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Now many investors won’t be happy to see this trading update from the ANZ because it indicates the variable strength in the banking sector, especially for banks with significant international operations as the ANZ has.

Bendigo Sold Off, Despite Higher Profit, Dividend

Investors will look to updates this morning from Macquarie Group (MQG) and the ANZ Bank (ANZ) for further evidence that the solid performance of the country’s banks is continuing in the current reporting season.

Aurizon Promises More Cuts Despite Sedate Outlook

Aurizon (AZJ) has lifted its half year profit thanks to cost-cutting efforts across its rail network and it is looking to another bout of cost cutting to offset the continuing slump in the coal mining and export industry.

Japan Out Of Recession, Market Cheers Weak Data

Japan managed to pull out of recession in the last quarter of last year, but it was a far from convincing rebound – for Australia it means our two biggest export markets (including China) are not enjoying solid growth at the moment and won’t be for much of 2015.

Tuesday At The Close

February 17, 2015 - by Tom Piotrowski

The ASX 200 has closed down 0.5% percent – in the middle of the day’s range. Investors were disappointed with ANZ’s first quarter profit result, while CBA shares fell 3.7 percent after going ex-dividend.

Market At Midday On Monday

February 16, 2015 - by Steven Daghlian

The ASX 200 is down 0.5% with losses in the financial sector offsetting gains in the energy and materials sectors.

Monday At The Open

February 16, 2015 - by Juliana Roadley

US sharemarkets rose on Friday as investors were hopeful about Ukraine geopolitics and Greek debt and encouraged by European economic data. US economic data also didn’t point to the need for an imminent rate hike.

Markets Face US Holiday & Return Of Greek Tensions After Record Day On Friday

Shares around the world rose solidly last week thanks to optimism regarding Greece, with the Australian market hitting a six year high, while there were new all time highs touched in the US on Friday night and in Germany as well.

Diary: Greece To Return, Local Earnings, Central Bank Minutes From Australia, UK & US

A quieter week this week in Australia and offshore, with earnings reports expected to attract more attention from investors – but watch events in the eurozone connected with Greece’s debt talks starting tonight. Any breakdown could hit market confidence hard.

Oil Price Rebound On Shaky Ground?

Oil price futures rose on Friday to end the week up 2.1% as the number of oil rigs working in the US fell for the 10th straight week.

Earnings Season To Climax This Week

The December half profit reporting season ramps up this week with 80 major companies due to report – 13 on Tuesday alone – after last week’s solid end with big results from the Commonwealth Bank and Telstra and Rio Tinto’s buyback and higher dividend.

Monday At The Close

February 16, 2015 - by Steven Daghlian

The ASX 200 has climbed 0.2 percent adding to Friday’s 2.2 percent gain, helped by a recovery in the financial sector.

Market At Midday On Friday

February 13, 2015 - by Steven Daghlian

All sectors are trading higher today led by the materials sector which is surging 3.3%. Investors are cheering Rio Tinto’s FY profit result with its shares jumping almost 5%.

Friday At The Open

February 13, 2015 - by Juliana Roadley

TripAdvisor soared 24% a day after reporting strong earnings. According to Thompson Reuters data, 76% of S&P 500 companies have reported earnings, with 71.4% topping earnings expectations.

RIO Rewards Shareholders, Still Under Pressure

Talk about conflicting messages. One the one hand Rio Tinto (RIO) has warned of further price pressures for mining, on the other it handed out the goodies to shareholders.

More Writedowns At Santos

If anything, investors took some heart from yesterday’s surprise statement from Santos (STO) about asset impairments totalling $2.35 billion (before tax).

Local Jobs Print Disappoints

There were no ‘smoking’ guns or obvious pointers about the health of the jobs market and the economy in January’s employment report yesterday – except to say it remains as confused and uncertain as the Reserve Bank suggested it was when it cut interest rates at the start of the month.

Transurban’s Mild Surprise

Transurban (TCL) surprised its investors by lifting its full year distribution guidance as the tollroad group delivered a first half net accounting loss of $354 million.

Friday At The Close

February 13, 2015 - by Steven Daghlian

The ASX 200 has rallied 2.3 percent – ending a four-session slump. Every sector finished higher, with the mining sector the best performer, jumping 4%.

