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A lot has changed in a month – now its Ausdrill’s turn
David Buckland
October 22, 2014
Less than four weeks ago, Ausdrill Limited (ASX: ASL) released its 2014 Annual Report and Notice of AGM. At the time, the company was “…expecting an improved result in FY15 with improvements expected particularly in the Energy Drilling Australia business and in the African Mining Services business”. continue…
by David Buckland Posted in Energy / Resources, Insightful Insights.
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A note on timing (and underperformance)
Russell Muldoon
October 21, 2014
Are you (or is someone you know) guilty of trying to ‘time the market’? Have you ever attempted to sell your shares when trouble looks like brewing, only to buy back into the market when the sky has cleared and all looks safe? continue…
by Russell Muldoon Posted in Insightful Insights, Investing Education, Montgomery News and Updates.
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Crash landing or turbulence?
Roger Montgomery
October 20, 2014
As you would be well aware, nobody is able to control share prices. Even the very best quality companies, purchased at steep discounts to intrinsic value, can fall in price over a week or a month or even a year. And so we aren’t surprised to see the share price of one of our holdings – Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) – not flying as high as we’d like. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Foreign Currency, Insightful Insights, Tourism.
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If you can’t beat ’em… join ’em
Scott Shuttleworth
October 17, 2014
The Hong Kong business of REA Group Limited’s (ASX: REA) Realestate.com has been one of a few dull spots on an otherwise bright canvas for quite some time. Through a well-executed move, they seem to have changed their prospects in the country. continue…
by Scott Shuttleworth Posted in Companies, Insightful Insights.
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ACCC Takes Aim at Coles Supermarkets
Roger Montgomery
October 17, 2014
The ACCC yesterday issued a press release on its proceedings against Coles Supermarkets for their alleged contravention of the Australian Consumer Law. We’ve highlighted what we believe to be of interest below. You can read the full ACCC statement here. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Insightful Insights, Property, Value.able.
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Watch this space
Tim Kelley
October 16, 2014
I had the good fortune to attend presentations and discussions with a range of leaders from the telecommunications industry on Tuesday. The space is going to be an interesting one in the years ahead. continue…
by Tim Kelley Posted in Insightful Insights, Technology & Telecommunications.
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A beautiful trade… on your dime
Scott Shuttleworth
October 15, 2014
One of the requirements for the Coalition’s Multi-Technology Mix National Broadband Network (the NBN) is the takeover of Telstra Corporation Ltd’s (ASX: TLS) copper network. The Government and Telstra are currently in contract negotiations, but the telco has already provided (in principal) agreement for a deal with a present value of approximately $11 billion. continue…
by Scott Shuttleworth Posted in Insightful Insights, Takeovers, Technology & Telecommunications.
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RBA’s AUD expectations
Ben MacNevin
October 14, 2014
Guy Debelle, an Assistant Governor at the Reserve Bank of Australia, recently discussed the prospect of a violent sell-off in markets. His use of the word “violent” is bold, given the RBA is known for its nuanced language. It was his discussion regarding investor reactions which we found most interesting. continue…
by Ben MacNevin Posted in Economics, Insightful Insights.
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The recent 10 per cent pullback
David Buckland
October 13, 2014
The Australian All Ordinaries Index made a post-GFC high on 21 August 2014 at 5,672 points; 1200 points short of its all-time high (6,873) recorded in late-2007. In the most recent seven-and-a-half weeks, the market has retreated around 550 points (or 10 per cent) to 5,122 points at the time of writing. continue…
by David Buckland Posted in Insightful Insights, Montgomery News and Updates.
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Don’t let a catastrophe sneak into your portfolio
Scott Shuttleworth
October 13, 2014
The rewards in the stock market can be vast – why else would we spend so much time on it? But the risks can often go overlooked as we dream of retiring down at the beach tomorrow. One risk I’d like to highlight is catastrophe risk. continue…
by Scott Shuttleworth Posted in Companies, Insightful Insights.
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