The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is fighting the government sctor where aggregate expenditure has jumped from a long-term average of 22.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) for the five decades from 1970 to a forecast 28 per cent of GDP. “Underlying inflation” is running at 3.5 per cent, and the strength of public spending has been underappreciated, assisting aggregate demand and keeping unemployment low.    

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by David Buckland Posted in Economics.

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I was blown away when I first heard the most popular use case for generative artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, is a chatbot called a companion bot. Romantic AI is one example of a company providing AI girlfriends or AI partners powered by algorithms designed to interact with users on an intimate level. Other examples include Character AI, whose founders are now at Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), whose technology lets users chat and role-play with real-life or fictional characters, including Queen Elizabeth and Draco Malfoy (of Harry Potter fame), or create customized AI companions. Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Technology & Telecommunications.

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Since 2022, we have predicted that small cap stocks, especially those representing innovative businesses with pricing power, would do well in an environment of disinflation and positive economic growth.  Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Small Caps.

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One of the most frequently asked questions by investors following Trump’s election victory is: what sectors will do well? While much remains unknowable about Trump’s second term, his “promises made, promises kept” statement during his victory speech suggests not all is a mystery.  Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Economics, Editor's Pick, Market commentary.

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That race toward artificial intelligence (AI) dominance we’ve all been hearing about has prompted some of the world’s largest technology companies – Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Meta (NASDAQ:META) platforms included – to ramp up capital expenditures (CapEx) to unprecedented levels. Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Economics.

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Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) is the largest pizza chain in Australia, and through a master franchise is the leading international Domino’s franchise. Operating more than 3,800 stores across twelve international markets, Domino’s has built a reputation for rapid delivery, customer-focused digital innovation, and a growing footprint through franchise expansion. The company’s growth has largely been steered by the strategic vision of its long-time CEO, Don Meij, who has just announced he will step down from his role after more than two decades at the helm. Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies.

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As the world watches the U.S. vote, it turns the page on a new and arguably uncertain chapter. I have just read a startling essay about Donald Trump’s character. One marvels at Americans’ willingness to vote for such a person as President. Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Global markets, Popular.

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We first published this blog back in August, but that might have been a little premature. With the U.S. voting for their next president in 24 hours, we think publishing today is more timely. Enjoy. 

While the U.S. presidential campaign is entertaining to watch from afar (and more than a little disturbing this time around), spare a thought for our friends in the U.S. who have to sort through the rhetoric, lies, and assassination attempts to select their leader for the next four years. Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Global markets, Market commentary.

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