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Legacy point of sale providers are the walking dead
Roger Montgomery
July 14, 2023
I think investors in businesses that generate meaningful revenue from point-of-sale hardware terminals (EFTPOS terminals) are sleepwalking towards their own financial cliff. And my reading of some of the broker research notes, covering the relevant companies, tells me the market doesn’t understand the implications. There is therefore much more downside ahead for these businesses. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Consumer discretionary, Editor's Pick, Financial Services.
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We’ve returned 9.6%* pa to investors without sacrificing on security. Here’s how we do it
Brett Craig
July 13, 2023
In this period of heightened volatility, above-target inflation, and rising interest rates, you need investments that aim to protect your capital as well as grow it. Quality private credit is one way of achieving this. And unlike equities, the cash rate, or other asset classes, you’re not wed to the economic cycle. continue…
by Brett Craig Posted in Aura Group, Editor's Pick, Video Insights.
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Value investing? Don’t follow Ben Graham
Roger Montgomery
July 11, 2023
Over the years, there has been some confusion about our approach to value investing. And even though a majority of my 2010 book, Value.able discussed the importance of identifying quality businesses, which included a company’s bright prospects for growth, many investors and commentators have been fixated on the value component of the philosophy. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Investing Education.
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Collins foods: Navigating challenges and seeking growth opportunities in the fast-food market
Roger Montgomery
July 6, 2023
Brisbane-based Collins Foods Limited (ASX:CKF) operates, manages, and administratively supports fast-food restaurants and food service outlets. The company’s portfolio of owned and franchised KFC outlets makes it one of the largest KFC franchisees in the world. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Consumer discretionary, Editor's Pick.
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Home-grown Australian biomedical companies shine on the global stage
David Buckland
July 5, 2023
In this week’s video insight David Buckland discusses two Australian biomedical companies, Pro-Medicus (ASX:PME) and Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX) which are gaining global recognition. Pro-Medicus specialises in imaging software and has experienced significant growth, while Telix focuses on cancer management technologies with promising market potential. Both companies are poised for further success and expansion. continue…
by David Buckland Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick, Stocks We Like, Video Insights.
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Nvidia’s share price has surged almost 200 per cent on an AI boom. But will it stay there?
Roger Montgomery
June 27, 2023
Rachel Pupazzoni published an article for ABC News discussing how seven companies have experienced significant growth compared to other stocks, collectively rising by 50 per cent year-to-date, while the rest of the companies in the MSCI US Index have remained unchanged. She draws on Roger’s thoughts on how this narrow group of companies driving the market gains is likely influenced by enthusiasm for AI and its transformative potential, although the actual extent of its impact remains uncertain. Read here: Nvidia’s share price has surged almost 200 per cent on an AI boom. But will it stay there?
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, In the Press, On the Internet.
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Ausbiz: Unmasking the Mortgage Cliff
Roger Montgomery
June 23, 2023
I joined Ausbiz to discuss how high inflation and global recession fears are impacting markets and the economy. I also share my perspective on the potential mortgage cliff for Australians and explain how aggregate numbers can sometimes conceal individual-level issues, and that marginal consumers often dictate the outlook for firms and their performance. Watch the interview: Unmasking the mortgage cliff
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, TV Appearances.
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Why is the S&P 500 rallying amidst uncertain times?
Roger Montgomery
June 20, 2023
While our predicted 2023 stock market rally appears robust at first glance, the reality reveals a different story. Initially, pessimists expected the aggressive series of interest rate hikes in 2022 to have significant consequences. Consensus the U.S. faces a recession, led many to predict a decline in stock values. However, contrary to these expectations, the U.S. economy has continued to grow, and the S&P 500 Index, which influences global investor sentiment, has risen by over 15.3 per cent this year. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Global markets, Market commentary.
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Banks have left a $240 billion gap, now savvy investors are seeing opportunity
Brett Craig
June 15, 2023
Private credit used to be the domain of high net worth investors but that is all changing as nimble operators fill a gap in the market.There’s a $240 billion funding gap facing the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that employ 70 per cent of the population. SMEs play an essential role in the economy. However, changes to regulatory requirements are making it harder for them to access funding to help them innovate and grow. continue…
by Brett Craig Posted in Aura Group, Editor's Pick, Video Insights.
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Some analysts are forecasting big gains for Gold and Bitcoin
Roger Montgomery
June 13, 2023
A theory doing the rounds is that we’ve entered a new epoch where central banks will have no option but to create monetary inflation to fund structural fiscal deficits. To be clear monetary inflation is not the same as consumer price inflation. Monetary inflation is brought about through central bank balance sheet expansion or quantitative easing. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Market commentary.