Budget surplus to drive consumption

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The Federal budget is expected to be in surplus for the first time since just prior to the global financial crisis in 2008. Economic forecasters are suggesting a surplus level

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What we’ve learned so far, this reporting season – Proposed franking changes front of mind

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Australia’s semi-annual reporting season is almost coming to an end. Profit results are being clouded by negative sentiment on politics, financial conditions and house prices. “But politics is also creating

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Reporting season dominated by cost pressures and high P/E- What does this mean for investors?

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The current Australian reporting season has largely overlooked the fundamentals, instead rewarding stocks with high P/E ratios regardless of lackluster earnings, according to the active equity specialist Martin Currie, an affiliate of

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Reporting season wrap-up: This time it’s different!

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Strong sales growth across industry sectors was a stand-out feature of the February 2018 reporting session, according to the active equity specialist Martin Currie, an affiliate of Legg Mason, one

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Martin Currie predicts value stocks to shine in 2018

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Martin Currie Australia, a leading Australian equity affiliate of the global fund manager Legg Mason, says low volatility, high-quality, high-growth stocks could suffer in a growing economy – as well

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Profit season reaction shows investors’ priorities: Martin Currie  

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Investors’ responses to the profit reporting season suggest that the market is still rewarding those companies that can produce results in a weak revenue environment, rather than rewarding those investing

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Amazon to boost Australian retail sector

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Martin Currie Australia, an active equity affiliate of Legg Mason, yesterday noted that contrary to some analyst reports, the entry of online retailer Amazon in Australia could boost the domestic retail

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Lonsec awards Legg Mason Martin Currie Ethical Income Fund “Highly Recommended” rating

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Legg Mason Martin Currie yesterday announced that it has been awarded “Highly Recommended” 1 rating for its Ethical Income fund (the Fund) from Lonsec Research (Lonsec). Martin Currie, with over $10

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A new approach to maximising retirement income

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  Older Australians and their financial advisers need to reconsider the traditional building blocks of retirement portfolios to avoid people running out of money in retirement, according to global asset

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