ASX needs earnings fuel to extend rally
For the ASX to extend its year-to-date return it clearly is going to need more positive earnings surprises.
Buy, Hold, Sell: Sydney Airport, Telstra, Westpac
This week on Buy, Hold, Sell Centennial Asset Management's Matthew Kidman looks at bond proxies and yields.
Miners and banks spur second week of ASX gains
The ASX finished the week solidly higher, as mining companies and the big banks helped keep it in the black despite some major stocks disappointing during a busy week of earnings.
Telstra plunge keeps cap on ASX gains
Telstra's biggest plunge in more than six years weighed on investor sentiment on Thursday, but the overall market still managed to eke out a small gain.
Telstra chief promises tech-led growth
Telstra CEO says the post-NBN future is bright despite shareholders taking flight following its half yearly results on Thursday.
Philip Lowe risks gaining spin status
The RBA's Philip Lowe runs the risk of losing credibility if he continues to talk up the local economy at a time when the bank's growth fore...
Chartist's view: Sandfire Resources set for rally?
If the copper producer establishes a new support zone, the share price could trade much higher.
Hunter Hall fee famine might be fading
Hunter Hall International has beat the market this year and only shed $9m under management after Peter Hall's exit.
CBA rally drives ASX to 21-month high
A flurry of earnings reports gave investors plenty to digest, with a strong rally in Commonwealth Bank lifting the ASX through 5800 points.
ASX surges again but will the rally last?
As the local sharemarket flirts with its highest level in almost two years everyone is asking: Can it keep going?
