John Beveridge
John is a highly experienced business journalist and formerly chief business writer for the Herald Sun. He has covered Federal politics in Canberra, was Los Angeles Bureau chief for News Limited and was also chief of staff for the Herald Sun. He has covered a wide range of small and large cap ASX stocks and has a special interest in mining, technology and biotech.
Market wrap: ASX 200 moves above the 9000 point barrier on positive copper outlook
ASX 200 moves above 9,000 on copper outlook, with miners rallying as AI optimism lifts sentiment; inflation cools and rate hold bets intact.
Are We About to See a Flood of Dividends?
CGT changes drive dividend frenzy as investors pile into income ETFs; ALK eyes first fully franked dividend in 60 years.
Can You Trust AI to Choose Your Shares for You?
Retail investors get AI stock-picking with VanEck's ASX GOAT ETF, selecting 150 global names via AI, backed by a simulated track record.
Bad news drags Australian market lower as oil cracks US$100 again
ASX 200 slips 0.8% as oil rebounds above US$100; tech shares crash on AI cost fears, while energy names rise on higher oil prices.
Using the ‘Double Whammy’ to Buy a House
Double whammy: use the First Home Super Saver Scheme and co-contribution to turbo-charge a house deposit, potentially $50,000 in tax-advantaged savings.
Aussies Swamping Income ETFs after CGT Changes
Australian investors flood income ETFs as CGT changes spark $1b June cash/fixed-income flows, 30% of ETF flows, signaling a shift away from growth.
Softer resources drag down ASX 200 for the week
ASX 200 slips 0.5% as resources weaken, led by BHP and gold miners; Rio Tinto drops, NST sinks, oil rally fuels inflation fears.
Can Jim Chalmers Make Us Better Investors?
Chalmers' 30% minimum CGT sparks a mass investment rethink as investors prune gains, rebalance portfolios and eye ETFs/LICs for long-term resilience.
The Property Apocalypse Has Been Overcooked
Australian property cools but isn't crashing: national price dip 0.4%, Sydney -1.2%, Melbourne -1%. Rents rise as affordability remains stretched.
Miners Rescue the War-Torn ASX Yet Again
Miners rescue ASX 200 as copper rally lifts Rio Tinto, BHP; Bravura soars on earnings; banks steady amid oil/war jitters.
New Tax Rules Already Moving Markets
Tax crackdown hits property, spurring a shift to ETFs/LICs as CGT becomes inflation-adjusted with a 30% minimum; investors brace for broader market moves.
Rising Fees Devouring Super Accounts
Rising super fees are eroding Australian retirement balances, with Vanguard showing even a 0.5% annual increase can trim lifetime savings by tens of thousands.
Gold surge helps ASX to a weekly rise
Gold rally fuels ASX weekly gain as miners surge; Catalyst Metals +19%, Genesis Minerals +16%, Newmont +5%, Fortescue slips on China move.
Negative Gearing Is Dead, Long Live Negative Gearing
Budget tightens negative gearing for existing investment properties; new builds spared. Commercial property and REITs remain viable tax plays.
How Warren Buffett’s Strategy Beats the Budget Tax Rises
Warren Buffett's long-hold philosophy clashes with Australia's 30% CGT floor; investors urged to recheck holdings, avoid rushing sales before 2027 tax changes.
Market wrap: Budget helps to drag down market 1.3%
Budget drag knocks ASX 200 1.3% weekly drop; miners slip on copper fall, gold slump; tech rebounds, banks steady amid volatility.
Massive Implications for Investors out of the Budget
Australian Budget reshapes investing: super untouched, family trusts hit 30% tax, PPOR CGT-free. Learn how to rebalance your portfolio now.
Australians Still Using Cash for Now
RBA data show a cash rebound in Australia: about half of Australians use cash weekly, with 15.4% of payments made in cash in 2025.
Market Wrap: Market Sharply Weaker As War Hostilities Resume
ASX 200 plunges 1.5% on renewed US-Iran hostilities as oil spikes over $100; banks and energy hammered, Tabcorp shares dive 14%.
Automating Savings for the Win
Automatic savings win: pay yourself first, automate deposits, build an emergency fund, and grow investments in Australia with minimal effort.