Deep-Dive Analysis

The ASX Small Cap Takeover Revival, Why Private Equity Is Looking Down Market Again

For much of the past two years, Australia’s small cap market has traded as though corporate activity were an afterthought. Liquidity has remained thin, valuation…

Daniel Whittleston
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Further Analysis & Commentary

Oil Price Surge Toward $120 Sparks Global Market Sell-Off

A sharp surge in oil prices has sent shockwaves through global financial markets, reminding investors how quickly geopolitical risk can…

ASX Healthcare Sector Outlook: Resilience Amid Headwinds

The ASX healthcare sector endured a difficult 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index fell roughly 25% as post-pandemic normalization collided…

AI Productivity Growth Could Lift Australia’s Economic Speed Limit

For years, Australia’s economic debate has revolved around one stubborn constraint: productivity. Without stronger productivity growth, the economy struggles to…

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.…

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