Daily FNArena News

Where will SMSFs put their money once term deposits lose their appeal and defensive high-yield stocks run out of puff? Direct property investment funds have a track record of stable returns on attractive yields.

This week’s Tweets on Twitter by Your Editor.

Dividends remain one of the most accurate yet underutilised tools the share market offers investors.

Forex.com’s Kathleen Brooks oversees this week’s actions from central bankers around the world.

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

Analysts find the outlook for diversified miners constrained by softening metal prices, particularly copper, gold and silver.

Are the bankers saving for a rainy day? Brokers analyse why all is so subdued in the banking world.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. One broker’s analysis of the insurance sector suggests the upside story rests with once avoided Suncorp rather than long favoured QBE.

Forex.com’s Kathleen Brooks reports investors have (again) been reminded the US economic recovery remains a fragile one.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin suggest that having failed on its recent break-up, gold is likely to once again consolidate. Silver upside may not be far away.