2025 had everything. An AI infrastructure boom, China roaring back, gold up nearly 50%, surprise rate cuts and a few scandals we’d all forgotten about (Coldplay Kiss Cam CEO, anyone?). We break down what actually mattered for your portfolio.

In this episode we cover:

• The biggest market moments of 2025

• How the ASX, S&P 500, Europe, Japan and China really performed

• The standout winners

• The surprising underperformers

Then Simon jumps into the hot seat for his annual Mr Beat Up review, running through which beaten-up stocks bounced…and which ones absolutely didn’t.

Close out a huge 2025 with us and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss our Best of the Best series starting next week with some of Australia’s top fund managers.

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