In November 2024, Elders Limited (ASX: ELD), one of Australia’s leading agribusiness companies, made a significant move to strengthen its position in the rural supplies market. The company announced its intention to acquire Delta Agribusiness for AUD 475 million, a deal that has sparked considerable attention in the Australian agribusiness and investment sectors. With the…
Goodman Group (ASX:GMG), the ASX's biggest industrial property player, is making a shift into the world of data centres.
On one hand, this could be a good opportunity for Goodman given it can surmount the high barriers to entry and because the demand for data storage is sky-high. On the other hand, this won't come cheap…
Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) is by far the largest gold company on the ASX, capped at $28bn as of May 2025. Although Newmont (which bought Newcrest and since the purchase, has its CDIs listed on the ASX) is a larger company, only a minority of its shares are listed on the ASX. What makes NST…
The latest OPEC production increase could hit oil prices hard. OPEC (Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) has decided to increase oil production by 411,000 barrels per day (bpd) has made headlines, sparking debates within the energy markets.
As one of the most influential groups in global energy production (f not the most, OPEC’s policies often…
As Australia heads into a new political era with Labor’s win in 2025, investors are paying close attention to the policies that will shape the economy over the next few years. Labor’s agenda, which includes a strong commitment to renewable energy, healthcare reform, infrastructure projects, and tourism recovery, presents significant investment opportunities.
In our view, this…
China, Australia’s largest trading partner, plays a crucial role in shaping the economic landscape for Australian investors. As one of the world’s biggest economies, China’s slowdown has far-reaching effects, not just domestically but globally. So, what does this slowdown mean for Australian investors, and when will the impact show? This article explores the causes of…
As the possibility of a US recession looms over global financial markets, investors are grappling with the implications of this economic uncertainty. With fears of a downturn gaining momentum, questions about which sectors and stocks will perform well—and which will struggle—become increasingly important. While recessions are typically characterised by a slowdown in economic activity, not…
As we move into 2025, two tech giants, Microsoft and Meta, continue to dominate the global digital landscape. Both companies have faced their challenges but remain at the forefront of innovation. For investors, the key question is whether now is the right time to invest in these tech behemoths. In this article, we will delve…
The relationship between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has often been tumultuous, particularly around decisions regarding interest rates and monetary policies. Trump has repeatedly criticised Powell's stance on rate hikes, viewing them as detrimental to the economy, while Powell has defended the Fed’s decisions based on the long-term health of the…
In recent months, the conversation around trade tariffs has re-emerged, with former President Donald Trump's trade policies making headlines once again. Although Trump is no longer in office, his administration’s approach to tariffs continues to shape global supply chains in significant ways. These tariffs, initially implemented in 2018 during his tenure, had far-reaching consequences for…
