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Why Listed Investment Companies Are Back in Focus in 2026

A new wave of LIC interest Listed Investment Companies are quietly moving back into the spotlight, and this time it…

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

Dividend aristocrat companies are firms that have consistently paid or increased their dividends every year for a long, uninterrupted period,…

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…

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Woodside Energy (WDS: ASX): Equity Research Analysis

Why WDS still looks like a strong income pick as LNG growth nears.

Fuel Excise Halved: What Is It and How Will It Help?

A 26c tax cut, a 6c GST workaround—and a lot of confusion. Here’s what’s really happening to petrol prices.

An Outlook on ASX: Ramsay Health Care (RHC)

Business Summary & Overview Ramsay Health Care is a prominent international hospital operator offering acute care, surgical services, mental health…

Value’s revenge, why boring, cash rich businesses may be the surprise winners of 2026

The shift back toward value is getting harder to ignore For years, owning “boring” businesses felt like sitting on the…

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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…

Goodman Group (ASX: GMG): Equity Research

Is GMG the ASX's best AI infrastructure play?

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

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

Fortescue Metals Group: Navigating the Commodity Cycle Amid Global Demand Shifts

Fortescue Metals remains a standout in the Australian mining sector, combining low-cost iron ore production…

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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…

Why is the Treasury Wine share price plunging 15% on Monday?

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX: TWE) suffered a 15% dip in share price on Monday after its latest trading update revealed…

The Rotation Is Happening, Even If Markets Look Calm

Global equity markets look relatively stable on the surface, but underneath that calm, capital is steadily rotating away from the…

Rio Tinto Shelves Jadar Lithium Project as New CEO Refocuses on Costs and Capital Discipline

A Shift in Strategy Rio Tinto has shelved its $US2.4 billion Jadar lithium project in Serbia, marking a sharp strategic…

ASX Faces RBA Criticism Amid CHESS Cutover Release

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has delivered a sharp rebuke of ASX's clearing settlement operations, raising red flags over…

Middle East War: Markets Are Shifting Fast as Oil Spikes and Stagflation Risk Returns

The market is finally starting to treat the Middle East conflict as an economic event, not just a geopolitical one.…

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