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ASX Weekly Market Wrap
Market Overview The Australian sharemarket ended another volatile week on the back foot, with the S&P/ASX 200 falling 0.75% on Friday to close at 8,772.3.…
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Further Analysis & Commentary
BlackRock vs. Blackstone: Same Size, Different Economics
At first glance, BlackRock and Blackstone seem almost indistinguishable. Their names are frequently mixed up, their visual branding carries a…
The UAE’s OPEC exit is bigger than it looks
The United Arab Emirates has made one of the most significant oil policy moves in years by stepping away from…
Anthropic is opening in Australia, but the real story is what it still has not committed to
Anthropic’s first major move in Australia is not a data centre announcement. It is a commercial appointment. That is the…
Why Hedge Funds Are Thriving Again in 2026
After years of underwhelming performance, hedge funds are undergoing a meaningful revival, with 2025 and early 2026 representing their most…

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