Trends & Themes
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…
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Further Analysis & Commentary
Autodesk’s $3.6 Billion Acquisition of MaintainX: A Strategic Leap Into Operational Technology
Autodesk’s Largest Deal Yet Autodesk has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MaintainX in an all-cash transaction valued at…
Corporate Governance Risk Investors Should Never Ignore
The resignation of KPMG's chief executive following controversy surrounding whistleblower allegations is more than just another corporate leadership story. For…
ASX Weekly Market Wrap
The Australian sharemarket finished the week higher, with the ASX 200 gaining 0.55% across the week and jumping 1.62% on…
Equities Uncovered Volume 3: ASX and AI Stocks Building Momentum
This week’s edition broadens the lens slightly. Australian small caps still offer some of the market’s most interesting opportunities, particularly…

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