Insights

With the US Federal Reserve poised to tighten, the next leg up in the market relies on fundamentals.

The latest data from the McKinsey Global Institute should quell fears of a looming property crunch.

Recent updates from the pubs and clubs gaming solutions provider have confirmed its growth path is on track.

With the company's medium-term opportunities set to create value, the recent share price weakness represents a buying opportunity for patient investors.

The stock market starts a fresh week with a soft lead from international markets and plenty of reason to be cautious as the next milestone for the Greek debt saga draws near and a lot of potentially significant economic data is slated for release.

Today looks like being a day of consolidation for the stock market. Investors are caught between conflicting influences. There's not a lot to be optimistic about. On the other hand low interest rates limit the alternatives particularly given the prospect that rates could get even lower.

After recent selling pressure, the absence of bad news was all it took to unleash animal spirits and drive European and US shares higher overnight. Risks remain elevated, especially in the lack of agreement between Greece and the rest of the world, but investors shrugged them aside in a night of solid buying. However gains were tempered as a stronger USD deflated some enthusiasm.

Australian investors shrugged off record highs from Wall Street as the local bourse dipped into red shortly after open. Volumes remain skinny for Thursday trade, which might suggests any selling activity is not met with strong conviction.

Logic not rhetoric needs to dominate the discussion around superannuation concessions.

Preparing for Labor's super policy, understanding franking credits and making changes to a margin loan.

One US adviser outlines his strategy to minimise risk.

Institutional investors are already positioning their portfolios for a repricing of fossil fuel stocks and coal is the number one target.

Australian bonds are largely held by offshore investors and what they think is what drives the market. Here's their view of our AAA rated offerings.

Enlarging the family home, looking at income-focused funds and another tax on super.

After two days of surprising outperformance, the Australian share market has retreated, losing around 1% in value.

The stock market is in for a negative opening session as traders follow a weak international lead and adopt a more defensive stance as risks mount in the Greek debt negotiations.