The market surprise everyone likes
Sharemarket investors do not like surprises. But they would have liked the gain in the ASX 200 on Tuesday, one of the best sessions of reporting season.
Murray Goulburn hires Anglo American, Kennett spinner
Murray Goulburn has picked up a new spin doctor: Jeff Kennett's former press secretary Jon Richards.
Blue chips lift ASX to solid gains
Buying appetite returned to blue chips, with the ASX posting a solid gain helped by the banks and CSL.
RBNZ slams inflation targeting critics
The New Zealand central bank has waded into the inflation targeting debate, saying criticism doesn't stack up
This 'hot commodity' is destined to cool off soon
Iron ore prices are tipped to sag towards the end of the year as supply rises and steel demand fades, Citi says, adding to the list of banks that are calling time on an unexpected rally.
Markets Live: Small names, wild moves
Shares rise but mining services are under pressure after Bradken and Monadelphous' results disappointed.
Consumer confidence hits near three-year high
Consumer confidence has hit a near-three year high, buoyed by good news from the jobs, stock and housing markets.
Is now the time to buy blue chips?
Fund mangers are divided on whether underperforming large-cap stocks are worth backing.
Flip side to BlueScope's good news
As the US sharemarket teeters close to record highs, investors have tended to overlook the sleeper issue of the year.
Two UK asset managers ditch bonuses
The industry is facing greater scrutiny over remuneration levels and investment performance.
