Latest from Mark Lister

Mark Lister: Why Singles Day bonanza gives us hope

COMMENT: Let's hope the Chinese consumer is as strong as the Singles Day numbers suggest.

Capital gains tax could be parked - expert

The tax working group is expected to release its interim report this month.

Comment: Why Trump deserves some credit for the booming US economy

COMMENT: The US President is at least partly responsible for some progress of the economy.

Interim Fonterra CEO to farmer, sharemarket taste

Fonterra's choice of interim chief executive goes down well with farmers and market.

Comment: If business confidence is so low, why is the share market at record highs?

The true test will come during the corporate reporting season in August.

Mark Lister: Market suffers if investors get too excited

COMMENT: The phenomenon of plunging share prices on the back of good results.

Mark Lister: Eye on CPI figures as kiwi rides high

COMMENT: Higher dollar softening the blow of oil prices but not so good for dairy farmers.

Mark Lister: Potholes in investment road ahead

COMMENT: Inflation, politics, housing, banks and China all pose risk.

Mark Lister: Next Govt could face a rougher ride

COMMENT: Signs of slowing mean battle for power might not be a bad one to lose.

Don't be fooled by sharemarket's bull run

COMMENT: Recent exceptional returns mask historical regularity of 'down years'.

Young home buyers: Don't believe hype

COMMENT: Save hard, wait for the cycle to run its course, then take your opportunities.

Bull run for NZ stocks continued

COMMENT: The first quarter was a strong one for NZ and overseas stocks, Mark Lister writes

Investing in building firms tough graft

COMMENT: Investor returns are mixed at best in volatile industry, writes Mark Lister.

Better times a challenge for investors

COMMENT: The narrative regarding central banks and interest rates around the world has changed markedly in a few short months.

Three things that could burst bubble

COMMENT: Despite blip, the housing behemoth is likely to roll on - until the recession, writes Mark Lister.