A recent case centred around the three year in advance rule and excess contributions is a must-read for all SMSF trustees as a warning on what could go wrong.

I’ve found 21 stocks the analysts like which are also in the Small Ords Index.

I think the two major players, Afterpay and Zip Co, look like good buying at these levels – and that a couple of the smaller operators also have appealing dimensions.

There have been 9 upgrades and 24 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

Analysts have been quiet this week. In the downgrade list are South32 and Pendal.

There have been 8 upgrades and 4 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

There have been 9 upgrades and 24 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

Going against the herd is hard but can reap rewards if you’re prepared to take a risk.

There have been 9 upgrades and 24 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

Here are five quality companies worth adding to your portfolio during this pullback.

Is QBE’s Bonus share Plan Free? What’s going on with APA Group? Paul Rickard answers reader questions.

Week three of the domestic February corporate reporting season saw the deluge in recommendation downgrades continue.

Downgrades still outnumber upgrades, but many of the downgrades are based on valuation. Afterpay Touch and Coca-Cola were upgraded.

For the week ending Friday September 16 there was an equal amount (five) of upgrades and downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

ANZ and BHP find favour with this week’s stock selectors but not Spotless.

This week we answer readers’ questions regarding the CYBG Plc demerger from NAB, and corporate bond funds.

There have been 8 upgrades and 4 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

Many mining services companies performed well during the mining boom, but dropped off as it unwound. So are there any stocks in the sector still worth a look?

It's hard to know why the market knocked Aurizon down almost 6% in early trading today despite a profit result that was bang on expectations.

Analysts have been busy updating their sector calls for the year ahead. A review of the banking sector by Citi saw downgrades in three of the Big Four – ANZ, CBA and Westpac.

Earnings results drove activity this week with an upgrade for ANZ, following some nice quarterly numbers. Cochlear’s results weren’t that great but it got marked up too.

Logistics companies are attractive as middle-class consumption grows and Qube and Aurizon have long-term strategic appeal for foreign predators.

Here is my analysis of regional banks BOQ and BEN, followed by what the major brokers have to say.

The world can’t get enough iron ore and its price outlook is very favourable for our producers. Europe and China’s demand is high and Brazil still has problems with its supply. So here’s the low down on 6..

There have been 4 upgrades and 15 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

For the week ending Friday July 15 there were 15 upgrades and 12 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

There have been 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

Here are the stocks I particularly favour this year!

BHP’s dividend yield is over 10%. How sustainable is that? BlueScope says that it will frank its dividends next year. Why isn’t the current dividend franked? Where can I find a list of the most shorted stoc..

There have been 4 upgrades and 12 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

As a casualty of the big boys’ cost cutting efforts, mining services got hammered during the last reporting season. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities. We take a look.

Here’s a snapshot of three large-cap and two small-cap takeover targets.

There have been 8 upgrades and 4 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

In a lower rate environment, you need to look beyond the obvious for income. These mid-tiered property trusts and a listed investment companies are well worth considering.

As reporting season draws to a close, Cabcharge and News Corp get upgrades.

FNArena registered no less than 17 upgrades and 28 downgrades for individual ASX-listed stocks during the final week of the August reporting season.

It was a quiet week for brokers, with upgrades for AGL Energy and a downgrade for James Hardie.

Sell-off in small, mid-cap companies creates opportunities for patient value investors. Here are four small caps that stand out at the current price.

There have been 4 upgrades and 15 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

The week ending Friday February 25 was the busiest of the February reporting season, with 30 upgrades and 21 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

There have been 9 upgrades and 24 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

If you’re looking for income, here are 3 big reliable income payers for you to consider.

For the week ending Friday August 12 there were 8 upgrades and 15 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

Today’s questions of the week examine listed versus unlisted property and why you should keep hold of Telstra if you need income.

There have been 3 upgrades and 11 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

There are three ways to play the current stock market. Whatever you choose is your call but this is certainly the time to look at companies that have been unfairly smashed.

