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...
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...
In the early days of the internet, scepticism swirled around the notion of a global network connecting computers. People questioned its reliability, its security, and even its purpose. Yet, as history unfolded, the internet proved to be a transformative force beyond...
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...
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...
Stock Spotlight: Superloop Ltd (ASX: SLC) 25/3/2024 The NBN/Connectivity market is high in competition and concentration. According to the ACCC's latest NBN Wholesale Market Indicators Report, smaller providers such as Superloop (ASX: SLC), Aussie Broadband (ASX: ABB)...
While international headlines have been dominated by the "magnificent seven," the ASX has previously harboured its own notable tech stocks encapsulated within the WAAAX acronym. The WAAAX group, composed of WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC), Afterpay, Altium (ASX: ALU),...
The Australian consumer has navigated a complex landscape over the past 12-18 months. Grappling with the repercussions of a post-pandemic surge in inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates 13 times since May 2022 with the current cash rate...
As Super Tuesday's results and Nikki Haley’s exit from the Republican primary race, the stage looks set for a 2024 U.S. Presidential election rematch between the incumbent Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. With rumblings from various European leaders about...
The final six months of 2023 presented a challenging backdrop with prevailing macroeconomic conditions and a sense of uncertainty. Anticipations for the earnings season until the end of December were initially subdued. Despite this, the period delivered results that...
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...
While these ASX small caps are a drop in the ocean compared to the earnings anticipation of global behemoth NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) the below-mentioned companies continue to produce exceptional results in the face of challenging environments. This report...
