The International Monetary Fund tips global economic growth to lift from 3.6 per cent in 2017 to 3.7 per cent in 2018. The key issue is whether the low growth rates of prices and wages will continue, thus prompting central banks to remain on the monetary policy sidelines. Show More
CommSec's Tom Piotrowski speaks with MedAdvisor (MDR) CEO, Robert Read about its recently received $9.5m investment from healthcare giant EBOS, its newly launched PlusOne platform and plans for growth in the UK. Show More
CommSec's Tom Piotrowski speaks with Creso Pharma (CPH) Director of Strategic Partnerships, Chris Hession about the company’s medicinal marijuana products, market opportunities in Canada and its plans for Australia. Show More
In this short video, CommSec's Tom Piotrowski speaks with PM Capital Asian Opportunities Fund (PAF) Portfolio Manager, Kevin Bertoli about valuations, Asia’s contribution to global GDP and sectors poised for growth in China. Show More
In Australia the month of November finishes with a raft of housing data releases. And a key focus for investors will be the private capital expenditure quarterly data which feeds into the Australian economic growth (GDP) report the following week. Show More
Global sharemarkets were firmer in October. Media marked the 30th anniversary of the October 1987 sharemarket crash, but the news stories failed to spook investors. Major issues in focus over October include earnings results and discussion about the likelihood of President Trump getting tax cut legislation passed by Congress. There... Show More
ANZ has reported full year cash profit of $6.9bn - up 18% and in line with analyst expectations. However, a fall in its net interest margin has disappointed investors, sending ANZ shares down about 2%. Show More
Inflation readings dominate in Australia in the coming week. The Consumer Price Index is issued on Wednesday with trade prices (exports and imports) on Thursday and business inflation – producer prices – to be released on Friday. Show More
Retail trade fell 0.6 per cent in August after a downwardly-revised fall of 0.2 per cent in July. Sales had averaged gains of 0.4 per cent a month in the previous four months. Annual sales growth fell from 3.5 per cent to 3.1 per cent. Show More
Rio Tinto has reported an interim underlying profit of $US3.94b, up from US$1.56b a year ago. The result was slightly lower than consensus forecasts. Its interim dividend jumped to a record US$1.10 per share, compared to US$0.45 a year ago. Show More
CommSec's Tom Piotrowski speaks with Oventus Medical (OVN) Clinical Director & Co-Founder, Dr Chris Hart about: Show More
EOFY Series: The Australian sharemarket Show More
Shares in the Ten Network (TEN) have been suspended from quotation as the company entered voluntary administration today. There are reports Bruce Gordon and Lachlan Murdoch could form joint venture to restructure the business. Show More
CommSec Market Analyst James Tao provides analysis about how this year's budget could impact the Australian Share market, including the bank levy which aims to raise $6.2bn from the big 5 banks over the next four years. Show More
How are Australia’s states and territories performing? Each quarter CommSec attempts to find out by analysing eight key indicators: economic growth; retail spending; business investment; unemployment; construction work done; population growth; housing finance and dwelling commencements. Show More
Tom Piotrowski speaks with Elanor Retail Property Fund (ERF) Fund Manager, Michael Baliva about the company’s shopping centre assets and its strategy for growth in the retail property sector To watch more Executive Series videos, visit https://www.commsec.com.au/market-news/executive-series.html Show More
CommSec Chief Economist Craig James takes a look at the outlook for the Australian share market which is forecast to end 2017 at around 6,000 points For more 2017 forecasts, visit https://www.commsec.com.au/market-news/year-ahead.html Show More
The National Australia Bank has reported a 4% rise in full year cash profit to $6.48 billion and has maintained its final dividend in line with expectations For more market updates, visit https://www.commsec.com.au/market-news/the-markets.html Show More
Tom Piotrowski speaks with iSelect Ltd (ISU) CEO, Scott Wilson about the company’s full year results, recent management changes and its strategy to deliver Australia’s Life Admin Store To view more Executive Series interviews, visit: https://www.commsec.com.au/market-news/executive-series.html Show More
Tom Piotrowski speaks with Villa World (VLW) CEO & Managing Director, Craig Treasure about the company’s full year results, its new 10 year strategy and its outlook for FY17 To view more Executive Series interviews, visit: https://www.commsec.com.au/market-news/executive-series.html Show More