'Huge inflow of cash' into equities: Coppo
Bell Potter veteran trader Richard Coppleson says by far the "biggest reason" markets are recovering was the positive boost from surging superannuation funds.
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Myriam Robin
Myriam Robin is a markets reporter based in the Financial Review's Melbourne newsroom.
Fundies say equities are expensive
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ASX surges as investors beat super deadline
One senior trader has attributed the ASX's second day of strong performances to investors cramming funds into superannuation accounts.
FOMO 'is putting the economy at risk'
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ASX has best day in seven months
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UK election shock casts doubt on Brexit path
The impact of the British election for global investors comes down to one simple question.
Service spending a silver lining in GDP figures
For all the talk of a beaten consumer, various service sectors contributed some of the most robust performances in Wednesday's 0.3 per cent GDP figures.
The hidden dangers of some passive funds
Investors who put their money in exchange traded funds that lack sufficient market buyers and sellers could be forced to dig into gains when they sell out.
Small caps stock winners in a slow-growth world
Opportunities exist in some ASX-listed small caps but the sentiment-driven nature of the sector means stock-picking is key.
ASX sinks 1.5pc to lowest in four months
Continued selling in the big banks spread to all other major sectors, just about wiping out the last of this year's gains.
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