Last updated: November 19, 2016

Dollar droop tipped to continue

Dollar droop tipped to continue
As the local unit languishes near a 4.5-month low, commodity prices and US Fed plans are expected to maintain pressure.

A changing view for Aussie banks

A changing view for Aussie banks
Morgan Stanley analysts have flagged new challenges for the big four as investors rally around overseas rivals.

End nigh for downward rates

End nigh for downward rates
A “breakdown of balance between interest rates, currency relationships and co-ordinated fiscal and monetary policy’’ is ahead, says Hunter Hall.

Investors rethink global outlook

Investors rethink global outlook
Markets are increasingly looking to the likelihood of a new era triggered by US shifts and higher interest rates.

Take a closer look at super

Take a closer look at super
As new superannuation rules advance, it’s time to get smart.

News defeats vote on structure

News defeats vote on structure
News Corp has defeated a campaign by activist investors to remove the dual-class capital structure.

NAB now prime pick for Macquarie

NAB now prime pick for Macquarie
With its share price surging more than 4pc today, NAB is in favour among top analysts.

Trump rally adds $54bn to ASX

Trump rally adds $54bn to ASX
The market has just had its largest one-day gain in five years, on the back of Trump’s win.

Trump victory rocks the world

Trump victory rocks the world
Global markets are questioning the outlook under policies pledged by now president-elect, Donald Trump.

Investors are biting their nails

Investors are biting their nails
Local stocks finish flat as all eyes fall to the US vote count.

Best day in four months for ASX

Best day in four months for ASX
The local market added $21 billion today in a pre-election rally.

November blues for ASX

November blues for ASX
After the worst October since 2008, the ASX is limping into November.

The next market darlings

The next market darlings
As some favourites start to look expensive, which stocks are tipped to be the new darlings?

Trump win bigger than Brexit

Trump win bigger than Brexit
Westpac assesses the impact of a Trump election win on markets as investors head for safe havens.

Gina’s stocks take a tumble

Gina’s stocks take a tumble
Billionaire Gina Rinehart has made a rare wrong step, tumbling down the stairs of a Melbourne Cup marquee.

Local stocks shrug off US risk

Local stocks shrug off US risk
Materials strength has led the local sharemarket to a firm rebound, as investors discount US concerns.

ASX ends lower as yield stocks hit

ASX ends lower as yield stocks hit
Rising bond yields put further heat on high-yield stocks, keeping the ASX in the red.

Time to sell ANZ?

Time to sell ANZ?
Market Matters says now is the time to sell ANZ Bank shares.

WES eyes worst fall since 2009

WES eyes worst fall since 2009
Wesfarmers shares are deep in the red after Coles sales disappointed.

Ardent sinks on Dreamworld death

Ardent sinks on Dreamworld death
Ardent Leisure shares lost nearly 8 per cent after four deaths at Dreamworld.

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