Stepping back from the tidal wave of Trump’s pronouncements, backtracks and absurdly weak understanding of basic arithmetic (“egg prices have fallen 400 per cent!”), today’s investing environment is one of the most dynamic in recent history, shaped by transformative technological advancements, the threat of war, dynamic and unpredictable economic policies, and evolving investor behaviours. From the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to the resurgence of retail investing and the spectre of market bubbles, the current landscape demands a little reflection. Continue…

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There are a myriad of solutions offered for retirees to help manage their finances and wealth during their golden years. With people living longer, the questions of ‘will it last?’ and ‘how much can I expect?’ are fuelling the proliferation of tools, calculators and apps. Meanwhile, we know that anxiety and stress about money spike during life’s transitions, of which retirement is a big one. Continue…

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I joined Sean Aylmer on Fear and Greed Business News podcast to reflect on the 2025 financial year and explore what lies ahead for investors.

Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions (think the escalation of Trump-era tariffs, continued war between Russia and Ukraine, and the unfolding unrest in the Middle East), global markets have remained remarkably resilient. Continue…

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The Magnificent Seven; Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Meta (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), which rose by an average 111 per cent over calendar 2023, continued its strong upward trajectory, increasing a further 63 per cent, on average, over calendar year 2024. Continue…

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In the twelve months to June 2025, Reece Limited (ASX:REH) delivered its shareholders a negative 43 per cent return, dramatically underperforming the ASX 300 Accumulation Index, which increased by 14 per cent. Continue…

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Australia is the world’s second-largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), with an output of 81 million tonnes (MT) in 2024, surpassed only by the U.S., according to the International Gas Union 2025 World LNG Report. In a year when global LNG trade expanded by 2.4 per cent to 411.24 MT, Australia contributed a 1.48 MT increase, connecting 22 exporting markets with 48 importing ones. Continue…

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Keeping an eye on the condition of the U.S. economy is necessary for international equity investing, as changes will ultimately influence whether rates are cut. One recent data point suggests another sector of the economy there is slowing. Continue…

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I joined Jess Maguire on Statewide Drive yesterday to discuss the question on many investors’ minds: why is the stock market hitting new highs, particularly given the current geopolitical environment? Continue…

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