There have been 7 upgrades and 2 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

For the week ending Friday July 15 there were 15 upgrades and 12 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

Is IGO a buy?; Would the listed investment company MFF Capital Investments be a good buy for my super fund?; Why has the market gone cold on Domino’s Pizza?; Is there an easy way to work out how long my super..

The busiest week of the August reporting season so far revealed a predominance of downgrades. For the week ending Friday August 19 there were 9 upgrades and 32 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brok..

Some of the mid-cap stocks represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

Bluescope Steel was in the good books this week while Brambles received downgrades.

The week ending Friday 1 February 2019 saw 8 stockbrokerages issue 10 upgrades for individual ASX-listed stocks.

Asian numbers show incredible upside potential.

For the week ending Friday August 5 there were 4 upgrades and 13 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

Today two bluechips – Qantas and Bluescope - get the tick from our analysts.

For the week ending Friday February 18, there were eleven upgrades and twelve downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

A rallying stock market led to more downgrades than upgrades by broker analysts last week, with 16 downgrades versus 11 upgrades. QBE was a surprise upgrade.

Rating downgrades were to the fore in another busy period of the August reporting season. For the week ending Friday August 26 there were 14 upgrades and 38 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers..

In our “HOT” stock column today, Raymond Chan, Head of Asian Desk at Morgans, follows up on Oz Minerals Limited (OZL), which was the subject of a July article in this Report.

Here are three small-caps that I think look to be very attractively valued right now.

Baby Bunting and G8 Education are attractive as parents spend more on goods and care for their children.

Broker actions this week have been mainly driven by earnings results or expectations, with upgrades for Harvey Norman and Wesfarmers.

Merger and acquisition activity heated up further this week with the takeover approach for Goodman Fielder. In Part 2 of our SSR investigation we come up with another six companies that could be on the block so..

Is there an easy way to be short the US dollar?; What are five companies to hold for income and the long term?; What do the brokers say about Qantas?; What is the 2-year/10-year government bond spread and why d..

For the week ending Friday August 12 there were 8 upgrades and 15 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

Today our hot stock pickers have gone for two former favourites.

There have been 5 upgrades and 14 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

Brokers were busy as bees last week with upgrades for Origin Energy and REA Group.

Given the increase in M&A activity, we will be updating our list of takeover potentials next week. But here is a look back at its solid performance over the past year.

Rating downgrades were to the fore in another busy period of the August reporting season. For the week ending Friday August 26 there were 14 upgrades and 38 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers..

There have been 4 upgrades and 12 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

FNArena registered no less than 17 upgrades and 28 downgrades for individual ASX-listed stocks during the final week of the August reporting season.

I think investors are being offered very attractive total-return prospects by our three biggest insurers. Today I take a closer look at the trio.

Magellan Financial Group and Vocus Communications were in the good books this week, while NAB and BHP were in the not-so-good books.

Just because a price has been beaten down, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider it. Here are four stocks to put on your list.

It should come as no surprise that this week is full of upgrades, given the share market rout. One company – Fairfax – scored two upgrades.

In our “HOT” stock column, Michael Gable, Managing Director of Fairmont Equities, says James Hardie Industries (JHX)’s share price is on the move again and he’s tracking it.

Is there an easy way to be short the US dollar?; What are five companies to hold for income and the long term?; What do the brokers say about Qantas?; What is the 2-year/10-year government bond spread and why d..

Ahead of reporting season, James Dunn has put together the honour and dishonour role of companies confessing early.

Infrastructure received a big boost in the Budget and although many companies in this sector are already fully-priced a few, like Asciano, have upside potential.

There have been 9 upgrades and 24 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

There have been 9 upgrades and 24 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

Is there an easy way to be short the US dollar?; What are five companies to hold for income and the long term?; What do the brokers say about Qantas?; What is the 2-year/10-year government bond spread and why d..

