Tony is a former managing editor of BRW, Shares, Personal Investor, Asset and CFO magazines. He specialises in small listed companies, IPOs, entrepreneurship and innovation and writes a weekly blog for The Sydney Morning Herald/The Age on small companies and entrepreneurs.
Recent Commentary
Agriculture sector: diversification paying off for GrainCorp
Better strategy and execution fuel optimism as tailwinds drive Australian agriculture.
Is QBE the next great turnaround?
Could QBE join the likes of Qantas, Bluescope and Perpetual in the hall of impressive turnaround stories? The insurance group’s latest result suggests it has a place in portfolios.
Disruptor Reliance builds on US housing recovery
With a recovery in housing construction in the US, there could be solid gains in the pipeline for this global plumbing manufacturing business.
Takeover target update: Brambles hits a thorny patch
Pallet provider disappoints but has sustainable competitive advantage.
Genworth looks undervalued, despite headwinds
The draw of a company like Genworth depends on your views about the property market. Despite this, good returns may be possible in a difficult insurance market.
Retail standouts: JB Hi-Fi and Premier Investments
Foreign competition and discount-seeking consumers wound discretionary retailers, but there are two that stand out.