24/05/2013 | 9:08 AM  

24/05/2013 | 8:15 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes shares his thoughts on Fed chairman Ben Bernanke's recent testimony, while also looking at what the recent fall in the Aussie dollar means for investors in Telstra and the banks.

23/05/2013 | 9:13 AM  

22/05/2013 | 9:21 AM  

22/05/2013 | 8:21 AM  While there's no dispute that shares should be a significant part of an investment portfolio, they should not be the only investment.

21/05/2013 | 9:09 AM  

20/05/2013 | 8:33 AM  

17/05/2013 | 8:13 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes sees opportunity ahead stemming from global central bank action, while lauding the local banks for delivering what investors crave.

16/05/2013 | 11:33 AM  

16/05/2013 | 8:43 AM  Recent announcements from Woodside and Westpac have renewed interest in special dividends, but how can investors determine the sustainability of these payments?

15/05/2013 | 7:21 AM  The telecommunications giant has cemented its position of leadership among its peers following the recent auction of mobile spectrum by the Australian government.

10/05/2013 | 8:55 AM  

10/05/2013 | 8:11 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes searches for signs of an income stock bubble, while also reminding investors to ignore fads and focus on companies with sustainable cash flow, earnings and dividends.

10/05/2013 | 7:53 AM  ASX chief executive Elmer Funke Kupper talks about the market outlook, listed bonds, and why retail investor confidence is everything.

10/05/2013 | 7:29 AM  The chairs of Coca-Cola Amatil, QBE and Wesfarmers call for an overhaul of the annual general meeting to ensure more effective engagement with shareholders

9/05/2013 | 10:02 AM  The big bank unveils a 3.1 per cent year-on-year rise in cash earnings, as well as a dividend of 93 cents a share fully franked for the half year to the end of March 2013.

9/05/2013 | 7:38 AM  ANZ deputy chief executive Graham Hodges discusses the bank's recent dividend increase and its growth initiatives.

3/05/2013 | 10:48 AM  

3/05/2013 | 9:57 AM  Westpac Group delivers a 10 per cent rise in half-year cash profit, an increase in its interim dividend, and a surprise special payment of 10 cents a share.

3/05/2013 | 8:10 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes explains how the current market recovery differs from those past, while also cautioning investors about companies that lack moats and defensive earnings.

30/04/2013 | 2:57 PM  The big bank delivers a half-year cash profit of $3.2 billion, while also declaring a dividend in line with Morningstar's expectations and signalling a rise in its dividend payout ratio going forward.

26/04/2013 | 8:16 AM  Regardless of the size of a company's payout ratio, dividends alone cannot turn a mediocre business into a high-grade income investment, as Morningstar's Peter Warnes illustrates.

24/04/2013 | 8:32 AM  With the likes of ANZ, NAB, Westpac and Macquarie set to release their results over the next several weeks, which of these banks is going to put in the best earnings and dividend performance?

19/04/2013 | 2:53 PM  After the big two miners released their quarterly production numbers earlier this week, Morningstar's Mark Taylor gives investors an idea of which company put in the best performance.

19/04/2013 | 10:07 AM  

19/04/2013 | 8:16 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes foresees no change in demand for sustainable yield in the near future, while also cautioning against the use of certain words given the current state of the world.

19/04/2013 | 7:26 AM  The steep fall in the gold price has reminded investors that so-called "safe" assets may not always be safe and that better risk/return opportunities may be found in sectors such as mining.

18/04/2013 | 10:58 AM  

18/04/2013 | 9:11 AM  

17/04/2013 | 7:56 AM  WAM's Geoff Wilson provides an insight into the type of companies that have driven performance for the listed investment company.

16/04/2013 | 11:58 AM  

16/04/2013 | 8:05 AM  While the Coalition's NBN policy was panned by the technology sector, Telstra shareholders are set to benefit from the cheaper and faster rollout plan.

15/04/2013 | 8:57 AM  

15/04/2013 | 8:27 AM  With some pundits arguing that major capital expenditure in LNG projects is winding down, are the likes of Woodside and Santos poised to pay higher dividends?

12/04/2013 | 11:55 AM  

12/04/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes explains why globally sustainable, income-producing equities will continue to be sought after, while also arguing for a healthy correction in the S&P 500.

