Super fees still too high, but change is on the horizon: Research
Superannuation fees can add up to a huge long-term expenditure, costing Australians with modest super balances thousands of dollars a year. But costs may start...
Wealth hits record high, but wealth gap widens even further
While Australian household wealth is hitting new records, research shows much of it is held by just a few people, with the richest 5 per cent of Australians...
Banks hold out as soaring costs force Aussie blue chips to cut dividends
Australian companies' dividend payouts are down 24 per cent from a year ago, as higher interest rates and cash flow challenges darken the outlook. Payouts from...
Banks hold out as soaring costs force Aussie blue chips to cut dividends
Australian companies' dividend payouts are down 24 per cent from a year ago, as higher interest rates and cash flow challenges darken the outlook. Payouts from...
Weak consumer spending a sign that interest rates have peaked: Economists
Australian consumers are showing real signs the largest and longest rate hiking cycle in 30 years is starting to bite. It might be the proof the RBA needs to...
Consumer discretionary strength drives upbeat reporting season
Companies were largely able to pass cost increases on to the surprisingly resilient Australian consumer, allowing them to defend profit margins, while retail...
Despite looming tech fears, some say sky's the limit for Nvidia
Brokerages raising their target price on Nvidia shares this month have pushed the median view to US$500, and analysts say that may be conservative. After an...
Despite looming tech fears, some say sky's the limit for Nvidia
Brokerages raising their target price on Nvidia shares this month have pushed the median view to US$500, and analysts say that may be conservative. After an...
Rate hike forecasts simmer down as employment and wage growth numbers soften
Recently released wages data increases the likelihood the RBA will pause its rate hiking campaign for the near term, economists say. A soft landing for the...
ATO gets serious about data, warns taxpayers against income mismatches
The Australian Taxation Office has extended its data collection to more rigorously check numbers in FY23 tax returns and cut down on tax cheats. Advisers and...
Rate hikes and mortgage stress will lead to increase in distressed selling: Analysts
Rate hikes are causing anxiety for Australian mortgage holders, with new research showing seven out of 10 worry about missing repayments. As large numbers of...
Rosy outlook for corporate earnings may turn out grey
Corporate profit growth is expected to moderate, especially in sectors focused on consumer sales, and mining companies have seen large downgrades. Meanwhile,...
An abundance of value, or is the market just presenting more value traps?
High payout ratios and non-cyclical price falls are some of the red flags investors need to be wary of. A selection of portfolio managers reveal what they look...
SMSF trustees lack diversification, still underweight international shares
With new data showing offshore share investments comprise just 2 percent of total self-managed superannuation fund assets in Australia, advisers are warning...
Defence overtakes offence as portfolio managers seek shelter with recession likely
As the economy tilts toward recession, portfolio analysts are turning towards sectors and companies that handle cloudy conditions better than most. Healthcare,...
US shares outperform, but analysts doubt rally will continue
True to form, US stocks are outperforming Aussie shares on the back of a resurgence in technology-related company valuations. Economists warn against straying...