What happens when one of the world’s biggest companies burns $80 billion chasing the future… and gets it wrong? Today we unpack the metaverse retreat, the real impact of rising oil tensions, and why smart investors keep buying even when markets feel shaky.

In this episode:

0:00 Meta abandons the metaverse after $80B

6:00 Oil shock, Iran tensions & market reactions

9:00 Why long-term investors shouldn’t panic

12:30 Aussie gas tax debate explained

16:40 Community stock pitch: Telix Pharmaceuticals

19:50 Portfolio update & performance check-in

20:30 Australian property market: what’s happening now

Stocks & ETFs mentioned: Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX), Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT), Global X AI Infrastructure ETF (NASDAQ:AIQ), Catapult Group International (ASX:CAT), Pro Medicus (ASX:PME), Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX:DHHF), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

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