12/04/2013 | 11:55 AM  With Woolies having released its quarterly sales and Wesfarmers set to announce its figures next week, Morningstar lets investors know how these companies are faring as we head towards the end of fiscal 2013.

11/04/2013 | 11:55 AM  

10/04/2013 | 11:55 AM  

8/04/2013 | 11:55 AM  Given that you won't be the only investor trawling the market for a good bargain, Morningstar provides you with three strategies for getting into good stocks at a reasonable price.

5/04/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes takes a look back at the March quarter and finds a number of important boxes have been ticked, while also urging caution on the superannuation issue.

5/04/2013 | 11:55 AM  YMW founder Ian Huntley shares his thoughts on predictions concerning Japan made by US hedge fund manager Kyle Bass, and what they could mean for the Asian region.

4/04/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Best Ideas methodology sifts through the vast number of resources companies in order to identify sustainable, quality businesses.

27/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar examines an important performance gauge for QBE and lets investors know what to expect in terms of earnings and dividends from the insurer in 2013 and beyond.

26/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  

22/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  Australia's competitive advantages are being eroded via legislation, according to Morningstar's Peter Warnes.

21/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  

21/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  Stock selection is the key to finding value in an overvalued market and Morningstar's Income Portfolio helps investors do just that.

19/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  

19/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  

19/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  With Warren Buffett taking what on the surface appears to be a contrarian position in print media, what are his investment's implications for Australian newspaper publishers?

18/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  For companies that did go ahead with an initial public offering in 2012, the process was a successful one, showing that a public listing is still a good option for some businesses.

15/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  NAB's chief says technology will play a crucial role in the bank's future as it attempts to catch up with CBA and leap-frog into a market-leading position.

15/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes examines the dynamics of an Australian share market that is pulling in different directions, as well as the current conundrum over asset allocation.

14/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  

13/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  Franking credits are an important part of investing, but investors need to understand key tax rules in order to maximise the tax advantages in their portfolio.

13/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  

12/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  There are a number of factors for an investor to consider before leaving the departure lounge and boarding the often turbulent ride that is airline investing.

11/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  National Australia Bank is set to surprise investors with strong earnings growth, signalling a turnaround for the bank.

11/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  Targeting smaller companies has paid off for listed investment company Cadence Capital, according to Tony Featherstone.

8/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes extols the wisdom of the Oracle of Omaha, who illustrates how stock investors are part of a game in which the cards are heavily stacked in their favour.

8/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  Evolution Mining's Jake Klein talks about the company's new dividend policy that aims to give investors greater exposure to the production of gold.

7/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  A change of leadership heralds a new era of cost-cutting for the two mining giants, but the focus will also be on choosing the right growth assets and maintaining shareholder value.

6/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  While the market will be the ultimate judge of a stock's worth, it is up to investors to determine the price at which a company's earnings will produce an acceptable return on investment.

1/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  As the curtains are drawn across the half-year earnings season, Morningstar's Peter Warnes helps shed some light on what can often be a confusing time for investors.

1/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  

1/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  

1/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes notes how strong US data managed to offset some European concerns, while lauding the Reserve Bank governor's no-frills view of present financial conditions.

1/03/2013 | 11:55 AM  While the latest capital expenditure survey points to a fall in capital spending, investment is set to plateau, a leading economist says.

28/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  The Australian supermarket giant announces an increase in dividends and a lift in profits and sales, as it maintains its focus on costs and core businesses.

28/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  

28/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  

28/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  

27/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar reports on the latest results and dividends delivered by the Westfield Group and the Westfield Retail Trust, as well as AGL Energy and Sydney Airport.

26/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  

26/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  In this daily summary, Morningstar takes a look at the results delivered by QBE Insurance Group and Oil Search for the full year to 31 December 2012.

22/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  

22/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  

22/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  

22/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes hopes and prays the government doesn't take away the icing on investors' cake, while also expecting shareholders to get a bit more of the big miners' pie.

21/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  In this daily summary, Morningstar takes a look at results delivered by the likes of Origin Energy, AMP, Brambles, IAG, ASX Limited, Goodman Group, Iluka Resources and Qantas.

21/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  Despite questions surrounding a number of Kloppers' failed strategies, the acquisition of the Fayetteville shale gas business will position the company for growth in the long term.

