RBA holds fire – watch our latest Ausbiz episode on the surprise RBA decision HERE.
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Telstra’s half year results – modest gains driven by cost control not expansion
Roger Montgomery
February 24, 2025
Telstra’s (ASX:TLS) latest half-year financial results, released yesterday, tell a story of modest gains, underpinned by cost control rather than broad-based expansion, raising important questions about the company’s path to sustainable growth. Continue…
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ABC PM – Bank customers urged to shop around following rate cut
Roger Montgomery
February 21, 2025
This week, I joined David Taylor on ABC PM to discuss the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest rate cut and why bank customers should take action. Many of us are effectively lending money to banks for free, and inertia prevents us from seeking better returns. With no guarantee of further cuts, now is the time to shop around and make our cash work harder. Continue…
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Australian reporting season: strong start with surprises on dividends and upgrades
Roger Montgomery
February 21, 2025
In this week’s video insight, I discussed the latest updates from Australia’s reporting season, where earnings and dividends have generally exceeded expectations. So far, companies reporting above forecasts outnumber those missing, contributing to the market’s performance in February. Analyst upgrades have also been more frequent than downgrades, with several well-established companies maintaining their competitive position.
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Kmart and chemicals (not Bunnings) powers Wesfarmers result
Roger Montgomery
February 20, 2025
Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) delivered a solid set of half-year results for financial year 2025, exceeding market estimates at the earnings-before-tax (EBT) level and marginally at the top line. Strong performances by Kmart and WesCEF (chemicals, energy and fertilisers) drove the positive surprise, while Bunnings met expectations. Continue…
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Ausbiz – should we be less certain on a bullish 2025 now?
Roger Montgomery
February 20, 2025
I joined Ausbiz to discuss the market’s strong reactions to earnings surprises this reporting season, the competitive advantages driving companies like the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ahead of rivals, and Nick Scali’s growth through strategic acquisitions. I also shared my broader market outlook, highlighting the importance of disinflation, economic growth, and liquidity for a bull market, while questioning the sustainability of liquidity in future gains. Listen to the full interview here: Ausbiz – should we be less certain on a bullish 2025 for now?
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ARB Corporation: from local manufacturer to global 4×4 powerhouse
Roger Montgomery
February 20, 2025
From the first days of this blog, back in 2009/10, we have been writing about ARB Corporation (ASX:ARB), classifying it as one of the highest ‘A1’ quality companies listed on the ASX. Back in 2009, the share price was below $3.00 (and many thought it was on a high price to earnings (P/E) ratio then!). Today, ARB shares trade at nearly $40 dollars, and it’s paid out $7.62 in dividends since. Continue…
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HUB24 half-year results
Roger Montgomery
February 20, 2025
Held in the portfolio of the Montgomery Small Companies Fund, the investment and superannuation platform provider HUB24 (ASX:HUB) has risen 116 per cent in the last 12 months. This week, the company released its results for the first half of 2025, with a lot to like. Continue…
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ABC Newcastle Mornings – February 2024
Roger Montgomery
February 19, 2025
I joined Paul Turton on ABC Newcastle radio yesterday to discuss the potential impact of rate cuts, the key drivers of the U.S. market’s strong performance, and what investors should focus on moving forward. We also touched on how markets are reacting to the deferral of tariffs, adding uncertainty to the outlook. Given these factors, I emphasised the importance of focusing on businesses with steady earnings growth rather than trying to predict macroeconomic trends, as long-term returns will ultimately reflect the strength of the underlying companies. Continue…
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