Turnaround stories on the ASX are a rare breed, and within the technology sector, they are among the rarest of all. Investors often shy away from tech companies burdened with high cash burn, lack of profits, frequent capital raises, product deviations, and management...
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Lendlease’s Costly Global Ventures Highlight the Perils of Di-worse-ification
The appeal of global addressable markets and sheer size of growth has drawn many ASX listed companies into di-worse-ification overseas. Australian companies have faced significant challenges in their attempts to expand globally, including underestimating local market...
Two ASX Small Caps Reporting Strong Performance, Poised for Future Growth and Innovation
While March results and the subsequent reporting in April/May are quite subdued compared to the chaos of earlier months, we are still subject to a number of high quality companies reporting their earnings. Last week, two of the TAMIM holdings reported impressive...
BYD’s Relentless Rise Threatens Tesla’s EV Dominance
China's journey in vehicle production is a tale of rapid transformation and global ambition. From its early days of manufacturing basic, low-cost cars, China has grown into a powerhouse of innovation, particularly with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). Central to...
Autonomous Innovations Flying Under the Radar with Huge Potential
New technologies like AI and generative AI are at an inflection point, infiltrating our daily lives from work to play. Tools like ChatGPT have become household names, with each iteration bringing astonishing improvements. However, flying more under the radar is the...
Budget Beneficiaries: The ASX Winners from the 2024-2025 Budget
Last week's 2024-2025 Federal Budget marked the Labor government's second surplus since taking power in 2022. The $9.3 billion surplus underscores Australia's economic resilience, with the country held up by the mining sector and selling houses to each other....
Navigating Takeovers: Lessons from Recent M&A Activity
Headlines in local financial news have recently featured stories of takeovers, mergers, and acquisitions. The beginning of this decade, marked by a significant downturn, has led to an economic cycle ripe with such activities. This bustling environment presents rich...
Why This Building Services Company’s Stock Doubled In 12 Months
Technology advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), have been pivotal in driving market dynamics recently, with notable companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Meta (NASDAQ: META), and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) experiencing significant stock price...
When Boring Is Beautiful on the ASX
While flashy industries and businesses often capture the imagination of investors, it's the understated, "boring" businesses that often form the backbone of solid portfolios. These companies may not make headlines, but their stable, predictable revenue streams and...
Big Tech Earnings Review – Alphabet and Microsoft
Few entities wield as much influence as tech behemoths Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG). These tech titans' quarterly performances serve as litmus tests for market sentiment and economic health. As stalwarts in their respective domains, Microsoft's...
Step Up Step One
Predicting style and fashion trends is as challenging as forecasting Melbourne’s weather or expertly timing the market. While style shifts rapidly, materials evolve more slowly. However, when a material proves cost-effective, appealing, comfortable, and accessible, it...
Shining a Spotlight On Two Resilient ASX Retailers
Whether it be sport, business, investing or entertainment - we love a story of success in the face of adversity. Take Leicester City Football Club's improbable Premier League title win in the 2015-2016 season as a prime example of winning against all odds. Leicester's...