By Scott Murdoch
31 March 2022, 8:30 AM
Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) has announced the acquisition of a portfolio of Canberra dealerships and associated properties (10) for A$205m. The portfolio was acquired from WFM Motors (Nick Politis controlled) and therefore requires shareholder approval.
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By Alexander Mees
31 March 2022, 8:00 AM
The outlook for March 2022 retail sales looks weak, however, given the likely impact of the floods in eastern Australia and the effect of rising living costs on consumer sentiment.
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By Andrew Tang
30 March 2022, 10:00 AM
Big on spending but light on structural reform
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By Michael Knox
30 March 2022, 9:22 AM
Chief Economist Michael Knox believes that Australia has now emerged from the COVID crisis at rocket speed. Unemployment has fallen to levels not seen for many years.
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By Terri Bradford
30 March 2022, 8:30 AM
There is no doubt this is a pre-election Budget. From a wealth management perspective, there was little news - which was to be expected considering the Government will be calling a Federal Election sometime in May. Our summary of the 2022 Federal Budget follows.
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By Terri Bradford
29 March 2022, 4:55 PM
The First Home Super Saver Scheme ('FHSSS') is intended to assist first home buyers to enter the housing market by allowing them to build a deposit on a home via their superannuation.
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By Nathan Lead
25 March 2022, 8:30 AM
Atlas Arteria's (ASX:ALX) rating downgraded from ADD to HOLD given compression in potential returns.
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By Adrian Prendergast
25 March 2022, 8:00 AM
Potential for short-term weakness in iron ore prices from a combination of diminished steel mill margins, COVID interruptions, and healthier iron ore supply.
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By Terri Bradford
24 March 2022, 9:30 AM
As part of its "housing affordability" theme in the 2017 Federal Budget, the Federal Government is incentivising older Australians to downsize their family home by allowing them to invest the proceeds into superannuation.
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By Alexander Mees
24 March 2022, 8:00 AM
JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) continues to experience strong sales growth driven by ‘heightened customer demand’. Its latest trading update shows comparable sales growth accelerated in February and March, with JB Hi-Fi Australia particularly robust.
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