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Rising financial distress signals tough times ahead for retailers
Roger Montgomery
November 22, 2019
Insolvency practitioners – who turn around failing businesses, or wind them up – are the canary in the economic coal mine. Right now they’re expanding and hiring more staff, which suggests they’re preparing for challenging economic times ahead. And that spells bad news for our retailers. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Consumer discretionary.
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With new car sales falling, what is AP Eagers really worth?
Roger Montgomery
November 19, 2019
AP Eagers’ (ASX:APE) share price has dropped around 30 per cent since 30 September. Unfortunately, there could be more pain ahead as the market digests the impacts of falling car sales and the wisdom of the Automotive Holdings Group takeover earlier this year. continue…
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Industries most affected by the East Coast drought
Andreas Lundberg
November 19, 2019
The drought currently impacting much of eastern Australia is already having significant impacts on numerous businesses and industries. With the Australian Bureau of Meteorology forecasting drier than average conditions for the second half of November and December, it’s worth considering which industries could feel the most pain. continue…
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The investment case for EML just got stronger
Dominic Rose
November 18, 2019
EML Payments (ASX:EML), an Australian FinTech that specialises in digital gift cards and pre-paid cards, is a core holding in the Montgomery Small Companies Fund. Making EML even more compelling is the recent transformational acquisition of Prepaid Financial Services. continue…
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Should you be keeping an eye on Bingo Industries?
Roger Montgomery
November 14, 2019
In this week’s video insight Roger takes a look at Bingo Industries. We’ve been eagerly anticipating a downgrade for this company given the outlook for the construction industry although at their recent AGM they forecast an approximate 50 per cent increase in EBITDA over the next financial year. So what’s their outlook?
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick, Video Insights.
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Telstra’s future is looking rosy
Tim Kelley
November 13, 2019
Telstra (ASX:TLS) has been one of the better performers among Australia’s large caps over the past year, and we see more upside ahead. There are two good reasons for our optimism. continue…
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Will Christmas shopping rescue Australia’s retailers?
Dominic Rose
November 13, 2019
You can’t underestimate the importance of retail spending. When nations open their wallets, it stimulates the economy. Investors have been bracing for a cheerier Christmas, however should we be worried about recent data which has shown a marked slowdown in momentum? continue…
by Dominic Rose Posted in Companies, Consumer discretionary.
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Banking on lower Growth
Stuart Jackson
November 12, 2019
As highlighted in the recent results announcements from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Westpac (ASX:WBC) and National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB), the earnings and profits of our major banks are on the slide. It’s further justification for the investment strategy of The Montgomery Fund and The Montgomery [Private] Fund to have an 85 per cent active underweight position in the major banks. continue…
by Stuart Jackson Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick, Financial Services.
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Cedar Woods set to benefit from a housing rebound
Roger Montgomery
November 12, 2019
Have house prices and building activity bottomed? It sure seems that way – even if the trend is still negative. And that’s great news for businesses exposed either directly or indirectly to the construction industry. One business set to benefit is WA-based Cedar Woods Properties (ASX:CWP). continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Property.
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Is there more upside potential for Avita Medical?
Joseph Kim
November 1, 2019
Avita Medical (AVH:AU) is a regenerative medical device company that produces the RECELL device for the treatment of burns. It is a company I have written about previously and whilst being a recent addition to the Montgomery fund’s portfolios, it has been one of its better performers. Given the share price appreciation in a short period of time, it’s worth reviewing the company’s operating performance and potential for further upside. continue…
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