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In the ongoing process of post-GFC regulatory changes, ASIC is looking to formalise stock broker recommendations in the wake of investor complaints.

The first quarter ended on a nervous note in the US as jobs forecasts were tested. Volume was poor for an end of quarter session. Dow down 50.

RBS analysis suggests the market is overly ambitious on a lending growth rebound while Citi argues a popular case for NAB.

With two nights to go in the quarter commodity funds decided to buy with gusto last night following a successful Greek bond issue. Dow up 45.

Can insurers cope with this spate of storms? Is wind energy about to take off? What can I invest in for wind protection (with conviction)?

Computershare held its annual investor day and a number of brokers came away feeling more confident in their medium-term growth expectations.

AMP shares seem caught between $7 and $5.75. The TechWizard’s attention has been piqued.

Mixed data and uncertain external influences meant another low volume, low volatility session on Wall Street last night. Dow up 17

Will banks be releasing unneeded provisions into profits shortly? How’s the housing market looking? And has the media sector really rebounded?

Citigroup’s successful preferred issue has provided relief, but stocks are still struggling to find impetus despite a late burst. Dow up 44.