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

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,…

Business Credit Surge Flags Capex Confidence Heading Into 2026

Australian businesses closed out 2025 with a notable lift in financial confidence, as business credit demand rose 5.1% year on…

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…

BYD: Positioning and Market outlook

2026 is emerging as a difficult yet pivotal year for BYD, marked by weakening domestic sales, rapid international expansion, and…

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