I sat down with Paul Turton to discuss what’s been happening in investment markets so far this year. They talked about the impact of President Trump’s inauguration on markets and the continued strong performance of the Magnificent 7 Technology stocks.

David also shared insights into the opportunities for small-cap stocks, which have underperformed large caps by 30 per cent in recent years, and explained why the current economic climate might finally work in their favour. He gave his perspective on interest rate cuts, the cost-of-living pressures affecting Australians and businesses.

It’s a great conversation if you are keen to hear about what’s been shaping markets in 2025. You can listen to my segment from the 31:40-minute mark here: ABC Newcastle – How is 2025 shaping up for investment markets?

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I appeared on Ausbiz to review 2024 and talk about the outlook for 2025. Will the Magnificent Seven tech stocks continue their upward climb in 2025? Rising U.S. bond yields could potentially impact some of the share price returns of tech stocks in the U.S. market. I also discussed the potential in Australian small caps due to their underperformance relative to large caps.

You can watch the full interview here: Ausbiz – outlook for 2025 

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Last year, the S&P/ASX 200 Index, along with many of its largest companies, reached multiple record highs. This raises the question – is the market now overvalued? And if so, is a correction imminent? I joined Sean Aylmer on the Fear + Greed podcast to explore these questions. Looking at traditional indicators like the price-to-book ratio and the CAPE Shiller P/E, the market does appear overvalued. However, a deeper analysis suggests that valuations might not be as stretched as they seem, or that there are valid reasons for some ratios to be elevated. As long as disinflation continues alongside positive economic growth, I believe quality companies will continue to perform well. Listen to the full podcast below:

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In this Livewire article, I highlight key factors for investors to watch in 2025. The rise in tech stocks, including the Magnificent Seven, is driven by share price momentum fuelled by disinflation and economic growth, rather than strong fundamentals. While concerns about a market correction persist, I argue that shifts in liquidity and investor sentiment are more likely to trigger downturns than elevated valuation metrics. You can read the full article here:

Livewire: What matters for 2025 and beyond

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I joined Sean Aylmer on the Fear + Greed podcast to discuss one of the current key themes for markets – artificial intelligence (AI). AI is shaping the world and transforming industries including healthcare and transportation but there are always winners and losers. So which companies are thriving and which are most at risk? Find out in the full podcast below:

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In this article for Firstlinks I discussed whether 2025 will be another bullish year for equities. Despite warnings of an imminent market correction, the rally in equities, particularly driven by the Magnificent Seven tech giants, persists, supported by positive economic growth and moderating inflation. While some indicators, like soaring valuations and speculative behavior, suggest caution, history shows that such conditions often don’t signal an impending crash. As long as disinflation and growth continue, there’s little reason to expect a sharp downturn. While speculative excesses are evident in certain sectors, the broader market remains robust, and 2025 could potentially see another strong year. However, future risks, including geopolitical tensions and global debt concerns, should not be ignored.

You can read the full article here: 2025: Another bullish year ahead for equities?

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The Magnificent Seven (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla), which rose by an average 111 per cent over calendar 2023, continued the strong upward trajectory, increasing a further 63 per cent, on average, over calendar 2024.
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Massive demands on liquidity from the refinancing of about US$70 trillion of global debt taken up when interest rates were zero would leave less liquidity to sustain the rally in shares, bitcoin and everything else. Continue…

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