20/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  BHP Billiton unveils a new boss and a fall in profit, while Woodside delivers not only a record profit but a record dividend. Toll Group, Aurizon, Suncorp and Fortescue also post earnings.

20/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  BHP chief executive Marius Kloppers will step down from the helm of the world's biggest mining group and be replaced by the head of the company's non-ferrous metals division.

19/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar examines the most recent earnings and dividends from Coca-Cola Amatil, as well as those from Asciano and Sonic Healthcare.

19/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  

18/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar takes a look at how the most recent interim earnings results from property group Lend Lease, as well as those from packaging manufacturer Amcor, stack up.

15/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  For the week ending 15 February, Morningstar head of equities research Peter Warnes lets investors know which companies' earnings impressed and which did not.

15/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes examines a situation with positive implications for the long-term health of the US economy, while also pointing to positive signs for the local housing sector.

15/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  The bank brings in first-quarter cash earnings in line with expectations, despite funding pressures and the challenge of soft economic conditions in Australia and New Zealand.

14/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  The global mining giant delivers a higher-than-expected dividend despite a 40 per cent fall in its underlying earnings for 2012.

14/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar takes a look at the most recent earnings results from diversified conglomerate Wesfarmers, as well as those from property companies Mirvac, GPT Group and Dexus Property Group.

13/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  While the gold rally has eased, the price of the precious metal still remains relatively elevated. But why have the share prices of gold companies lagged?

13/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar takes a look at the most recent earnings results from CBA, as well as those from CSL, Leighton Holdings, Stockland, Computershare, WorleyParsons and Boral.

12/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  While IPOs are a relatively risky investment class, they could still play an important role in an investor's diversification considerations.

8/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  For the week ending 8 February, Morningstar head of equities research Peter Warnes lets investors know which companies' earnings impressed and which did not.

8/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  

8/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes reflects upon the role of animal spirits behind recent market trends, while also looking towards the signal that would confirm the teens decade bull market.

8/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar head of equities research Peter Warnes discusses what he has learned from his long-time collaboration with Ian Huntley and what investors can learn from the game of golf.

7/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar takes a look at Telstra's most recent earnings results and dividend guidance, as well as a quarterly update from National Australia Bank.

6/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  

6/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  Despite mixed signals from a number of corporate announcements, a number of analysts expect to see the start of an upgrade cycle.

5/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar takes a look at the most recent earnings from toll-road operator Transurban and bionic ear maker Cochlear, as well as a third-quarter update from Macquarie Group.

1/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  There is some encouraging activity in the European banking system and US housing market, while Australia looks set to get through the reporting season without too much damage, Morningstar's Peter Warnes says.

1/02/2013 | 11:55 AM  Cost blowouts in resource-rich but risky countries have already claimed one global mining chief, but companies need to go where the resources are despite the risks.

31/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  Doing business in China is now a given if a company wants to tap into a growing part of the region, but there is an art and fine balance to conducting trade.

30/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  

29/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  With the country's biggest telco set to report its half-year results next week, Morningstar gives investors an idea of what the company will deliver in terms of earnings and the all-important dividend.

25/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  There is reason for the optimism currently being expressed by rising equities markets, but the upcoming local reporting season should prove to be a testing time, Morningstar's Peter Warnes says.

23/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  

21/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  When placed under scrutiny, some investors may discover Brambles to be a stock with more than its fair share of positive attributes. However, it may not be without its risks.

21/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  This popular metric can be calculated different ways but each has its own shortcomings, as explained in this article from Morningstar US.

18/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  Investors looking for a value opportunity should consider mining giant Rio Tinto, despite the fact that chief executive Tom Albanese was just given the boot.

18/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  

18/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes helps break the ice when it comes to international equities, while also reminding investors about the importance of a core of sustainable income within a diversified portfolio.

16/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  

14/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  The mining industry is expected to witness a surge in free cash flow in 2013 on the back of cost cuts and a pullback in spending. But will this necessarily translate into higher dividends for investors?

11/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  

11/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes gives a breakdown of events over the holiday season, makes a few New Year's resolutions aimed at helping investors, and cautions against margin lending.

