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Trending stories and market-moving news from the ASX small-cap sector
How Jim Chalmers Disrupted the Three Pools Theory
Jim Chalmers’ Budget tax changes disrupt the three-pools theory, making super more attractive than personal investments for Australians planning retirement.
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Market wrap: Lack of tech saves Australian market after Wall Street rout
Australia’s market fell just 0.5% after Wall Street’s AI rout wiped US$3.3 trillion in value, as banks and defensive stocks cushioned mining losses.
Getting Access to Your Super May Be Easier than You Think
Over-60s may switch super to pension mode after leaving any job—even while still working—cutting tax on fund earnings from 15% to zero.
Slow and Steady Wealth Accumulation for the Win
Build wealth steadily with ASX investing: choose quality, diversified investments and use dollar-cost averaging to avoid risky tips and market timing.
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The Whelan Wrap: IMARC, the JMM lunch, Rockstars, and a plane ticket to Canada
Lake Resources’ Kachi lithium project secures environmental approval, marking a major milestone as IMARC draws record critical minerals interest.
How to Take Advantage of a Rare Aussie Property Slump
Australia’s property slump has hit every capital, with Sydney down 4.7% and Melbourne 3.3%—the steepest quarterly fall in four years. Here’s how to take advantage.
Check Your Retirement Bonus Before Making the Big Super Switch
Check your super fund’s retirement bonus before switching: CBUS members averaged $4,300, and transferring first could mean missing out.
Resilience and Innovation on Display: Highlights from the 15th Australian MicroCaps Conference
At the 15th Australian MicroCaps Conference, ASX innovators including Lark Distilling and Eve Health revealed growth plans, strong execution and resilience.
AGC26: Gold takes a breather, the directors don't
Gold’s pullback above US$4,000 hasn’t dimmed optimism: AGC26 directors remain upbeat on bullion and Australia’s gold sector.
The Whelan Wrap: NSW Toughness
One point split the Roosters and the Knights. The toughest metal story on the ASX is just as close, and just as NSW.
Equalising Spousal Super Balances Has Never Been More Important
Equalising spousal super balances boosts tax-free retirement income by avoiding the $2.1m transfer cap and Division 296 tax, over 10–20 years in Australia.
Keep Investing Simple, Stupid
Keep investing simple: could one ETF deliver Australian and global diversification with quarterly rebalancing? Explore VDHG, DHHF and VDBA.