There have been 9 upgrades and 6 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

For the week ending Friday July 8 there were 8 upgrades and 2 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

For the week ending Friday September 9 there were 10 upgrades and 5 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

For the week ending Friday July 15 there were 15 upgrades and 12 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

There have been 9 upgrades and 24 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

For the week ending Friday October 28 there were sixteen upgrades and sixteen downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

For the week ending Friday 2 August 2019, FNArena registered 10 upgrades versus 26 downgrades.

For the week ending Friday September 16 there was an equal amount (five) of upgrades and downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

Market turmoil had analysts issuing more upgrades than downgrades, with a double upgrade for Amcor and a double downgrade for Woodside.

For the week ending Friday October 28 there were sixteen upgrades and sixteen downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

Today I thought I’d look for the businesses we deal with constantly in our normal lives and try to put together a portfolio that will do better than 10%.

There have been 7 upgrades and 2 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

There have been 6 upgrades and 11 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

Should I buy Northern Star Resources? What is happening with the Ramsay Health Care takeover, and how should I play? The big iron ore miners have been smashed – is now a good time to buy? Are there any change..

Our first “HOT” stock is from Michael Gable, Managing Director of Fairmont Equities, who explains his view on Nufarm (NUF), a crop protection and specialist seeds company. Our second “HOT” stock is from..

Against a background of portfolio reshuffling and short covering post the surprise election outcome in Australia, local stockbroking analysts are busier than one would expect this time of year.

For the week ending Friday November 12, there were 11 upgrades and 10 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

There have been 16 upgrades and 8 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

In our “HOT” stock column today, Raymond Chan, Head of Asian Desk at Morgans, follows up on Oz Minerals Limited (OZL), which was the subject of a July article in this Report.

Our perseverance with Santos has paid off while tech-stock retreat gives predators a sniff.

Amcor and Pacific Brands are both on the good books and CSL is in the not-so-good books.

There have been 9 upgrades and 24 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

I’ve found 21 stocks the analysts like which are also in the Small Ords Index.

ALS and Sirtex Holdings were upgraded but Nine and Seven West Media were downgraded after JP Morgan turned bearish on TV networks.

For the week ending Friday February 4, there were 19 upgrades and 9 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

I’ve found 21 stocks the analysts like which are also in the Small Ords Index.

Primary, our second biggest provider of pathology services, has had a horror run and has been a dog for investors but is it on the recovery trail?

Is there an easy way to be short the US dollar?; What are five companies to hold for income and the long term?; What do the brokers say about Qantas?; What is the 2-year/10-year government bond spread and why d..

Today I thought I’d look for the businesses we deal with constantly in our normal lives and try to put together a portfolio that will do better than 10%.

For the week ending Friday September 23 there were three upgrades and two downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

Is Wesfarmers a buy?; Is it too late to change my mind about CBA’s dividend re-investment plan – can I take the cash instead?; What is happening with the takeover of Ramsay Health Care?; And with uranium, t..

Merger and acquisition activity, along with the wild weather, drove broker activity early this week with upgrades for iiNet and Insurance Australia Group.

Rating downgrades were to the fore in another busy period of the August reporting season. For the week ending Friday August 26 there were 14 upgrades and 38 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers..

There have been 4 upgrades and 15 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

Brokers are taking a break after reporting season but there was still plenty of good news with upgrades for Caltex and Woodside.

Low interest rates over the last decade have brought equity dividends back to front of mind for investors, despite the return from dividends not being as reliable as an interest coupon from a fixed-income secur..

14 stocks have been downgraded and 10 upgraded so far this week according to FNArena.

Our first “HOT” stock is from Michael Gable, Managing Director of Fairmont Equities, who explains his view on Nufarm (NUF), a crop protection and specialist seeds company. Our second “HOT” stock is from..

There have been 9 upgrades and 24 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

Of the three, I favour SEEK and Carsales.Com and here are my reasons for having this view.

There have been 8 upgrades and 6 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

There have been 4 upgrades and 15 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

There have been 9 upgrades and 6 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

It was another restful week for the analysts, with just a few movements, including an upgrade for mineral resource company Orocobre.

