ASX to hit 6000: five predictions for 2017

By Zac Crellin
Updated December 7 2016 - 6:20pm, first published 5:58pm
Earnings per share on the ASX 200 will rise for the first time in three years, analysts predict. Photo: Peter Braig
Earnings per share on the ASX 200 will rise for the first time in three years, analysts predict. Photo: Peter Braig
Bond yields are on the rise and show no sign of slowing soon. Photo: Credit Suisse
Bond yields are on the rise and show no sign of slowing soon. Photo: Credit Suisse
A continued climb in bond yields would have a negative impact on stock prices. Photo: Michael Nagle
A continued climb in bond yields would have a negative impact on stock prices. Photo: Michael Nagle
The extent profits rebound tends to be relative to how much they fall. Photo: Credit Suisse
The extent profits rebound tends to be relative to how much they fall. Photo: Credit Suisse
Super contributions are falling, reducing funds' buying capacity. Photo: Credit Suisse
Super contributions are falling, reducing funds' buying capacity. Photo: Credit Suisse

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 will finally hit 6000 points but not before the end of next year, as corporate profits rise for the time in three years, Credit Suisse predicts.

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