Wall St. Down Under
Issue #14 | Sunday, 9 August 2026
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Money in Motion (Part 1): JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) — The Bank That Finances Everything
JPMorgan Chase isn’t just a bank — it’s four distinct businesses under one roof, printing $21.2 billion in profit last quarter. Here’s how the world’s most important financial institution actually works, and what every Australian investor should know before buying it.
New Record Highs and the AI Profit Machine: What This Week Told Us About the Market’s Next Move | Week Ending 8 August 2026
The S&P 500 cleared 7,700 for the first time in history this week as Palantir surged 29.5% on earnings that proved AI isn’t a promise anymore — it’s a machine. Here’s what moved markets and what it means for your portfolio.
Special Edition: SPCX Earnings — The Beat That Didn’t Matter
SpaceX beat every number in its first public earnings report and raised guidance. The stock fell anyway. Two days later, up to $116 billion in insider shares unlock. Here’s what’s actually moving the price.
Dividends vs Growth Stocks: Which Is Right for You?
Berkshire Hathaway has never paid a dividend. It’s also one of the greatest wealth-compounding machines in history. That tells you something important about how this choice actually works — and when each approach wins.