weren't we supposed to open upwards?

Thoughts gentlemen? At least this isn't AIO specific. I am at a loss as to why our market is down 1-2%.

On another note, having read through the Deutche transport report, AIO appears to be quite strong.

- New development in QLD going ahead in 2010.
- Consistent (protected) revenue streams.
- In demand assets.

Obviously this report was bias toward AIO with future speculation etc, but the fact was AIO had an increase in profit in the Sep 08' QTR.

I don't see any substance behind those who argue that this stock is on a downward trend long-term. Long term being 5-7+ years in my book. Medium term being 2-3 years and short term being around the 12 month time-frame.

My 2 cents - don't let this disillusioned market warp our sense of appreciating core fundamentals in companies such as these. Credit will free up eventually. I believe this will happen before the time AIO will have to re-finance nearly half its debt in May 2010.