Australia’s central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged today but suggested a cut is coming in May. Read More

We have fiscal 2012 first-half numbers for the vast majority of Australia-based companies under How They Rate coverage. Dividend increases--particularly among Portfolio Holdings--is the theme of the season. Read More

The best way to stay balanced is to focus on the well-being of your portfolio on a business-by-business basis. Read More

The NBN deal is basically compelte, which means Australia's dominant telecom will soon decide what to do with the estimated AUD11 billion its getting for its copper-wire network and customers. Read More

BHP Billiton Ltd (ASX: BHP, NYSE: BHP) reported fiscal 2012 first-half earnings that disappointed some. Nonetheless, its stock has still returned 12 percent this year, largely on the continued strength and growth of its iron ore and metallurgical coal operations. Both of these are crucial elements in manufacturing steel, which remains… Read More

A long-term appreciation for opportunities beyond our borders and a passion for making them available to retail investors are the foundation of a solid, cost-effective service. Read More

It’s a rally for the ages to start 2012. If you’re in the market, enjoy it. If you’re not, don’t chase any stock, no matter how solid the business backing it.   Read More

Oil Search Ltd: An International Favorite By: David Dittman Oil Search Ltd (ASX: OSH, OTC: OISHF, ADR: OISHY) is a pure play on rising demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Asian emerging markets. Oil Search’s key project is the 6.6 million tonne per annum (Mt/a)… Read More

Opinions vary as to what Telstra Corp Ltd (ASX: TLS, OTC: TTRAF, ADR: TLSYY) should do with the cash its receiving from Australia’s National Broadband Network in exchange for its fixed-line infrastructure and customers. Read More

Immense cash flows enable Super Miners to go further and deeper than anyone else in the mining business, and they produce almost everything from industrial metals such as copper and zinc to metallurgical coal and iron… Read More

Australia's Big Four banks have rightfully drawn a great deal of attention. Concerns and pressure points are out in the open, and the sustainability and future growth of their generous dividends are pretty well understood. Read More

Provided a solid foundation is in place, what often appears to be a destabilizing event can be an opportunity to profit. Read More

And fear is the enemy of rational decision-making. Read More

Australian natural gas pipeline giant APA Group (ASX: APA, OTC: APAJF) has made an off-market offer for smaller rival Hastings Diversified Utilities Fund (ASX: HDF, OTC: none). Read More

Australia’s retailers are singing sad songs this week. But a movie theater operator with screens Down Under and in Germany has followed a familiar model to stable cash flow supportive of a healthy dividend. Read More

We're three official issues and one quarter into the life of Australian Edge. What a quarter it's been. Read More

Clean-burning natural gas will play an important role in helping the world transition from oil and coal to renewables. And Australia has the potential to produce lots of it. Read More

Fiscal matters are of course important, but there’s a lot more to a hospitable investment climate than just taxation. Read More

Potash is one of three major ingredients in fertilizer. Proper fertilization leads to better crop yields. Read More

News of yet another failure of Democrats and Republicans to live up to expectations is no reason to change your opinion of the value of the stocks you hold. Read More