‘share market’ Archives
Bailouts still boosting the market »
It’s been two years. And the Greek debt crisis is still a problem. It hasn’t gone away. In fact, the problems are bigger. It has led the two biggest Eurozone members – Germany and France – to show serious concerns about the debt. Over the past two years, more than €110 billion has been ‘thrown’ at the problem. Yet, it [...]
Is the China Boom Rumour or Fact for Aussie Stocks? »
by Kris Sayce on 4 July 2011 “Doubts are mounting about the health of China’s property market, Beijing’s ability to control inflation and the true extent of government debt. Last week, the central government disclosed that local governments owed debts equal to a quarter of gross domestic product. It’s hard to imagine a large [...]
Case Studies »
I thought I would start posting some real life case studies here from plans I am creating. Obviously all no information will be provided that could identify a client. I will provide interesting facts which may cause folks to stop and think, things like the calculation of how much tax the client would pay between now and when they retire if [...]
Diversification hard to come by »
by Gabriel Lacroix | Thursday, 24 September 2009 With growth asset classes highly correlated, and returns on cash and bonds creating a portfolio drag, diversification opportunities are scarce but possible, according to investment strategist, Norman Stacey. Mixed and lagging economic data, worries of relapse and dithering cash rich investors [...]
8 key lessons from the GFC »
by Gabriel Lacroix | Thursday, 17 September 2009 A year after US investment bank Lehman Brothers failed and set off the rollercoaster ride that became the Global Financial Crisis, the world has pulled back from the brink - but there are at least eight lessons investors must learn from it, according to AMP Capital Investors' Head of Investment [...]
Casting no stones »
This article came across my desk earlier this week and I thought it was particularly interesting. The discussion is a good one and highlights the very uncertain nature of the financial planning process. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Professional Investment Services (powered by Financial Gain) can help you make sense of what when and how [...]
Back In Auckland »
So a week away in Australia surfing and enjoying the warmth has me fired up to get ready for the next trip over there in about a month. I saw Michael Hill receive great honors at the world entrepreneur awards and it was interesting listening to him talk about what he would like to do next. Our share market was off to a flying start this morning [...]
Monday Morning On My Mind »
Fisher & Paykel Appliances' shares have been placed in a trading halt until Wednesday as the whiteware maker continues working on a rescue plan with its banks. This is a big one for us here in NZ and may come as a surprise to many who don't really believe we are in a recession or even understand what that means. The New Zealand dollar reached [...]
Mixed Day »
News today that the Bank of New Zealand is hoping to raise at least $150 million from New Zealand retail and wholesale investors, for general corporate purposes. It will be interesting to see what rate they go after and how quickly they fill the offering after the success of other raisings this year. The ING Property Trust slid to an annual [...]
News from the NZX »
Part of my daily routine with Professional Investment Services is to read the variety of news that is being produced in the various markets, lending, shares, property, managed funds , kiwi saver etc etc. To give you an idea the snippet o news below is from the New Zealand Stock Exchange and is a great resource. Enjoy. May 19 - OPEN: The New [...]
