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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…

by Stuart Jackson Posted in Companies, Financial Services.

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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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Sydney Airport Holdings (ASX:SYD) has just provided a trading update for September.  Given Australia’s closed borders, the historically low passengers numbers were hardly surprising. continue…

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What do a US truck electrification business and an Aussie online beauty retailer have in common?  Answer: Skyrocketing valuations based on the prospect – or hope – of rapid growth. But if these valuations are hard to justify, why do so many investors not seem to care? continue…

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Bapcor (ASX:BAP) – Australia’s leading aftermarket auto parts distributor – has enjoyed very strong trading conditions since mobility restrictions have eased, and its share price has rallied accordingly. BAP has both growth and defensive qualities and remains a great way to play the domestic tourism thematic which could prove stronger for longer. And the balance sheet is now primed for acquisitions, further enhancing the growth potential of the company.
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by Dominic Rose Posted in Companies, Stocks We Like.

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When the COVID-19 crisis began, cruise lines were one of the first industries to be sold off.  But how times change as in the northern hemisphere passenger numbers and bookings are picking up again.  With the share prices of the listed cruise lines still in the doldrums, is it time for investors to get back on board? continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick.

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Last year I wrote about the possibility of a spin off of Iluka Resources’ MAC royalty, and how much this asset could be worth as a standalone entity. It appears we will find out the market’s assessment of the value of the royalty – to be known as Deterra Royalties (DRR AU) – in as little as two weeks, with the Extraordinary General Meeting to vote on the proposed de-merger occurring on Friday 16 October. continue…

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