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Short term nerves, long-term confidence on stocks

Major errors in US statistics for the number of jobs created is a new curve ball bound to be another challenge for stock markets. I’ve been holding back my own cash and that of my financial planning clients. Now I’m going to wait and see how this recession talk plays out. While my playbook for investing short term is to watch the market reaction this week, what’s my long-term play?

Peter Switzer · August 4, 2025

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Our model portfolios outperformed in July for a fourth-consecutive month of gains

Following the lead of the USA, the Australian share market recorded its fourth consecutive month of gains in July. All sectors, with the exception of financials, finished in the “green”. Year to date, the market is up 7.2%  and with dividends included, 9.0%.

Paul Rickard · August 4, 2025

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Going for gold: new producers to watch as prices shine

In 2025, several gold mines have achieved their first gold pour, marking significant milestones for the companies involved, as they transition up the curve from explorer, then project developer, to revenue-generating producer.

James Dunn · August 4, 2025

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‘HOT’ stock: CSL

In our “HOT” stock article today, Michael Gable, Managing Director of Fairmont Equities, explains why he sees upward movement in CSL’s share price.

Maureen Jordan · July 31, 2025

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Artificial intelligence a boost for global banks

Here’s why the banking sector is well-placed to benefit from this technological brave new world.

Tony Featherstone · July 31, 2025

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How HOT are Maureen Jordan’s HOT stocks?

When shopping in Harris Farm Markets recently, a subscriber came up to me and said she was a fan of the Switzer Report and never misses the “Hot Stock” from Maureen Jordan, added she’d done really well out of those calls. Today I go back over the last six weeks of calls and see what the analysts think of the revelations Maureen gleans from her market buddies.

Peter Switzer · July 28, 2025

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‘HOT’ stock: Woodside Energy

In our “HOT” stock column today, Head of Asian Desk at Morgans Financial Limited, Raymond Chan, explains why Morgans reiterates its BUY rating on Woodside Energy (WDS) as a high-quality large-cap resource stock this reporting season.

Maureen Jordan · July 28, 2025

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4 great global ETMFs

Lots of investors want to use active investment strategies, where the portfolio managers are backing their skill to choose stocks that will outperform, and sell those that won’t.  Because they’re actively managed, ETMFs are a little different to ETFs. Here are four of the best ETMFs.

James Dunn · July 28, 2025

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‘HOT’ stock: Pilbara Minerals (PLS)

In our “HOT” stock article today, Michael Gable, Managing Director of Fairmont Equities, says he’s now seeing signs that Pilbara Minerals (PLS) is finally bottoming out and could be ready to head higher.

Maureen Jordan · July 24, 2025

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Are UK equities a bargain buy or a bear trap?

One market I haven’t covered in detail is the United Kingdom. Here’s why I think UK equity valuations look attractive relative to their US peers.

Tony Featherstone · July 24, 2025