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Fixed Income

Bond Auctions for Dummies: How to read this week's mega-important US bond auctions

Two crucial US government bond auctions are due this week. We show you how to read the results and anticipate the impact on your portfolio.
BHP
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Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

The ASX 200 just hit a new record high and nobody noticed

While the ASX 200 remains below its Feb peak, there's another story hiding in plain sight – and it’s one the financial media totally missed!
BHP
+8
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Property

Real estate lending underpinned by strong fundamentals

Housing shortages will likely persist due to high costs and labor shortages, boosting lending for housing construction.
Mark Zukerman
Vado Private
Equities

Are these 13 "High Quality" stocks the perfect ASX portfolio?

We check out a major investment bank's list of 13 top quality, highly rated stocks. Could they constitute the perfect ASX portfolio?
AX1
COL
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Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

You’re no Warren Buffett! 6 reasons why the Buffett approach won’t work for you

Warren Buffett’s retirement marks the end of an era – but should you be following in his footsteps?
AMP
BHP
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Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

ASX banks ANZ, CBA, NAB, WBC still uninvestible say major brokers, but value is improving

A catch up on the latest upgrades, downgrades, and price target changes for ANZ, CBA, NAB, WBC & Co. The big brokers have been very busy!
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Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Investment Theme

Falling rates, rising risks: options for retired investors as rates fall

A fall in interest rates on term deposits and a plunge in global markets means retired investors have to search harder for income in 2025.
Simon Arraj
Vado Private
Equities

ASX energy stocks like Woodside, Santos and Paladin are going cheap say big brokers: 50-60% upside on tap

ASX energy companies WDS, STO, BPT, KAR and WHC won’t escape the trade war unscathed, say big brokers, but significant value is emerging.
ALD
BOE
BPT
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Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Listed Series
Sponsored

Vanguard Diversified Income ETF – A smarter way to earn income?

Reddit is buzzing with questions about Vanguard’s new income ETF, VDIF. We speak to its fund manager to understand how it works.
Vishal Teckchandani
Livewire Markets
Listed Series

Sustaining income in a changing market: The key to yields in 2025 and beyond

High yields were once easy to find, but today’s landscape demands a new approach. Vanguard explores a potential strategy for investors.
Vishal Teckchandani
Livewire Markets
Asset Allocation

Debt could be more reliable than equities in 2025

Credit investments have historically had low yields. Now the tables have turned.
Simon Arraj
Vado Private
Buy Hold Sell

Buy Hold Sell: 9 ETFs & LITs to build a winning multi-asset portfolio

A winning portfolio needs the right players. We break down 9 ETFs & LITs to help you score on growth, resilience and cash flow.
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Buy Hold Sell
Livewire Markets
Asset Allocation

Navigating 2025: The case for defensive assets in SMSF portfolios

The current investment landscape warrants a more balanced approach to asset allocation.
Simon Arraj
Vado Private
Equities

Massive brokers vs ASX mining earnings review: BHP, RIO, FMG, MIN, PLS and more

As February earnings season enters its final weeks, we have the latest broker responses to results from the major ASX mining companies.
BHP
FMG
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Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

Telstra still offers ASX income investors a reliable dividend yield says veteran fund manager

Telstra has long been a stalwart of income investors’ portfolios, but in a modern and everchanging world - is a reliable dividend enough?
TLS
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

Should you buy the dip on ASX healthcare stocks CSL, Cochlear and Pro Medicus?

These three premier ASX healthcare stocks just reported half-yearly earnings – and each saw its share price dip…So, is now the time to buy?
COH
CSL
PME
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Buy Hold Sell

Where to find above-market income on the ASX – plus two standout picks

Michael O'Neill from IML and Ben Clark from TMS Private Wealth share how they are hunting for income in today's market environment.
Buy Hold Sell
Livewire Markets
Buy Hold Sell

Buy Hold Sell: 7 stocks for market-beating dividends

Michael O'Neill from IML and Ben Clark from TMS Private Wealth run the ruler over your most-tipped income stocks for 2025
APA
BHP
TCL
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Buy Hold Sell
Livewire Markets
Equities

ASX coal stocks BHP, Whitehaven, New Hope and Yancoal face nervous wait for 2025 price recovery

Coal prices are forecast to recover after sharp declines in 2024, but will this stem the share price declines across ASX coal producers?
BHP
+3
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Investment Theme

9 ETFs to tap the ASX's income hotspots

With the dividend yield of CBA now less than its term deposit, income investors will have to start asking some tough questions.
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Hans Lee
Livewire Markets
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