Investing 101

Banks, credit unions and building societies have been raising TD rates in tandem with RBA cash rate bumps. For investors, the upwind trail should be treated with caution.

Mortgage holders will start to see the effects of sequential rate rises by December, but it’s after the break that the real impact will hit home.

Latest research from Investment Trends shows a weakening in retail investor numbers, with “interest rate rises, market downturn and inflation” all playing a role.

A safer, higher density alternative to liquefied hydrogen is being hailed as a potential game-changer in the industry.

Australian miners are set to reap the benefits of rising demand for lithium, with some analysts upgrading earnings for listed companies.

While the pandemic is largely in the rearview mirror, its effects still linger. Three ASX staples detail the existing challenges and the road ahead.

The dividend wave that has surged on to the global markets shows no sign of abating. Australian investors have been of the the biggest beneficiaries, but that may change.

The quantum of US companies has halved since 1996, which plays into the hands of late stage venture gurus.

Dividend reinvestment plans can offer solid benefits to investors, especially those building wealth over the longer term. But there are downsides.

A major trend has been securing rare earth supplies outside of China. That’s good news for Australia.

The 91-year old’s often contradictory quotes bely a strong central message; regularly taking stock of your portfolio is a highly valuable habit.

Analysts trim expectations after a long period of fundie underperformance.