The September quarter was an underwhelming affair but one good thing is that it takes us closer to the best time in the year for stocks, which runs between November to April, where returns have averaged being 1..

While value might be hard to find among the retailers, companies with strong overseas growth prospects or that dominate niche areas offer long-term opportunities.

The stock market and economy, as well as the forces that impact shares, still tell me that it makes sense to believe in this unusual bull market.

Another week of no real surprises, including not much of a move for stocks on Wall Street again to take this market considerably higher or lower but the tendency has been skewed to the downside.

There are only a few stocks that offer value despite a fast-growing Asian appetite for diet upgrades. Here are three to watch.

Paul Rickard answers the two top questions we receive from investors and shares the “best” mid- and small-cap funds.

Well it’s taken four weeks to get an up-week for stocks but I have to say I wasn’t convinced by Friday’s finish.

Charlie Aitken recommended Kidman Resources at the end of last year – so how has the stock performed since then? Can it go higher?

One way to invest offshore is through a managed investment vehicle. Paul Rickard looks at actively managed investments and how to choose a manager.

You guys know me, I always look for the good even in bad news, primarily for money-making reasons.

Here’s how three plumbing-related stocks are likely to perform as housing construction slows.

The model portfolios produced mixed results following an underwhelming reporting season in August.

It was another negative week for stocks but not all of the news is negative, with some positives that could embed the makings of improved earnings.