Shane Oliver

Why Are Bond Yields So Low?

February 13, 2015 - by Shane Oliver

Note: This article was originally published on Oliver’s Insights on February 12 2015 and has been republished with permission from the original author.

Gavin Wendt

Sinclair Deal Positive For Talisman Mining

February 13, 2015 - by Gavin Wendt

A hugely-credentialed exploration company with a $15m farm-out JV with Sandfire Resources over its Bryah Basin acreage. More recently it has acquired the advanced Sinclair nickel project from Glencore.

Telstra Boosts Profit, Reinstates DRP

Investors will be disappointed with the failure of the Telstra (TLS) board to boost interim dividend to an expected 16 cents as the telco revealed a 20% plus surge in interim net profit to $2.08 billion.

Thursday At The Open

February 12, 2015 - by Juliana Roadley

US sharemarkets were mixed on Wednesday as investors debated the consequences if Greece was allowed to exit the euro zone. At the close, the Dow Jones was down by almost 7 points or less than 0.1%, after being down 109 points at one stage.

CSL Shares Hit By Earnings Slowdown

Blood plasma and vaccine producer CSL took a whacking yesterday after it warned despite double-digit sales growth in the first half for its albumin and specialty products businesses, growing competition would see full year earnings crimped.

Domino’s Continues To Deliver For Investors

Shares in Domino’s Pizza (DMP) hit a new all time high yesterday of $32.75 as they soared 20% after it has upgraded its full-year profit growth guidance and boosted final dividend.

OZ Minerals Shares Down Despite Surprise Profit Rise

Shares in copper and gold miner OZ Minerals (OZL) shed 7% in value yesterday after the company beat market expectations by posting its first full-year profit in two years, but surprised by omitting a dividend.

Boral Lifts Dividend, Shares Down

Construction materials giant Boral (BLD) has lifted dividend after reporting a 23% jump in underlying first half profit to $112 million, thanks to stronger housing markets in the US and Australia.

Thursday At The Close

February 12, 2015 - by Tom Piotrowski

The ASX 200 fell by 0.44% finished the session near the worst levels of the day. Eight out of 10 sectors were lower, led by Utilities, which lost 1.26%.

Market At Midday on Thursday

February 12, 2015 - by Tom Piotrowski

The ASX 200 is flat at mid-session with gains from the materials and healthcare sectors offset by losses in the energy and banking sectors.

Market At Midday On Wednesday

February 11, 2015 - by Tom Piotrowski

The ASX 200 is down 0.3 percent – held back by heavy falls in the mining and energy stocks.

CommBank Delivers

As expected the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) boosted its interim cash net profit to a record level and will pay a record interim dividend as well.

Wednesday At The Open

February 11, 2015 - by Juliana Roadley

US sharemarkets rose on Tuesday in line with Europe on hopes for a Greek debt deal. Earnings also remain positive. Thomson Reuters data shows that 73% of S&P 500 companies have topped earnings expectations.

More Dour China Data

Reports on the economies of China and Australia yesterday give us an opportunity to make a couple of points about the current health of both.

Cochlear Profits Rebound

The market noted the solid improvement in interim profit for hearing implants maker Cochlear (COH) in the six months to December, but also noted the board’s hesitation in restoring to the high level paid out a year earlier.

Bradken Pounded On Weak Result

No wonder Bradken (BKN) won’t be paying an interim dividend for 2014-15 – the company’s finances worsened in the six months to December as weak trading conditions and the impact of a restructuring program hit home.

Wednesday At The Close

February 11, 2015 - by Steven Daghlian

The ASX 200 has fallen for a third straight session, held back by heavy falls in the mining and energy sectors.

James Dunn

Connexion A Promising Vehicle For Internet On The Move

February 11, 2015 - by James Dunn

Fixed Interest

ANZ Notes Need Global Scrutiny

February 11, 2015September 13, 2018 - by Elizabeth Moran

The surprise RBA cash rate cut last week reminds us that we operate in a global market. The RBA considered that the Australian dollar was too high and, to try and bring it down, cut the cash rate when domestic indicators alone suggested it was at a reasonable level.