Markets
Banks are already cutting interest rates ahead of next RBA meeting
The RBA meets next week to decide interest rates. Some banks aren’t waiting around as they attempt to grow their...
Articles by Luke Hopewell
Markets
Macquarie nears earnings beat as ASIC gives it the cane over compliance
It’s a story of good news, bad news for Macquarie today as it posts earnings at the top of guidance,...
Politics
Trump announces trade deal with UK, markets breathe small sigh of relief
Everyone relax. It’s let's-make-a-deal time, as US President Donald Trump announces plans for a US UK trade deal. So what...
Lifestyle
Ozempic claims another scalp as Weight Watchers hits the wall
The so-called “behavioural” weight loss market continues to struggle in the shadow of the “medical” weight loss boom, with Weight...
Lifestyle
Bhutan will let you pay for your next holiday in Bitcoin
One country is going above and beyond just tap-and-pay systems, with Bhutan now saying it will accept tourist payments via...
Markets
NAB up following results, but a worrying cloud is gathering over Aussie banks
NAB scored an expectations beat on its results on Wednesday morning, but echoes of market warnings came attached.
Markets
The one market quants aren’t touching: who will be the next Pope?
The conclave is on in Vatican City, but who will emerge as the next Pope? Don't ask a finance expert,...
Video
Piling into bank stocks might be ‘safer’, but for how long?
Team Switzer has spoken before about the whopping prices commanded by bank shares in Australia right now. Shares in banks...
Politics
Is Albo about to axe the Australian luxury car tax?
Fresh off a knockout election win, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is hard at work negotiating better deals for Australian goods...
Tech
Is Apple about to face US$30 billion of trouble?
Everyone’s favourite fruit stand is set to have a pretty interesting results call in the next few hours, after a...