Let’s face it, investing in 2025 is like running through a maze. Sure, the old stocks and bonds playbook still applies, but we are contending with powers that, as recently as a decade ago, would have been science fiction. AI is transforming whole industries, geopolitical conflict is shaking up market after market, and digital currencies…
As the Federal Reserve prepares to announce its next move on September 17, 2025, markets are anticipating a potential rate cut, with the odds for a 25 basis point (bps) reduction sitting at near certainty. The latest data, including a softer August jobs report and slower wage growth, have reinforced expectations of easing. However, the…
The attention economy has never been as competitive as it is today, and individuals have an unlimited number of choices on how to use their free time. Gaming, streaming, or trying out financial apps, businesses are trying harder than ever to keep people focused. The second half of 2025 is already becoming one of the…
On 31 July 2025, the company listed its shares at US$33. By the end of the day, the price had surged to around US$115.50, marking a gain of approximately 230%. That sharp rise pushed Figma’s value from US$19.3 billion to almost US$67.6 billion in a single trading session.
For a design software company, that’s a big…
If you’ve ever looked at a cryptocurrency chart, you know it can feel like a rollercoaster. Prices surge, dip, and climb again, sometimes all in the same day. For some people, that kind of movement is stressful. For others, it’s part of the thrill; the unpredictability is what makes it exciting to watch and, for…
Arafura Rare Earths (ASX:ARU) is a standout player in Australia's emerging rare earths sector. The company is progressing well with its flagship Nolans project in the Northern Territory, which is set to become one of the first rare earths projects in Australia to produce Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) from ore to oxide. As global demand for rare…
Here's how to invest in crypto on the ASX - yes, it is a possibility.
As we move through 2025, Australian retail investors are increasingly looking for regulated, hassle-free ways to dip their toes into the world of cryptocurrency. The days of managing self-custody wallets and navigating overseas exchanges are quickly becoming a thing of the…
Vysarn Limited (ASX:VYS) has steadily emerged as one of the ASX’s most consistent mid-cap performers in 2025. Specialising in dewatering and water services for miners and government clients, the company has delivered strong half-year results, expanded its contract base, and earned a spot in the S&P/ASX 300 Index.
The stock has nearly doubled in 12 months,…
Just when global markets had begun to find their rhythm, Donald Trump returned with a bang—this time striking a surprise trade deal with the European Union. Rather than the feared 30% tariffs, both sides settled on a 15% rate, avoiding what many feared could become a full-blown trade war. But make no mistake — this…
On 16 July 2025, the Australian wagering sector received a surprise development. Betr Entertainment (ASX: BBT), formerly known as BlueBet, announced an unexpected offer for rival PointsBet Holdings (ASX: PBH), proposing 3.81 Betr shares for each PointsBet share. The bid was announced after market close, surprising most market participants.
Here’s where it gets interesting. PointsBet had…
