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Hope Arrives on Super Death Nominations
Hope arrives for superannuation death nominations: HESTA and Cbus roll online, non-lapsing binding nominations, cutting delays; Cbus drops non-binding options.
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The Weekly Finger: El Niño, gold's quiet mission, silver's comeback, and Trump's bond market tantrum
El Niño could trigger global shocks as agriculture soars; gold climbs on China’s OTC purchases; silver rebounds amid Trump’s bond-market tantrum.
Pivotal Year for Adjusting to Tax Changes
New Australian tax regime imposes a 30% minimum CGT from mid-2027, forcing retirees to rethink share sales, super strategies and property.
Weekly wrap: Aussie shares sink 0.6% as US Bonds defy Bessent intervention
ASX slips 0.6% for the week as US yields rise despite Bessent's bid to push rates lower; property and tech slide, Zip plunges 15% amid inflation jitters.
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Why Greenvale Energy Is Positioning for a Uranium-Led Re-Rating
Greenvale Energy aims a uranium-led re-rating as Oasis validates mineralisation, unlocking district-scale NT upside on a capital-efficient path.
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.
The Weekly Finger: Dirt, copper, and the sovereign squeeze
Copper hits record highs as fertiliser supply squeeze and sovereign pressures bite; Mosaic trims phosphate output, warning on global deficit.
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.