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Cracks in the foundation – Australia’s growing housing crisis
David Buckland
August 4, 2025
Last week, I attended an Australian housing market update from Eliza Owen, Head of Research at Cotality (formerly Core Logic). Below are some key insights that I thought were worth highlighting. Continue…
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ABC Business News – U.S.-China trade talks and market insights
Roger Montgomery
June 16, 2025
I joined Kirsten Aiken on ABC News earlier this week to discuss the recent U.S.-China trade talks. While these discussions aimed to reinforce the trade truce established last month in Geneva, they primarily offered a framework without substantial new commitments, leaving investors largely unimpressed. The prevailing concern among investors, however, is the perceived gradual shift of the U.S. towards authoritarianism, which is creating significant unease in the markets.
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Market commentary.
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You’re fired! Another day, and another example of Trump commercialising the office of President for personal gain
Roger Montgomery
May 20, 2025
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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August 2025 reporting season calendar
Roger Montgomery
August 4, 2025
Australia’s reporting season is now underway, shifting investor attention from Trump’s tariffs and cheating on the golf course to company earnings, as well as their 2026 outlook statements.
The goal? Pinpointing sectors and businesses with the potential for genuine earnings growth. Even if Trump’s actions cause vibrations in the market, it will be the companies that can grow that will ultimately deliver the most attractive returns. Continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies.
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Stablecoins, GENIUS Act, and why do they matter?
Roger Montgomery
August 5, 2025
There’s a lot going on in cryptocurrency markets and while many still dismiss them as a fad, recent announcements and enacted legislation in the U.S., demands investors begin to pay attention to the emerging asset class, if they haven’t already. Continue…
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Another reason Buffett’s Apple share sale was well timed
Roger Montgomery
May 29, 2025
Tech ‘bros’ are buzzing with the news that Sir Jony Ive, the hardware design genius behind Apple’s iconic iPhone, iPod, and Mac, has sold his startup, io, to OpenAI, the powerhouse behind the Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot, ChatGPT. OpenAI, with a US$300 billion valuation, has acquired Ive’s 2019 startup for US$5 billion in stock, valuing the company at nearly US$6.5 billion. Io’s 55 employees will join OpenAI and form a new hardware division to be led by OpenAI’s Peter Welinder. Continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Companies.
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A little perspective on sentiment
Roger Montgomery
June 4, 2025
With Donald Trump deliberately flooding the media with daily, if not hourly, meme-worthy pronouncements, investors are understandably bereft of an opportunity to sit back and take stock of what’s been happening in markets so far. This is that opportunity. Continue…
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Over the Money Fence – The Sandwich Generation
Roger Montgomery
June 6, 2025
In this episode of Over the Money Fence, we dive into the realities facing the Sandwich Generation – women in their 50s and 60s who find themselves caring for elderly parents while also supporting adult children. Continue…
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Life360 – another excellent quarterly performance
David Buckland
August 12, 2025
Life360’s (ASX:360) June 2025 quarterly results saw its share price react very positively, appreciating 9.6 per cent to A$41.46, at the time of writing. This follows on from an 18 per cent increase following its March 2025 quarterly results. Continue…
by David Buckland Posted in Stocks We Like, Technology & Telecommunications.
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Private Credit as a core allocation: Insights from Fraser Heard
Roger Montgomery
July 28, 2025
In this video, Fraser Heard, Head of Partners Private, shares his perspective on the growing role of private credit within client portfolios. He outlines why private credit is emerging as a core asset class in Australia, particularly as investors seek income and diversification away from traditional sources. Fraser discusses how Partners Private evaluates private credit opportunities, with a strong focus on manager quality, transparency, risk discipline, and the structural benefits the asset class can offer. Continue…
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