Ric Spooner
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Australia
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Time to sell Domino's and buy BHP?
Recent market action has moved to the point where there looks to be downside price risk for Domino's and upside for BHP → Read More
A reason for market cheer
The Fed rate hike could be a boon for global markets, with investors hoping equities can finish the year on a strong note. → Read More
A new round of volatility looms for the Aussie
The Australian dollar's recent high coincided with a key chart level that suggests it could be in for a wild ride. → Read More
CBA's roller-coaster ride
Although Commonwealth Bank faces headwinds, a number of offsetting factors could ensure opportunities for investors amid an upside bias. → Read More
The stockmarket may have found its base
In the absence of any major surprises, it looks like any downside for the stockmarket will be fairly limited. Volatility looks the only certainty. → Read More
The downside risks for oil prices
Given an ongoing supply surplus, it's likely that oil prices will fall to new lows, even if the corrective rally extends for a while yet. → Read More
Is gold out of the investment sin bin?
The yellow metal could be about to pull off the unexpected and regain a spot in the investment A team. → Read More
Copper: from hot to not
It's possible that a weaker US dollar could trigger a rally in copper prices, but the supply surplus looks set to remain a negative influence. → Read More
How low can BHP go?
There are two potential triggers that could see BHP Billiton's share price fall close to a long-term low. → Read More
China's devaluation signals a new regime in global markets
China's shock yuan move will alter the dynamics of world forex markets, and could delay a Fed rate hike. → Read More
Is oil about to crash below its $42 floor?
The oil price is sliding again, and with increased supply on the horizon via Iran and Iraq, the critical support level may fail this time around. → Read More
The forces that could thwart the rising greenback
Commentators have assumed that a Fed rate hike will leading to a strengthening US dollar, but this outcome is far from guaranteed. → Read More
The Greek crisis has created a value opportunity in Europe
Uncertainty about Greece and rising bond yields have hit European markets hard but there are indications that stocks may have retreated too far. → Read More
What the charts say about Woolworths
A look at Woolworths' price chart provides some useful insight into how the market views the retailers' woes. → Read More
The bond party is over for bank stocks
The upward trajectory of bond yields will have many bank shareholders wondering what it all means for market valuations of bank stocks. → Read More
Tracking Qantas' soft landing
The ongoing success of Qantas' transformation program has fuelled market interest in the airline's stock. → Read More
Hunting for yield in Caltex
Caltex is set to benefit from falling oil prices, which could boost sales, improve margins and result in higher dividends. → Read More
Time for caution on iron ore
BHP Billiton's share price movements provide a clue as to where the iron ore price is headed. → Read More
More choppiness ahead for the pound
If the British pound breaks support against the Aussie dollar, there could be more scope for an ongoing decline. → Read More
Will the Fed's rate plan be derailed?
US economic data for March is starting to filter through and so far it's not looking too good. → Read More