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The events in 2024 that will impact your portfolio
Markets
The events in 2024 that will impact your portfolio
Build robust portfolios to withstand volatility. 
Shani Jayamanne | 17 January 2024
Giving your child a financial head start
Personal Finance
Giving your child a financial head start
Kids in NSW could grow a $49,000 nest egg by adulthood under a Coalition government election pledge. Does it stack up? Or are there better ways to...
Sarah Dowling | 24 March 2023
Coalition super policy: Another nudge towards inequality in housing and retirement
Retirement
Coalition super policy: Another nudge towards inequality in housing and retirement
The Liberal Party's new super first home buyer scheme helps some first buyers into a home earlier but it may push up prices.
Graham Hand | 19 May 2022
Cannabis referendums won big on election day
Stocks
Cannabis referendums won big on election day
Every ballot measure was approved.
Kristoffer Inton | 09 November 2020
UK assets may hold renewed appeal despite Brexit blowout
Funds
UK assets may hold renewed appeal despite Brexit blowout
With a General Election slated for December and Brexit postponed until 2020, investors should consider how their portfolios are positioned for more...
James Gard | 04 November 2019
Election2019: Mixed outcome from renewables, EV plans
Markets
Election2019: Mixed outcome from renewables, EV plans
Labor's sweeping policy recommendations on renewable energy would have a muted effect on utility companies, while the proposed electric vehicle...
Morningstar Analysts | 17 May 2019
Election2019: Investors urged to seek other sources of income if franking scrapped
Stocks
Election2019: Investors urged to seek other sources of income if franking scrapped
We begin part two of our election coverage by examining one of the most contentious aspects of the campaign: Labor’s plan to scrap cash refunds...
Morningstar Analysts | 17 May 2019
Election2019: Labor housing policies not lethal, says Morningstar
Markets
Election2019: Labor housing policies not lethal, says Morningstar
Housing affordability is a pivotal component of Labor's platform, which contains policies intended to further reduce house prices. Morningstar finds...
Morningstar Analysts | 17 May 2019
Coalition v Labor: The Election2019 policies that affect you
Retirement
Coalition v Labor: The Election2019 policies that affect you
Tax reform, housing policies and franking credits changes are some of the key battlegrounds as Australians head to the polls in what shapes as one of...
Glenn Freeman and Lex Hall | 16 May 2019
Consumers 'cautiously optimistic' despite flat wages
Markets
Consumers 'cautiously optimistic' despite flat wages
Consumer confidence has edged up and households remain cautiously optimistic ahead of the federal election despite flat wages growth, which has...
Lex Hall with AAP | 15 May 2019