Australia has not had petrol rationing since 1979. The last time it did, the mechanism was simple: a ration book, enough fuel for approximately 32km of driving per week, and a queue. Nearly five decades later, the mechanism has been updated, but the underlying problem, namely our structural dependence on imported refined fuel, has not.
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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…
Investors looking for somewhere, anywhere, to hide during the Iran war may think Ampol shares are a safe haven. After all, it's a petrol provider for crying out loud, isn't it making hay while the sun doesn't shine for everyone else?! Investors think so given it is up nearly 20% in less than a month.
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This article outlines 5 ASX Predictions for 2026 that Stocks Down Under puts its neck on the line to assert will happen. It has become an annual tradition of ours, and some of these calls we get right, others we don't. Arguably our boldest call in suggesting ANZ would be the best performing big 4…
After many decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett is retiring. After founding his empire in 1965, he built it into a US$1tn+ empire owning many of America's best companies and profiting off them. But of course, all good things must come to an end - at least a tenure led by the…
As the world shifts toward renewable energy, the solar industry has become a key driver of growth and innovation. Solar power, with its scalability and declining costs, is at the forefront of this transition, offering significant opportunities for both sustainability and financial returns. Investing in solar stocks aligns with global goals of reducing carbon footprints…
