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Further thoughts on McMillan Shakespeare
Tim Kelley
July 30, 2013
We posted last week an article that set out some of our thoughts on McMillan Shakespeare (ASX: MMS), and the logic that led us to add to our position following the precipitous price drop last week. continue…
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F.B.T. – Fairly Badly Trampled?
Tim Kelley
July 25, 2013
Readers will be well aware of the controversy surrounding the Federal Labor government’s proposed changes to FBT legislation and the potential impact of these changes to businesses linked to car leasing and salary packaging. As owners of one of the businesses most directly in the firing line for these changes – McMillan Shakespeare – we have been following the debate with particular interest. continue…
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Into the unknown
Russell Muldoon
July 25, 2013
According to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, job advertisements on the internet fell by 2.8 per cent in June. continue…
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Consolidation plays – finding value
Ben MacNevin
July 25, 2013
A “roll-up” is a term used to describe a broad-based acquisition process of many smaller and similar businesses by a company. There are two motivations that investors are commonly attracted to with a consolidation play – one increases the parent company’s share price, while the other increases the value to shareholders. It is important for investors to distinguish between these two distinct reasons before making any investment. continue…
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Super investors, get ready to take a bath
Roger Montgomery
July 24, 2013
Superannuation, shares and gold prices. See what Roger thinks.
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Roger on risk
Roger Montgomery
July 24, 2013
…why should an investor, keen to see their wealth increase materially over the next ten years, pay any attention to the All Ords? continue…
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Shopping centre sales
Ben MacNevin
July 22, 2013
Colonial First Property Retail Trust (ASX: CFX) recently released the sales figures of its tenants for the 12 months to 30 June 2013. CFX’s portfolio is mainly comprised of shopping centres in major centres, and half of its assets are in Victoria. While the figures do not provide a complete account of retail conditions in Australia, they do provide some insight into the performance of major retailers. continue…
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Caterpillar Inc.
David Buckland
July 19, 2013
Caterpillar’s 125,000 staff awoke this morning to hear that Jim Chanos, president and founder of Kynikos Associates, was on a short selling crusade. continue…
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Why are opportunities so thin on the ground?
Tim Kelley
July 18, 2013
For the last several weeks we have been looking hard to find new value opportunities, but have found very few. The reporting season just around the corner may reveal a few surprises, but for the moment we are sitting on our hands. This can be unsatisfying, but sometimes being a good musician means knowing when to stay silent. continue…
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Is $5.00 unreasonable for Ainsworth?
Russell Muldoon
July 17, 2013
Ainsworth Game Technology (ASX: AGI) is not a business that will appeal to all investors. Problem gambling is a genuine concern, but for many a night at the casino is a valid form of casual entertainment. Spending my pocket money on video games all those years ago held similar enjoyment while having a similar impact on my own finances. continue…
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