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
Pacific Digest
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
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
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
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
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
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