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Cast your vote for a share of the action Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:08PMDon't get mad about excessive executive salaries, low dividends and poor share price performance - get even by attending annual general meetings and pushing for change, writes David Potts.
Melbourne, still the powerhouse Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:12AMMelbourne has morphed into an economic monster that has swallowed the surrounding plains and woodlands that served as the base for the Wurundjeri people.
Results push sharemarket higher Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:31AMThe New Zealand sharemarket rose today on a tide of earnings results and after Wall Street snapped a four-day losing streak.
Sharemarket rises as companies position for recovery Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:29AMThe New Zealand sharemarket rose today on a tide of earnings results and after Wall Street snapped a four-day losing streak. read more
Markets: Nuplex, Air NZ shares rise Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:18AMThe New Zealand sharemarket rose today on a tide of earnings results and after Wall Street snapped a four-day losing streak.The benchmark NZX-50 index closed up 12.199 points, or 0.406 per cent, at 3018.254. It dipped slightly...
Sharemarket rises as companies position for recovery Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:06AMThe sharemarket rose today on a tide of earnings results and after Wall Street snapped a four-day losing streak
Market lower mid-morning as banks weigh Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 9:46PMThe Australian sharemarket was down in intra-day trading mid-morning, but gained off its lows of the session, buoyed by earnings results.
Rules of the game Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 12:40AMOur economy will continue to do well as long as China continues to grow but it is hard to see how Australian shares are going to resume sustained price growth until the other developed countries get their economies in order.
NZ tech leaders 'at tipping point' Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 2:12PMAs it often does in transtasman encounters, the conversation turns to the rugby.The Australians at the table don't really want to discuss the topic, so I suggest the game is more watchable this year.Andy Lark, expatriate New...
Enough four play, let us have the fifth pillar Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 9:10AMEither Graeme Samuel can't bring himself to say a firm and final ''no'' or Cameron Clyne can't take a series of ''nos'' for an answer. The competition tsar is under pressure. Samuel is fighting a bellicose campaign of leaks and relentless lobbying from the banks and hedge funds.
Our dollar has a head for heights Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 8:09PMA strong Aussie has plenty of advantages but it will damage our economy in the long run if it stays too high, writes David Potts.
Sporting name of the share-trading game Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:13PMTalking to Neil Paviour-Smith, one can't help but sense his passion for sport.
Show us your ticker, Julia Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 8:34PMWhat we've seen is hasty, amateurish patch-up jobs reminiscent of Kevin Rudd, writes Ross Gittins.
It's a waiting game Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 11:38PMAnalysts, like the sharemarket last year, may have got ahead of themselves, writes David Potts.
More money was natural sweetener Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 9:03AMKuok Khoon Hong is clearly far more loved by the Singaporean sharemarket than CSR is locally.
To stop stock loss, neither a gambler nor a holder-on be Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 9:03AMI recently wrote an article declaring that the biggest mistake a private investor can make is not selling.
Gillard seals mining tax deal Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 5:13PMJulia Gillard says the Government and Australia's big mining companies are ready to "move forward together" after striking a deal on the controversial resources tax.
No Porsches for revhead Lachlan Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 9:37AMThe radio network and toy industry entrepreneur Lachlan Murdoch is officially not a Porsche-owning banker. Murdoch's media minders have sprung into action following reports that he had recently placed an order for two circa-$300,000 Porsche Panamera gran turismos.
Beware of Tigers in the sharemarket Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 11:38PMJust because it's easier to play the stock market than the golf course, doesn't mean it's fair game for everybody.
Trespass unacceptable Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 12:44AMFederated Farmers is concerned about the irresponsible behaviour of some anti-1080 protestors after a number of individuals were arrested at an Animal Health Board 1080 loading site this morning.
Where are they now? Part I Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 9:10AMThey might have blown a cool $30billion of investors’ savings but, for the fallen heroes of the sharemarket boom, it’s business as usual.
DPF delivers healthy gain Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 4:20PMIf Direct Property Fund (DPF) was a listed company, its shares would probably be the most expensive stock on the NZX, at around $146 each.
Where are they now? Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 9:10AMThey might have blown a cool $30billion of investors’ savings but, for the fallen heroes of the sharemarket boom, it’s business as usual.
Where are they now? Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 9:09AMStill comfortably ensconced in their Sydney Harbourside mansions, for the most part. They might have blown a cool $30 billion of investors' savings but, for the fallen heroes of the stockmarket boom, it's business as usual.
Happiness is your own hedge fund Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 9:00AMSINCE the launch of the Evergreen Australian Equities Return Fund more than three weeks ago, the market has fallen more than 10 per cent.
Into the black, out of the blue Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 9:00AMA STRONG recovery in growth and jobs in NSW, fuelled by the property sector, has returned the state budget to surplus a year ahead of schedule.
