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A Major Step-Up in Sovereign Wealth Partnership BlackRock has materially strengthened its partnership with Future Fund by expanding its alternatives mandate. It now oversees roughly…
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PEXA short interest ASX: why traders are targeting the stock and what it signals for other ASX shorts
PEXA’s short-interest shock PEXA (ASX: PXA) has moved firmly into the short-sell spotlight, with the stock hit by a sharp selloff and multiple sessions of…
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Australian markets spent the week in a genuine tug of war, with a softer oil backdrop, a fragile Iran ceasefire, and a powerful rebound across…
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,…
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Soul Patts Unlocked: The Quiet Giant Driving Australia’s Investment Growth
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RBA Rate Decision in Focus: Why a February Hike Is Still Not a Lock
The surprise jump in inflation this week has pushed markets and many economists into near-consensus: the Reserve Bank of Australia…
Nvidia AI Outlook: Can the Chip Giant Sustain Its Dominance?
Nvidia remains at the centre of the artificial intelligence boom, but markets are beginning to question how much further the…
Nestle selling €5bn water division; Rothschild to run the sale
Nestlé SA is moving ahead with plans to sell a stake in its €5 billion ($5.8 billion) water division, which includes well‑known…
Australian Venture Capital Secondaries: The Next Liquidity Frontier
Venture capital secondaries are still early in Australia, but the setup is becoming difficult to ignore. Globally, secondary transactions surged…
Gold Above $5,000: Can It Really Reach $8,000
Gold has already done what most strategists thought would take years. The metal began 2026 at roughly $4,341 an ounce.…
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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