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Meme stocks are not a wealth generation path

The evidence shows that meme stocks, while hot in bursts, rarely make for great investments.
Hans Lee
Betashares
Education

NAB at record highs - but can investors trust the recovery?

Hobbled by decades of “institutional arrogance,” NAB is soaring again. Hugh Dive and I unpack its revival - and whether the rally has legs.
Vishal Teckchandani
Livewire Markets
Education

Retirees earn more than young workers, no wonder productivity is dead

The Economic Reform Roundtable has crystallised a fact many still refuse to accept - the game is rigged in favour of older Australians.
Tom Stelzer
Livewire Markets
Education

Gold vs Bitcoin: How tariffs are shifting the store-of-value debate

The United States’ short-lived decision to impose a 39% tariff on imported one-kilogram gold bars, before reversing it days later, highlighted the sensitivity of even...
Charlie Sherry
BTC Markets
Education

David Gonski - Lessons on leadership, legacy & long-term wealth

Widely regarded as the “Chairman’s Chairman,” Gonski has shaped Australia’s corporate, philanthropic, and educational landscape.
David Clark
Koda Capital
Education

The Howard Marks guide to overheated stock markets

In his latest memo, the legendary Oaktree investor lays out his 6 INVESTCON readiness conditions for handling high valuations.
Tom Stelzer
Livewire Markets
Education

3 changes that helped my super grow faster

If you’re in your 20s to 50s, applying these tips could make a meaningful difference to your quality of life in your golden years.
Vishal Teckchandani
Livewire Markets
Education

From gold to US markets and AI: What VanEck’s Asia Pac CEO says about the future of investing

Arian Neiron has spent 12 years building VanEck's Asia Pacific business from scratch, with plenty of lessons to unpack.
Tom Richardson
Livewire Markets
Education

Why this could be the “single best innovation for retirees”

The once niche product structure changing the way your investment portfolio works.
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Education

Two hot stocks from the market's hottest sector this year (and no, it's not tech!)

Telstra’s dominance, Spark’s revival, and sector-wide discipline are fuelling the ASX telco rally. Here’s what could happen next.
TLS
TPG
Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
Education

How Warren Buffett has trounced “the world’s greatest hedge fund manager”

RenTech speculates, leverage inflates its returns and it barely survived the GFC. Berkshire invests, eschews debt and sails through crises.
Chris Leithner
Leithner & Company Ltd
Education

The hidden value in financials: 2 quality plays beyond the big banks

While the Big Four banks have surged since 2024, valuations look stretched, prompting fund managers to look further afield in the sector.
MQG
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Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
Income Series

2 income portfolios delivering 6%+ p.a. consistently (they're yours to download)

Two advisers. One income challenge. The result? Two unique playbooks for yield hunters you don't want to miss.
Vishal Teckchandani
Livewire Markets
Meet The Investor

Meet Oliver: The one-year-old with a $10,000 portfolio

One-year-old Oliver's investment strategy: buy stocks, hold winners, and let Dad handle the research.
CCL
MLX
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Anna Dadic
Livewire Markets
Education

Fisher Investments Australia reviews how to benchmark your portfolio effectively

Amongst the myriad of investing tools, we find benchmarks the most indispensable. What is a benchmark? And how can investors use it?
Fisher Investments Australia®
Income Series

The modern retiree's guide to income investing

Boomers and Gen X have had to challenge the old norms of asset allocation. Here's where to invest.
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Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Education

The market’s at a record high – and that’s a terrible time to panic

When markets soar, fear sets in. But ditching a regular investing strategy at the top could sabotage long-term success.
Vishal Teckchandani
Livewire Markets
Education

'Cash versus shares': What’s Kathryn's biggest financial risk?

Everyone hates the idea of losing money on shares, but can the fear hold you back from a lifetime of financial optimisation?
Tom Richardson
Livewire Markets
Education

10 policies to drive Australian productivity higher

Ahead of the August Productivity Summit, here’s 10 recommendations that will meaningfully lift Australia’s woeful productivity levels.
Jonathan Rochford
Narrow Road Capital
Education

Scared of investing when the stock market is at an all-time high? You shouldn’t be

Is it a good idea to invest when the market is at an all-time high? Here's what 100 years of data tells us
Duncan Lamont
Schroders
Education

Media worth consuming – July 2025

Interesting and under the radar media on finance, economics, politics and society
Jonathan Rochford
Narrow Road Capital
Meet The Investor

Meet Steven: Hunting for great companies using data and peer-led wisdom

Steven Mabb shows how leaning on a trusted peer network helps him filter noise, sharpen decisions, and stay ahead.
CDA
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Anna Dadic
Livewire Markets
Education

Why “faster and deeper” rate cuts likely wouldn’t lift shares

Bulls claim they would, but history contradicts them: when valuations are extended, sharply lower rates crush rather than boost stocks.
Chris Leithner
Leithner & Company Ltd
Education

How professional investors value stocks and why they ignore 'earnings beats'

If you're confused by stock price movements and the business media's role in them, you're not alone. Here's a stock price action explainer.
Tom Richardson
Livewire Markets
Education

What are franking credits and how to use them for income

The ins and outs of using franking credits at tax time.
APA
DOW
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Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
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