Azzet Unpacked: Tech full circles this week in business
All the top moves, shakes, and red-hot takes from Azzet's editorial team are right here in your weekly business wrap every Friday (10 October, 2025). AMD's circular economy moment As Washington lurched into its second week of paralysis, Wall Street's AI chip makers perfected the art of selling things to each other with money they'd just given each other, and gold smashed through US$4,000/oz even t
Levi Strauss reports better-than-expected results
Clothing brand Levi Strauss saw higher-than-expected profits thanks to targeted price increases and a shift away from wholesalers. In an interview with CNBC, the company’s CEO, Michele Gass, said the company has begun to raise the price of some of its jeans, and will continue to do so in the U.S. and other markets next year to combat tariffs. “As we’ve been taking these targeted actions, we’
Intel reveals new Panther Lake computer processors
Intel has unveiled its new Core Ultra series 3 processors for computers, also known as Panther Lake, as it prepares to ramp up production at its new factory in Arizona. The processors will be able to power consumer and commercial PCs, as well as robotics and gaming devices. It will be Intel’s first product built with its 18A node, which includes up to 15% better performance per watt. “We are
US mortgage rates fall to yearly lows of 6.3%
The average United States mortgage rate has eased back to its lowest in around a year to 6.3%. The average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate fell from 6.34% last week to 6.3% this week and averaged 6.32% last year, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. The 15-year fixed rate mortgage also dropped from 5.55% last week to 5.53%. It was 5.41% the same time last year. Mortgage rates have continue
Invest in ASX outside over-priced banks - Morningstar
The Australian sharemarket presents many investment opportunities despite high valuations for most quality companies, according to Morningstar. The investment research firm said concentration was a risk in Australia, with more than half of the 32% return in the two years to August 2025 coming from the Big Four banks and Wesfarmers (ASX: WES). Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA) contributed about 25
Big investments, big impact, big ambition at West Tech Fest 2024
West Tech Fest 2024 is thrilled to announce Monique Woodard, visionary investor and Founding Partner of US-based Cake Ventures, will headline Australia’s longest running technology and innovation festival, returning to Perth this December.
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Perth, Western AustraliaQANTAS unveils new Broom regional lounge
Qantas customers travelling through regional Western Australia will soon enjoy an enhanced airport experience with the development of its new Broome Regional Lounge starting today.
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Mascot, New South WalesMedicare top performing health system in the world
Internationally renowned Commonwealth Fund has ranked Australia’s health system as the top performing country in 2024. Minister's Department of Health & Aged Care
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Sydney
Investing04-06 May 2025Investor Conference 2025
The ASA Investor Conference 2025 is your gateway to mastering the future of investing. This isn’t just another event – it’s a dynamic experience where top-tier speakers, industry experts, and ASX leaders come together to deliver exclusive insights that will transform your investment strategies. Whether you're looking to capitalise on emerging market trends or maximise shareholder value, you'll walk away with actionable knowledge to sharpen your edge.
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Sydney
Innovation17-18 March 2025Innovation Summit Sydney 2025
At the Innovation Summit Sydney 2025, we’re moving beyond intentions to create positive change and new possibilities — working together to accelerate the energy transition. Join over 1000 industry and sustainability leaders as we break down challenges and empower each other to make the most of our energy and resources. With industry leading software from AVEVA, together we will create IMPACT through intelligent buildings, resilient infrastructure and smart industries.
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Australia
Real Estate10-11 September 2025Real Estate Forum 2025
Real Estate has been a mainstay of Australian institutional portfolios for decades. Core holdings, such as office and retail, have come under enormous pressure in recent years, but are we about to turn a corner? The continued appropriateness of traditional sector definitions, access points and security of income, as well as an examination of “alternative” opportunities both globally and domestically is now an imperative for allocators. This forum encourages constructive, candid dialogue between key private credit allocators, managers, and consultants to provide novel views and insights on first, second and third order impacts of key trends.
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