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How the House was won: Tasmania finalises its election results

The more things change, the more they stay the same. At least that's what the final results from the Tasmanian election show.

If vapes are 'banned', why are there tobacco shops popping up everywhere?

In July 2024, the federal government banned the sale of recreational vapes nationwide. The only way to get one legally is from a pharmacist. Some states also require a doctor’s prescription. So why, then, more than a year on, are these stores still selling vapes, in broad daylight?

Why we should raise a glass to China this results season

It’s company reporting season and while it’s a ‘ho-hum’ thing for normal people, it really is a big deal and let me show you why, after revealing that China has been good to an Aussie company it was once so bad to, that it would’ve driven a lot of shareholders to the drink.

Why I'm keeping an eye on small cap stocks right now

Rate cuts are the closest thing markets get to rocket fuel for the little guys. When central banks ease, two levers move at once: the discount rate investors use to value future earnings falls, and the real-world cost of debt drops for companies that actually have to borrow. That helps on both the spreadsheet and […]

Is lithium finally back on?

Lithium prices surged following news that China's largest battery producer had its mining operations suspended, removing what analysts describe as a significant chunk of global supply from the market.

Switzer Investing TV | 11 August 2025: Lithium v Uranium: buy or bail? AND: What's Australia's best retail stock?

Lithium's up, uranium's down, and JB Hi-Fi continues to turn it around. Here's what's making markets hot this week.

Why investors are losing confidence in the ASX market operator

In a market where milliseconds matter, even a minor error can have major consequences.

How to invest in gold: bullion expert explains when, why and what to watch

Gold is surging, but is it too late to invest? ABC Bullion’s Jordan Eliseo explains how to invest in gold, what drives prices up down (and sometimes sideways), and how to use it in your portfolio.

Who's ready to buy the dip?

Wall Street took a knock overnight, with the Dow Jones finishing 224 points lower. Our own market’s tipped to open about 24 points down, and the Aussie dollar is nudging 65.2 US cents. On the surface, that’s not a great way to start the day, but for me, days like this are when I start sharpening my pencil.

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