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Daily Market Update: 12 November 2025
Commbank says ‘no, we can’t’ A slump in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) weighed on the Australian sharemarket’s benchmark index on Tuesday, amid concerns about the lender’s net interest margin and higher costs. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) represents more than 10 per cent of the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), so a fall of…
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Daily Market Update: 11 November 2025
ASX strengthens on shutdown optimism and sector gainsThe Australian sharemarket rallied at the start of the week, buoyed by optimism that the US government shutdown may soon conclude. The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) surged 66.2 points to close at 8835.90, marking its strongest daily performance in four weeks. Investor sentiment improved amid a broader global risk-on…
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From wrangling toddlers in Boston to advising bespoke Perth wealth
Lauren Walker’s journey toward a financial advice career started from the unlikely vantage point of a hard-working nanny in Boston’s Back Bay.
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Evergreen and Ascalon: Purchase or pivot point?
Investment consultancy Ascalon Capital will absorb research and ratings firm Evergreen Consultants, with the principals keen for the transaction to be seen as a merger of equals. What does the deal say about asset consulting’s future?
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Private infrastructure: The outperformer in a noisy market
Infrastructure assets are the operating systems of the modern world, and economies cannot function without them. In the investment sense, that can translate into low volatility with long-term upside.
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Core property rebounds: The new cycle and the rise of alternatives
After several years of yield compression and market disruption, ‘core’ commercial property is entering a new growth phase. Manager Barwon Investment Partners says the cycle has turned, and with it, the opportunity set for patient capital.
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Leveraging Python automation to enhance reporting efficiency and client engagement
Client reporting remains one of the most resource-intensive processes within financial advice practices, but this task falls well within the capabilities of Python.
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Daily Market Update: 10 November 2025
Australian market weakens for second week The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) declined by 0.7 per cent on Friday to close at 8769.7, notching a second consecutive weekly loss as the market digested the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold the cash rate steady. Investor expectations for a rate cut this cycle have diminished. Financials dragged…
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INSight #452 with Tom Patrick from Barwon Investment Partners
Tom Patrick from Barwon Investment Partners shares insights with Larence Parker-Brown from The Inside Network on tailwinds in the healthcare real estate market.
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Daily Market Update: 7 November 2025
Gold revival drives ASX reboundThe Australian share market snapped its recent losing streak as investors piled back into the materials sector. The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) rose 25.9 points, or 0.3 per cent, to close at 8827.9 on Thursday, marking a turnaround after losses in six of the previous seven sessions. Gold miners were among the…
