LiveBargain hunters wade into ASX
Chris Kohler, David RogersInvestors are heading back into major stocks after a brutal start to the week.
Outlook ‘tough’ as economy slows
David RogersAustralia narrowly avoided slipping into negative growth in the March quarter, but the economy isn’t out of the woods.
Record holder? That’d be Japan
David RogersIt is Japan that Australia needs to beat to become world record holder for continuous economic growth.
Japan ‘holds GDP world record’
David RogersForget the Netherlands, it’s Japan that Australia must beat to break the record for continuous economic growth.
UpdatedWeak GDP fuels economy worries
James Glynn, David RogersAustralia’s GDP is expanding slowly, adding to concerns about an economy that’s gone over 25 years without a recession.
Wesfarmers, banks grab attention
Chris Kohler, David RogersLocal stocks closed flat as bank bargain hunting offset a sharp fall from Wesfarmers.
RBA takes hands off growth lever
David RogersThe Reserve Bank has continued to distance itself from further interest rate cuts to support economic growth.
RBA again keeps rates on hold
David RogersThe RBA has held its cash rate steady at a record-low 1.5pc, in a decision widely expected by economists.
LiveFew spared in ASX sell-off
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdJust two of the 50 biggest Australian stocks managed to post a gain today as the ASX saw a sharp fall.
March growth but wages flat
David RogersAnalysts are more confident the Australian economy continued to grow in the March quarter.
ExchangeBullish US forecasts augur well
David RogersCiti says investors are too focused on valuation, while ignoring low bond yields and rising earnings estimates.
LiveStocks down on bank sell-off
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdThe local sharemarket remains firmly in the red as investors bring heavy weather to banks stocks.
ExchangeEconomy stalls as GDP clouded
David RogersEconomists polled by Bloomberg were expecting a tepid 0.3 per cent rise in GDP on average for the March quarter.
LiveSmall stocks stave ‘brutal’ month
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdMacquarie notes a ‘brutal’ month for large-caps proved less so for those exposed to the smaller end of town.
Retail rise hides deeper gloom
DAVID ROGERS, ELI GREENBLATA stronger-than-expected rebound in retail sales has failed to allay fears about the fragile state of consumer demand.
Exchange‘China’s like a house of cards’
David RogersCarl Tannenbaum says a financial crisis in China is the biggest risk on the global economic horizon.
LiveWesfarmers shares take fall
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdThe stock takes its biggest one day fall in seven months after Morgan Stanley gives six reasons to be cautious.
Exchange‘A spectacular housing bubble’
David RogersAustralia must act to offset a housing downturn and a slowdown in China, says Citigroup’s global chief economist.
LiveStocks tick higher in late trade
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdThe ASX recovers after following a sharp dip in iron ore futures to hold fim in the afternoon session.
ExchangeMarket numbers looking good
David RogersBargain hunters appear to be betting the US sharemarket will avoid its usual post Memorial Day downturn.
exchangeShares stay true to script
David RogersInvestors are locking in profits, as a fragile economy threatens to worsen the underperformance of local shares.
Stocks slip at open
David RogersThe local sharemarket has fallen as much as 0.5pc in early trading, as banks and iron ore miners weighed heavy.
LiveOil outlook dim: Morgan Stanley
David Rogers, Angus BirdThe investment bank cuts its long term forecast for the price of crude oil and producer price targets.
ExchangeTraditional sell-off goes on
David RogersA seasonal sell-off in shares is well under way in Australia. The S&P;/ASX 200 index is down 2.9 per cent this month.
Ten responds to speeding ticket
David RogersTen has responded to an ASX query about its sudden share price fall by noting Lazard is continuing to selldown its stake.
Why we’re tearing up the cheque
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdCash is being ‘tapped’ to death and the humble cheque has become a dinosaur.
exchangeLenders face fragile equilibrium
DAVID ROGERSFingers crossed APRA isn’t too hard on the banks when it publishes its information paper on capital requirements.
Why Morgan Stanley splits banks
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdMorgan Stanley’s tipped exposure in a “bear case” capital requirement scenario outperforms in today’s session.
Magellan optimism on US ‘chaos’
David RogersHamish Douglass is optimistic about Donald Trump’s policies and feels a eurozone break-up risk remains ‘very low’.
Brent crude $US60 this year: Citi
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdCiti says OPEC is ready to grease the wheels for the price of oil and Deutsche Bank tips energy stock exposure.