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What can the stock crash of 1929 teach us about a potential crash in 2026?

An overheated market where stock jargon fills the vernacular of everyday people. Central banks being torn in multiple different directions, and market cheerleaders everywhere. Though it might sound like today, this was actually the mood the day before the stock market crashed in 1929. What can it teach us about a potential upcoming crash?

Investor calendar: what to watch on the markets this week (and what to expect)

It's the last full week of trade for the markets this year, and it's packing a punch. Here's your weekly investor calendar.

Why we may not know for years if Albo's social media ban is a success

Kids now have to jump an age-gate hurdle to access certain social media sites. But is that a good idea?

Should the US rate cut encourage you to invest in stocks in 2026?

There are a number of headwinds making some investors nervous about next year. Some of these will cause pullbacks. But I suspect Trump will trump some of these headwinds.

How car crashes affect national productivity, and why speed limits should be lower

Using GPS travel time data and traffic counts, researchers tracked how crashes create congestion that extends far beyond the crash scene and persists long after vehicles are cleared, affecting national productivity figures.

Why we won't see a rate hike just yet

The RBA ended the year with a steady hand, keeping rates on hold. Many expect a hike soon, but when? The RBA is wondering that too.

Why the RBA's control over rates is almost past its use-by date

The failure to investigate the effectiveness of monetary policy setting through a demographic lens has resulted in an RBA which is no longer fit for purpose.

As copper prices hit all time highs, copper theft is on the rise

Copper has flirted with its all-time high price of almost $US6 all year. Thieves are now ramping up their efforts to literally rip it from the ground.

How Australian property prices fared in 2025 (and predictions for 2026)

Australia’s housing market staged a turnaround in 2025, defying intense affordability and cost of living pressures to deliver an above decade-average growth rate of 7.7% through the year-to-date. Cotality’s annual Best of the Best report, a detailed nationwide breakdown of the suburbs that rose fastest, had the highest rent return or offered the most accessible […]

Bullock says “No rate cut for you”!

Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock has done a Seinfeld by effectively saying: “No rate cut for you!” What’s the story here?

Don't call it a 'bailout': Arnott's wants you to know it's doing just fine

Talk about a Tim Tam slam: the Government has just poured another $45 million into Arnott's Biscuits locally via the National Reconstruction Fund as part of a debt refinancing.

How to check your phone to see if you can dial 000 in an emergency

Another day, another death because someone couldn't reach 000 with their mobile phone. And unfortunately, it's going to keep happening unless Aussies pay attention to the phones they're using and update them if they're affected by new technology that requires some phones to literally be disconnected from the network if they're incompatible. Here's how to tell if your phone is one of them, and what to do.

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