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Latest news and analysis on markets

Macro

Bubble trouble – is AI enthusiasm driving a bubble in shares?

Bubble fears are back. As AI stocks soar and valuations stretch, Shane Oliver weighs what’s hype, what’s real, and what investors should do.
Shane Oliver
AMP
Macro

September markets wrap: Inflation, rate caution and sector shifts shape ASX

ASX slipped last month, weighed by energy and staples, while global shares surged on US rate cuts, AI optimism and China stimulus hopes.
Bob Cunneen
MLC Asset Management
Macro

Why the Fed is shifting focus from inflation to unemployment

The US labor market is weaker than the headline suggests, and this is exactly what the Fed is beginning to acknowledge.
Henry McVey
KKR Australia
Macro

Boom and bust in developed markets

A look at the long-term trends/cycles and the current valuation divide within Developed Market equities.
Callum Thomas
Topdown Charts
Equities

This AGM could trigger a chain reaction across corporate Australia

Allan Gray's Simon Mawhinney says investors can't wait for the ASX to review listing rule 7.1 and is taking matters into his own hands.
ORA
James Marlay
Livewire Markets
Livewire Live

5 shocking predictions for 2026 and beyond

5 experts, 5 bold predictions. A decade of disruption, reinvention and opportunity awaits - how will you position for what lies ahead?
Anna Dadic
Livewire Markets
Macro

Medium term investment returns face five key constraints

From boom to constraints. Super returns once soared on tailwinds, but five mega trends now point to lower gains ahead.
Shane Oliver
AMP
Buy Hold Sell

Buy Hold Sell: 3 ASX names moving from promise to profitability (and 2 that might not make it)

From promise to profits: Martin Hickson and Steve Johnson dissect ASX stocks at the hype vs substance crossroads.
4DX
EML
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Buy Hold Sell
Livewire Markets
Asset Allocation

How to invest $100k safely

Cash isn’t lazy, and barbell strategies matter. Wielandt reveals his blueprint for risk-aware investing amid uncertainty.
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Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
Macro

Gold at record highs – can it keep going? Implications for investors

Gold keeps smashing records, but is it inflation fears, geopolitical shocks or debt worries? Here’s why investors are watching closely.
Shane Oliver
AMP
Success and More Interesting Stuff

Viktor Shvets: The end of cycles and the cost of progress

Abundant capital has changed markets forever. Viktor Shvets on the end of cycles, rising inequality, and the politics shaping returns
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
Equities

Small caps vs large caps, the battle shaping the ASX rally

Small caps roar back with a lead over the ASX200... but can they hold the mantle or is safety in the giants?
CGF
SEK
+2
Stephanie Gardner
Livewire Markets
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
Equities

'Very bullish AI': L1 Capital International's Steinthal confident but warns of bond market risks

The CIO is watching longer-dated bond yields for signs the market is worried about inflation that could cause an equity sell-off.
Tom Richardson
Livewire Markets
Buy Hold Sell

Buy Hold Sell: 3 painful results and 2 standout winners

From painful blows ups to stand out winners, Ben Rundle (Hayborough) and Joe McCarthy (Elston) unpack reporting season's biggest moves.
CGF
CSL
+2
Buy Hold Sell
Livewire Markets
Equities

Beats, misses, ASX sleeper stocks - and the double-down no one saw coming

Rapid Fire interview with the Yarra Capital Management equities team following the recently completed ASX reporting season.
CCL
+7
Chris Conway
Livewire Markets
Equities

Macquarie says Seek a buy, tips 29% EPS compound growth rate FY25-28

The broker thinks Seek can grow EPS around 74% by FY 2027, although it is neutral on peers REA Group and Carsales.com.
CAR
REA
SEK
Tom Richardson
Livewire Markets
Equities

Short sellers are actively lifting their bets against these ASX companies

These S&P/ASX 200 companies have seen traders lift bets against them over the two weeks to August 28.
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Tom Richardson
Livewire Markets
Equities

Why the bond market is flashing red for risk and major equity investors are worried

Alarm bells are blaring at the long end of bond markets, gold is surging and equity investors' fingers are hovering over the sell button.
Tom Richardson
Livewire Markets
Equities

'Revolutionary': Wilsons declares NextDC a massive AI winner

The picks and shovels approach to AI investing means the market heavily favours data centre plays like NextDC.
NXT
Tom Richardson
Livewire Markets
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