At times, the US and Australian stock markets move together, while at other times history shows that they diverge. While the COVID-19 pandemic slowed the rise of equities markets, as trillions was lost on exchanges around the world, the S&P 500 continued to lead global markets to reach new all-time highs.

Opinion is divided as to whether the US stock market is currently ...

In the last 12 months, there has been record levels of beginners getting into stock investing for the first time but most are unsure about which stocks to invest in.

That said, recent headlines have highlighted that while some individuals are making profits by following chat forums and acting on free stock tips, many more have lost thousands of dollars following the herd. ...

A common misconception held by many investors about dividend investing is that they should only invest in the highest paying dividend stocks. Unfortunately, however, retail investors are largely unaware that there are hidden risks with this strategy and, therefore, often fail to achieve what they set out to. Selecting good dividend stocks is far more involved than just looking at stocks ...

The US stock market was in a frenzy last week as retail traders from Reddit pushed the price of the Gamestop stock up 2,000 per cent in their desire to cause a short squeeze for short sellers and hedge funds at the big end of town. These retail traders created a flash herd on chat forums and Apps that caught the big boys unaware, which has caused concern for regulators and brokers. While ...

The demand for commodities in 2020 saw a sharp rise in commodities prices creating a mining boom, which has boosted the fortunes of many Australian mining stocks including BHP Billiton and RIO Tinto although most impressive has been Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) given that it has risen over 130 per cent in the last 12 months.

Right now, we need to ask have commodities prices ...