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One in Three Top ASX Companies Now Use AI in Hiring โ€” Kmart's Bot Interviews Show Where It's Headed

At least 1 in 3 of Australia's top 100 ASX-listed companies now use AI tools in recruitment, including video AI interviews for entry-level roles

Aug 9, 2026

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BOQ Shares in August: Regional Bank Transformation at Inflection Point as RBA Rate Cycle Looms

Bank of Queensland analysis examines transformation execution and NIM sensitivity as the regional bank awaits RBA rate cuts that would disproportionately benefit its wholesale-funded mortgage book.

Aug 9, 2026

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Wesfarmers (WES) Deep Dive: Bunnings Premium, Lithium Optionality, and the Rate-Cut Catalyst

Wesfarmers (WES) analysis examines whether Bunnings franchise premium, lithium optionality, and defensive retail portfolio justify current ASX valuation amid housing market uncertainty.

Aug 8, 2026

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ASX Weekly Movers: Wellnex Life Rockets on $21.3M Pain Away Brand Sale, Pentanet and Gwardar Surge

Wellnex Life led ASX weekly movers after agreeing to sell its Pain Away medicinal cream brand for up to $21.3 million, a significant value unlock relative to its market cap.

Aug 8, 2026

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Qantas Ordered to Pay Compensation to Sacked Ground Crew After Years of Legal Delays

Former Qantas ground crew who were unlawfully outsourced during COVID-19 will receive compensation payments after a court ruling, following years of legal delays.

Aug 8, 2026

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ASX Investors Track Mixed Returns as Rio Tinto Outperforms on Income While WiseTech Loses Confidence

A $10,000 investment in Rio Tinto shares 12 months ago has outperformed expectations, primarily driven by income returns

Aug 7, 2026

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Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly Run Indirect Campaigns for Ozempic and Mounjaro as Australia Ad Ban Loophole Exposed

Pharma giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are using emotional awareness campaigns to promote weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro without directly naming the prescriptions

Aug 7, 2026

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Former Victorian Supreme Court Office Sells for $25M, Delivering Stamp Duty Windfall to State Coffers

A heritage art deco former Victorian Supreme Court office building has sold for $25 million, boosting state government stamp duty receipts

Aug 7, 2026

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ASX 200 Hits Record High But Woodside Shares End Week in Red Despite Broader Rally

The ASX 200 reached record highs this week as Australian equities extended their 2026 bull run

Aug 7, 2026

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Australian Office Markets Recover as Remote Work Momentum Fades and CBD Demand Rebounds

Growing demand for office space is emerging in Australia's major CBD markets as remote work momentum shows signs of reversal after the pandemic-era peak

Aug 6, 2026

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Flexiroam Signs Two-Year Deal With Etihad Airways to Accelerate Enterprise eSIM Growth

Flexiroam has secured a two-year enterprise partnership with UAE national carrier Etihad Airways

Aug 6, 2026

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Westgold Resources Commits to Major Cue Hub Expansion in Western Australia

Westgold Resources has confirmed commitment to the significant Cue Expansion Plan (CXP) in Western Australia

Aug 6, 2026

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Wall Street Earnings Wave and Oil Price Decline Set ASX for Bullish August 5 Open; SpaceX on Deck

ASX is poised to rise on August 5 as Wall Street surges toward record highs on strong corporate earnings and oil prices ease on Middle East peace optimism.

Aug 4, 2026

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Australian 25-Year-Old's Brain-Scanning Startup Reaches $4.8 Billion Valuation

James Dacombe's neurotech company reached a $4.8 billion valuation, founded by a 25-year-old who dropped out of high school at 17.

Aug 4, 2026

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Redstone Resources Acquires Diversified WA Greenfield Portfolio with Gold, Lithium, and Copper Exposure at Mt Cauden and Twin Hills

Redstone Resources has acquired a Western Australia greenfields portfolio targeting gold, lithium, and copper mineralisation at Mt Cauden and Twin Hills project areas.

Aug 3, 2026

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Australia's Big Four Bank Shares Offer Steady Passive Income as NAB and CBA Dividends Remain Anchored by Strong Capital Ratios

NAB and CBA share dividend yields offer investors predictable passive income streams based on current dividend policies and share price levels.

Aug 3, 2026

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KPMG Dismantling to Begin as Job Cuts Open Restructuring of Big 4 Accounting Giant

KPMG's global dismantling is set to begin imminently with massive job cuts announced as just the start

Aug 3, 2026

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BHP Shares Deep Dive: Three Reasons the Mining Giant May Be Undervalued

BHP Group shares may be undervalued based on a three-factor qualitative analysis by Rask Media

Aug 3, 2026

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Pepper Money Completes $15.4bn RAMS Home Loan Portfolio Acquisition from Westpac

Pepper Money has completed the $15.4 billion acquisition of Westpac's RAMS home loan portfolio

Aug 2, 2026

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WiseTech Global Shares Slump as Turnaround Hinges on Execution and Investor Trust

WiseTech Global shares have fallen sharply, with recovery dependent on rebuilding investor confidence.

Aug 2, 2026

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Cobalt Blue Holdings Advances Kwinana Cobalt Refinery Toward Final Investment Decision

Cobalt Blue Holdings moves Kwinana cobalt refinery toward FID as offtake talks advance financing

Jul 31, 2026

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Impact Minerals Advances Lake Hope HPA Pilot Toward DFS as Silica Hill Gold-Silver Discovery Grows

Impact Minerals advances Lake Hope HPA pilot toward definitive feasibility study; cash A$2.08M; Silica Hill expanding

Jul 31, 2026

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Brokers Diverge on BHP, Wesfarmers, and Westpac as Australian Blue-Chips Face Cycle Tests

Analyst opinions on Australian blue-chips BHP, Wesfarmers, and Westpac diverge sharply on valuation versus growth outlook

Jul 31, 2026

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Mineral Resources Shares Surge 106% in 12 Months as Brokers Diverge on Outlook

Mineral Resources shares have risen 106% over the past 12 months, prompting analysts to weigh the sustainability of the recovery

Jul 31, 2026

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ASX Set to Rise on Oil Rally as Middle East Tensions Spike; Fed Hold Signals Hawkish Lean

ASX set to open higher as Middle East tensions boost oil prices; Fed holds with 3 hawkish dissents, S&P 500 falls late session

Jul 30, 2026

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AI Boom Under Pressure: Investors Question Sector's Debt-Financed Capex Amid China Threat and Rogue AI Risk

AI-related company shares have been falling as investors question whether AI's enormous debt-financed capex can generate returns at current valuations

Jul 29, 2026

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Champion Iron Posts Net Loss as DRPF Ramps Up and Rana Gruber Acquisition Completes

Champion Iron posted a net loss for its first reported quarter as the DRPF production ramp-up weighed on near-term profitability

Jul 29, 2026

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eBay to Pay $70 Million Settlement After Former Employees Stalked Critics with Cockroaches and Threats

eBay agreed to pay $70 million to David and Ina Steiner after former company employees conducted a coordinated stalking campaign targeting the couple.

Jul 29, 2026

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Global Wealth Hits $2.6 Quadrillion as Asset Concentration Sounds Systemic Risk Alarm Bells

Global wealth has reached $2.6 quadrillion, with alarm bells growing louder over asset concentration and systemic fragility

Jul 29, 2026

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Rio Tinto Shares Surge as Strong Commodity Prices Deliver Dividend Windfall for Shareholders

Rio Tinto shares surged after the mining giant announced a dividend boost backed by strong commodity price performance

Jul 29, 2026