Trump’s Big Bill… but is it beautiful?
Trump’s landmark tax bill passes as markets hit record highs. ASX sees biggest IPO. Get your 3-minute weekly dose of financial news.
Could Trump’s NATO push move markets?
Hey Superheroes, Markets kicked off the week cautiously as macro shifts met micro surprises. The ASX 200 hovered near 8,500, while the Nasdaq climbed to a record high on Tuesday and the S&P 500 came within a whisker of its all-time peak. On the stock level, standout names on both sides of the Pacific hit […]
Virgin Australia is Ready to Take Off
Hey Superheroes, What an eventful week it’s been for global markets. Platinum hit a 10-year high, oil is up 20% for the month and uranium prices jumped 5% in a day – all driven by a mix of supply disruptions, geopolitical tensions and rising demand for energy and industrial metals. In the U.S., the Fed released […]
Jetstar Asia Gets Grounded for Good
Jetstar Asia is grounded and Monash IVF’s CEO steps down after a critical blunder. Here’s your 3-minute market wrap.
Meta Goes Nuclear for AI Power
Meta’s 20-year nuclear deal sparks an AI energy arms race, plus Virgin’s IPO clears for takeoff. Your 3-minute market wrap.
Nvidia’s record earnings defy export ban
Nvidia just posted another record quarter despite a US$10B China hit. Get your 3-minute weekly dose of financial news.
Retail’s race against tariffs
Hey Superheroes, The RBA has cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, marking its lowest level in two years. This decision came amid easing inflation pressures and global uncertainty. For those holding Bitcoin ETFs, Bitcoin surged past US$110,000 this week to reach an all-time high, driven by renewed optimism surrounding U.S. cryptocurrency […]
US-China trade truce: A 90-day gamble
Hey Superheroes, Markets kicked off the week on a high as news of a US-China trade thaw buoyed investor sentiment. The ASX 200 jumped to nearly 8,400 on Monday while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw strong gains, with the ASX and Wall Street both set to end the week in green. Wall Street quarterly […]
Delivery Wars: Uber & DoorDash Race Ahead
Hey Superheroes, The U.S. and China have agreed to begin trade negotiations, sparking hopes for an easing of tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate steady, maintaining the range between 4.25% and 4.5%, unchanged since December. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that the economy is healthy […]
Meta’s Big Quarter, Bigger Plans
Hey Superheroes, Markets recovered somewhat this week with the ASX hitting a seven week high on Tuesday as investors and businesses alike digest the positive developments in the US-Ukraine relationship and President Trump’s announced reprieve on some tariffs for the auto manufacturing industry. Next week, the US Federal Reserve meets to discuss interest rates, we’ll […]
Trump’s Tech Tariff U-Turn
Hey Superheroes, Volatility is back in the markets this week. We also saw some action in currency markets, with the Aussie dollar gaining a bit against the US dollar. But global trade tensions are once again bubbling – yep, Trump’s back in the spotlight. Let’s get into it. Tech Tariff Is Back On The Table […]
Magnificent 7 sell-off
Global giants took a hit this week — here’s how tariffs are affecting Apple, Tesla and the broader market. Get your 3-minute weekly dose of financial news.