Focused Wealth Management significantly reduced its stake in a short-term Treasury ETF, signaling a strategic pivot towards equities as stock markets reach new highs. The move highlights a broader trend of capital rotation in response to shifting risk appetites.
A young Australian woman on a holiday with friends in Japan's Hakuba Valley has died following a horrific incident where her backpack became entangled in a moving ski lift chair, leaving her suspended.
London-based trading giant IG Group has completed its takeover of Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve, following regulatory approval in Singapore. The move paves the way for the launch of regulated crypto services in key markets including Singapore, Australia, and the UAE by late 2026.
Electro Optic Systems (EOS), the Australian firm behind a landmark high-energy laser contract, is planning a strategic move of its headquarters and listing to Europe within the year, its CEO reveals, aiming to embed itself at the heart of the continent's urgent defence modernisation drive.
Brooke Day died after her backpack became entangled in a gondola lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort, leading to a fatal cardiac arrest, highlighting rare but critical safety concerns.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has partnered with Mastercard to conduct the nation's first pilot of authenticated 'agentic' payments, a move that could redefine how transactions are initiated and managed by artificial intelligence.
A combination of moderating inflation and resilient corporate earnings is setting the stage for sustained stability in stock markets, with the recent rally now encompassing small-caps, value stocks, and multiple sectors.
Roth Capital has upgraded Energy Fuels (UUUU) from 'Sell' to 'Neutral', raising its price target to $15. The move follows the uranium miner's strategic acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials, expanding its rare earths portfolio and positioning within Western critical mineral supply chains.
Amidst global market volatility, a focused look at Asia reveals companies with resilient fundamentals trading at compelling valuations. We analyze three such names from the education, healthcare, and chemical sectors.
In a volatile market, certain low-priced Asian stocks are drawing attention not just for their valuation, but for underlying financial strength. We examine three such companies—from healthcare in New Zealand to property services in Greater China—that defy the typical 'penny stock' stereotype with solid fundamentals.
Amidst global market turbulence, a new screen reveals a significant number of Asian stocks are trading below their intrinsic value, with discounts as high as 26.4%. We examine three standout companies from South Korea, Thailand, and Japan that appear poised for a potential re-rating.
While regional tensions weigh on Gulf bourses, a closer look reveals resilient companies with strong fundamentals poised for growth. We analyze three under-the-radar stocks from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Israel that are navigating the volatility.
After a prolonged period of U.S. dominance, international equities are staging a comeback. Analysts point to shifting fundamentals, attractive valuations, and a weakening dollar as tailwinds for emerging markets, with one Vanguard ETF positioned at the center of this transition.
Asian markets opened cautiously Monday as a historic metals sell-off reverberated across asset classes. Bitcoin slipped toward $75,000, while regional equities mostly fell. Investors brace for a critical week packed with corporate earnings, central bank decisions, and key economic data.
Robinhood Markets is navigating a transformative phase, reportedly in talks to manage a potential federal 'Trump account' program for minors while simultaneously expanding into tokenized equities and prediction markets. This strategic shift raises critical questions about its regulatory footprint, business model evolution, and long-term valuation.
In a major strategic shift, uranium-focused Energy Fuels announces a deal to acquire Australian Strategic Materials, aiming to create a vertically integrated rare earths producer outside China. The move comes as the company's stock, already on a meteoric rise, faces new questions about its growth trajectory and valuation.
The Australian chemicals company SciDev (ASX:SDV) is showing early signs of a financial transformation, with its return on capital employed turning positive after years of losses. While its current returns still lag the industry average, a significant increase in capital deployment suggests the firm is aggressively reinvesting for growth.
As leveraged positions trigger a violent cross-asset selloff, ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood suggests gold's rally shows signs of a late-cycle bubble, pointing to extreme valuation metrics. The dramatic session saw nearly $9 trillion in market value swing across equities and metals.
As gold spot prices post their largest single-day dollar gain on record, economist Peter Schiff warns that U.S. equities are in a deep, prolonged bear market when measured against the precious metal, highlighting a stark divergence in asset performance.
As cautious optimism returns to Australian markets, investors are scanning the small-cap space for resilient companies with growth potential. We examine three ASX-listed firms, each with a market capitalisation below $700 million, that stand out for their financial health and strategic positioning.
