There's hope for equity markets in 2025
When the market is crashing as hard as it has been doing in the last few trading sessions, not many investors want to look too far out or think about upside scenarios in the medium term. And that is probably the case this time around as well with…
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The 2025 Federal Budget has been released, sparking conversations across boardrooms, households, and political circles. Described as a "budget for uncertain times," Treasurer Jim Chalmers has carefully balanced offering cost-of-living relief, strengthening national security, and managing inflation pressures. But who are the real winners and losers?
This year’s budget demonstrates Canberra's commitment to energy transition, housing…
Should you use your tax cut to invest in stocks? With another unexpected round of tax cuts starting from the middle of next year, unveiled in the federal budget earlier this week, this is a question facing many. This round isn't that large - only $536 a year and little over $10 a week by…
The global economic landscape is ever-evolving, and one of the most significant contributors to market shifts in recent years has been the imposition of tariffs. During his presidency, Donald Trump introduced tariffs on a wide array of goods, mainly targeting China, to reduce the trade deficit and bolster American manufacturing. However, these tariffs have sparked…
Let's take a stab at which companies could be the next ASX takeover targets. It can seem like an easy exit for investors of a struggling company, even if some investors need to take a loss or miss out on even greater gains in the future. There's nothing like the certainty sweet cold cash right…
How much longer will Star Entertainment stay afloat? By now it seems a fait accompli that Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) will collapse - it is question of when and not if. It had a cash balance of $79m as at the close of CY24, is burning through $50m every month, its debtors have had a gutful…
The debt ceiling of the US, or statutory debt limit, refers to a legal framework that regulates the US within the complex global economy. It relates to the legal limit of the US Treasury debt, which it is permitted to borrow to fulfil its present legal commitments. Such liabilities include Social Security and Medicare, armed…
In 2025, China's economy will have a strong positive impact on the world market, especially on businesses that depend on Chinese demand. Companies like Fortescue Metals Group and The a2 Milk Company which are mainly dependent on Chinese demand will be the most affected. As the world’s second-largest economy, China’s policy decisions, consumption models, and…
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) market in Australia during 2024 has been...interesting. Whether it has been a good year or a bad year is up for debate. If you're the ASX, you'd say it was a good year just because there were non-resources IPOs as all - which there were not in 2022 and 2023.
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Here are our 6 Best ASX Stocks for 2025!
Opthea (ASX:OPT)
Its been a long wait, but 2025 will finally be the year Opthea (ASX:OPT) investors receive Phase 3 results. Opthea is an optometry biotech developing Sozinibercept - a drug fighting wet AMD. Wet AMD is the leading cause of blindness, impacting 3.5m people annually…
