Our stock market is about to end down for the year and we've got nincompoops to blame. Peter Switzer looks at what went wrong with the financial world in 2011.

The market continues to wait for signs from Europe that its debt problems are well and truly under control. In the meantime, some incredible value has built up in the stock market.

Many investors have become bogged down with the short-term outlook for the market, but there are many stocks that are offering up great value and long-term growth. Peter Switzer tells us why.

All but one of the EU's member countries have agreed to staunch new fiscal disciplinary measures to rein in sovereign debt. But this is only the first of many steps. Peter Switzer explains what's needed.

The stock market has entered a new stage and this requires a new stock market strategy. Charlie Aitken names 15 stocks to lead the rally, plus lists his picks for sustainable yield stocks.

Some of the world's biggest central banks gave the markets something to cheer about last week, but is the improved sentiment here to stay, or will Europe's politicians mess things up again?

The market has rallied on the coordinated action of six of the world's leading central banks to shore up European bank liquidity. Peter Switzer looks at whether the rally will be sustained.

The market is waiting for the Europeans to put their debt issues to bed. But what are the Europeans waiting for? Peter Switzer looks at what to expect from the European Central Bank.

Investors are becoming increasingly concerned about the stability of the eurozone and the US economy. Peter Switzer looks at how these will impact the market in the month ahead.

The market is ready to take a run up, but key decision out of the United States and Europe will ultimately decide if investors have the courage to buy. Peter Switzer tells you what to watch.

Warren Buffett has revealed he has used the market downturn to buy a 5.5% stake in IBM. So what should we be buying for our SMSFs? Here's 18 high yielding suggestions.

Europe has taken some more positive steps to fix its debt and the markets have risen as a result. But can this rally be sustained? Peter Switzer looks at the for and against.

The share market continues to swing wildly every time Europe blinks. Peter Switzer discusses where the investment opportunities are for SMSF trustees in such a market.

Fixed-interest investment rates have been falling as the market prepares for further rate cuts. Paul Rickard shows you which term deposits and hybrid notes have the best yields for your SMSF.

Greece may have done the dirty on the markets, but the RBA has raised local sentiment with a rate cut. Are there more to come? And, as the banks go cum dividend, Charlie Aitken lists his buy recommendations.