11/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  Ian Huntley delivers an important message regarding his future to subscribers, shares his thoughts on the year ahead and provides an update on changes to the YMW Portfolio.

11/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Joel Bloomer answers a subscriber's questions concerning the nature of moat ratings, and explains why they are not an easy thing for any company to achieve.

10/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  

9/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  

7/01/2013 | 11:55 AM  

21/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Rae lets investors know what to expect from the consumer, healthcare, industrials and telco sectors in the coming year.

21/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  

20/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's David Ellis tells investors what issues to keep an eye on and gives them an idea of what to expect in terms of earnings from the financials sector in 2013.

19/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  Dividends are a valuable source of income but donating just a little through a dividend donation plan can make a significant difference to the lives of people this Christmas.

18/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar head of equity research Peter Warnes gives his outlook for 2013 as investors continue to navigate some very challenging markets.

18/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  

14/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  

14/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes shares his thoughts on what investors can expect from the US in the year ahead, while also taking a look at the eurozone and the performance of the Income Portfolio.

14/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  Westpac is confident it can sustain its dividends but the outlook remains challenging, according to the bank's chairman Lindsay Maxsted.

13/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  

13/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  

12/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  

12/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  

13/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  Mid-cap stocks are in the "sweet spot" phase of their life. They are still growing their earnings, but are also rewarding shareholders with good dividends.

10/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  

10/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  

10/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  In this part of an ongoing educational series, Morningstar examines the section of an annual report that lets an investor know where the company's money came from and where it went.

7/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes explains how animal spirits as opposed to think tanks determine the course of markets, while likening the column inches dedicated to the fiscal cliff to pre-Y2K hysteria.

7/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  

6/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  

4/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  

4/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  Confidence among Australian company directors continues to fall, as global economic events remain volatile and business sentiment weakens.

3/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  

3/12/2012 | 11:55 AM  When it comes to examining a company's annual report it is definitely worth taking the time to scan the balance sheet, as Morningstar explains in this part of its ongoing educational series.

30/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  

30/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes elaborates upon research procedures, while extolling the wisdom of the ancient Greeks and Romans and explaining how it should apply to modern day financial engineers.

29/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  

29/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  

28/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  

28/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  

27/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  

27/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  

27/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar readers are invited to complete a short survey about the investment decision making of resource companies within the context of environmental issues.

26/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  Many Australians love eating pie at the footy and also have a taste for pizza. But what many investors may not be aware of is the fact they can get direct exposure to this space.

23/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes lambasts a report calling for the big four to raise billions in extra capital, and explains why giving into scaremongering was a bad call for some Telstra shareholders.

23/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  The International Monetary Fund has called for greater capital controls in Australia's banking sector, but are its concerns justified?

21/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  

21/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  

14/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  While BHP has done remarkably well in iron ore thanks to the decade-long growth in China, gas will be playing an increasing role in the business.

20/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  Finally, some better news for the struggling listed investment companies (LICs) sector. For once, LICs are outperforming the broader sharemarket, Tony Featherstone writes.

16/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes muses upon the nature of economic forecasting, while lamenting the inextricable link between politicians and financial markets.

15/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  While all of Europe is feeling an economic pinch, there are numerous companies that offer long-term competitive advantages.

12/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  

12/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  When it comes to getting ASX-listed copper exposure, there may be more to it than just simply relying upon the "big two". However, caution should be exercised.

9/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  While the effects of the US election result will wield some influence on the Australian market, plans to reinvigorate the Chinese economy are likely to be of more importance, Morningstar's Peter Warnes says.

9/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  There are five key criteria for choosing stocks for the Morningstar Income Equities Model Portfolio - which has outperformed the market.

7/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  

7/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  A number of healthcare companies are well-positioned to deliver shareholder value over the longer term.

6/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  

6/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  After dominating the IPO market in recent years, resource floats have slowed dramatically and returns have been mostly disappointing, according to Tony Featherstone.

5/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  Westpac has delivered pleasing earnings and dividends for fiscal 2012 and Morningstar's David Ellis lets investors know what he expects from the bank down the track.

5/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  

5/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  The bank's fiscal 2012 earnings and dividends surprise on the upside, while an improvement in capital ratios strengthens the case for capital management initiatives in the not-too-distant future.

