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The Technology of Finance
Roger Montgomery
November 7, 2018
Among the very best performing shares since July, and indeed through reporting season, were financial technology companies such as Iress (ASX:IRE), Praemium (ASX:PPS) and Bravura Solutions (ASX:BVS). Other companies in this space include, HUB24 (ASX:HUB), Netwealth (ASX:NWL) and GBST (ASX:GBT). continue…
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Personal care company’s shares under pressure
Joseph Kim
November 1, 2018
One of the more interesting stories in the market this year has been that of BWX Limited – an Australian company that manufactures body, hair and skin-care products primarily under the Sukin brand, and one the Montgomery team has previously written about. Sukin markets itself as Australia’s Number 1 Natural Skincare brand and is sold in both pharmacy channels and Coles. continue…
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The WPP stable is really feeling the heat
David Buckland
October 30, 2018
WPP AUNZ Ltd, is one of the largest marketing companies in Australasia, covering every angle including advertising, media investment management, data investment management, public relations and public affairs, branding and identity, healthcare communications, digital technology and e-commerce marketing, shopper marketing, content production and specialist communications. continue…
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Stricter European Emission Rules and a Slowdown in the Chinese Car Market
David Buckland
October 16, 2018
German carmakers have been hit by the combination of stricter European emission rules and a decline in Chinese car sales. continue…
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The Curious Case of Telstra’s Remuneration Report
Tim Kelley
October 12, 2018
As a general observation, my view is that remuneration for top listed company executives is nothing short of generous. Boards and shareholders of all stripes seem happy to shovel cash at senior managers in hope of attracting and retaining exceptional talent; the sort of talent that will drive shareholder returns beyond those of comparable companies. This logic may have some superficial appeal, but I take issue with it for a couple of reasons. continue…
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Online platforms are changing the way we buy cars
Roger Montgomery
October 12, 2018
Back in 2014, Warren Buffett surprised the world by acquiring the fifth-largest car dealer in the United States, the Van Tuyl Group. Clearly, Buffett bet that the traditional face-to-face, kick-the-tyres, test drive and trade-in approach to buying a car would not change any time soon. But recent online start-ups could prove him wrong. continue…
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Nufarm’s results were in line with guidance, but should you be concerned?
Stuart Jackson
October 5, 2018
Research by University of Melbourne scientists* has found that Australia’s drought may be the worst in 800 years. It’s been devastating for our farmers, and is also likely to be hitting many agriculture companies. So the recently announced FY2018 result by agricultural chemical company, Nufarm (ASX:NUF), makes interesting reading. continue…
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Could FAANG stocks feel the bite of government regulation?
Roger Montgomery
October 4, 2018
In the blink of an eye, an elite group of tech businesses has come to dominate the markets, and influence our lives. These are the FAANG stocks – Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google. But with US and European governments seeking to regulate these businesses, there’s a chance their dominance could soon be challenged. continue…
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Does PEXA pack a punch?
Joseph Kim
September 26, 2018
PEXA – Property Exchange Australia – is Australia’s online property exchange network. It assists lawyers, conveyancers and financial institutions to lodge documents with land registries and complete financial settlements electronically. It’s about to be sold. Does it prove to be an attractive investment? continue…
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Alibaba: Tariff war has thwarted the pledge to create one million US jobs
David Buckland
September 21, 2018
On the back of the recent announcement that Jack Ma will be stepping down as Chairman of Alibaba Group Holding (BABA US) in September 2019, the company has just completed a three-day investor conference. continue…
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