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And that’s a wrap. Another positive earnings season, with 47 per cent of the S&P/ASX 200 Index beating on revenue estimates and 44 per cent beating on EPS (earnings per share) estimates. Ausbil Investment Management has released its reporting season wrap and outlook for earnings going forward. Here are the highlights: HY22 was another positive…

Thematic ETFs have been the ‘in’ thing for several years now, but particularly in 2022. You can do just about anything with them. Looking for robotics exposure? Sure, buy the ROBO ETF. What about oil? No worries, the crude oil ETF, OOO. Get tactical on defence, invest in the latest tech or even profit when…

Reporting season is over. Companies are cashed up following what was a stronger-than-expected interim earnings season despite facing a myriad of uncertainty-ridden events such as the lockdowns, restrictions and border closures, supply chain constraints, rising inflation and the war in Ukraine. While 2021 was generally a positive year, the outlook for 2022 is mired in…

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price has dipped 4.6% today despite announcing the proposed acquisition of Turquoise Hill. Anchor your portfolio with these top 20 dividend growth ASX shares The iron price fell 6.2% overnight, leading to losses across the iron ore miners including Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP). What is the offer?…

The ASX share market has not been kind to some high-quality ASX growth shares. I’d be very happy to buy some of them. Share prices going down does not mean a business is lower quality. It simply means that sellers are willing to offload shares at a discounted price. I’m happy to take shares off their…

The war in Ukraine has no doubt sent vibrations through the Australian market however there are a handful of companies that may see their profits boosted during a conflict. The rule of thumb is; global equities remain under pressure in the lead up to a conflict as uncertainty and weakening sentiment creep in. Once heightened…

The buy-now, pay-later  (BNPL) sector was absolutely smashed in February, amid a broad-based market rout. The sell-off came on the back of a potential rate rise in March, regulatory scrutiny, war in Ukraine and the release of the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes. The main reason for the brutal sell-off  in the…

With interest rates forecast to rise as early as next month, January provided a rude awakening for equity market investors, after markets fell as investors headed for the door. Chief investment officer of Montgomery Investment Management, Roger Montgomery, says, “It’s good news for investors.” Rising inflation combined with weakening economic growth was enough to cause…

ASX shares with insider buying is a big tick for current or potential shareholders. Insiders – which include the CEO, board of directors or founders – usually have a strong grasp on the business. When an insider puts their own cash on the table, the market takes notice. Here are five companies with insiders who…

After years of US high-growth tech dominance, the sector has fallen out of favour as the world moves past Covid-19. In its place are the overlooked “value” stocks, such as energy and consumer staples. With interest rates set to rise, investors are actively buying value stocks. But as they do, the question is, how to…

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are still as popular as ever, especially among retail investors who continue to drive the sector to record highs. According to Morningstar’s ETF Year-End Review 2021, Australian ETFs hit a dizzying high after recording a massive 23.9% increase in total assets, to $117 billion. It was led by strong-performing Australian equities pumping…

Raiz (ASX:RZI) – The popular millennial investment app has posted a bumper second half profit result supported by strong growth in funds under management and rising member numbers. This has placed the company in an enviable position, confident of its FY22 outlook. In total the platform hit FUM of $799.6m and its customer numbers were…