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Latest news and analysis on equities

Macro

Bearishness as a business model

Permabears gain standing from scary stories, but the real cost is carried by those who stay out of markets and miss long‑term gains.
Anthony Doyle
Pinnacle Investment Management
Commodities

Profiting from the ‘weaponisation’ of commodities

Geopolitics, underinvestment, and surging demand are reshaping commodity markets - creating both disruption and opportunity for investors.
PM Capital
PM Capital
Funds

Schroders warn of frothy markets despite ASX highs

Sharp swings, overhyped AI, and hidden healthcare gems: Schroders’ Martin Conlon and Andrew Fleming see opportunity in the chaos.
BXB
+6
Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
Macro

Why Wednesday is D-day for investors

The US Fed has a monumental interest rate decision to make. Will it be a slap in the face or shot in the arm for markets?
Tom Stelzer
Livewire Markets
Funds

Gold’s surge and market whiplash favour the patient

Emanuel Datt shares how negative headlines, gold’s rally and patience can uncover hidden value.
IRE
NWH
+1
Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
Investment Theme

"The strongest tailwinds we’ve seen in decades": The shock sector that's up 10% this year already

The sector that's up nearly 10% YTD, driven by resilient cash flows, reliable dividends and booming demand for power.
Anna Dadic
Livewire Markets
Equities

Small and mid-caps shine. Here are Macquarie’s top picks

Domestic cyclicals surged in FY25, but FY26 downgrades loom. Macquarie names its top emerging leaders poised to deliver through the cycle.
AUB
BRG
+13
Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
Funds

2 ASX small caps standing out amid the rally

August saw small caps jump 8.8% against the ASX200’s 3.6%. James Barker unpacks the risks and opportunities.
360
ACF
+4
Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
Reporting Season

NEXTDC’s costly year, but a runway for AI demand

FY25 numbers looked mixed, but record contracts and faster billing growth set the stage for upside.
NXT
Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
Funds

Volatility creates opportunities - here's Luke Laretive's playbook

Inflecting profitability and cashflow discipline are creating selective ASX opportunities. Luke Laretive explains where value emerges.
IMD
MP1
+5
Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
Equities

52-week lows may be hiding tomorrow’s quiet winners

Not all 52-week lows are the same. Some signal deeper trouble, others hint at potential opportunity.
ACR
+7
Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
Funds

Small caps surge 5.6% in August - Nick Guidera on what's moving beneath the surface

Small caps reward investors who spot the turning point - Nick Guidera opens up on the ideas, themes and lessons shaping his approach.
AD8
Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
Equities

Investors chase 52-week highs, but not all stories are equal

Small caps deliver explosive upside while mid-caps anchor portfolios with resilience.
DVL
EOL
+7
Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
Reporting Season

Shares hit the jackpot: Lottery Corp at record highs on FY25 earnings beat

Shares jumped more than 8% on results day as TLC lifted dividends and doubled down on Powerball’s premium positioning.
Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
Equities

"Deep structural pessimism" - Pzena's hunting ground for great opportunities

Brazilian equities are rebounding, but deep discounts remain. Political fears have driven valuations to levels below past crises.
John Goetz
Pzena Investment Management
Reporting Season

HUB24’s growth story continues amid rising competition

Strong inflows, EBITDA +38%, dividends +47% — can HUB24 defend margins in a crowded platform market?
HUB
Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
Reporting Season

BHP's big copper bets support returns for investors, says Joe Wright

BHP has cut its dividend, but investors hope its big bets on copper will grow profits and capital returns ahead.
BHP
Tom Richardson
Livewire Markets
Equities

What happens to the stock market when the AI bubble bursts?

A lack of ROI and diminishing returns make it a question of when, not if.
Tom Stelzer
Livewire Markets
Reporting Season

From record numbers to fresh leadership... Life360’s next chapter

Revenue jumps 34%, users hit 88M. Now Lauren Antonoff takes charge to steer the family safety giant higher.
360
Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
Equities

The boy who cried tariff: Have markets moved on?

In this update, we explore how long markets can ignore tariff drama, the odds of a Fed rate cut and the good news for small caps.
Andrew Mitchell
Ophir Asset Management
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