ASX falls, NAB down despite dividend, James Hardie profit triples The S&P/ASX200 (ASX: XJO) fell another 20 points of 0.2 per cent on Tuesday, with selling pressure among the banking sector the biggest detractor. Only materials, healthcare and tech companies were higher as we near the end of another reporting season. The financial sector was down by more than 1 per cent after the National…
Markets weaker on tech, healthcare, BHP sells coal, Sydney Airport deal done The S&P/ASX200 (ASX: XJO) experienced a rare loss on Monday, falling around five points or less than 0.1 per cent as a selloff in the technology and healthcare sector offset gains in energy and mining. Healthcare fell by over 1 per cent with CSL (ASX: CSL) a major detractor, pulled lower by surging…
ASX overcomes bond yields, Link’s new bid, News Corp delivers record The S&P/ASX200 (ASX: XJO) closed the way it opened, with another strong day of trading, gaining 0.5 per cent which took the weekly gain to an unexpected 1.8 per cent. The rally came despite an unexpected increase in bond rates that many suggested would see an…
Many investors are aware of the efficacy of factors in global equities. However there is some uncertainty as to the way in which factor based strategies can be effective in a concentrated market, such as, Australian equities. In this 1-minute video Scott Bennett, Head of Quantitative Research and Client Solutions Australasia explains how factors and…
Scott Bennett from Northern Trust Asset Management goes in-depth with James Dunn from The Inside Network on factor investing in Australian equities.
Richard Quin from Bentham Asset Management shares insights with Peter White from The Inside Network on ‘Where are the best opportunities in credit markets at the moment?’
ASX gains despite energy, Domino’s correction, higher costs bite There were multiple forces at play on Thursday after an unexpected increase in US oil stockpiles sent the price tumbling. The result was the energy sector falling 2 per cent driven lower by the likes of Beach (ASX: BPT) and Woodside (ASX: WPL) which fell 5.2 and 3.1 per cent respectively. On…
ASX jumps despite RBA move, lithium, AMP spike higher The S&P/ASX200 (ASX: XJO) continued its strong recent run gaining 0.9 per cent on Wednesday behind strength in the materials (1.4 per cent) and financial sectors (1.2 per cent). The likes of BHP (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) both rallied by more than 1 per cent despite further falls in the iron…
ASX weakens on RBA announcement, Netwealth lobs Praemium offer, Goodman upgrades Outside of the Melbourne Cup, the Reserve Bank of Australia garnered all the attention today with a range of ‘experts’ predicting rate hikes may be brought forward and yield curve control would be abandoned. As usual, they were only partially right, with the Board keeping rates on hold…
ASX starts November with a bang, Westpac tanks but delivers buy back The S&P/ASX200 (ASX: XJO) started the month of November on a positive note, gaining 0.6% as a bout of confidence swept global markets. Every sector finished higher barring financials, which fell 0.5% after Westpac (ASX: WBC) delivered a weaker than expected result. The highlights were in the communications sector, which…
