John Beveridge
John is a highly experienced business journalist and formerly chief business writer for the Herald Sun. He has covered Federal politics in Canberra, was Los Angeles Bureau chief for News Limited and was also chief of staff for the Herald Sun. He has covered a wide range of small and large cap ASX stocks and has a special interest in mining, technology and biotech.
Women Still Showing their Investment Smarts
Women now dominate voluntary super contributions (65%), with May-June driving 42% of value; experts urge regular, structured contributions.
Has the New Tax System Given Covered Call ETFs their Moment?
New tax system could boost Australia's covered-call ETFs, offering higher yields but risking underperformance and capped upside.
Market wrap: Miners send Australian market lower despite strong US lead
Miners drag ASX lower as CBA falls; ASX 200 slides 0.8% to 9,115, capping a 1.7% weekly fall while US markets hit records ahead of BHP results.
Why Your Credit Card is Suddenly Becoming Much Less Useful
Credit cards lose travel insurance and other perks as banks trim rewards ahead of an Oct 1 surcharge ban; rethink yours before the changes take effect.
Lower Prices Opening the Door for Some First Home Buyers
Budget reforms to negative gearing and CGT discount spark first-home buyers as prices soften; Five per cent Deposit Scheme widens LMI-free options.
Weekly wrap: market records and a 3.5% week show Australia enjoying its time in the sun
ASX closes down slightly after a 3.5% weekly rally to new highs, as AI jitters and Iran tensions keep investors wary.
Don’t Become a Victim of the Super Wars
ASIC probes after Shield/First Guardian fallout reshape superannuation; platforms, advisers in the crossfire as the SMC and FSC wage a white-hot battle.
Offset Drama Shows Banks Still Have a Dark Side
ASIC flags offset-account failures across Aussie banks; $55m repaid. With millions of mortgages at risk, check your offset setup now.
Market wrap: ASX 200 moves above the 9000 point barrier on positive copper outlook
ASX 200 moves above 9,000 on copper outlook, with miners rallying as AI optimism lifts sentiment; inflation cools and rate hold bets intact.
Are We About to See a Flood of Dividends?
CGT changes drive dividend frenzy as investors pile into income ETFs; ALK eyes first fully franked dividend in 60 years.
Can You Trust AI to Choose Your Shares for You?
Retail investors get AI stock-picking with VanEck's ASX GOAT ETF, selecting 150 global names via AI, backed by a simulated track record.
Bad news drags Australian market lower as oil cracks US$100 again
ASX 200 slips 0.8% as oil rebounds above US$100; tech shares crash on AI cost fears, while energy names rise on higher oil prices.
Using the ‘Double Whammy’ to Buy a House
Double whammy: use the First Home Super Saver Scheme and co-contribution to turbo-charge a house deposit, potentially $50,000 in tax-advantaged savings.
Aussies Swamping Income ETFs after CGT Changes
Australian investors flood income ETFs as CGT changes spark $1b June cash/fixed-income flows, 30% of ETF flows, signaling a shift away from growth.
Softer resources drag down ASX 200 for the week
ASX 200 slips 0.5% as resources weaken, led by BHP and gold miners; Rio Tinto drops, NST sinks, oil rally fuels inflation fears.
Can Jim Chalmers Make Us Better Investors?
Chalmers' 30% minimum CGT sparks a mass investment rethink as investors prune gains, rebalance portfolios and eye ETFs/LICs for long-term resilience.
The Property Apocalypse Has Been Overcooked
Australian property cools but isn't crashing: national price dip 0.4%, Sydney -1.2%, Melbourne -1%. Rents rise as affordability remains stretched.
Miners Rescue the War-Torn ASX Yet Again
Miners rescue ASX 200 as copper rally lifts Rio Tinto, BHP; Bravura soars on earnings; banks steady amid oil/war jitters.
New Tax Rules Already Moving Markets
Tax crackdown hits property, spurring a shift to ETFs/LICs as CGT becomes inflation-adjusted with a 30% minimum; investors brace for broader market moves.
Rising Fees Devouring Super Accounts
Rising super fees are eroding Australian retirement balances, with Vanguard showing even a 0.5% annual increase can trim lifetime savings by tens of thousands.