Markets breathed a sigh of relief as the US and Iran confirmed a peace deal, sending stocks higher and oil lower. Bryce & Ren unpack what the agreement means for investors, why the biggest IPO in history has everyone talking, and how to think about the wave of mega-listings still to come. Plus, with tax time approaching fast, they run through a practical EOFY checklist that could save maximise your return.

In this episode:

00:00 – US-Iran peace deal confirmed

02:12 – How markets reacted: oil, stocks & gold

07:11 – Why long-term investors should ignore short-term panic

08:13 – SpaceX becomes the largest IPO in history

10:20 – IPOs explained: how they work and how they're priced

14:57 – The hidden risks of buying hot IPOs

21:42 – EOFY tax checklist for investors

27:30 – Avoiding common tax-time mistakes

ETFs and Stocks mentioned: SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER), Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT), QBE Insurance Group (ASX: QBE)

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Let the oil flow, our IPO warning & last chance tax moves

Equity Mates Investing Podcast

Let the oil flow, our IPO warning & last chance tax moves