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Perpetual Ends Break-Up Battle With $500m Wealth Sale to Bain Capital

After nearly two and a half years of strategic reviews, takeover speculation and restructuring plans, Perpetual Limited has taken a…

Lynas Rare Earths Gains Strategic Boost From US Defence Supply Deal

US push for critical minerals strengthens Lynas Rare Earths position.

Iron Ore Rally Fades as China Eases Restrictions on BHP Shipments

BHP tensions ease but analysts warn iron ore prices could fall below $100.

Rio Tinto Gets Back to its South African Mineral Sands Project

The Project: Zulti South at Richards Bay Minerals Multinational miner Rio Tinto has approved a R8.5 billion investment to restart operations…

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ASX Weekly Market Wrap

Energy Shock Drives Broad Market Sell-Off Australian equities endured a bruising week, with the benchmark share market retreating sharply as inflation fears and a sudden…

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Liontown Resources Sees Rising Chinese Demand as Lithium Prices Rebound

Supply disruptions from Africa and a recovering lithium market are placing Australian producers like Liontown in a stronger position.

ASX Inverse ETFs: Using BBUS and BEAR to Hedge Market Risk

Inverse exchange traded funds have become increasingly popular with Australian investors searching for ways to manage portfolio risk without using…

Australian Dollar Surges as Markets Bet on More Rate Hikes

The currency market is signalling higher rates ahead.

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ASX: An Outlook on Lynas Rare Earth

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Speculative Investment Analysis: (ASX: LIN) Lindian Resources

This Speculative Investment Analysis Lindian Resources (ASX: LIN) examines whether the company can convert the…

Myer Holdings (ASX: MYR): Post-Acquisition Struggles and Operational Challenges

Despite early FY26 sales showing improvement, Myer Holdings faces significant challenges from its recent acquisition…

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ASX Set to Rise as Wall Street Rally Lifts Risk Appetite

Australian equities are poised to open stronger on Thursday after Wall Street extended its recovery, supported by renewed confidence that…

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,…

Superannuation Overhaul: Labor’s Revised Tax Plan and What It Means for Investors

On October 13, 2025, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced significant revisions to the government's proposed superannuation tax reforms. The updated plan…

Did Trump’s Tariffs Actually Shrink The Trade Deficit?

US President Donald Trump has claimed on multiple occasions that his tariffs has successfully reduced the US's trade deficit. Claiming…

4DMedical Investment Analysis: (ASX:4DX)

Can Breakthrough Lung Imaging Become a Durable Growth Engine? 4DMedical Limited is attempting something ambitious but increasingly credible, turning highly…

Gold at Records, ASX Still Up: A week of Nerves & Winners

Week ended Friday, 17 Oct 2025 The ASX 200 slipped on Friday but still banked a +0.4% weekly gain as…

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