QBE (ASX:QBE) has been a long-term holding of the Australian Eagle Long portfolio, albeit one that has faced its share of missteps over the years. However, in recent periods, the business has undergone a clear and deliberate transformation under current management, with a renewed focus on profitability, discipline and simplification. Continue…

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The U.S. Copyright Office recently released a detailed report on the complex issue of using copyrighted materials to train artificial intelligence (AI) models, which has sparked heated debate in the tech and creative industries. However, the report’s measured recommendations were overshadowed by the Trump administration’s swift dismissal of the office’s director. Continue…

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Last week, I joined Juliette Saly on Ausbiz to discuss the contrasting bull and bear market outlooks for 2025. Continue…

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We recently published a blog post here showing that all of Berkshire Hathaway’s alpha between 2016 and 2023 came from just one stock – Apple. Without Apple, Berkshire would have underperformed the S&P 500. 

I know firsthand how challenging it can be to invest in equities. Pursuing exceptional returns requires the ability to identify rare out-performers and the discipline to hold them through inevitable market turbulence. Continue…

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Investing Education.

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This week, I spoke with Phil Clark on ABC Nightlife about the latest moves from the Trump administration and their impact on the U.S. economy. We looked at how markets are reacting to Trump’s 90-day tariff pause amid ongoing policy flip-flops that are shaking investor confidence. With stagnant Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and supply chain disruptions, the equity market outlook remains challenging. We also discussed the strengthening euro as U.S. exceptionalism fades. Continue…

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The U.S. economy and stock market are teetering, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones. Together, they warn that aggressive tariffs and a cautious monetary policy result in the economy and market facing heightened inflation risks, unemployment, and a downturn. Continue…

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I recently joined Paul Turton on ABC Newcastle Mornings to discuss current market volatility and what investors might expect under a Labor government. Continue…

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On May 3, Warren Buffett announced his retirement. Here’s my dictation (abbreviated) of his announcement:

“The time has arrived where Greg should become the CEO of the company at year end, and I want to spring that on the directors effectively [of Berkshire Hathaway]”. Continue…

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