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
How to find a great stock – part 2
Last week, we looked at industry, sustainable competitive advantage and business model. Today, we add four more factors to our checklist.
Takeover talk – eyes on iSelect
Merger and acquisition activity continues to heat up with speculation that Carsales.com.au will make a bid for iCar. We look at another company that could be ripe for the picking.
How to choose great stocks – part 1
In the first part of this examination of what makes a blue chip, we look at three factors that can help. Next week we look at another four.
Qantas finds value in frequent flyer loyalty
Its points program gives Qantas a touch point with almost one in two Australians and opportunities that extend far beyond aviation.
Tech takeover targets: further consolidation of online companies likely
With an M&A boom unfolding in Australia, three tech stocks are added to the takeover target list.
Can Coles make it a Big 5?
The shift to electronic ‘wallets’ and harnessing of huge databases could give retailers an opening in banking. But they have a big job ahead of them if they want to become real players in Australi..
