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Wall St. Down Under
Issue #1 | Sunday, 10 May 2026
Wall St. Down Under
Independent financial education newsletter for Australians investing in US markets. Weekly insights on stocks, ETFs, currency, and tax — every Sunday.
market-moves
Trump’s China Visit and the New Trade Landscape: What Aussie Investors Need to Know | Week Ending 9 May 2026
The US–China trade war has had more twists than a Netflix thriller. With Trump landing in Beijing on 14–15 May, here's where things actually stand — and what it means for your portfolio.
stock-spotlight
PLTR Deep Dive: Is Palantir the Most Misunderstood AI Stock on the ASX Investor’s Radar?
Everyone's heard of Palantir. Few can explain what it actually does. We cut through the noise — two business segments, the AIP platform, the bull and bear case, and what buying Palantir looks like in AUD from Australia via Stake.
market-moves
US Markets Week in Review: S&P 500 Holds Ground as Nasdaq Pushes Higher | Week Ending 2 May 2026
The S&P 500 barely budged (+0.29%) but the Nasdaq told a different story, climbing 0.89% to close at 25,114. Tech held the line while defensives struggled. Here’s what drove the week and what Aussie investors need to watch next.
tax-corner
Do I Have to Declare US Dividends Earned in Cents — Even If I Never Withdrew Them?
Even cents in US dividends are technically assessable income. And leaving them in your Stake wallet doesn't delay the obligation. Here's the ATO's position — and what to actually do.
investing-101
ETFs vs Individual Stocks on the US Market: What Every Australian Investor Needs to Know
US ETFs or individual stocks — which is right for Australians? The answer isn't simple. There's a tax trap most Aussie investors don't know about. Here's what you need to know.
currency-watch
The Hidden Tax on Your US Portfolio: How the AUD/USD Rate Is Eating Your Returns
Your US stocks might be up 20% — but if the AUD strengthened, your actual returns could be far less. Here's how the AUD/USD rate silently eats into your portfolio gains.
tax-corner
Why Your US Dividends Are Being Taxed Twice — And What You Can Do About It
US dividends are taxed before they hit your account. For Australians, the W-8BEN form halves that rate from 30% to 15% — but only if you've filled it out. Here's what's happening to your money.