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Trending stories and market-moving news from the ASX small-cap sector
The Weekly Finger: CBA PR team dancing in the streets, waving flags etc
CBA faces police probe over a $1bn mortgage-fraud hole, sparking talk of a banking lending overhaul and potential share moves.
Top Stories
US-Iran War: Energy, Gold, and Silver
Oil jumps as US-Iran tensions flare; Hormuz risk, insurers drop cover. Gold, silver and miners rally as a new mining bull market awakens.
Time for Pensioners to Get Aggressive
Pensioners urged to be aggressive with cash as March deeming rates rise to 1.25% and 3.25%; beating returns could protect income.
Earnings Season Growth Leaders: Gold, Copper, Industrials and More
Earnings season shifts to a stock-pickers market as the RBA lifts rates to 3.85%; focus on cash flow and balance sheets, with Macquarie leading earnings.
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Where are the New Copper Discoveries? Deficit Remains, Small Caps to Benefit?
Copper faces a structural deficit through 2026 as demand from renewables and AI surges, boosting ASX-listed miners with new long-life supply.
Time to Get Active on Super Collapses
$1.2B First Guardian/Shield super collapse hits 11,000 investors as deadlines loom; AFCA and Netwealth payouts underway - check if you’re affected
The Weekly Finger: Older, fitter, faster, more fragile
Markets shift as AI fuels software sector; old leadership fades while new contenders tighten their grip.
Health Insurance Costs Just Keep Rising
Australian private health insurance premiums rise 4.41% from April 1, the steepest since 2017, as cover downgrades rise and Medibank posts profits.
Silver’s Historic Rally and the Structural Deficit: Are ASX Small Caps Underappreciated?
Silver surges on structural deficit and tariff fears; ASX miners poised to benefit as supply tightens—are Australian small caps undervalued?
ASX Earnings Season Growth Leaders: From ABB to MAH, VNT and more
RBA lifts rates to 3.85% as easy money ends; ASX growth names ABB, MAH, VNT lead with pricing power and stronger cash flow.
Why Paying Off Your Mortgage Is Not Always a Good Idea
Paying off your mortgage isn’t always best. Consider offset accounts for flexibility, and diversify into super or investments for long-term gains in Australia.
The Weekly Finger: Shorter Days, Smarter Plays
Market alert: SaaS sell-off deepens; silver supply tightens on dwindling reserves. ASX picks like BHM could surge.