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Wesfarmers’ (ASX:WES) trading update for the first four months of FY21 showed the robustness of its retailing businesses. Sales growth for its two best-known brands, Bunnings and Officeworks, was particularly strong, as was the performance of its online channel, Catch. continue…

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Macquarie Telecom (ASX:MAQ) is a leading Australian telecom and datacentre provider. Its datacentre business is booming as more and more organisations shift their computing architecture to the Cloud.  Now, a major new expansion project promises to propel the business to even greater heights. continue…

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For several months now, many Australian farmers have been complaining they can’t get enough workers to pick their fruit and vegetables. The problem: Australia’s international border closure has cut off their usual supply of cheap overseas labour. Is this just a short-term issue, or a sign of bigger problems facing the rural sector? continue…

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With interest rates hovering near zero, and growth stocks looking toppy, it’s getting tougher for investors seeking a reasonable return. Thankfully, there are some fairly priced businesses in unloved parts of the market that are still offering a decent yield. continue…

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Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) is Australia’s industrial property powerhouse which is helping to develop the infrastructure of the new economy globally – including warehouse space relied on by e-commerce and data centres. We see the company as a COVID winner, with the acceleration of structural trends Goodman has been positioning for many years playing out, with Goodman continuing to add value to their business during a period of unprecedented disruption. continue…

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Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA) is a diversified real estate investment trust with a portfolio of assets covering lifestyle, tourism and retirement living. With a strong balance sheet, and tailwinds from rising domestic tourism and an ageing population, its future prospects look strong. continue…

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Investors in Australia’s major banks have had a tough year. Bank profits – and their dividends – have been pummelled by fines emanating from the financial services royal commission and AUSTRAC investigations, as well as the COVID-19 recession. However, the recently announced full-year profit result from ANZ may put some fears to rest for now. continue…

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The coronavirus pandemic and associated lockdowns have put a rocket under e-commerce adoption in Australia, boosting the sales of companies with strong digital platforms – like Adairs and Temple & Webster. But how much further can e-commerce penetration go?  The experience of other developed nations gives a pretty clear indication. continue…

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For obvious reasons, much of 2020 was a quiet time for ASX IPOs: the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic made for a challenging investment environment – one that only a brave business owner would want to list into. continue…

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In this week’s video insight Joseph discusses the recent performance of the retail sector and how reopening economies may impact retail performance. Government support drove an increase to spending on goods while services such as restaurants and travel were restricted. What will happen once government stimulus ends?

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