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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
ASX Stocks 2026: High-Quality Names to Watch This Year
After a volatile start to 2026, investors are being forced to rethink what "quality" really means. The past few years…
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,…
AI Spending in 2026: Growth Engine or the Next Macro Fault Line?
AI remains the single most important investment theme shaping global markets in 2026. But the conversation has shifted. The question…
BHP’s China Standoff Exposes the Cost of Its Long-Term Strategy
BHP's latest quarterly update landed with an uncomfortable mix of short-term pain and long-term conviction. The world's largest miner confirmed…

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