Insights

This is a correction not a crash - what caused the volatility is likely to remain in place for some weeks.

The stock market may be falling but economic growth is probably stronger than we think.

A strategist coaches investors on how to deal with a dramatic turn in stocks.

Insurance bonds beat family trusts and with DIY funds facing possible new limits it's time to take a serious look.

The message on asset class diversification has never been clearer.

This week we look at Qantas, Fortescue, Santos, BHP Billiton and Wesfarmers.

Dick Smith, the Growth First model portfolio and G8 Education.

Against a background of ongoing volatility and large market swings, investors are unsettled by the fact that US markets gave up early large gains to finish down last night. The Australian market, which staged a strong rally has potentially been wrong footed by this move, at least to begin with.

Australian investors are in for another torrid day of selling after share prices were slaughtered in overnight trading. European markets dropped around 5%, and US markets outstripped even those drops at their opening, before rallying back to 3-4% falls.

Don't miss our forthcoming webcast with Alan Kohler, Simon Dumaresq and Clay Carter. On Wednesday catch James Samson's update on his Income First portfolio.

The market is tumbling and at Eureka Report we're not selling. Here's an upbeat read from Adam Carr, a gloomier read from economist Ken Courtis and a pragmatic take from Marcus Padley. (Also on video Alan Kohler and James Kirby.)

Google's plans for a new holding company, Alphabet, are positive for investors.

The marketing and advertising business reported a strong dividend and a profit that beat previous guidance.

Model portfolio stocks Qube Logistics, Ridley and GWA Group have reported pleasing results.

The nickel price has almost halved in the past year and risks for the miner outweigh any potential upside.

PS&C beats its guidance, while ToxFree Solutions remains in good shape.