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How The Yield Curve Predicted Every Recession

Few indicators in finance have earned a reputation as powerful as the yield curve. For over half a century, an…

Autodesk’s $3.6 Billion Acquisition of MaintainX: A Strategic Leap Into Operational Technology

Autodesk’s Largest Deal Yet Autodesk has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MaintainX in an all-cash transaction valued at…

ŌURA’s IPO Signals the Dawn of the Health‑Intelligence Era

Oura files for IPO while its counterpart Whoop is at a $10 billion valuation

Why Britain’s Gilt Market Is In Trouble

The bond market that toppled Liz Truss is once again flashing warning signs.

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Former PM Paul Keating Urges Labor To Hold Firm On Reforms

Former Prime Minister Paul Keating has urged Labor to resist pressure for major carve-outs to its proposed capital gains tax (CGT) reforms, arguing the reforms…

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ASX Weekly Market Wrap

The Australian sharemarket finished the week higher, with the ASX 200 gaining 0.55% across the week and jumping 1.62% on Friday to close at 8,731.7.…

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How ASX Investors Are Already Trading the US-Iran Peace Deal

Why investors are rotating out of oil and into industrials, gold and rate-sensitive stocks.

Iron Ore Tensions Rise as China Pushes for a Bigger Share of Mining Profits

Iron ore China tensions rise as BHP, Fortescue and Rio Tinto face tougher negotiations.

How Singapore Became Ridiculously Rich

From resource-poor island to global financial powerhouse.

What Markets are Telling Investors: AI, US-Iran Deal and Inflation

The ASX 200 closed Wednesday at 8,717.7, up 0.7%, led by real estate, consumer cyclicals and basic materials. Softer Australian…

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BHP vs Rio Tinto: Which Mining Giant Fits Better in a Portfolio?

Two mining giants, two very different portfolio roles BHP and Rio Tinto still sit near…

ASX Weekly Market Wrap

Global strength, local hesitation Australian markets traded in a tighter, more cautious range through 20…

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Investment Analysis: Anson Resources (ASX: ASN)

Anson Resources has recently secured a significant lithium offtake agreement with LG Energy Solution, propelling…

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Australian Energy Market: OPEC+ Steady, Oil firm; Woodside Approval

Oil's bid held after OPEC+ opted for a modest 137,000 b/d production increase for November, matching Octobers step-up, which eased…

Investment Analysis: Transurban Group (ASX:TCL)

Company Overview Transurban is Australia’s dominant listed toll road owner and operator, controlling critical urban road networks across Sydney, Melbourne,…

Bellevue Gold Investment Analysis (ASX: BGL): High-Grade Asset, High-Pressure Delivery

High-Grade Gold with Little Room for Error This Bellevue Gold investment analysis examines a company sitting at the sharp end…

ASX Materials Sector Analysis 2026 Outlook, Supercycle Reload or Late Cycle Peak?

Introduction The ASX Materials Sector Analysis 2026 Outlook begins with a simple reality. Materials dominated Australian equities in 2025. The…

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,…

NYC Dicey Overnight Session, ASX Set for a Softer Open

After a cautious session in New York overnight, Australian futures are indicating a softer open for the ASX. Latest futures…

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