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Weekly Wrap: Geopolitical Relief and Rate Hopes Spark Late Week Rebound for the ASX
ASX rebounds late week: easing rate fears and Persian Gulf peace hopes power a 0.41% Friday rise, after a 7-week low.
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Is Indium the Next Critical Mineral to Watch in the Small Caps Space?
Indium surges as supply tightness and China export curbs boost demand in AI photonics, ITO and solar; a must-watch for small-cap investors.
Negative Gearing Is Dead, Long Live Negative Gearing
Budget tightens negative gearing for existing investment properties; new builds spared. Commercial property and REITs remain viable tax plays.
The Weekly Finger: From monsoons to macro melt, balancing budgets, and shifting supply chains
ASX tungsten and lithium plays surge: Viking Mines and Sky Metals shine as Lake Resources pushes DLE to dodge cost spikes—our latest podcast deep dive.
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How Warren Buffett’s Strategy Beats the Budget Tax Rises
Warren Buffett's long-hold philosophy clashes with Australia's 30% CGT floor; investors urged to recheck holdings, avoid rushing sales before 2027 tax changes.
Market wrap: Budget helps to drag down market 1.3%
Budget drag knocks ASX 200 1.3% weekly drop; miners slip on copper fall, gold slump; tech rebounds, banks steady amid volatility.
Massive Implications for Investors out of the Budget
Australian Budget reshapes investing: super untouched, family trusts hit 30% tax, PPOR CGT-free. Learn how to rebalance your portfolio now.
The Weekly Finger: 180% more volatile
RIU Resources Round Up: Sulphur up 180%, diesel tight as supply chains strain Australia’s miners; nimble small-caps sprint to secure fuels.
Australians Still Using Cash for Now
RBA data show a cash rebound in Australia: about half of Australians use cash weekly, with 15.4% of payments made in cash in 2025.
Market Wrap: Market Sharply Weaker As War Hostilities Resume
ASX 200 plunges 1.5% on renewed US-Iran hostilities as oil spikes over $100; banks and energy hammered, Tabcorp shares dive 14%.
Energy Crisis Playbook: What It means for BWP, DRR, BSL, BGA, and MPL
Oil tops US$120; Strait of Hormuz disruption hits energy flows as markets reprice risk. Five ASX names (BWP, DRR, BSL, BGA, MPL) near breakout; read more.
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