The soft option has never looked better
As times grow tough for the hard rock and precious metal markets, the spotlight is turning to soft commodities.
The next IPO off the rank
Online bureau de change OzForex plans float on the ASX.
Local stocks pull back
The S&P;/ASX 200 declines on Friday morning following Thursday’s substantial rally on the Fed decision.
Western Desert a buying opportunity
Group launches share placement in move that will force down share price.
RBA keen to cap $A rally
RBA member expresses frustration at the shock US Federal Reserve decision not to taper QE.
Seymour Whyte set to spike
Share price likely to gain momentum after group wins road work contract in Gosford.
NRW momentum to continue
With a substantial proportion of expected revenue already secured, NRW is one of the lower-isk plays in the mining services sector.
Australian Equity Indices
| Points | Change | % Change | Value | Volume |
| S&P;/ASX 200 | 5,276.7 | - 18.8 | - 0.36% | $ 5,777,387,609.0 | 1,203,914,704.0 |
| ALL ORDINARIES | 5,270.8 | - 17.8 | - 0.34% | $ 6,283,917,621.0 | 2,051,552,670.0 |
| S&P;/ASX 100 | 4,373.5 | - 14.6 | - 0.33% | $ 5,084,646,207.0 | 758,366,991.0 |
| SMALL ORDS | 2,229.9 | - 14.9 | - 0.66% | $ 941,604,870.0 | 1,084,760,583.0 |
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Market Summary
Currencies
| AUD | USD | EUR | JPY | GBP | |
| AUD |  |
0.9392 | 0.6944 | 93.26 | 0.5867 |
| USD | 1.0644 |  |
0.7393 | 99.31 | 0.6246 |
| EUR | 1.4393 | 1.3529 |  |
134.27 | 0.8446 |
| JPY | 0.0107 | 0.0101 | 0.0074 |  |
0.0063 |
| GBP | 1.7035 | 1.6004 | 1.1832 | 158.92 |  |
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Shares
It’s difficult to see the stock breaking out of its current trading range despite its recent rally.
Bell Potter initiates coverage of transport and logistics group with a buy recommendation.
Local stocks pull back
The S&P;/ASX 200 declines on Friday morning following Thursday’s substantial rally on the Fed decision.
Property
Yield eludes property
When it comes to comparing investments purely on earnings potential, property isn’t on top.
There is no housing bubble trouble
Renewed chatter of an inflating housing bubble ignores the fact that prospective buyers weigh up more factors than just low interest rates.
The city suburbs about to take off
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Hotspotters have returned as the market rises, but I’ll take one of these ‘sleeping beauties’ every time.
Topics
Fixed Income
Keeping up with Kardashian bonds
When it comes to exotic investments, this new government bond is in a league of its own.
Making sense of bonds
Understanding the intricacies of fixed-income securities can be confusing, so we’ve broken it down for you.
Bonds to shake off the taper
New data suggests resilience in offshore demand for Australian bonds – and therefore the $A.
Specialist Investments
RBA keen to cap $A rally
RBA member expresses frustration at the shock US Federal Reserve decision not to taper QE.
Retailers, not banks in hedge fund sights
Short positions in retailers still carry the most gravity, biggest opportunity, for investors.
Go long on copper
Signs of strengthening activity in China are likely to drive copper prices through the $US7500 resistance level.
Topics
Market Intelligence
Bears savage Bernanke on QE
What we have here, it seems, is a failure to communicate.
Your don’t-fight-the-fed portfolio
Legendary asset allocation experts GMO explain how to position your investments.
Has the Fed forced the RBA’s hand?
The case for the RBA to cut rates this year got stronger after the Fed kept QE going.
Superannuation
Shares stop one in six from retiring
Millions of Australians believe they cannot retire as a result of GFC losses.
SMSFs have a new face
A father of two uses his self-managed super fund to buy a $290,000 one-bedroom unit in Melbourne.
Free Bali trips put SMSFs at risk
Prominent advisers caution DIY super trustees against accepting gifts or incentives.
Topics
New Investor
What more QE means for you
The Fed’s decision not to taper has seen financial markets celebrate, but the implications are wide.
This week, Big Ben makes a misstep, Big Tony takes a step back in time and the RBA steps on its own toes.
Stock pickers won’t save you
AustralianSuper’s Mark Delaney says he can count on one hand the number of fund managers who can consistently beat the index.