Investing
Opinion
Stock picking
These rock-star stock picks could get markets talking next year
From a travel agency battling COVID blues to a Spanish company with 100,000-odd cell towers, you never know where the next big thing might come from.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Latest
Buy a home or invest in super? The dilemma facing older renters
For those contemplating taking on a mortgage in midlife, buying a home is not always the best move.
- by Dominic Powell
Over 70? It’s not too late to sort out your finances
Conventional wisdom says to build a nest egg as early as possible, but good financial planning is just as important after retirement.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Income tax
I lost a lot of money while investing. Will it reduce my tax bill?
Capital losses can only be applied against capital gains, so you if you’ve incurred a significant loss it might be time to sell some assets.
- by Paul Benson
Jobs for the girls, boys: Playing the board game
The appointment of Kate Howitt, a funds manager of two decades, to the CBA board has caused consternation within board director circles.
- by Anne Hyland
Opinion
Fashion retail
The rich investors losing money on Katies, Noni B operator
Will the billionaires behind the Spotlight group be the White Knight that Mosaic Brands needs?
- by Anne Hyland
Global wealth giant eyes expansion in Australia
Lucas Klein, Janus Henderson Investors’ head of equities Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, said a strategic priority for the group was to grow in the Asia Pacific region.
- by Anne Hyland
Updated
Shares
ASX hits two-week high as miners shine; Web Travel sinks
The Australian sharemarket was within touching distance of its highest daily close ever, on the back of a resurgent resources sector.
- by Kayla Olaya
Updated
Sharemarket
Miners, consumer stocks drag on ASX after Wall Street retreats from records
The Australian sharemarket closed Friday’s session lower as mining and property shares dipped, but finished the week higher than it began.
- by Jessica Yun
ASX dips after China stimulus call disappoints investors
The Australian sharemarket dipped into the red on Tuesday, dragged down by mining, tech and energy stocks.
- by Jessica Yun
Updated
Shares
ASX gains as Rio makes play for lithium miner
Australian markets finished higher on Monday after oil prices surged last week on the threat of more conflict in the Middle East.
- by Jessica Yun
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