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Shareholders in Australia’s largest bank, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, would have been relieved to read that the bank has delivered a decent full-year result – with a 98 cent dividend to boot.  But the near term may not be so bright, with the bank pointing to earnings headwinds in the months ahead.  Below is my summary of the key points from the full-year result. continue…

by Stuart Jackson Posted in Companies.

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Despite the incredibly strong market recovery since the COVID-19 lows recorded in late-March, price moves have been far from uniform.  Areas that have been hardest hit from various shutdowns include resorts and cruise lines, airlines, energy stocks and financials. At the other extreme, companies deemed to be clear beneficiaries from the work from home theme have enjoyed excellent share price moves. continue…

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Property advertising platform, REA Group (ASX:REA), was one of the first businesses to announce its results this reporting season. Given the COVID-related restrictions on real estate transactions, it was a strong performance.  And, pleasingly for investors, the company will be paying a dividend. continue…

by Joseph Kim Posted in Companies, Property, Stocks We Like.

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In addition to the acceleration of e-commerce in Australia, COVID-19 has produced several themes that are generating retail winners; some are benefitting from the Do-Up-Your-Home-Because-You’ll-Be-Spending-More-Time-There theme, there are those benefitting from the boost to income from JobKeeper, JobSeeker and early Superannuation withdrawals, and there are those that will benefit from the additional A$45 billion spent locally that was previously spent on, or during, overseas holidays.  And many retailers of course are benefitting from all three themes. continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Consumer discretionary, Stocks We Like.

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For more evidence that discretionary retail is absolutely booming right now, particularly the furniture and homewares category, look no further than Nick Scali’s (ASX:NCK) strong FY20 result and near-term outlook. NCK’s result follows hot on the heels of strong updates by key homewares peers, Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) and Beacon Lighting (ASX:BLX), and reinforces our conviction in Adairs (ASX:ADH) heading into results season. continue…

by Dominic Rose Posted in Companies, Consumer discretionary, Stocks We Like.

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The current boom in equities is not as broad-based as it might first appear. Putting aside materials and gold stocks, the rest of the market can be divided into the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’. And it may be more important than ever to be an owner of the ‘haves’.

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

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Much has been made of the exorbitant share prices of the world’s largest technology companies – Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Google. But, given the quality of their businesses, their market dominance and continuing growth prospects, are they really too expensive? continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Stocks We Like.

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Since listing on the ASX in January 2019, the share price of broadband provider, Uniti Wireless (ASX:UWL) has enjoyed spectacular growth. From an IPO price of 25 cents, shares have rocketed to $1.60, with the business growing via consolidation. The upcoming merger with OptiComm Limited (ASX:OPC) will make the business even stronger. continue…

by David Buckland Posted in Companies, Stocks We Like.

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In 1976, US economist, Herbert Stein, famously stated that “If something cannot go on forever, it will stop.” His observation could well be applied to the ballooning value of many technology companies, some of which have never made a profit, and possibly never will.  Which is why this might be a good time to look at high quality businesses that have been left behind by the rally. continue…

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

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This reporting season is likely to be one unlike any seen prior given the unprecedented disruption wrought by COVID-19. Earnings estimates range significantly for companies, while forward estimates that rely on a base of earnings are also subject to significant revision. Guidance will be difficult to come by this reporting season. continue…

by Joseph Kim Posted in Companies.

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