Reporting season is the gift that keeps on giving. Following on from our reporting of the great results from online retailers Cettire (ASX:CTT) and Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW), results from several other holdings are also encouraging. Seven Group (ASX:SVW), IDP Education (ASX:IEL), and Audinate (ASX:AD8) have all reported, and the initial response from the market has been positive. Continue…

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Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) have already added to the positive retail momentum by Nick Scali (ASX:NCK), JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH), and Cettire (ASX:CTT).

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Transurban (ASX:TCL) reported its first half of FY24 results on the 8^th of February, sharing its financial results and operational insights. The report revealed significant growth in earnings and an estimated FY24 distribution of 62 cents per share which represents approximately 7 per cent growth on FY23. Continue…

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In my recent interview with Ausbiz, I shared insights on how small-cap stocks and private credit can be key avenues for maximising returns in today’s market landscape, offering the potential for attractive monthly returns. I discussed the advantages of decelerating inflation and touched upon the unique opportunities and risks associated with small-cap investments, spotlighting Aussie Broadband as an example of growth potential in industry-niche companies. Watch the full interview here:  Why small cap stocks may hold the key to maximising returns Continue…

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Generally speaking, and while it is early days, this earnings season has been a good one both broadly and for the Montgomery Small Companies Fund, overseen by portfolio managers, Gary Rollo and Dominic Rose. Continue…

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The good news on the recent deceleration in inflationary expectations is many major central banks have likely finished tightening their official cash rates. The five English-speaking central banks tabled below have, on average, tightened on 12 separate occasions to 5.07 per cent. Australia is the outlier, at 4.35 per cent. Continue…

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This week, I joined ABC’s The Business to discuss the anticipated challenges and strategies for Corporate Australia during the upcoming reporting season. Focusing on the banking sector, I particularly highlight Commonwealth Bank, underscoring the escalated competition’s effect on net interest margins, especially in the context of an uptick in distressed sales.   Continue…

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In this week’s video insight, I discuss how Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlights that Australian wages are growing faster than the Consumer Price Index (CPI); a claim that overlooks the CPI’s failure to account for mortgage interest payments, thus not fully capturing the cost of living. With household debt and mortgage interest on the rise, I explore the expectation of an easing in the decline of real wages relative to living costs, amidst speculation of potential interest rate reductions. Continue…

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