Long road to recovery

It's easy to forget we are in the midst of a financial crisis when share prices have risen so strongly. Last week, Australian shares, as measured by the S&P/ASX 200 index, hit 4600 points €“ the highest level for the year. From its low in March of about 3150, the S&P/ASX 200 is up more than 45 per cent.

Stone's Fall

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Stock Markets 2010 Growth Murmurs

Stock markets are have been reported on numerous occasions to be harbouring the potential for growth in 2010, and the latest indicator from Westpac agrees with the growth forecast

6000 Holden Jobs Safe Despite GM Bankruptcy

Holden has guaranteed the 6000 jobs it is directly responsible for despite parent company GM filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Australian Dollar At Eight Month High

The Aussie dollar has topped US80c for the first time in eight months

Stock Markets And New Opportunities

Stock markets around the world are facing financial recessions to rival the worst in modern times, but some investors are capitalising on new opportunities

Stock Markets Wobble On Swine Flu Woes

Swine flu fears have driven travel stocks and oil prices down while healthcare stocks have ramped up as investors tread cautiously

Share Prices Explained

Read our helpful guide about share trading on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). Learn about the various share markets in Australia and how you can make money trading shares.

Obama Opens Up On US Stock Markets

President Barack Obama sees a glimmer of hope that stock markets and the economy are beginning to recover

Japan Announces Stimulus Package Plan

Like the US, the world's second largest economy Japan has been hit hard by the recession.

Volatility Delivers Heaven and Hell For Day Traders

Volatile markets have seen many day traders suffer under the global financial crisis while others have done quite well in turbulent times

ETF Roadshow 2009

The Exchange Traded Fund Roadshow is about to begin in March 2009, and a selection of experts has been gathered to let you know why ETFs are one of the fastest-growing investments in the world.

Credit Crunch To Catapult Oil Prices

One of the world's most valuable commodities, oil, is set to rise of the back of the financial crisis as cut supply rates face potential future demand spikes.

Stock Market Recovery In Sight?

Positive gains on worldwide stock markets have been echoed on home soil as we face realising the biggest monthly gains in 21 years.

World Stock Markets: Buffet - US Economy 'Fallen Off A Cliff'

World famous investor Warren Buffet has said the US economy has 'fallen off a cliff', but maintains positive on the mid-term future.

A Slowing Stock Market Sees Charities Struggle

New data confirms that charities are struggling in the face of worldwide stock market declines.

Stock Markets Shiver At Predicted Recession

For those investing in stock markets, recent reports indicating a moderate recession could signal challenging times for 2009.

Key Information On The Australian Share Market

The Australian share market is just like any other when it comes to the importance of information

Watching Trends On The Stock Markets

Stock markets move in trends over time, and being able to read and predict trends is essential to maximising profit on your investments.

Stock Market Trading Is No Gamble

The stock market can be a daunting place, but that doesn't mean you have to take unnecessary risks with your hard-earned money.