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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…

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Oil Price Surge Toward $120 Sparks Global Market Sell-Off

Oil above $100 changes the inflation outlook.

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ASX Healthcare Sector Outlook: Resilience Amid Headwinds

The ASX healthcare sector endured a difficult 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index fell roughly 25% as post-pandemic normalization collided…

ASX Weekly Market Wrap

RBA Rate Hike Triggers Tech Selloff Market overview The ASX weekly market wrap for the first full week of February…

Barrenjoey Magellan $10bn Merger: Wealth Management Giant Reshapes Australian Finance

Market Chaos Frames a Transformational Deal The Barrenjoey Magellan merger lands at a volatile moment for global markets, with oil…

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Investment Analysis: Transurban Group (ASX:TCL)

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

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Outlook on Koala Living: Heading for a Potential IPO

Koala Living could be looking at an IPO at a valuation of AU $400 million…

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

A detailed look at how Pilbara Minerals is positioning itself for the next leg of…

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Markets Snap Out of the Rate-Cut Dream: Tech, Crypto and Small Caps Lead the Sell-Off

Markets Hit Reality Check The ASX joined a global rout on Friday as fading hopes for interest rate cuts triggered…

ASX Edges Lower Again as CBA Drags; Gold and Lithium Shine

The ASX 200 slipped 0.2% to 8,818 as a sharp sell-off in Commonwealth Bank (-6.6%) overwhelmed strength across nine of…

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL): Investment Analysis

Stock Summary Business Overview - ASX: CSL ASX:CSL Business Model CSL operates a diversified biopharmaceutical model anchored by the three…

Retail Rush at the Top? What the ASX’s Hot-Stock Frenzy Means

Retail participation on the ASX jumped through the September quarter as the index broke above 9000, with online retail investors…

Tariff Shock, Strong USD: What the Sell-Off Means For Australia

Wall Street closed the week sharply lower after fresh tariff threats on China triggered an afternoon air-pocket. The S&P500 fell…

Australian Commercial Property Outlook 2026: Have Cap Rates Found Their Floor Amid RBA Cuts and Bond Yield Rebound?

​Have Cap Rates Finally Stabilised? The Australian commercial property outlook for 2026 is becoming clearer as cap rates across key…

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