Thing are looking up for retailers, and especially groceries providers, as higher prices drive profits. But the roads won’t be paved with gold to Woolies and Coles forever.
Australian miners are set to reap the benefits of rising demand for lithium, with some analysts upgrading earnings for listed companies.
Funds have adapted to the test’s metrics, but the consequent risk aversion could put the industry in “limp mode” and curb performance.
Dividend reinvestment plans can offer solid benefits to investors, especially those building wealth over the longer term. But there are downsides.
The establishment of SMSFs is increasing at a record pace, but the growth is coming from a whole new area.
Higher interest rates, a slowing property market and the promise of loan defaults is curbing the enthusiasm of analysts on future bank earnings.
Funds have adapted to the test’s metrics, but the consequent risk aversion could put the industry in “limp mode” and curb performance.
Higher interest rates could force some householders to default on home loan repayments, with new data showing the number of distressed home sales is on the rise.
Falling resource and commodities prices are worrying investors and resource companies have dropped sharply in price in July. Analysts are mixed on their outlook for resources companies, with some tipping energy companies to outperform while other experts favour diversified resources companies.
Emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases struck a record level in 2021. The good news is that more institutional investors are adopting investment policies to combat climate change.
