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This Month in Venture Capital

August 2026 has delivered a fairly clear message for venture investors: capital is still flowing, but investors are becoming much…

Karoon Energy Shares Are Priced on the Half That Just Ended

Management is planning its second half on US$60 to US$70 oil. Brent closed at US$84.18 on Monday. The company holds…

US Economy Update July: Things Look Worse

Growth remains positive, but America’s labour market is losing momentum while inflation refuses to disappear. The conflicting signals are leaving…

ASX Weekly Market Wrap

Market Overview Australian shares extended their rally to a second straight weekly gain, with the ASX 200 rising 3.19% to…

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The Hidden Cost of the AI Boom

Artificial intelligence is fuelling one of the largest investment booms in history. Beyond the debt visible on company balance sheets lies a vast network of…

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Why The Japanese Yen Is Struggling

Japan has spent years defending the yen, yet the currency continues to weaken. From interest rate differentials and the carry…

The Hidden Mechanics of ASX Sector Rotation

Sector rotation is one of the most important forces driving equity markets, yet many investors overlook it because they focus…

Big Tech Is No Longer One Trade

The latest earnings season showed Wall Street is no longer rewarding Big Tech equally. As AI spending, interest rates and…

ASX Weekly Market Wrap

Market Overview The Australian sharemarket finished July on a much stronger footing, delivering its best weekly performance since April and…

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Lynas Share Price Just Missed the Rare Earths Rally

Rating ACCUMULATE Price (17 Jul 2026) A$15.89 Consensus target A$19.86 Implied upside ~25% Consensus (15 analysts) Buy Sector Materials /…

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…

Australian Dollar Outlook: Aussie Surges as Markets Price in RBA Rate Hike

The Australian dollar has rallied sharply as investors prepare for what could be another decisive move from the Reserve Bank…

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…

Top 10 Largest Private Equity Exits of All Time: Vol. 1

The largest private equity exits often exhibit several common characteristics, including extended holding periods, aggressive consolidation strategies, and eventual sales…

Global markets rally on Iran deal as oil craters: what it means for investors

Equities With Wall Street closed for Memorial Day, S&P 500 futures did the talking. They drifted 0.33% higher to 7,491…

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