In a market captivated by megacaps like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and the allure of AI, our focus remains steadfast on the fruitful terrain of ASX small and mid caps. Two recurring themes have emerged in our portfolio: unearthing small-to-mid-sized businesses with...
Healthcare accounts for approximately 10% of the S&P/ASX 200 index and is widely regarded as a reliable and defensive sector that provides returns that are relatively uncorrelated with the rest of an investor’s portfolio and the economy at large–often with less...
As company earnings reports roll in, investors will see multiple examples of why it pays to be an optimist and to ignore apocalyptic forecasts. For much of late 2022 and 2023, the media was fixated on rising interest rates and the potential of a damaging recession. As...
The gaming sector, having navigated the turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic, is on the brink of resurgence. Firstly, the pandemic-induced restrictions significantly curtailed the operations of casinos, gaming venues, and related establishments, causing a temporary dip...
Unlocking Potential Amidst Turbulence: The EML Payments (ASX: EML) Journey 1/2/2024 EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML) has indeed charted a tumultuous course over the last five years, captivating investors with its roller-coaster share price and stirring the investment...
Stock Highlight – Smartpay Holdings Limited (ASX: SMP) 17/11/2023 Ron Shamgar recently joined the Ausbiz team and ten of the country's leading small cap investment managers, presenting their high conviction stock ideas, sector thematics and opportunities. Watch what...
Rockets and Rejections: ASX small caps surging towards Xmas 7/12/2023 For some investors, Santa Claus has come a little earlier this year. In November, the S&P 500 concluded the month with an impressive rise, just under 9%, while the Nasdaq posted gains of...
Semiconductor Spotlight: Wolfspeed, ST Microelectronics, and Arteris Poised for Growth 7/12/2023 As we highlighted in last week’s article, semiconductors are a critical component in many of the leading-edge technologies that are transforming industries. This includes...
Volpara Health Technologies Receives Premium Offer from Lunit Inc 21/12/2023 Volpara Health Technologies (ASX: VHT) shares rocketed 41% on last Thursday to $1.10 following a takeover offer from Lunit Inc for $1.15 per share. Lunit, recognising the potential of Volpara...
Shining a Spotlight on Close The Loop (ASX: CLG) 20/9/2023 The green energy movement has emerged as a transformative force in the global economy. Driven by the urgent need to mitigate climate change and reduce our dependence on finite fossil fuel resources, the...
Creating a Truly Trans-Tasman Payments Provider 12/12/2023 Small businesses remain the lifeblood of daily life and the backbone of every economy. Despite the dominance of tech giants like Google (NASDAQ: GOOG), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN),...
Wise investors, like Warren Buffett, often remind us that 'turnarounds seldom turn.' However, like many rules of thumb, exceptions can creep into the common narrative and disrupt our views. There are companies that defy this adage, demonstrating that with strategic...
