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Disruptor wealth platforms like HUB24, Netwealth and Praemium have been taking market share from the mostly bank-aligned platforms for years. While waning investor sentiment has hurt inflows recently, analysts say these platforms are still well positioned in the shift away from incumbents.

The Chinese government’s announcement of less onerous isolation guidelines prompted markets to rally in anticipating of a move away from zero-COVID policies. While significant short-term challenges remain, market sources say renewed growth may be in sight, representing future opportunity.

Cinemas operators have faced significant challenges over the past five years, primarily due to the impact of Covid and its many lockdowns. Intensifying competition from Netflix and other streaming services has also negatively affected industry demand. According to IBISWorld, industry operators have responded by investing in new equipment and promoting new experiences to attract patrons back to cinemas.

Cleanaway Waste Management (ASX: CWY) has made a formal bid for French Suez Groupe’s (EPA: SEV) Australian recycling assets. The bid for these assets is worth $2.5 billion and was initially cheered by the market, with Cleanaway shares closing up 11% on the day of the announcement. However, there are a few hurdles the company…