Banks

wealth management

Funds administrator Link Administration has delivered on its integration targets yet several brokers suspect upside is factored into the stock.

Feb 21 2017

Retirement Plan

Wealth manager Challenger’s first half results mark a shift to longer duration annuities and brokers mull whether the company requires more equity.

Feb 15 2017


Wealth Management on sign

Confidence in the near-term prospects for Blue Sky Alternative Investments is supported by strong growth in institutional clients.

Feb 14 2017

NAB

National Australia Bank’s first quarter update held few surprises. Revenue growth was subdued and brokers are mindful of the challenges in maintaining the dividend pay-out.

Feb 07 2017


Previous Stories

The Overnight Report: Wall Street Fights Back

Apr 20 2010

The case against Goldmans looks weak, Wall Street decided, while the volcano is apparently now angrier. Dow up 73.


On Profit Warnings, Undervalued Utilities And Copper Stocks

Apr 19 2010

JP Morgan sees risks across the market to current profit forecasts, UBS sees value in utilities and Weres adds two copper stocks to its Conviction List.


An Introduction To Spread Trading

Apr 19 2010

Hedge funds often seek to profit from low-risk trades by engaging in “spread” or “pairs” trading. This article (first published for subscribers a week ago) by Aliom Futures’ Jay Richards provides stock market investors with an introduction to spread trading as an alternative avenue of return.


The Monday Report

Apr 19 2010

A wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


BOQ Just Too Ambitious, Say Analysts

Apr 16 2010

Bank of Queensland’s result was sufficiently in line with expectations but analysts suggest management’s return on equity guidance is a bit of a stretch.


Next Week At A Glance

Apr 16 2010

A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.


The Overnight Report: GFC Conquered

Apr 15 2010

Positive earnings and economic data sent the S&P 500 soaring through the Lehman breakdown level at 1200 last night. Dow up 103.


More Bank Doubt; NAB ‘s UK Plan

Apr 13 2010

Deutsche becomes the latest broker to query bank earnings forecasts while RBS evaluates NAB’s latest UK moves.


Brokers Turning On The Banks

Apr 08 2010

With the exception of NAB, bank share prices are now close to brokers’ average target prices and few positive catalysts are seen from here.


Rudi’s View: The Return Of The Bank Stocks Market Indicator

Apr 08 2010

Are share prices for Australian banks once again showing the direction for the broader share market?



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