Rain, hail or shine, forecasters are all in the dark Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 3:05PMSometimes you have to wonder about the science of forecasting, if indeed it can be called a science.
Aust stocks close lower Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 7:23PMLocal bourse slips after mixed overseas leads; investors take profits ahead of US payroll data. 4 Jun 2010 4:16 PM
Old-fashioned set-up has last laugh when the tough times hit Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 3:33PMThe conservative approach of the co-operative model proved wise business when the downturn hit.
Ah for a Keating to disrupt the clash of the incompetents Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 10:29PMNot for many years have we seen two less competent political leaders going head-to-head.
Self-managing super can detract from a super time Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 3:56PMThe classic moment to visit a financial professional for the first time is when you are running into retirement.
Leave it to the pros, and go chase the missus Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 12:11PMThe classic moment to visit a financial professional for the first time is when you are running into retirement and for them this is the opportune moment to make the inspired suggestion that you should run your own super. A suggestion accompanied no doubt by some flattery about how easy it is for even very average investors to achieve some fictitious annual return that will double your money ...
Dollar and shares battered Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 3:22PMA CRISIS of confidence in Europe and at home has brought about the biggest collapse in the Australian sharemarket since the onset of the financial crisis and sent the Australian dollar plunging below US85¢.
Hook, line and sinker: why online brokers can charge so little Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 12:24PMWe had an inquiry from a prospective client this week. Regular event. A one-line email asking us for our commission rates. Nothing else. Just our commission rates.
Sure, muscle 'em down, but please stop muscling us Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 12:12PMTrade online if you like. But having someone to talk to adds value.
A grovel before investors glove up Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 12:20PMThe Business Council of Australia (aka the CEOs' Union) president, Graham Bradley, seems to be padding himself up for what is expected to be his second bruising annual meeting this month.
Trial celebrates choice and parental responsibility Sunday, May 9, 2010 @ 12:30PMThe Anglican Church is acting just like any other big business - saying it's all for competition because its product is so good, while lobbying politicians to have the little guy put out of business (''Scripture classes lose half of students to ethics, say Anglicans'', May 8-9). If the Anglicans had such a great message, students would be flocking to the scripture classes. That they are losing ...
Britain opts for none of the above Sunday, May 9, 2010 @ 12:30PMCONFRONTED with a choice between an unloved Labour government and an unimpressive Conservative alternative, British voters have opted for a muddle.
Dark day on sharemarket after Dow drop Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 8:00PMTHE stockmarket sank almost three per cent at the open after the Dow Jones' biggest ever intra-day drop.
Desperate Democrats must back a winner Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 12:31PMBarack Obama is back on the big reform march. Rather than being chastened by the epic healthcare battle that has borne little political fruit, Obama and the Democrats have upped the ante. They are now saying far-reaching legislation on finance, immigration and climate change must all pass before November's congressional elections, the midterm referendum on Obama's America.
Blankfein grilled on Wall St 'junk' Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 12:30PMGoldman executives deny doing anything wrong, writes Simon Mann in Washington.
Goldman chiefs sing about supper Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 10:32AMGoldman Sachs and its business model are put on trial by US Senate panel.
Flat start likely for stocks after US stumbles Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 4:52PMUS flat amid positive corporate reports but weaker financials, suggesting we might tread water. Plus, everything you need to know for the trading day ahead.
Buyer beware for those seeking trading education Friday, April 23, 2010 @ 7:52PMIf you are serious about succeeding, you need to find a good teacher.
Prepare to sweat, if you want to make a dollar Friday, April 23, 2010 @ 12:36PMI asked my stockbroker colleagues a question this week. "How do you lose $10,000 in the sharemarket?" You might be interested in the replies.
AusQuest going for gold in lucrative West Africa Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 12:20PMTwo big players are expanding their exploration portfolios, while another is making the switch to mineral exploration.
West African gold gives rich returns Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 12:17PMCashed-up explorer AusQuest (ASX:AQD) has managed to put some pep into its share price by expanding its exploration portfolio to include a gold property in Burkina Faso, West Africa.
Europe eyes legal action on Goldman Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 9:03AMBritish Prime Minister Gordon Brown calls for ''special investigation'' of Goldman Sachs Group after US authorities charge the New York-based investment bank with fraud.
Time, not timing, the key Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 9:01AMGOOD market timing is all about buying at the bottom and selling at the top.
Competition: a mug's game Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 5:17PMThe ASX 200 has been up 33.8 per cent in the last rolling year. Extraordinary stuff. But for self-managed investors this sort of grand performance is a nuisance because when their spouse, beneficiaries or dependants hear that average return their immediate impression is that the average stock went up 33.8 per cent, most stocks went up 33.8 per cent, the portfolio should have gone up 33.8 per ...