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Cryptocurrencies
FTX’s spectacular collapse shows crypto will never be the ‘future of money’
FTX’s implosion serves as a validation of what many of us have been saying for a long time: cryptocurrency is just one large Ponzi scheme.
- by William Bennett
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Analysis
The Long and Short of It
After years of sky-high sales, can JB Hi-Fi do it again?
JB Hi-Fi was a major beneficiary of the COVID work-from-home boom. But rising inflation and a weakening economy have analysts worried the good times may not last.
- by Dominic Powell
Analysis
Investing
Risky, niche investment options among worst-performing ETFs
Some types of exchange-traded funds are particularly risky and need to be treated with caution by investors.
- by John Collett
Analysis
The Long and Short of It
Stretched thin: Are the Domino’s falling for Australia’s pizza kings?
It is the king of Australia’s pizza empire, but could ballooning inflation and a volatile global economy dethrone this cheese-crusted behemoth?
- by Nell Geraets
Analysis
Property investment
First-time buyers could owe more than their house is worth
Recent first-home buyers risk being in ‘negative equity’, where the value of the property is worth less than they owe.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Investing
Alternative investments: Should you shell out $26,000 for a rare Funko Pop?
While these vinyl collectables may look like mere toys, a major market has sprung up of investors and speculators hoping to flip Funkos for thousands of dollars.
- by Stefan Von Imhof
Opinion
Ask an expert
How to best make additional super contributions before you turn 75
If you’re wanting to add more to your super before the cutoff of turning 75, there are a few tricks to know.
- by Noel Whittaker
Analysis
Ethical investing
Ethical managed funds fail to outperform regular funds
There is no performance edge for investors in sustainable Australian share funds and global share funds over their regular counterparts.
- by John Collett
Hostplus wins super fund of the year award despite COVID turmoil
Industry super fund Hostplus has won a prestigious industry award despite eking out a return of just 1.6 per cent for the past year.
- by John Collett
After some heavy losses, can The Star still shine for investors?
Its casino doors may be still open but The Star’s journey to remediation is far from complete.
- by Amelia McGuire
Analysis
Specialist investments
Investors brace for dismal year on inflation woes, war and recession fears
Investors are enduring one of the worst years on record as a result of multiple shocks to the global economy.
- by John Collett