Nanosonics chief Michael Kavanagh wants to build Australia’s next medical device success story, replicating the success of his old employer, bionic ear maker Cochlear. Photo: Louie DouvisAfter a disappointing year for local biotechnology stocks, in which a number of high profile companies faltered on the back of poor clinical results or internal blunders, investors are scouring the sector for the […]
Brian RobinsWhat a difference a year makes. The downturn in mining stocks from 2013 saw hot money flow into the biotech sector. But after some spectacular research failures, sentiment soured, leaving the sector firmly in the shadows for much of 2014 so that even the surge in biotech stocks globally bypassed the local players.Alchemia, QRx Pharma and Prana were all […]
Today we’ll show you a disturbing picture.It’s not for the faint hearted.Don’t worry.It’s not violent or bloody.But it’s enough to send a shiver down any investor’s spine…There’s one thing that all investors fear — a stock market crash.That’s entirely understandable.When you invest, you hope to buy low and sell high. Actually, that’s not true. You really hope to just buy […]
The world’s US$58.5 billion man, investor Warren Buffett, has for many years highlighted the benefits of holding large chunks of cash. Buffett, via his company Berkshire Hathaway often holds billions in cash simply to allow himself the optionality of seizing opportunities when they present themselves.Interestingly, it appears some of Australia’s top investors are currently following in Buffett’s footsteps and getting […]
* US stock markets sold down again, weighed down by the energy sector, which fell -4.1% last week, due to concern over geopolitics in Europe.* European stock markets fell to their lowest levels for there months, after factory orders in Germany fell and Italy has regressed into recession again.* Asian stock markets fell again yesterday, following on from weak overseas […]
Get Forex buy/sell signals directly to your email and by SMS.To learn more click hereThe AUD/USD rebounded on Friday after U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls data tempered prospects of an interest-rate increase by the Federal Reserve coming sooner than later.On August 1, the U.S. Labor Department released its jobs report. The report showed the economy added 209,000 jobs which was less than […]
* US stock markets finished sharply lower for the session, as weaker corporate earnings continued to weigh and geopolitics overwhelmed the bulls, after corporates said sanctions will hit their bottom line.* European stock markets slumped overnight, as the ramification of stricter Russian sanctions were of concern and earnings disappointed.* Asian stock markets fell yesterday, backing off six years highs, but […]
* US stock markets finished lower for the session, as Russian sanctions trumped consumer confidence and corporate earnings.* European stock markets snapped a two session losing streak, but pared gains as the stricter Russian sanctions were announced.* Asian stock markets rose again yesterday, trading at new six years highs, with China up at seven month highs and Hong Kong in […]
Forex Trade Signal on AUDUSD Triangle – July 28, 2014By Forexminute – Samuel Rae | Technical Outlook | Jul 28, 2014 4:43AM BSTAUD/USD has been making higher lows and finding resistance at the .9460 area, creating a forex trade signal on the ascending triangle on its 4-hour time frame. The pair just found resistance at the top of the triangle […]
* US stock markets backed off new all-time highs on Friday, as they consolidated recent gains thanks to better corporate earnings. Goldmans cut its rating on stocks to neutral for the next three months.* European stock markets had the biggest fall in a week, as earnings disappointed and violence escalated in the Gaza Strip and the Ukraine. Stocks were weaker […]
