impairment has delivered a sharp reality check for investors, triggering a brutal sell off that…

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ASX Outlook: Is Hub24 an Overvalued Stock?

Business Summary HUB24 Limited is an Australian provider of integrated platform, technology, and data services…

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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4DMedical Investment Analysis: (ASX:4DX)

Can Breakthrough Lung Imaging Become a Durable Growth Engine? 4DMedical Limited is attempting something ambitious…

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AI Funding Reality Check: From Capex Promises to Cash Flows

The AI trade hasn't broken; it's grown up. Markets are now asking the only question that matters for multi-trillion capex…

Australia’s Regulatory Overhaul: A Turning Point for M&A Activity Amidst Telecom Crisis

In a week marked by significant developments, Australia’s business landscape has been reshaped by a series of events that underscore…

RBA Rate Hike February 2026, Household Spending Surprise Tests the Soft Landing

The risk of an RBA rate hike February 2026 has moved sharply back into focus after a stronger-than-expected household spending…

China Halts BHP Iron-Ore Cargoes: What It Means for ASX Miners

China Pulls the Plug on BHP Cargoes China bans BHP iron ore cargoes in a pricing dispute as Bloomberg (via…

ASX: Are index funds a viable investment? Is superannuation a hindrance for index funds?

Index funds and ETFs have grown steadily in popularity over the past few decades. A handful of investors remain skeptical,…

Gold at US$5000: A Confidence Shock, Not a Speculative Frenzy

Gold breaking through US$5000 an ounce is not just a milestone for commodities traders. It is a signal that something…

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