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 military budgets as geopolitical tensions intensified across Europe, the Middle…
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Inverse exchange traded funds have become increasingly popular with Australian investors searching for ways to manage portfolio risk without using…
CEO Interview: Jonathan Fisher of Cauldron Energy on Uranium, Energy Policy and Australia’s Strategic Opportunity
Policy, power and pounds in the ground, the uranium debate investors should understand.
Australian Dollar Surges as Markets Bet on More Rate Hikes
The currency market is signalling higher rates ahead.
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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 significant energy announcements of 2026,…
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Over $90 Billion Wiped Out from ASX
Brent crude surged as much as 25–30% intraday to between US$110 and $115 per barrel, its highest level since 2022. After a weekend of open…
Retail Investors Buying the Dip as ASX Sell-Off Sparks ETF Inflows
Market stress reveals where investor conviction sits.
US Treasury Yields Outlook: Inflation Fears and War Shakes the Bond Market
For much of 2026, the playbook in bond markets looked relatively straightforward. Investors could collect yields of roughly 4 per…
Oil Price Surge Toward $120 Sparks Global Market Sell-Off
Oil above $100 changes the inflation outlook.
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…
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Is the ASX Dead or Evolving? Public Markets vs Private Capital in 2026
Introduction Debate is intensifying around the future of Australia’s public markets. With 92 new listings and $126.4 billion in capital…
Investment Analysis: Mesoblast Ltd (ASX: MSB)
Business Summary Mesoblast Limited specializes in developing allogeneic, “off‑the‑shelf” cellular medicines designed to treat severe inflammatory conditions. The company’s late‑stage…
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According to recent news, Rio Tinto and Glencore walked away from their renewed $260 billion merger talks at the end…
LNG Floor, Oil Rebound: What It Means For Australia
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Australian Dollar Outlook: Why the AUD Isn’t Rallying Despite Rising Rate Expectations
If foreign exchange markets were guided purely by interest rate differentials, the Australian dollar should be pushing higher. The domestic…
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