There have been 4 upgrades and 15 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

The recent rout in emerging markets has created bargains, but is it too soon to increase portfolio exposure to these countries? We take a look.

It was a slow week for broker action as analysts prepared for earnings season. CSR and Nufarm were upgraded.

Healthscope was in the good books this week while Myer copped a downgrade.

With interest rates down, yield-hungry investors are seeking out the best payers. Here are four to consider.

Rating downgrades were to the fore in another busy period of the August reporting season. For the week ending Friday August 26 there were 14 upgrades and 38 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers..

Many investors will be receiving payment of full-year dividends this week, but Charlie Aitken urges patience before reinvesting.

Among the 9 downgrades and 6 upgrades from stockbrokers for ASX-listed companies this week are Caltex and Metcash, which each received a downgrade and an upgrade.

I’ve found 21 stocks the analysts like which are also in the Small Ords Index.

There have been 9 upgrades and 24 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

Today I thought I’d look for the businesses we deal with constantly in our normal lives and try to put together a portfolio that will do better than 10%.

Youth-focused retailers, Lovisa (LOV) and Universal Store Holdings (UNI) stand out amid predicted economic gloom.

Following market outperformances in 2013, 2014 and 2016, we have made some changes to our income portfolio. Here’s what we expect in 2017.

Rating downgrades were to the fore in another busy period of the August reporting season. For the week ending Friday August 26 there were 14 upgrades and 38 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers..

There are a number of benefits of paying for your life or disability insurance using your SMSF, but there are also some significant pitfalls that could affect you and your beneficiaries.

There have been 4 upgrades and 15 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

Brokers put Tatts Group in the good books this week while MG Unit Trust was downgraded.

Today I thought I’d look for the businesses we deal with constantly in our normal lives and try to put together a portfolio that will do better than 10%.

The brokers decided to upgrade Fortescue Metals Group this week, while Newcrest Mining was downgraded.

The Toll Holdings takeover and a buoyant share market contributed to a big month for our growth and income portfolios with each adding more than 8%!

The week ending Friday February 25 was the busiest of the February reporting season, with 30 upgrades and 21 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

With a potential takeover on the horizon, brokers downgraded Energy Developments while the acquirer, DUET, got an upgrade.

For the week ending Friday 21 October, there were 14 upgrades and 6 downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

In our “HOT” stock column, Raymond Chan, Head of Asian Desk at Morgan’s takes a look at Treasury Wines (TWE).

Several mining services stocks have rallied this year after significant falls. Is the sector worth a look?

Medical stocks Cochlear and Resmed were upgraded this week as Veda got two downgrades following an improved takeover offer.

For the week ending Friday 14 June 2019, FNArena registered three upgrades for individual ASX-listed entities against six downgrades.

There have been 16 upgrades and 8 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

Is there an easy way to be short the US dollar?; What are five companies to hold for income and the long term?; What do the brokers say about Qantas?; What is the 2-year/10-year government bond spread and why d..

There have been 9 upgrades and 5 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

We answer reader queries about what to do with the Westfield package and how to deal with AMP.

Today we answer readers’ queries about what to do with their Origin rights and how to calculate capital gains tax on Westfield shares.

Consumer confidence is starting to pick up and we’re spending again. If the Budget doesn't put a hold on that next week, there are some stocks that could benefit from our renewed optimism.

There have been 7 upgrades and 13 downgrades from the 7 stockbrokers monitored by FNArena so far this week.

For the week ending Friday October 28 there were sixteen upgrades and sixteen downgrades to ASX-listed companies covered by brokers in the FNArena database.

Are REITs a hedge against inflation? Is South32 a buy? Is it wise to buy more BHP shares to pick up the in-specie dividend of Woodside shares? What is the last day to buy BHP shares to get the Woodside entitlem..

In our “HOT” stock column today, Raymond Chan, Head of Asian Desk at Morgans gives us an update on 4 consumer staples: Woolworths, Coles, Endeavour Group and Wesfarmers.

Perhaps the most important observation is that underlying momentum for Australian companies listed on the ASX seems to have turned for the worst.