The Australian share market recorded a fifth consecutive month of growth in August, notwithstanding company reporting season and some material sector shifts. Our model portfolios, which are marginally overweight resources, continued to outperform.
Is there a ‘death tax’ on super? What’s the broker view on Brambles (BXB)? Why is Droneshield (DRO) being sold down? And can you still jump on BHP’s dividend reinvestment plan?
Last week, our major supermarket groups reported their full year earnings. Both Coles (COL) and Woolworths (WOW) recorded small “beats” and importantly, seemed to be taking share from Aldi. However, their share prices have rallied strongly over the last 12 months.
Are there any healthcare ETFs quoted on the ASX? Why hasn’t Xero reported its earnings yet? Do the brokers believe that BHP or RIO has the most price upside? And why are same store or comparable store sales seen as a better guide to company performance than just the total increase in sales?
Last Thursday, Sonic Healthcare (SHL) released its full year profit result. Over the following two days, Sonic fell by 10.5% to close on Friday at $21.08.
What are the advantages of an equal-weighted ETF? Is the takeover of plumbing supplies group Reliance Worldwide (RWC) a “done deal”? Have the brokers raised their target prices for CSL following a better-than-expected result? When does BHP trade ex-dividend? Is it fully franked?
I have been a long-time fan of Telstra (TLS), not because it is a great company – because it is not – but because it is the dominant player providing services that none of us can go without. Further, as an investor, it is a super defensive stock which has reliable earnings, those earnings have been steadily increasing and it pays a good, almost fully franked dividend, which has also been increasing.
Is Perth shipbuilder Austal (ASB) being taken over? Why is Suncorp (SUN) paying a fully franked special dividend of 10c per share? What do the brokers think of location sharing app company Life360 which got smashed after its result on Tuesday? Does CBA offer a dividend re-investment plan, and if so, how do I tell them I want to participate?
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What is the best ETF to invest in the AI hyperscalers? With reporting season underway, what companies will you be watching closely and when do they report? Are the major brokers bearish on Fortescue? When will RIO trade 'ex-dividend'?
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