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In an educational broadcast, produced 24 hours prior to this week’s FOMC meeting, ATW’s Jerry Simmons explains why equities were ready to rally.

GaveKal analysis some of the unintended consequences of policies put in place. Labour more expensive than technology? Not good.

A wave of equity strategy reports from brokers these past couple of days suggest value is on offer in Australian equities. Brokers offer their tips.

Chinese inflation may have increased but amidst Western financial turmoil, analysts returning from Chinese visits provide positive reports.

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills suggests silver should be on the radar screen of every investor.

Bradken’s full year result met earnings guidance first offered a year ago and with guidance suggesting further solid earnings growth in coming years, brokers retain Buy ratings.

Reviews of A-REIT’s suggest current discounts to net tangible assets imply value, a view supported by evidence sector earnings are defensive and company balance sheets are improved.

With Nomad Building Solutions struggling to return to profitability and offering limited earnings visibility RBS has ceased coverage on the stock.

Charlie Chartchecker reports it is at times like these investors should closely watch crude oil futures for further direction.

A solid full year result from Flexigroup and enough confidence to guide to earnings growth in FY12 sees brokers retain Buy ratings.