Market Overview

Originally published by AMP CapitalKey pointsGlobal growth is looking healthier as easy monetary policy gets traction, fiscal austerity has come to an end and memories of the GFC fade. This should...

Originally published by CuffelinksSince January 2013, there have been 30 new listed investment companies (LICs) join the ASX. Each of these LICs issued investors with options as part of the initial...

Originally published by CuffelinksIn no other country do shareholders love dividends as much as in Australia. Here are 10 key facts on dividends and franking, including one concluding piece of...

Originally published by CMC MarketsHaving bought the rumour, US investors sold after the unveiling of President Trump’s tax plan. Although the initial response was positive, and US indices...

Originally published by IG MarketsThe feeling on the trading floors around the anticipated Trump tax plans is certainly one of being underwhelmed, but then should we really have expected anything so...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThursday is all about central banks with both the Bank of Japan and European Central Bank meeting to set monetary policy. While no changes are expected from...

Originally published by Crush the MarketTelstra Corporation Ltd. (AX:TLS) is Australia's largest listed telco and has been a favorite stock to own among retail investors due to its high dividends....

Originally published by AMP CapitalAustralian consumer prices rose by 0.5% in the March quarter and annual growth in prices rose to 2.1% - a little bit below market expectations (of a 0.6% lift over...

Originally published by IG MarketsIt’s a good time to hold equity and credit, and it seems a dark cloud in the form of the French elections has swiftly departed from the investment landscape,...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesGlobal equity markets extended gains from Monday as concerns around a pending US government shutdown faded and US earnings impressed investors. The US...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryStocks in the US are surging again in the perfect wave of strong corporate results, decent data, and continued relief that the French presidential...

Originally published by AxiTraderThe reversal in the global data flow which was such an important part in fueling the rally in risk assets attributed to the election of Donald Trump and expectations...

Originally published by BetaSharesThe Week in ReviewFears over North Korea hurt sentiment early last week as did lingering concerns over the French Presidential election (happily resolved overnight!)...

Originally published by AMP CapitalAs suggested by opinion polls the centrist pro Euro candidate Emmanuel Macron will face far right anti Euro National Front candidate Marine Le Pen in the May 7...