Karoon Energy Shares Are Priced on the Half That Just Ended
Management is planning its second half on US$60 to US$70 oil. Brent closed at US$84.18 on Monday. The company holds no hedges whatsoever.
Grow your wealth. Expand your knowledge. Leverage strategic insight.
The Investor Standard delivers world-class market analysis, stock recommendations, and exclusive insights to help you make smarter investment decisions and stay ahead of the market.
The Education Bond “Loophole”: Turning School Fees into Tax-Free Cash Flow
Most Australians pay school and university fees from after-tax income or investment portfolios held in their own name, paying tax…
HSBC’s $36 Billion Australian Loan Sale Signals a Strategic Shift
HSBC's decision to sell its Australian home and personal loan portfolio is more than another banking transaction. It reflects a…
The Hidden Cost of the AI Boom
Artificial intelligence is fuelling one of the largest investment booms in history. Beyond the debt visible on company balance sheets…
Why The Japanese Yen Is Struggling
Japan has spent years defending the yen, yet the currency continues to weaken. From interest rate differentials and the carry…
Markets
The Hidden Mechanics of ASX Sector Rotation
Sector rotation is one of the most important forces driving equity markets, yet many investors overlook it because they focus mainly on individual companies. A…
Highlighted Insights
South Korea’s Stock-Market Correction Is Turning Into a Youth Wealth Shock
South Korea's latest sharemarket correction is doing far more than erasing paper profits. It is exposing just how dependent many young investors have become on…
Wall Street Is Finally Questioning the AI Spending Arms Race
Meta’s latest earnings suggest investors are no longer rewarding AI spending at any cost. As capital expenditure rises and free…
SoftBank’s $40 Billion Bridge Loan Signals the Growing Scale of AI Financing
How a traditional form of debt can cause an unprecedented effect.
AI chip stocks are falling, and traders are starting to question the trade
The AI chip boom is no longer moving in one direction. After an exceptional rally, semiconductor stocks linked to artificial…
Australia Will Never Pay Off Its Debt, That’s Fine
Australia's debt is growing, but that doesn't mean it's unsustainable. Modern governments refinance debt rather than repay it, and financial…
Featured Investments (Stock Picks)
ASX Weekly Market Wrap
The Australian sharemarket delivered its strongest weekly performance in a month, with the ASX 200…
ASX Weekly Market Wrap
The Australian sharemarket finished the week on a softer footing, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing…
Unlock Smarter Investing
Gain access to independent ASX insights, exclusive stock picks, and in-depth research trusted by founders, boards, and investors.
ASX Weekly Market Wrap
Markets steadied, but conviction still looked thin The Australian sharemarket closed the week modestly higher,…
ASX Critical Minerals Processing Sector Deep Dive
Australia’s push into critical minerals processing is no longer just a policy narrative, it is…
All the latest Investor Standard news and insights delivered straight to your inbox.
Investor Insights, Delivered
Unlock expert insights, stock recommendations, and market analysis – all in one place. Get the latest market news and stock picks instantly.
Explore More Insights
ASX: An Outlook on CSL
Company Overview CSL is one of the world’s largest biotechnology companies, operating across three main business segments. Founded in Australia…
ASX 200 Climbs 0.85% as Banks, Healthcare, and Defence Stocks Lead the Rally
On Monday, September 29, 2025, the S&P/ASX 200 surged 0.85% to 8,862, marking a notable rebound from earlier market volatility.…
ASX Mining Services Sector Analysis
The sector investors are starting to view differently The ASX mining services sector sits at the centre of Australia’s resources…
Bitcoin Outlook 2026: What Investors Need to Know
The clean narrative ("stocks down, crypto down") keeps breaking because crypto is being pulled by three different forces at once:…
Canva IPO 2026, Australia’s biggest tech listing or a valuation test for global SaaS
A bigger moment than just one IPO Canva’s IPO clock is ticking louder, and this time it feels less like…
3 Mid-Cap Stocks to Consider buying in a Cyclical Economy
Non-cyclical stocks, often referred to as defensive stocks, are shares in companies whose earnings and demand tend to remain relatively…

Monthly Investor Memo
Delivered Monthly - 2026