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ELECTION 2019 News & Analysis

UK decides: stocks hit record but Brexit looms
Markets
UK decides: stocks hit record but Brexit looms
Sterling and UK shares surged as the scale of the Conservative party’s victory emerged last Friday, writes Morningstar UK's James Gard.  
James Gard | 16 December 2019
Housing uptick may lift banks, property portals
Stocks
Housing uptick may lift banks, property portals
House prices are heading up again, boosted by lower interest rates and greater certainty after the federal election. 
Nicki Bourlioufas | 23 September 2019
Why franking fears, dividends may leave some investors worse off
Retirement
Why franking fears, dividends may leave some investors worse off
Some investors could be worse off if they acted early on fears about Labor's franking credit policy, says super industry expert Phil La Greca.
Glenn Freeman | 05 June 2019
More super certainty after Labor's shock loss
Retirement
More super certainty after Labor's shock loss
The end of another federal election cycle has brought renewed certainty around superannuation regulations for individuals, and many are also relieved...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 24 May 2019
Labor's election loss a welcome reprieve for health insurers
Stocks
Labor's election loss a welcome reprieve for health insurers
Share prices at NIB and Medibank bounced this week as Labor's election defeat scuttled several policies that would have likely increased member...
Glenn Freeman | 23 May 2019
Bank shares surge as investors digest election
Stocks
Bank shares surge as investors digest election
Banking stocks have surged as investors react to the coalition's federal election win, driving the Australian share market higher.
AAP | 20 May 2019
Election2019: Market set for bounce as tax cuts loom
Stocks
Election2019: Market set for bounce as tax cuts loom
The Liberal-National Coalition is capitalising on Scott Morrison's sweeping election win to pass through signature tax cuts in a bid to bolster a...
Lex Hall with AAP | 19 May 2019
Election2019: Mixed outcome from renewables, EV plans
Markets
Election2019: Mixed outcome from renewables, EV plans
Labor's sweeping policy recommendations on renewable energy would have a muted effect on utility companies, while the proposed electric vehicle...
Morningstar Analysts | 17 May 2019
Election2019: Labor's childcare plans back long-term growth trends
Stocks
Election2019: Labor's childcare plans back long-term growth trends
Labor proposals include higher government-subsidised wages for workers, a boost to pre-school education funding, and a childcare subsidy increase -...
Morningstar Analysts | 17 May 2019
Election2019: Private health scrutiny a risk for insurers, hospitals
Stocks
Election2019: Private health scrutiny a risk for insurers, hospitals
The $8.6bn promised for the healthcare means more scrutiny on insurance premiums and rebates and more pressure on insurers such as Medibank and NIB.
Morningstar Analysts | 17 May 2019