Right now, there’s a debate raging about the need to cut corporate tax rates in Australia. As usual, some of the arguments are overly simplified, if not misleading. The questions are: would a tax cut deliver the benefits spruiked by the government, and who would benefit the most? Let’s take a look. Continue…

by Andreas Lundberg Posted in Market commentary.

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Most of us know of the volatility index, otherwise known as the VIX.  But the inverse index – the XIV – was little known until a recent story surfaced about a trader who lost $4 million when the XIV lost 96 per cent of its value in one day.  It was a sobering reminder that this bull market can’t roll on forever. Continue…

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After Myer’s (ASX: MYR) announcement last Friday it has been revealed they have had a very tough time in the 6 months to January 2018. Earnings are likely down around 40 per cent to sub $40 million on a 3.6 per cent decline in Revenue.  Continue…

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“Only when you combine sound intellect with emotional discipline do you get rational behaviour” Warren Buffet. It is in the pursuit of such rational decisions that outside of bottom up company analysis, I spend a lot of time exploring and understanding cognitive biases. Continue…

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In this interview with Ross Greenwood on Money News I discussed the reporting season, why did JB Hi-Fi shares decline if they provided a good result? And which company is going exceptionally well and came out with a great result?

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The level of household financial stress in Australia is a key issue. This is because a significant pull-back in the financial position of households would have flow-on effects across the economy. So, the recent data released by the nation’s largest lenders provides an important reading of future trends. Continue…

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With household costs going up, and the wage index comping down, it’s little wonder Australians are finding it harder to save. If this trend continues, it spells leaner times for Australian businesses exposed to consumer spending. Continue…

by Andreas Lundberg Posted in Consumer discretionary.

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