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CAR Group runs some of the biggest online car marketplaces in several countries, and its strong customer pull has held up through good times and bad. The catch is that it looks like a great business at a not-so-bargain price, with a pricey past deal, a leadership change, and the open question of whether new AI tools change how people find cars.Read more

A bidding war is brewing for oOh!media, and the market price still sits below what multiple would-be buyers are currently offering. Find out what could push the final offer higher—and what might cause the whole process to fall apart.Read more

Alan Rydge has maintained almost 40% ownership of the company for decades, this fact alone speaks to the strength of the business and insider's conviction of its future. Regarding other analysts' view that the sale of 525 George St will unlock value and strenghten its balance sheet, my take is that it won't be easy to achieve a satisfactory sale price.Read more

REA Group runs Australia’s biggest home‑listing site, and the share price has slid on fears about a proposed property tax change that hasn’t even become law yet. The bullish case is that agents and buyers still rely on the platform, so it can keep lifting what it charges over time—while the key watch-outs are government scrutiny and tougher competition.Read more

Hipages is shifting from a simple “find a tradie” marketplace into an all-in-one tool that helps tradies run their business, and the latest results suggest that change is finally starting to pay off. The big question now is whether this new software-led approach can keep customers loyal and growing—even if the housing cycle turns or competition heats up.Read more

Catalysts About PlaySide Studios PlaySide Studios is a diversified video game developer and publisher focused on original IP, AAA work for hire and high profile licensed franchises across PC, console, VR and mobile. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Read more

Australia’s biggest property listings site is betting that smarter, more personalized search and new premium tools will keep agents and home sellers coming back—and that its growing home-loan business can make revenue steadier over time. But tougher rivals, closer attention from regulators, and swings in the housing market could make it harder to keep raising prices and expanding overseas.Read more

SEEK runs big job sites across the region, but new AI tools could make it easier for employers and jobseekers to connect without a middleman. The upside still hinges on whether SEEK can keep customers paying for its add‑on hiring tools while the cost of building and running AI keeps rising.Read more

ARN Media is cutting costs and leaning into streaming and podcasts, aiming to turn more of its growing digital audience into higher-value advertising. If the network’s refreshed stations and better data tools deliver, profits could look very different—but the story depends on how fast advertisers follow listeners and whether the savings really stick.Read more