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Outlook delicately balanced but strong buffers support housing market

07/04/2017 | 8:58 AM While the housing market is regularly described as the major risk to the Australian economy, it is stronger than many people think, Morningstar's David Ellis says.

How long can the bull keep running?

07/04/2017 | 8:07 AM While share markets both in Australia and the US look set to continue their ascent in 2017, an aggressive rise in interest rates from the Fed could stop the bull in its tracks.

SMSF trustees travelling overseas may need company power of attorney

07/04/2017 | 8:07 AM What happens if directors of a corporate trustee need to sign off on decisions concerning them as members if they are overseas?

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07/04/2017 | 2:51 PM  While the housing market is regularly described as the major risk to the Australian economy, it is stronger than many people think, Morningstar's David Ellis says.

07/04/2017 | 2:51 PM  While share markets both in Australia and the US look set to continue their ascent in 2017, an aggressive rise in interest rates from the Fed could stop the bull in its tracks.

04/04/2017 | 2:51 PM  While this private hospital operator's new managing director and CEO may have his work cut out for him, there are several tailwinds blowing in this ASX-listed stock's favour.

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Fund Stories

07/04/2017 | 3:01 PM  More difficult market conditions in a rising interest rate environment highlight the value of active management across your portfolio, says Simon Doyle, Schroders' head of fixed income and multi-asset.

05/04/2017 | 10:58 AM  

05/04/2017 | 8:04 AM  News that BlackRock sidelined seven of its equity-fund managers didn't make many front pages, but in the small world of professional money management it was indeed a big story.

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ETF Stories

28/03/2017 | 8:43 AM  It should come as no surprise that ETFs have moved into the limelight and are providing attractive ways for investors to achieve low-cost small-cap exposure.

27/03/2017 | 8:38 AM  While the local ETF market's offerings may appear dull in comparison to those of the US, Australian funds are getting more diverse as managers seek to reach new investors.

14/03/2017 | 10:13 AM  Warren Buffett once again extolled the virtues of passive funds in his recent Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter.

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SMSF Stories

07/04/2017 | 8:08 AM  What happens if directors of a corporate trustee need to sign off on decisions concerning them as members if they are overseas?

06/04/2017 | 8:02 AM  Super remains the most tax-effective way to build retirement savings and it will now be easier for employees to make tax-deductible contributions in the future.

05/04/2017 | 11:31 AM  In recent years, Australian superannuation funds have been increasing the amount of control they offer members, and robo-advice is part of furthering this objective.

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ORE Orocobre Limited 3.07 5.50
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RWC Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited 3.00 4.53
SYR Syrah Resources Limited 2.77 4.53
SAR Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited 1.06 4.43
DRM Doray Minerals Limited 0.355 4.41
QIN Quintis Ltd 1.215 4.29
DCN Dacian Gold Limited 2.01 4.15
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PLS Pilbara Minerals Limited 0.43 -4.44
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FNP Freedom Foods Group Limited 4.41 -4.13
TRS The Reject Shop Limited 5.11 -35.48
CGF Challenger Limited 0.07 -30.00
MSB Mesoblast Limited 2.43 -3.95
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