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Another U.S. Bank fails overnight. Now it’s three.
Roger Montgomery
March 13, 2023
Everyone’s talking about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) – the largest bank failure since the global financial crisis – and debating whether it’s the start of another financial crisis. There’s Bill Ackman on one side of the Twitterverse, suggesting more banks will collapse like dominos, while on the other side, there’s U.S. President Joe Biden, who points to the safeguards introduced after the global financial crisis to stop another financial crisis from occurring again. Continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Financial Services, Global markets.
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Why Invocare should say yes to TPG’s takeover offer
Roger Montgomery
March 13, 2023
On 7 March, funeral services provider, Invocare (ASX:IVC), received an unsolicited, non-binding indicative offer from giant U.S. private equity firm, TPG Global. TPG offered to buy all the shares in IVC through a scheme of arrangement for $12.65 per share – a 40 per cent premium to its previous close. Based on a quick calculation, I think this is a pretty good deal for IVC shareholders. Continue…
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From boom to bust: how rising real rates could impact the stock market
Roger Montgomery
March 10, 2023
Roger joined Ausbiz to discuss the significance of real interest rates on markets, real rates measure your purchasing power or the change in your purchasing power. At the moment the fear is real rates could turn positive. Watch: From boom to bust: how rising real rates could impact the stock market
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Let down by bonds? Private debt is worth a look
Roger Montgomery
March 10, 2023
For all the doom and gloom being proffered by various analysts it might surprise you to learn the Australian economy is actually growing. And it grew 2.7 per cent over the last year. Sure, the rate of growth might be slowing, but we’re still growing. Continue…
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Is QBE finally back on track?
Sean Sequeira
March 9, 2023
Just a cursory glance at the share price history of QBE Insurance Group (ASX:QBE) is enough to scare most investors away. After hitting a high of around $34 back in 2007, the stock has more than halved to around $15. But a new management team seems to be steering the business in the right direction, and many analysts see QBE as a turnaround story. Continue…
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The market suffered a serious case of sticker shock overnight
Roger Montgomery
March 8, 2023
Stick.er’-Shock’, noun. shock or dismay experienced by the potential buyers of a particular product on discovering its high or increased price. The market suffered a serious case of sticker shock overnight after the U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, addressed the U.S. Senate Banking Committee in the first of two hearings on Capitol Hill this week, opening the door to raising rates higher and faster than recently anticipated. Continue…
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Time to get back to basics
Roger Montgomery
March 8, 2023
In this week’s video insight Roger discusses his views on what long-term investors should be focused on. Roger believes quality growth companies will ultimately return to popularity and when they do watch out. Continue…
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Cash-strapped borrowers are hammering the housing sector
Roger Montgomery
March 7, 2023
Rising interest rates are already having a major impact on the Australian housing sector. Dwelling approvals are down, an increasing number of off-the-plan buyers are trying to exit their purchases, and furniture and appliance sales are declining. If you’re looking to invest in companies exposed to housing, I’d suggest it’s a case of buyer beware. Continue…
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