The Idea That Changed Who Gets to Build Wealth

In 1602, a baker and a harbour worker stood in line to buy a piece of something that had never existed before. That moment created a structure that has been building ordinary people’s wealth for over 400 years. This article traces the idea from Amsterdam to the railroads, through Apple and Amazon, to the largest IPO in history, and finishes with the habits that have consistently separated people who benefit from public markets and people who watch from the sidelines.

The SpaceX IPO Is Here. How Australians Can Actually Access It.

CommSec has confirmed it will act as the lead Australian retail broker for the SpaceX IPO, with a separate ASIC-lodged prospectus expected on 4 June. But direct application is just one of several ways Australian investors can access the largest public float in history. This article breaks down the three main routes, what the S-1 prospectus actually shows, and the common first steps investors are taking right now.

The 2026 Budget Just Changed the Rules for Investors

The 2026-27 federal budget rewrote three of the most important rules in Australian investing: the capital gains tax discount, negative gearing, and discretionary trust taxation. The changes are prospective, not retrospective, and the grandfathering arrangements are significant. Here is what changed, what is protected, and what investors are thinking about next.

How to Use AI for Modern Investing

AI won’t invest for you or guarantee returns but it can dramatically improve your research, analysis, and discipline. The real edge comes from personal accountability: using AI prompts wisely, verifying every output, and consistently executing your own strategy.