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Labor vs Liberal: Which government is better for Australian stocks?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025
Labor has secured 93 of the 150 seats up for grabs in the House of Representatives, with a few still in doubt - more than Kevin Rudd or Bob Hawke claimed in their maiden election victories - but does this historic win over the Coalition spell bad news ...

Superannuation powerbrokers bound for US investment summit

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2025
... invest around 20% of members' retirement savings in the US. US-listed equities have historically outperformed Australian stocks, lifting members' investment returns, while funds also have "substantial holdings" in US private assets, including critical ...

Cbus recruits lead for new core equities portfolio

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025
Cbus has appointed an executive to manage a new portfolio of active large-cap Australian stocks as the fund steps up its push to bring more of its assets in-house. The $100 billion industry fund has appointed Cooper Investments veteran Ryan Riedler ...

AustralianSuper welcomes AI tech competition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2025
... requirements are less than expected," he said. On a positive note, Global X investment specialist Billy Leung said Australian stocks are likely to weather the downturn given the limited exposure on the ASX to AI-related and technology stocks. "This could ...

US better positioned to deliver strong returns: UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2024
... September China announced some very significant stimulus packages to get the economy out of its slump. The impact on Australian stocks was quite dramatic, particularly the resources sector and mining companies. "The reality with China is that it finds ...

Morningstar warns of stretched valuations in Australian equities

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2024
... friendly sources, could be triggers." Morningstar senior equity analyst Adrian Atkins said that the rally of Australian stocks in Q1 2024 - fueled by waning inflation and the growing likelihood of rate cuts later in the year - has lessened opportunities ...

Why this fundie sees the economy making a hard landing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2024
... truth in cash flows. The reality is that it is getting harder," Birtles said. This economic environment favours Australian stocks with defensive earnings, robust cash flows, strong balance sheets and cost control amid the ongoing contraction in household ...

ETFs reigned supreme in 2023: Superhero

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024
... mind for older investors (Gen X and Boomers) with resource stocks making up four of the top five most traded Australian stocks for the two generations (Pilbara Minerals (PLS) followed by Core Lithium (CXO), Fortescue (FMG) and BHP (BHP). When it came ...

Bragg proposes super fund reforms to protect retail investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024
... Australian equities as of June 202 2. Industry super funds had invested 18% of their members' assets in Australian stocks, while retail funds had allocated 28%, representing approximately $316 billion and $193 billion respectively.

Multi-asset funds see $1bn exodus

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023
... September quarter. Inflows were down 81% on a year-on-year basis. Just under half of the quarter's inflows went to Australian stocks, a net $306 million. "The bond markets are in the driving seat for the time being - and bond yields are essential to ...
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