The 2026 calendar year was a true rollercoaster on the ASX, with global thematics like Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day,” the ever-climbing power of gold and silver, Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and more all pouring into a mixing pot that saw the sharemarket end around +6.1% higher.Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and insights on all the biggest headlines from throughout the week. On Spotify, Apple, and more.That, of course, doesn’t mean every stock added just +6.1% value thro ...