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In this week’s video insight, I explore the recent performance of the retail sector. Companies like Cettire, Temple & Webster, Nick Scali, and JBHi-Fi have surprised analysts with their robust performance, leading to a reassessment of sales projections. I discuss the unexpected resilience of retailers in the face of January’s challenges and discuss the implications of these developments for the future. continue…

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Reporting season is the gift that keeps on giving. Following on from our reporting of the great results from online retailers Cettire (ASX:CTT) and Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW), results from several other holdings are also encouraging. Seven Group (ASX:SVW), IDP Education (ASX:IEL), and Audinate (ASX:AD8) have all reported, and the initial response from the market has been positive. continue…

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Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) have already added to the positive retail momentum by Nick Scali (ASX:NCK), JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH), and Cettire (ASX:CTT).

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Transurban (ASX:TCL) reported its first half of FY24 results on the 8^th of February, sharing its financial results and operational insights. The report revealed significant growth in earnings and an estimated FY24 distribution of 62 cents per share which represents approximately 7 per cent growth on FY23. continue…

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Generally speaking, and while it is early days, this earnings season has been a good one both broadly and for the Montgomery Small Companies Fund, overseen by portfolio managers, Gary Rollo and Dominic Rose. continue…

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With surging quarterly results and a bright outlook, Megaport’s (ASX:MP1) recent performance ignites optimism, marking an impressive rebound and spotlighting the company’s strategic growth amidst the tech industry’s evolving landscape. continue…

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The price of uranium has jumped from U.S.$20/lb. in January 2018 to U.S.$40/lb in January 2022 to U.S.$90/lb in January 2024. Boss Energy (ASX: BOE), with its strategic market position and two significant projects, is poised to capitalise on this upward trajectory. continue…

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As we delve into the February reporting season, investor focus shifts to company profits and identifies sectors and companies anticipating earnings growth. This period can be marked by volatility in share prices, contingent upon whether companies exceed or fall short of expectations. continue…

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After the well-documented U.S. money printing spree of 2020-21, something interesting happened in the U.S.: Inflation started picking up in 2021-2022. Just as it takes time for water to fill a bucket, it took time for inflation to emerge, but when it did, annualised inflation averaged 7.7 per cent for 18 months from January 2021 to July 2022 (Figure 1). continue…

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In this week’s video insight, David Buckland and I discuss Seven Group Holdings (ASX: SVW), an Australian operating and investment group in the media, mining and construction industry in which the Montgomery Small Companies Fund holds a substantial stake. We spotlight the remarkable alignment between the Stokes family’s leadership and investors’ interests, emphasizing Seven Group’s astute counter-cyclical investment strategy. Additionally, we explore their recent strategic acquisition of Boral (ASX: BLD), shedding light on their concerted efforts to enhance operational efficiencies and bolster margins. Catch the full discussion here. continue…

by Dominic Rose Posted in Companies, Stocks We Like, Video Insights.

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