Reporting Season Preview: July 2020 By Andrew Tang 21 July 2020, 3:20 PM We detail what to expect ahead of one of the most anticipated reporting seasons in a long time. Read more...
Rio Tinto - Approaching strategy crossroads By Adrian Prendergast 21 July 2020, 10:38 AM A good first half from Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) overall, with solid volumes vs soft metal prices. Iron ore makes up 80% of EBITDA, but won't always be this strong. Does RIO use the opportunity to change its business? Read more...
TPG Telecom and Tuas By Nick Harris 20 July 2020, 1:10 PM I review TPG Telecom (the merged TPG and Vodafone) and outline some points to consider on Tuas (TPG’s spin off mobile network in Singapore). Read more...
Podcast – Bank To The Future: Steve Weston Co-Founder and CEO of Volt (Ep 5) By Chris Titley 17 July 2020, 4:15 PM In episode 5 of the Bank to the future podcast series I sit down with Steve Weston Co-Founder and CEO of Volt (Ep 5). Volt has a full Authorised Deposit taking institution (ADI) licence and was the first startup to do so. Read more...
Woodside Petroleum - A difficult path to deviate from By Adrian Prendergast 16 July 2020, 11:55 AM Along with its June quarter result, Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) flagged impairments at its upcoming August result. Overall we saw a better Q2 result than expected, albeit realised LNG prices plummeted. As a result. we maintain our Hold rating on WPL. Read more...
Technical analysis: 16 July 2020 By Violeta Todorova 16 July 2020, 10:37 AM Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P/ASX 200, Copper, Bapcor (BAP) and Aurizon Holdings (AZJ). Read more...
The expansion of the US budget deficit and commodity prices By Michael Knox 16 July 2020, 12:00 AM In this piece, I discuss how just as in the previous business cycle, expansion in the US budget deficit should see a fall in the US dollar and a rise in commodity prices. Read more...
Podcast – Bank To The Future: Matt Baxby, CEO of Revolut Australia (Ep 4) By Chris Titley 14 July 2020, 4:15 PM In episode 4 of the Bank to the future podcast series I sit down with Matt Baxby CEO of Revolut Australia (Ep 4). Matt was formerly group CFO of BOQ (ASX:BOQ) before taking up the role as local CEO of Revolut Australia in Feb 2020. Read more...
Rio Tinto - In great shape in uncertain times By Adrian Prendergast 14 July 2020, 2:40 PM In this blog, I review my position ahead of the up coming June quarter result and half year earnings result. We maintain our ADD position, with a revised price target. Read more...
Aurizon Holdings: Fine tuning in advance of FY20 results By Nathan Lead 14 July 2020, 9:44 AM Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) will report its FY20 result on 10 August. As a result of Q4 volume weakness, we expect EBIT to be at the bottom end of the $880-930m guidance range. The forecast dividend yield of 5.9% (~70% franked, 100% earnings payout) continues to be appealing, as does the relative revenue resilience, investment grade balance sheet, and potential for further buybacks. Read more...