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Reporting season takes off…
Roger Montgomery
August 8, 2019
What a week! The start of reporting season, and a return of Trump and Xi-inspired market volatility. Which suits us just fine. Because, with plenty of cash, we’re ready to invest in good quality businesses that may become cheaper if the market turns down. continue…
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Keep an eye on firms exposed to residential building
Roger Montgomery
August 6, 2019
With the market on a tear, bargains are hard to come by. But patient investors might soon find some joy in businesses exposed to the residential construction sector – potentially firms like Bingo and Nick Scali – whose share prices could come off as construction activity softens. continue…
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Super Cheap defies the retail gloom
Roger Montgomery
July 30, 2019
Not all brick and mortar retailers are doing it tough. Take Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL), for example. The owner of Supercheap Auto, Rebel, Macpac and BCF is showing how to maintain margins, and fend off the digital disruptors. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Consumer discretionary, Stocks We Like.
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How valuable is Iluka Resources’ MAC royalty?
Joseph Kim
July 12, 2019
One mining company that does not get frequently mentioned despite being in the ASX 100 Index is Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU). The company owns a significant asset known as the “MAC royalty” receiving an extremely lucrative royalty rate on iron ore revenue generated from BHP’s Mining Area C mine. continue…
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The two big themes for Aussie investors
Roger Montgomery
July 8, 2019
What do A2 Milk and Nine Entertainment have in common? They represent two key themes that Australian investors should focus on to potentially enhance their long-term returns. continue…
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Caltex under the pump
Joseph Kim
July 1, 2019
The 20 June announcement by Caltex clearly caught the market by surprise, let’s look at the evolving landscape in Australian petrol retailing, the competitive dynamics and how this has impacted Caltex’s profit and share price. continue…
by Joseph Kim Posted in Companies, Consumer discretionary.
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Recently listed US tech stocks about to face their moment of truth
Roger Montgomery
June 28, 2019
Many high-profile US tech companies – like Uber, Pinterest and Lyft – are about to see the expiry of their share lockups, which are akin to our escrows. If the past is anything to go by, this should lead to some precipitous share price falls. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Technology & Telecommunications.
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Beware companies issuing multiple downgrades
Roger Montgomery
June 25, 2019
Over the last few months, eight times as many ASX-listed companies have downgraded as upgraded. That’s an alarming figure, and reveals a serious decline in business conditions. The mission for all investors is to try to avoid companies issuing further downgrades. continue…
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A tough ten-year anniversary for Julian Segal
David Buckland
June 21, 2019
Julian Segal has built an excellent reputation as a CEO getting the best out of highly cyclical businesses, at both Incitec Pivot for four years and at Caltex for the past ten years. It now seems the “cyclical gods” are against him. continue…
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What are the best venture capital bets?
Joseph Kim
June 18, 2019
There have been a number of high-profile IPOs in the US this year – with the ride-sharing Apps Uber and Lyft being two of the most prominent. The combined valuation of the two listings at IPO was >US$100bn (Uber $82bn, Lyft $24bn), a higher valuation than every company on the ASX aside from the mighty BHP. continue…
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