Labor’s (and the “teals'”) desire to be more than a one-term wonder should work against the new Government moving too far to the left on economic policies.

If you can hold your nerve when others around you are losing theirs and selling all and sundry, then you’ll be a long-term successful investor not a headless chook-like speculator running around wildly reacting to market gyrations.

With the end of the financial year not too far away, here are the 5 actions to take to get the most out of the superannuation system.

If you’re nervous about the stock market, is it a case of ‘no guts, no glory’ or should you wait just that little bit longer?

BHP, Xero and Macquarie are piquing interest.

Consumer and investor confidence has plunged, driven by the alarmism of interest rate rises that haven’t yet happened. Ironically, because of this alarmism, the expected number of interest rate rises might not even eventuate!

I consider several factors and expert broker recommendations to determine whether Macquarie (MQG) is currently in the buy zone.

4 in 5 borrowers say they have a savings buffer and can meet rate rises.

Wall Street is negative. Local CEOs are positive. Is it time to do what Buffett says and be greedy, or run for cover?

What are nabtraders buying in the current state of the market?

A surge in interest rates to cripple over-borrowed home owners is not a certainty, and here’s why.

Claire Aitchison of Independent Investment Research provides comprehensive research coverage and commentary for listed managed investments. Here is the latest update.