2/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  

2/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  While the Australia in the Asian Century white paper may be visionary, a lot of effort on a number of fronts needs to be made to produce the desired outcome, Morningstar's Peter Warnes says.

1/11/2012 | 11:55 AM  

31/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's David Ellis gives investors a breakdown of NAB's fiscal 2012 earnings and also discusses the bank's beleaguered UK operations.

31/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  The big bank's earnings and dividend arrive in line with recent guidance, with a strong performance by the Australian and New Zealand businesses offset by ongoing challenges in the UK.

30/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

30/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  The recent departure of Anglo American chief executive Cynthia Carroll highlighted concerns over her performance. But it can be argued that Carroll's missteps at the helm were far less damaging than those made by her peers at BHP and Rio.

26/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

26/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  Defensive stocks with sustainable cash flows, earnings and dividends have correctly been in the ascendancy and that is not likely to change in the near term, Morningstar's Peter Warnes says.

25/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's David Ellis gives a rundown of ANZ's fiscal 2012 earnings and gives investors an idea of what to expect from the bank in terms of capital management.

25/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

25/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  Investors can look forward to some solid dividend growth from the big bank down the track, despite warnings of a more challenging environment and stronger headwinds in a number of areas.

24/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  Woolworths (WOW) plans to spin out a portfolio of 69 existing and development assets into a new investment vehicle, Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group (SCA).

24/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

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23/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

23/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  Conditions are not as strong as they were a year ago, but fears about some mining services stocks may have been overstated, writes Tony Featherstone.

22/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

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19/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

19/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Peter Warnes shares his outlook for interest rates, while also discussing what return investors should be seeking from equities given the expected environment.

18/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

18/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

18/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

18/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  While Australian investors face further interest-rate cuts, there are still opportunities to be found in a low-yield environment.

17/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  The big four boast strong cash flows and look comfortable as they head into a new global capital adequacy regime. So what kind of initiatives can investors look forward to?

12/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  Ian Huntley responds to a query from a subscriber concerning the Huntleys' YMW editor's forecast for a September/October pullback in the Australian market.

12/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar provides investors with its insights into the latest hybrids issue from Suncorp Group.

12/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

12/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  Morningstar's Mathew Hodge lauds Rio Tinto's game of cost-cutting catch-up, while declaring victory for income stocks in their battle with term deposits.

10/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  Now that the spending spree by Australia's resources sector appears to have stopped for the time being, Morningstar takes a look at those companies that are best prepared for slower activity.

10/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

10/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

8/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  While many investors may question the necessity of investing in the Australian telco sector beyond the biggest player, it may be prudent to assess each company on a case-by-case basis.

5/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

5/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

5/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  While critics may argue that Australia is a one-trick pony and commodities are unlikely to be as lucrative as in days past, it is still an attractive place for yield, according to Morningstar's Mathew Hodge.

3/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

3/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  As listed investment companies (LICs) continue to grow, it is an opportunity for them to promote themselves more effectively to the broader investment community.

2/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

2/10/2012 | 11:55 AM  

28/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  

28/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  As the global search for sustainable income marches on, Morningstar's Peter Warnes emphasises one advantage Australian investors have over the rest of the investing world.

27/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  

27/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  

25/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  Patties Foods managing director Greg Bourke gives investors an idea of what to expect from the frozen food manufacturer in the year ahead.

25/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  

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24/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  While there are some handsome yields to be found in the consumer discretionary space, constant vigilance is the key for the long-term investor as cycles can change very quickly.

21/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  As Europe and the US continue to address their problems, a likely fall in local interest rates is set to make those "tired" income stocks highly sought after once again, Morningstar's Peter Warnes says.

21/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  There are some startling similarities between Fortescue and Andrew Forrest's previous nickel mining venture.

20/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  

19/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  

19/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  

18/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  While the four major banks reported only moderate earnings growth, they may still be positioned to sustain their high dividends.

18/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  

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17/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  

14/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  While defensive plays may "nod off" for a while after doing a lot of heavy lifting, the foundations for an improving market through 2013 are being laid, Morningstar's Peter Warnes says.

13/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  

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11/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  

11/09/2012 | 11:55 AM  Clean-tech stocks finally outperformed the broader sharemarket last month, Tony Featherstone writes.