In this week’s video insight, I discuss the potential shift in the artificial intelligence (AI) and tech landscape following the emergence of DeepSeek-RI, an open-source AI rivaling Western models at a fraction of the cost. With Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) recent sharp share price drop and questions around energy-intensive data centers, I explore how these developments could challenge U.S. tech dominance and reshape the AI market’s cost dynamics. Continue…

by David Buckland Posted in Technology & Telecommunications, Video Insights.

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You gotta love it when a party ends and the lights come on. Blinking and adjusting to the bright lights, you begin to see clearly that which was previously blurry and obscured. 

One of the most repeated mistakes equities investors make is the assumption that their poster-child industry leader will always remain so. Nobody ever seems to assume that competitors will emerge and take a significant share from the first mover. That failure leads to sky-high price-to-earning (P/E) ratios and unrealistic pricing. Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies, Technology & Telecommunications.

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Although recent Federal Reserve statements about slowing the pace of future rate cuts prompted a swift market pullback and led to higher bond yields, many analysts believe any downturn will be short-lived.

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In yesterday’s interview on Statewide Drive with Jess McGuire, I discussed how 2025 is shaping up for investment markets. As we approached the U.S. presidential inauguration, global markets performed strongly, with the S&P 500 up 3 per cent and tech stocks, predominantly led by the ‘Magnificent 7,’ also showing gains. Meanwhile, Chinese markets struggled, down around 3 per cent year-to-date, driven by deflationary pressures impacting consumer spending. Continue…

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I joined Ausbiz to discuss the 2025 market landscape, exploring themes like whether the return of President Trump is driving market sentiment. I highlighted the disparity between the US’s GDP and its global market capitalisation, attributing it to sentiment around big-cap stocks like the “Magnificent Seven.” I also addressed China’s deflation and its impact on commodities like iron ore. Additionally, I pointed out opportunities in the small-cap space, particularly as Australia faces potential interest rate cuts this year. You can watch the interview here: Ausbiz – is 2025 the year for small caps?

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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?

by David Buckland Posted in Market commentary, Radio.

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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:

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Market commentary, Podcast Channel.

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