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RBA lays out welcome mat for Takeover Mania! Who might be next?
Roger Montgomery
February 9, 2021
There are few who question that post-COVID fiscal support is necessary by governments to avoid a depression. Government spending is of course debt funded and borrowing occurs through the issue of Bonds. Large deficits, such as those seen after the pandemic commenced ensure a steady supply of government bonds. And without central bank buying of these bonds, bond yields would rise. Continue…
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February 2021 Reporting Season
Joseph Kim
February 8, 2021
We enter the February 2021 reporting season with a materially different backdrop to the one faced by investors in August 2020. Expectations have been rebased significantly upwards – along with share prices – suggesting a more even risk-reward skew for share price direction in terms of upside/downside due to earnings surprises. Continue…
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Good reasons for Tabcorp to sell its Wagering & Media division
Stuart Jackson
February 8, 2021
Australian gaming giant, Tabcorp Holdings (ASX:TAH) has received unsolicited, confidential, non-binding and highly conditional proposals to buy its Wagering & Media division. I think a demerger makes sense for Tabcorp, and its investors, as it would leave the company as a leaner, almost pure play lotteries business. Continue…
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Bingo catches a bid. Who could be next?
Dominic Rose
February 5, 2021
Bingo Industries (ASX:BIN) confirmed in late January that it has received an unsolicited, indicative takeover proposal from a consortium led by private equity firm, CPE Capital (formerly known as CHAMP Private Equity), and including a Macquarie Infrastructure Fund (Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets, MIRA). Continue…
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City Chic accelerates global expansion
Dominic Rose
January 18, 2021
In the week before Christmas, City Chic Collective (ASX:CCX) rewarded patient investors with what looks to be a highly strategic acquisition; securing the e-Commerce and wholesale assets of UK plus-size women’s retailer Evans from the Arcadia Group (debt-laden owner of Topshop) which recently entered into administration. Continue…
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The winners and losers of 2020
Scott Phillips
January 13, 2021
A lot will be written about events in calendar year 2020 and the impact COVID-19 had on many facets of our lives, not to mention the huge volatility in financial markets. Interestingly, when we look in isolation at the calendar year returns of the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index (which includes the returns from dividends), the market was up a tiny 1.4 per cent. Continue…
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Part 2 Ageing populations mega trend
Gary Rollo
January 6, 2021
In this second video interview Gary Rollo catches up with Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA) Chief Executive Officer, Simon Owens to discuss the company’s strategy for profitably growing through Australia’s ageing demographics investment theme.
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Farewell 2020, Hello 2021
David Buckland
January 4, 2021
Sunday, 8 March 2020, was not only International Women’s Day, but the ICC Women’s World T20 Cricket final, played between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, attended by over 86,000 spectators. (Australia won by 85 runs). Ten months later, over 85 million people globally have been infected and 1.85 million people have passed-away from COVID-19. Continue…
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Ingenia’s holiday park market is booming!
Gary Rollo
December 22, 2020
Formed in 2012 Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA) is a diversified real estate investment trust (REIT) with a portfolio of assets covering lifestyle, tourism and retirement living. In the latest small cap management video series, Gary Rollo catches up with Chief Executive Officer, Simon Owens to discuss key holiday park markets and the groups’ revenue streams. Continue…
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Don’t poke the China bear
David Buckland
December 16, 2020
The Reserve Bank of Australia is taking us down the Japanese and European path, obsessed with record low interest rates whilst spending little time on productivity growth. Following “emergency low interest rates” of 3.0 per cent during the Global Financial Crisis, the current 0.1 per cent cash rate is causing havoc amongst the retired generation, which number 4 million people or 15 per cent of our population. This generation unfortunately face Hobsons choice of going up the risk curve, often speculating on risk assets, or eating into their capital. Continue…
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Our top picks in the mining services space
Dominic Rose
December 7, 2020
Surging commodity prices and a deep infrastructure pipeline support a positive medium-term outlook for contractors, a sector which has broadly lagged the market recovery. Here, we share our preferred businesses – we favour players with strong management teams, scaled business with ability to take market share as the cycle strengthens.
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Freedom Foods – significant control deficiencies cost $591.5m
David Buckland
December 2, 2020
The meaningless historical accounts signed off by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, came to a head on Monday 30 November when Freedom Foods Group Limited (ASX: FNP) released its Annual Report for the year to 30 June 2020. Continue…
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The consumer businesses that should thrive in 2021
Roger Montgomery
November 30, 2020
The COVID-19 lockdowns brought massive changes to consumer behaviour this year. Now, the economic re-opening is bringing a new set of changes. These should benefit many of the consumer businesses that suffered during the lockdowns, thus providing some great opportunities for investors. Let’s look at some of the businesses that should thrive in 2021. Continue…
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Is it time to pivot from growth to yield?
Roger Montgomery
November 9, 2020
With interest rates hovering near zero, and growth stocks looking toppy, it’s getting tougher for investors seeking a reasonable return. Thankfully, there are some fairly priced businesses in unloved parts of the market that are still offering a decent yield. Continue…
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Why Goodman Group is a COVID winner
Joseph Kim
November 6, 2020
Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) is Australia’s industrial property powerhouse which is helping to develop the infrastructure of the new economy globally – including warehouse space relied on by e-commerce and data centres. We see the company as a COVID winner, with the acceleration of structural trends Goodman has been positioning for many years playing out, with Goodman continuing to add value to their business during a period of unprecedented disruption. Continue…
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Good times ahead for Ingenia Communities
Gary Rollo
November 3, 2020
Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA) is a diversified real estate investment trust with a portfolio of assets covering lifestyle, tourism and retirement living. With a strong balance sheet, and tailwinds from rising domestic tourism and an ageing population, its future prospects look strong. Continue…
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Why investors shouldn’t fear a Biden victory
Roger Montgomery
October 30, 2020
As the world anxiously awaits the result of the upcoming US presidential election, many commentators have predicted that a Democrat win will have an adverse effect on stock market returns. But some recent polling suggests that any negative impact will not be that great. Continue…
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How much bigger can e-commerce get?
Roger Montgomery
October 29, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic and associated lockdowns have put a rocket under e-commerce adoption in Australia, boosting the sales of companies with strong digital platforms – like Adairs and Temple & Webster. But how much further can e-commerce penetration go? The experience of other developed nations gives a pretty clear indication. Continue…
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What happens when retail sales reverse?
Joseph Kim
October 28, 2020
In this week’s video insight Joseph discusses the recent performance of the retail sector and how reopening economies may impact retail performance. Government support drove an increase to spending on goods while services such as restaurants and travel were restricted. What will happen once government stimulus ends?
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Southern Highlands of NSW and electric vehicle manufacturing
David Buckland
October 20, 2020
Chairman of the Eastern Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club (colloquially known as the Sydney Roosters), Nick Politis, has joined other transport investors in the proposed $700 million electric vehicle manufacturing hub planned for Moss Vale, 130 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Continue…
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