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This time last year AMZN didn't make the tariff truce headlines. Apple and Nvidia did. That's the opportunity. Here's why Amazon may be the biggest structural winner from US–China de-escalation — across three business lines at once.
investing-101
The Fed just held rates — again. But do you actually know what that means for your money? Here's how to decode a Fed decision in plain English, and what Aussie investors should (and shouldn't) do about it.
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Issue #1 | Sunday, 10 May 2026
market-moves
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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.