On Monday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index reached a new all-time high, crossing the illustrious 8,000-point mark. For anyone closely tracking Australian equity markets over the last year, particularly those for large caps (notably the ASX 100 and ASX 200 indices), this may not come at a surprise. In fact, the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index, which is most commonly used as a proxy for the broader Australian equity market, boasted a 12 per cent return for fiscal year 2024.   Continue…

by Dean Curnow Posted in Market commentary.

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In mid-2023, the U.S. Department of Energy released its Critical Minerals Assessment, and lithium, nickel and a handful of specific rare earths were highlighted as commodities most critical to the energy transition, and with the highest supply risk.  Continue…

by David Buckland Posted in Companies.

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Remember the television show The Jetsons?

I am showing my age by declaring I looked forward to watching the Hanna-Barbera produced cartoon, The Jetsons. Perhaps I couldn’t articulate it at the time but there was something promising and hopeful about seeing George Jetson arrive home in a flying car, then sitting down to a family meal served by robot maid, Rosie. Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Technology & Telecommunications.

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The Australian Eagle Asset Management investment team has had a long history with Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE). The most recent holding was for several years prior to the pandemic with positive performance supported by growing profit and margins generated by the success of Penfolds in China. This time around, we see another opportunity for medium-term change thesis that may drive a material re-rating of the share price. Continue…

by Alan Kwan Posted in Companies, Editor's Pick, Stocks We Like.

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In my interview on ABC Statewide Drive with Jess Mcguire yesterday, we discussed the recent interest rate cuts in Sweden, Canada, and Europe, with New Zealand potentially following suit in the coming months as the economy slows. Consumer sentiment is also shifting, with a noticeable focus on essentials, as companies like Kathmandu (ASX:KMD), Cettire (ASX:CTT), and Nike (NYSE:NKE) project lower sales for the June to August period due to decreased discretionary spending. Additionally, we touched on the significant influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on the impressive performance of the Magnificent 7 stocks last year and this calendar year. Continue…

by David Buckland Posted in Radio.

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The easing cycle for the Western world has thankfully begun with each of the Canadian Central Bank, the European Central Bank and the Swedish Central Bank cutting their official cash rate by 0.25 per cent to 4.75 per cent, 4.25 per cent and 3.75 per cent, respectively. Continue…

by David Buckland Posted in Economics.

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In this morning’s interview on Ausbiz, I discussed key market trends in anticipation of the upcoming U.S. and Australian reporting seasons. I highlighted the importance of the impending reporting season to support the current market momentum, emphasising the need to closely observe outlook statements and key sectors, such as consumer discretionary companies like JB Hi-Fi (ASX: JBH) and Premier Investments (ASX: PMV). I also addressed the pressures on Australian banks, including Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA), noting their significant contributions to market performance but also their current high valuations and need for earnings growth. Lastly, I touched on the resource sector, particularly lithium stocks, and the importance of upcoming production reports in shaping future market directions. Continue…

by Sean Sequeira Posted in Editor's Pick, TV Appearances.

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In this week’s video insight, I discuss the often overlooked “cost of growth” by analysts, using Rex Minerals (ASX:RXM), a minerals exploration and development company, as an example. Despite significant resource potential, Rex Minerals has faced substantial capital requirements and market volatility, highlighting the financial challenges of bringing projects to production. This week, MACH Metals Australia made a takeover bid, valuing Rex Minerals at $393 million, a significant increase from earlier valuations, underscoring the complex relationship between growth costs and company valuation. Continue…

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