Investor Insights

In my recent interview with Ausbiz, I discussed the opportunity for private credit, with the Reserve Bank of Australia identifying that it is a $500 billion opportunity. The brief loan durations and monthly pricing in the private credit sector offer investors flexibility and the potential for returns, ranging from 7. 5 to 9. 5 per cent annually.

In my recent interview with Ausbiz, I discussed the surging appeal of uranium given global decarbonisation efforts. Is there an investment opportunity here for 2024? Learn more on the shift in focus to the U. S. and Canada due to their stable uranium production, in a hope of reducing the dependency on Russia and other countries.

In this last week’s ABC Nightlife interview, my first for 2024 I joined Lisa Pelligrino to reflect on the economic conditions in 2023 and share my thoughts on what lies ahead for 2024. 

In this week’s ABC Nightlife interview, my last for 2023, Philip Clark and I delved into the challenges facing the Australian retail sector. I highlighted the potential difficulties anticipated for retailers in early 2024, post-Christmas, with the contributors being a significant decline in consumer spending and savings.

In my recent interview on ABC Statewide Drive with Paul Turton, I emphasized the critical role of the microenvironment, particularly in assessing potential investments within companies. I discussed the downturn in Australia’s retail sector and shifting consumer spending trends. Moreover, I shared key insights gleaned from 2023 and analysed the heightened competition within the banking sector.

In my recent interview on ABC Statewide Drive with Anna Moulder, we delved deep into the current pulse of Australia’s retail landscape, especially in the wake of the bustling post-Black Friday sales. October’s retail data revealed a troubling trend—a noticeable downturn in retail sales figures, painting a picture contrary to analysts’ predictions.

In my recent interview with Ausbiz, I aimed to provide insights into prevailing economic trends, particularly focusing on the U. S. economy. It’s evident that the market sentiment has transitioned from recession concerns to the possibility of enduring inflation, a shift I believe might stem from potentially overreaching actions by the Federal Reserve to curb economic momentum.

In this week’s interview on ABC The Business, we delved into the recent developments surrounding Charlie Munger’s passing, the shifts in U. S. rates, and the premature assumptions made by investors about next year’s anticipated downward movements. Additionally, we explored the Reserve Bank of Australia’s insights on rates and their potential future trajectory.

In my recent interview with Ausbiz, I aimed to spotlight the differential impact of rising interest rates on different age groups in Australia. Specifically, I emphasized how baby boomers tend to thrive in such conditions, while the younger generation, particularly those managing mortgages, face a contrasting scenario.

This week in my interview with Paul Turton on ABC’s Statewide Drive, we took a deep dive into the dynamic forces shaping the financial markets, homing in on Gary Shilling’s insights into the future of U. S. stocks.

In this week’s interview on Ausbiz, I wanted to delve into the growing significance of data centers due to heightened AI demand and increased cloud expenditure, which is drawing striking parallels to the early days of smartphone adoption.

In last week’s Ausbiz interview, I explored investor sentiment surrounding the latest GLP-1 medications, specifically on Ozempic and its implications for companies like CSL (ASX: CSL) and ResMed (ASX: RMD). While the drop in CSL’s share value suggests market concerns about competing Ozempic-style drugs, I argue that these anxieties may be unfounded. My perspective rests on the belief that such medications might not be as transformative in addressing the weight of the U.S. population as investors might anticipate and the affordability surrounding it. Watch the full interview here. Ausbiz – The market’s ‘weighty’ overreaction…