Insights

The US decision to leave rates unchanged will have implications for international investors into 2016: continued volatility but opportunities for Australians investing offshore.

A technical recession is certainly a chance but investors should keep this in perspective.

With a focus on childcare properties and medical centres, the real estate investment group offers an above-market yield.

The manufacturer of personal care products is heading in the right direction and investors are now looking for increased growth.

We speak to Milton's Frank Gooch, Watermark's Justin Braitling and BKI's Tom Millner.

Share markets are off to a modest start this week ahead of a packed economic calendar over the rest of the week. Despite surging European shares, a mid-session sentiment reversal in the US on Friday night could see enthusiasm wane over the trading day.

US Federal Reserve Chair, Janet Yellen attempted to "right the ship" in her first speech since the board decided not to lift US rates in September. Her re-iteration that the Fed plans to lift interest rates this year.

Following a soft and uninspired session overnight, Aussie stocks opened in convincing green. The morning session etched out a 1% gain to safely position the local bourse back into the 5000-handle.

Although the Fed tipped its hat to concerns about the global economy, long-term investors should remain calm.

An anticipated Christmas US rate rise may buoy local bond investors, but this will be moderated by the actions of the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Spurred by the success of Uber, a new breed of e-commerce companies are carving out a niche using 'direct match' software aiming to link consumers directly with the best service for their needs.

New US platforms are giving private investors access to a raft of alternative investments previously only available to the ultra-wealthy, by offering them in digestible $100,000 bites.

SMSFs awoke to geared property earlier and in bigger numbers than previously realised.

This week we look at Premier Investments, Regis Resources and Karoon Gas.

Putting a buy on BKI Investment Company.