3 reasons Copper is at fresh record highs
recent developments suggest that copper’s time to shine is approaching, driven by a perfect storm of supply constraints, geopolitical tensions, and surging demand from emerging technologies.
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Federal Budget 2025 – Winners & Losers
The 2025 Australian Federal Budget, was delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers overnight with the focus definitely high on trigger issues for election “sound-bites”, but as per usual in politics these days, low on significant policy and reform.
Who are the potential ASX winners from this years budget?
The budget its unlikely to be significant for the index, but given the current economic landscape and government’s re-election ambitions and Trump upsetting the apple cart on global trade, this budget could potentially be significant for some ASX listed companies
Upside & Safety in the Chaos? Gold and Silver could be a win-win
Uncertainty around the global economy, trade wars, a stuttering Chinese economy, the US debt spiral, geopolitical noise (the list goes on) have sucked all the momentum we have had in the last 2 years & given investors good reason to take some money off the table. But what now?
Navigating Turbulent Markets: A Guide to Safeguarding Your Portfolio
In markets, the only certainty is eventually, there will be uncertainty, and Trump has certainly delivered in spades. Recent market fluctuations have left many investors scrambling for ways to protect their portfolios. If you’re feeling the heat, you’re not alone, but there are some practical ways to safeguard your portfolio
The “Trump Trade” becomes the “Trump Trap” as uncertainty reigns
It’s been an incredible run in the US stock market, with the highest level of international investment in US stock in history, justified by outsized returns in the MAG7. But what happens when the “Trump Trade” becomes the “Trump Trap”? more importantly, what can you do about it?
Trailblazing Female CEOs Reshaping Corporate Australia
As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, it’s crucial to recognize the remarkable achievements of female leaders in corporate Australia while also acknowledging the persistent gender gap in executive roles. So is the price action giving us signs that the AI rally is finally running out of steam? We think so
Is the magnificent 7 run over?
The “Magnificent 7” tech giants have recently reported their earnings for the latest quarter, with 6 out of the Magnificent 7 beating analysts expectations, showcasing strong performance across the board. However, NOT ONE of them was up on the day and only Apple was up for the month…. Barely.
So is the price action giving us signs that the AI rally is finally running out of steam? We think so
Wisetech – from boardroom to Throne Room
Wisetech investors find themselves in a situation they have rarely encountered before, are they comfortable with the boardroom becoming the Throne room?
RBA Rate Decision – Feb 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has taken a significant step by lowering its cash rate from 4.35% to 4.10%—its first cut since 2020. This decision marks an important pivot in monetary policy, aimed at supporting economic recovery while keeping inflation in check.
Trump’s Tariff Threats: A Page out of “The Art of the Deal”
This week’s dramatic tariff announcements targeting Canada, Mexico, and China bear all the hallmarks of Donald Trump’s signature negotiation playbook. The former president’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, along with 10% on Chinese imports, perfectly demonstrates the negotiation tactics he outlined in his 1987 bestseller.
ResMed or Fischer and Paykel – Which one will be hurt by Trump Tariffs most
The latest tariff policy proposed by Donald Trump aims to reshape global trade relationships by imposing higher import duties on goods from key trading partners.