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SoftBank’s $40 Billion Bridge Loan Signals the Growing Scale of AI Financing

How a traditional form of debt can cause an unprecedented effect.

Ankit Tadanki
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Best ASX Stocks for 2026: AI Infrastructure, Wealth Platforms and the New Market Winners

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The ASX next run higher may depend on miners doing the heavy lifting

Morgan Stanley’s call for the ASX 200 to reach 9,250 by the middle of next year is plausible, but the…

RBA hikes to 4.35% and drops any pretence of patience

The RBA’s move to 4.35% is not a surprise. The tone is the story. This was the third hike this…

Why Hedge Funds Are Thriving Again in 2026

After years of underwhelming performance, hedge funds are undergoing a meaningful revival, with 2025 and early 2026 representing their most…

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