Insights

Strong earnings releases fail to drive US stocks higher for seventh day.

Stockland CEO says the suitor may revise its takeover offer for Australand to include cash as well as scrip.

Markets fell as unexpectedly weak new home sales in the US and mixed earnings reports weighed on investor sentiment.

Australia's dependence on imported goods comes at a substantial cost. Maintaining current levels of prosperity will require a shift from volatile booms to value-adding businesses before it is too late.

Whether or not you accept the ECB's view on new euro strength as a deflationary risk, the need for a weaker currency is not a given. In fact the ideal exchange rate for each euro country is vastly different.

Widespread corruption in China is not only eating away at the Communist Party's legitimacy, it's also threatening the vitality of the Chinese economy.

Transurban nabs Queensland Motorways at a staggering price, while Wesfarmers weighs a Healthscope offer.

BHP iron ore boss dismisses end of an era assertions on greenfields mines in the Pilbara.

Cinema operator may pursue new corporate identity ahead of $700m float.

After setting a target annualised return of 8%, the income portfolio has delivered 46% over two years.

NetComm's latest share price surge signals this company is wired for growth.

The Australian sharemarket is captive to China and the US … but timing strategies can smooth the bumps.

Stronger demand and lower price volatility augurs well for our largest miners.

This week we look at Fortescue Metals, Iluka Resources, Insurance Australia Group, OZ Minerals and Challenger.

Staggering bond maturities can reduce reinvestment risk and increase returns.

Local market continues to trade at its highest level since mid-2008.