It is easy to think the Impact of The Iran War is simply businesses in the oil space or that use oil in their operations (for instance freight businesses). Or by extension, companies in the 'consumer discretionary' space that find due to higher energy prices (and interest rates), that their goods are more discretionary than…
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RBA March Decision: What It Means for ASX Stocks
The Reserve Bank of Australia meets on Tuesday, 17 March, and it could be one of the most consequential rate decisions in months for ASX investors. The RBA already raised the cash rate to 3.85% back in February. Now, with Governor Michele Bullock calling this meeting…
With productivity the buzzword right now, ASX Stocks Making Productivity Gains are highly sought after. Just about all companies are talking about it, but not many are able to boast about a specific impact AI has had on productivity. This article outlines a few that can.
What are the Best ASX Stocks to invest in right…
ASX bank stocks are in focus ahead of the RBA’s March 17 decision
The RBA surprised nobody when it hiked rates to 3.85% in February, the first increase since 2023. Most investors assumed the next move would not come until May. Then Governor Michele Bullock took the stage at the AFR Business Summit on March…
Judo Capital Surges After 53% Profit Jump
Judo Capital Holdings (ASX: JDO) surged as much as 12 per cent on Tuesday after delivering its strongest half-year result since listing. The SME-focused challenger bank reported profit before tax of AUD 86.5 million, up 53 per cent on the same period last year, driven by a growing…
Bendigo Bank AUSTRAC Risk: Is the Yield Worth It?
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX: BEN) fell over 2% on Monday after delivering a half-year result that looked decent on the surface but raised some tough questions underneath. Cash earnings were A$256.4 million for the six months to December 2025, and earnings per share came in…
ANZ Shares Hit Record High After Profit Surge
ANZ Group (ASX: ANZ) surged 8.25 per cent to A$40.20 on results day last week before pushing to a fresh record near A$40.95 by Friday after reporting a quarterly profit that beat expectations. Cash profit reached A$1.94 billion, up 75 per cent compared with the previous half’s…
Commonwealth Bank Beats Forecasts, But Is It Too Expensive?
Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA) shares jumped 6.8% to A$169.56 on Wednesday after the bank reported a strong half-year result that was better than expected.
The bank made a cash profit of A$5.45 billion, which is 6% higher than last year and clearly above the A$5.2 billion that…
The digital entertainment landscape on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last eighteen months. As traditional advertising revenues soften and consumer discretionary spending tightens, listed companies are increasingly pivoting toward direct-to-consumer monetization models. In this environment, the technical infrastructure underpinning transactions specifically payment gateways has moved from a back-office…
The landscape for investing is always shifting, but as 2026 approaches, investors are facing a particularly dynamic environment. Between fluctuating interest rates, global uncertainties, and evolving market expectations, both seasoned and new investors are asking: What’s next for returns, risks, and opportunities? Understanding how investment funds, direct and portfolio investments, and broader economic growth interact…
