Oliver’s Insights – Australian profits and the Australian share market

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There was plenty of nervousness going into the February profit reporting season in Australia. And for good reason. Domestic demand has been weak, the strong $A is bearing down on... Read more continue reading

Outlook for fixed income investing

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Despite the negative focus on European sovereign debt risk and falling returns, fixed income still offers some attractive investments. Cases can be made for allocations to corporate, high yield and... Read more continue reading

What’s next for Chinese shares?

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Will a slowdown in the growth of China’s gross domestic product (GDP) weaken the country’s equity markets? “China’s growth has been spectacular over the past 20 years,” notes Martha Wang,... Read more continue reading

Australia – the economy, the market, the $A…and the RBA

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Global economic news over the last couple of months has improved with Europe pulling back from the brink, the US economy seemingly perking up again and China continuing to grow... Read more continue reading

Does the January effect signal a good year for equities?

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Ben Graham, Warren Buffett’s mentor and the father of modern share analysis, explained the ups and downs of the market to his students like this – he told them to... Read more continue reading

Should you buy Australian equities now?

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Some of the best times to buy are when you don’t feel like buying, says fund manager Fidelity Worldwide Investment. When you compare asset classes, Australian equities are looking better... Read more continue reading

2012 – a year for investment opportunity

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Investors who do not come to terms with the changed economic and investment environment in 2012 are likely to miss out on opportunities, or put capital at risk, according to... Read more continue reading

2012 equity markets outlook

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There have been some impressive rebounds in developed world equity markets since their lows in the December quarter, writes Bob Van Munster, Head of Equities for Tyndall AM. For example,... Read more continue reading

2012…a technical view of what’s ahead

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Despite a recent bounce back, the overall performance of global equity markets in 2011 has been poor. Weakness has been very broad based with just a handful of the MSCI... Read more continue reading

2011 in review and looking toward 2012…should we be scared?

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2011 has been a year full of disasters with floods, earthquakes, civil wars in the Middle East, and of course public debt woes in Europe and the US. Fears of... Read more continue reading