Opinion & Commentary

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
12 Min Read

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Further Analysis & Commentary

Lynas Rare Earths Gains Strategic Boost From US Defence Supply Deal

Western governments are accelerating efforts to secure supply chains for critical minerals, and Australia has become a central player in…

ASX Defence Technology Sector: Counter-Drone Growth and Geopolitical Tailwinds

Global defence spending reached record levels in 2025. With governments allocating roughly US$2.6 trillion to military budgets as geopolitical tensions…

Google Just Issued a 100-Year bond to Fund Next Phase of AI Growth

In a highly unusual move for the corporate debt market, Alphabet, Google's parent company, came to market in February with…

An Outlook on Perseus (ASX: PRU)

Business Description Perseus Mining is an Australia‑listed gold producer, developer, and explorer with a portfolio focused in West Africa. Established…

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