While markets watch SpaceX, a Russell rebalance rewrites the rulebook for both active and passive managers

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As SpaceX prepares for world’s largest IPO, investors should not overlook the June rebalance of the Russell 1000 Growth and Value Indexes, which will materially reshape exposures, especially among mega

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Corporate capex provides solid footing for US equities

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Corporate capex is supporting economic growth in the US, according to Jeff Schulze, head of economic and market strategy at ClearBridge Investments. Artificial intelligence (AI) investment in data centers requires

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ClearBridge sees non-U.S. equities as an attractive opportunity

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As investors digest implications of a higher US consumer price index reading and a historic summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, ClearBridge Investments says investors needn’t

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Market will ultimately climb today’s wall of worry

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Strong market entry points are rarely found during moments of comfort or clarity. Instead, the most attractive buying opportunities are typically associated with periods of market stress. From there, equities

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Buy the dip? History suggests geopolitical shocks can create opportunity

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Escalating tensions in the Middle East have once again rattled global markets with oil markets at the centre of investor concern. The possibility that Iran could disrupt the Strait of

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Earnings momentum signals a new phase for Australian equities

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Australian equities delivered a strong performance in 2025, with the S&P/ASX 200 rising more than 10%[1]), supported by a falling interest rate environment and easing inflation pressures. Market leadership was

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Long term structural drivers lift investment in emerging market equities

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Emerging market equities delivered strong results across 2025, providing investors with year-to-date returns exceeding 30%*. Despite this impressive performance, ClearBridge Investments says the market recovery is still at an early

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Alternative private sector data points to a growing US economy despite lack of economic data releases from the US government

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The U.S. federal government shutdown has halted most economic data releases over the past month. While the timing is suboptimal given the cooling U.S. labor market, this does not mean

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Gen AI buildouts continue to spur tech infrastructure boom

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Three years after the launch of ChatGPT, generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) has become one of the most transformative forces in global technology markets. According to Hilary Frisch, Portfolio Manager

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Franklin Templeton completes Martin Currie integration with ClearBridge, further strengthening Australian market presence

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Franklin Templeton has completed the global integration of Martin Currie’s investment capabilities into ClearBridge Investments. This marks a significant milestone in Franklin Templeton’s business strategy in Australia, reinforcing its commitment

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