The first finance fact is blunt: Australia is not drifting through a quiet cycle. GDP rose 0.8% in the December quarter of 2025 and 2.6% over the year, giving investors growth, but not comfort. Inflation then reasserted itself, the Reserve Bank lifted rates again, and households watched property, super, cash, equities, and offshore funds get…

The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) presents a dynamic environment for investors, marked by a variety of opportunities and challenges. Understanding its intricacies requires a keen eye on trends, a solid grasp of investment strategies, and timely decision-making. In recent years, the ASX has shown a robust recovery from global economic setbacks, attracting both seasoned investors…

Today's investment landscape is a far cry from five years ago. At the time, many investors would purchase a few stocks, sit on them, and review their stock portfolio monthly. Now? Investors use apps a number of times every day. They're watching stocks and tech stocks one minute, then Bitcoin prices, or gold charts, the…

ASX gaming stocks are no longer just a story about casino floors, poker machines or lottery tickets. In 2026, the more interesting investor question is how quickly gambling and gaming businesses are becoming digital platforms, with the same pressure points seen across fintech, software and online entertainment. That shift is especially clear in online pokies…

Where to Move to Avoid Australia's New CGT Changes in 2027 Last week the government confirmed what investors had been dreading. From 1 July 2027, the 50% CGT discount that Australians have relied on since 1999 is being torn up. In its place comes inflation-adjusted indexation plus a minimum 30% tax rate on realised capital…

The vibe check Monday, May 18 was a session held hostage by the bond market, as US markets overnight served up a muted, tension-riddled result that left bulls and bears roughly where they started, but considerably less comfortable than on Friday. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to around 4.63%, its highest reading in twelve months,…

Most people who get into trading start the same way. They watch a few YouTube videos, open a demo account, feel confident for about two weeks, and then slowly realize the market does not care about their confidence. At that point, two paths open up: keep figuring it out alone, or find someone who has…