All things considered–and this, too, is a relative game–there’s little reason for investors to fear Australian politicians.
There are good reasons Canada is widely recognized for its general stability. A lot of them have to do with the competition, but its leaders are basically competent as well.
APA Group (ASX: APA, OTC: APAJF) dominates Australia’s pipeline industry. But a potential natural gas boom could pave the way for more players and more competition.
The Canada Revenue Agency has extended until Jan. 1, 2013, the effective date of new rules requiring verification of eligibility for lower dividend withholding rates.
Vermilion Energy Inc (TSX: VET, OTC: VEMTF) announced an acquisition, changed its 2012 CAPEX budget and issued an advisory to its foreign shareholders.
It’s been a lot of bad news for Australian retail stocks over the last week. Amalgamated Holdings Ltd (ASX: AHD, OTC: AMGHF) has managed to avoid the carnage.
TransCanada Corp (TSX: TRP, NYSE: TRP) is adding a lane and expanding capacity to its Keystone XL project, with the firm backing of its customers.
Australia’s unconventional-gas boom will provide steady revenue streams for services companies.
The CRA wants to be sure that US-based investors are entitled to receive tax-advantaged dividends from Canada-based stocks.
Australia’s super tax on profits of coal and iron ore producers has generated a ton of controversy. Its long-term impact on economic growth Down Under will likely be muted.
