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A rare earths plant in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, run by the Australian company Lynas.

Australia close to breaking China’s critical mineral stranglehold

Australian firms are within a few years of refining most of the rare minerals used in the world’s critical defence systems, electric vehicles and clean energy transition.

  • Simon Johanson

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President Donald Trump has ordered to dismantle federal government diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.

Diversity programs ‘must die’: Trump pushback gathers pace in Australia

US President Donald Trump’s proposed ban on diversity, equity and inclusion schemes has renewed debate about similar measures in Australia.

  • Anne Hyland
Making money in your sleep isn’t just a line peddled by self-help gurus.

Too busy to invest? Here’s how I do it in under 30 minutes a month

Many people procrastinate over investing, fearing it will eat up all their time. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

  • Paridhi Jain
DeepSeek has found a way to disrupt America’s AI dominance

Payback time: Australian shares give shelter from the AI storm

Local investors can watch the US market carnage from their armchair bunkers.

  • Elizabeth Knight
Jason Alexander as George Costanza, a noted contrarian.

Why acting like George Costanza could help save your investments

Whether it’s selling into a roaring bull market, or ordering the chicken instead of tuna, embracing your inner contrarian may be the most profitable choice you make.

  • William Bennett
Ozempic injection pens move along a conveyor at the Novo Nordisk production facilities in Hillerod, Denmark.

Nine top stock picks to prepare your portfolio for 2025

Health care, ride sharing, and the emerging world of YouTube entertainers are among industries leading investors have picked for growth in 2025.

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A rocky but positive ride is expected for Australian markets under Donald Trump.

Volatile, yet prosperous: Gains on the horizon as ASX readies for Trump 2.0

From potential tariffs to a Bitcoin ‘renaissance’, here’s how traders expect the local sharemarket to fare beyond the US presidential inauguration.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo
Using your funds to top up your offset account can save you plenty of money in the long run.

I’m in my 40s with $60,000 saved. What should I do with it?

With such a significant amount saved, you have numerous options, though some will yield better returns than others.

  • Paul Benson
Economists expect the Australian dollar to climb throughout the year.

Petrol prices and interest rate cuts at risk as dollar hits record low

A plummeting Australian dollar could force a rethink of interest rate cuts and increase the cost of essential items, market analysts have warned.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo
Stockpickers face growing competition and pressure on fees from lower-cost investment managers.

Australia’s rock star stock pickers need a better 2025, they might not get one

As billions flow into superannuation giants and exchange-traded funds, the ASX-listed homes to rock star stock-pickers will need to evolve or perish.

  • Clancy Yeates

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