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The Aussie economy and society is bifurcating with the housing crisis
David Buckland
July 4, 2024
Australian governments at all levels are not known for thinking beyond the electoral cycle. Take the fact that Australia took on 540,000 immigrants last year, whilst births exceeded deaths by 110,000. Hence an additional 650,000 Australians, or 2.5 per cent of our population, at a time when our country is going through an unprecedented housing crisis. continue…
by David Buckland Posted in Economics, Editor's Pick, Property.
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FAREWELL FISCAL 2024, HELLO FISCAL 2025
David Buckland
July 2, 2024
The Magnificent Seven (Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Meta (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), which rose by an average 111 per cent over calendar 2023, continued their strong upward trajectory, increasing a further 37 per cent, on average, over the six months to June 2024. This helped drag up the Nasdaq, which jumped 18.1 per cent and 28.5 per cent for the 6 and 12 months to June 2024, respectively. The S&P 500 also did very well, up 22.7 per cent for the year and up 14.5 per cent for the six months to June 2024. continue…
by David Buckland Posted in Economics, Editor's Pick, Foreign Currency.
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Webinar – Investing mastermind Series
Roger Montgomery
June 27, 2024
I had the pleasure of joining Chris Batchelor to present a webinar hosted by Stockopedia as part of their Investing Mastermind series. We delved into unlocking the secrets of stock selection and identifying high-quality stocks. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Stocks We Like, Talks.
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ABC NEWCASTLE MORNINGS – Global market insights
David Buckland
June 25, 2024
In this week’s interview with Paul Turton on ABC Newcastle radio, we discussed several key financial trends and their global impacts. We covered the significant growth of the S&P 500 over the last four years, driven largely by technology stocks and the artificial intelligence revolution. We also delved into the current economic climate in Australia, examining the rising inflation and consumer price index (CPI), and how these factors are influencing discretionary spending and mortgage interest rates. Additionally, we explored the dynamics of the Chinese economy, focusing on the implications of Australia’s coal and iron ore exports to China. continue…
by David Buckland Posted in Economics, Editor's Pick, Radio.
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Send a burrito to the GYG naysayers
Roger Montgomery
June 20, 2024
We recently wrote about the then-upcoming Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG) float. That post and its associated social media mentions engendered some polarized views. Curiously, perhaps the bullish camp was filled with those who eat and enjoy Guzman y Gomez’s products. Those who thought the burritos missed the mark assumed the initial public offering (IPO) would do likewise. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick.
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20%-Off at Merivale yet to influence RBA economists
Roger Montgomery
June 20, 2024
I think it’s fair to say anyone with a mortgage or business loan would like to see some relief at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) bowser. While rate cuts benefit those with loans, with real estate, and mortgages, rate cuts could push real estate prices up, further hindering those who are already validly complaining about affordability. continue…
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Australian property update
Roger Montgomery
June 14, 2024
I recently wrote here about the economics of borrowing 100 per cent of the purchase price for a two-bedroom apartment, and the results weren’t compelling. Despite the annual losses incurred from carrying the property and the historical lack of sufficient capital gains to offset those losses enough to render the investment superior to an equivalent investment in private credit, most Australians will trip over themselves to own an investment property. Bragging rights at dinner parties and keeping up with the Joneses may have something to do with it. As they say, you can lead a horse to water… continue…
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ABC Nightlife – Navigating market trends and Gen Z’s influence
Roger Montgomery
June 13, 2024
In my latest ABC Nightlife interview, I had the pleasure of joining Dom Knight to delve into the current market landscape and address some of your pressing questions. We explored how Generation Z’s connection through social media have not only transformed their social interactions but also disrupted numerous industries. We examined demographic shifts and the significant financial influence Gen Z is having on companies’ share valuations, with recent examples such as Asics (TYO:7936) Onitsuka Tigers and Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX). continue…
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Fast food profits
Roger Montgomery
June 7, 2024
I have previously written here that one of the most repeatable ways to make money on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) is to buy into a retail store rollout story early. Catching the steepest part of the ‘S’ curve when revenue and profit growth are accelerating while head office becomes simultaneously more efficient usually produces good results thanks to the accompanying rise in the share price. continue…
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Discretionary spending is under pressure
David Buckland
June 5, 2024
The restaurant and cafe segment of the hospitality industry holds some sway with government, with its 110,000 venues generating $64 billion in annual revenue. Additionally, it is one of the country’s largest employers of young people. With tougher trading conditions, increasing rents and costs of inputs, the sector is facing unprecedented challenges. continue…
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