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Bad news bear

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2011
ave the grizzlies driven the dip buyers away? Americans came back from their President's Day holiday and saw that nervy days are back again. The S&P 500 index dropped by 2.1 per cent overnight - its biggest in 6 months - and the VIX or "fear index" ...

Bunga bunga

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 8 FEB 2011
"There's a kind of hush (rush) all over the world tonight... So listen very carefully, closer now and you will see what I mean. It isn't a dream..." --Carpenters Just like Italy's Emperor (Silvio Berlusconi) was allegedly photographed with showgirls ...

JBWere targets Asian HNWs

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2011
... boost its advisory services targeted at Asian high net worth investors based in Australia. JBWere recruited Kenny Ng, Vivian Moo and Esterly Lumy to service Asian individuals and families in Australia. Executive director Ng moved to JBWere to form a ...

When good is good

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2011
I don't know about you but for moi, I feel that the financial markets have been playing in slow mo since 2010 became 2011. Gently, gently. Market players are in no hurry to buy. They're not in a rush to sell either. But who wouldn't be given the opposing ...

Growth spoiler

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2011
Be careful what you wish for. After many, many years of drought, Australia got what it wished for - the green lawn inducing, agriculture produce growing rain. Suddenly the rural sector was looking good. Harvest would be a-plenty. Not only would Australians ...

That sinking feeling

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2010

Lookin' good

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 10 DEC 2010
"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas." Things are looking bright. Mister Market's mood is turning to yuletide cheer. And why not? It's looking good not only for the remainder of 2010 but also beyond the New Year. Sure, there are still ten trading ...

Transition mgmt takes centre stage

JOHN MCDULING  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2010
The wave of consolidation sweeping through the not-for-profit superannuation sector is putting transition management firmly back in the spotlight for next year. Last month, Health Super announced that talks were underway with First State Super to create ...

Winter wonderland

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 6 DEC 2010
"Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, We're happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland.... Later on, we'll conspire, As we dream by the fire To face unafraid, The plans that we've made, Walking ...

Open fire roasted bears

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 2 DEC 2010
"Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la" "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Ev'rywhere you go." Please excuse my cheerful mood. I've been singing these tunes ...