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Market Minute: S&P500 and NASDAQ high all-time highs, CBA leads the charge in Australia
Markets are pushing higher, with upward momentum pointing to improving investor sentiment. But are investors overlooking valuations, and what does that mean in the long-term?
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Wall Street legends flag a potential regime change in markets

Wall Street legends flag a potential regime change in markets

Two respected investors with very different approaches seem to agree on where financial markets stand today.
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13 charts on Q2’s major US market rebound

13 charts on Q2’s major US market rebound

Stocks soared back to life after April’s tariff selloff, while bonds remained in the green despite renewed volatility.
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From the desk of the CIO: The importance of a robust investment process during geopolitical turbulence

From the desk of the CIO: The importance of a robust investment process during geopolitical turbulence

Valuation discipline helps avoid overpriced assets and manage downside risk in volatile markets.
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Chart of the Week: Ongoing geopolitical uncertainties impact ASX’s largest sector

Chart of the Week: Ongoing geopolitical uncertainties impact ASX’s largest sector

ASX listed asset managers see fund flows deteriorating.
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How healthy is the US economy? Here’s what the top economic indicators say

How healthy is the US economy? Here’s what the top economic indicators say

While recession fears have cooled, here are some signals worth watching.
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Market Minute: Markets react to geopolitical tensions

Rising oil prices and steady interest rates dictated markets this week, prompting a shift from growth to defensive assets in Morningstar’s portfolios.
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The pros and cons of investing in China

The pros and cons of investing in China

Why investors might want to consider Vanguard’s proposed ex-China ETF.
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What investors need to know about the Israeli and Iranian conflict

What investors need to know about the Israeli and Iranian conflict

Little margin of safety in a world of rising risks.
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Market Index Performance | May 2025

Market Index Performance | May 2025

Our monthly update detailing the short- and long-term performance of major indices.
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Will Bitcoin fall back below $100,000?

Will Bitcoin fall back below $100,000?

As the cryptocurrency pulls back from its record high, market watchers are following it closely.
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Commodities vs. Gold: Which is the better inflation hedge?

Commodities vs. Gold: Which is the better inflation hedge?

Both have some merit, but one is better than the other.
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James Hardie and Soul Patts deals under the microscope

James Hardie and Soul Patts deals under the microscope

Two deals, and two vastly different verdicts from the market. Why?
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Trump’s self-destructive economic act

Trump’s self-destructive economic act

Trade wars, the US dollar and the RBA cash rate.
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Has the stock market reached peak optimism on tariffs?

Has the stock market reached peak optimism on tariffs?

Strategists say equities have already priced in the good news on tariffs as the trade war grinds on.
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