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A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

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BullionVault’s Adrian Ash argues gold still has a role to play in any long term, diversified investment portfolio.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report looks at what should keep optimistic investors cautious in the months ahead.

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

Leighton may have exceeded broker forecasts with its 2012 results but the road ahead is paved with cost cutting while there are brakes on infrastructure spending.

Leading economist Olivier Blanchard argues important progress has been made in putting the crisis behind us, but recovery continues to be hampered by the need for fiscal consolidation and a weak financial system.

Boral has solid plans, according to brokers, but the way forward is stilll challenging.

The Chartist reports that while there may be more upside for banks until yield becomes unattractive, the move remains a bear market bounce.

Austal, the shipbuilder, is getting more broker attention as it navigates changing and turbulent conditions.