Investor Insights

There’s a lot of talk right now about bonds and rate hikes, but there is one part of the stock market that is flying under the radar. And this is small caps.

In this weeks’ interview with Paul Turton on ABC Newcastle, I discussed bear markets, what they are and how they come about, its implications on the market, and why there are emerging discussions on bear markets. I also discuss private credit, U. S. bond yields, and more.

Sean Sequeira, Chief Investment Officer from our investment partner Australian Eagle Asset Management joined Ausbiz to share his insights into current equity markets, highlighting the substantial impact of bond yields on the volatility in markets. Sean shares some top stand-out performers from reporting season including  Cochlear (ASX:COH) in healthcare and Altium (ASX:ALU) in technology, both lauded for their long-term potential and growth prospects. He also notes a potential shift in insurance company QBE (ASX:QBE) that could boost returns.

In my recent interview with Ausbiz, I wanted to delve into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming various fields like e-commerce and workforce optimisation by streamlining repetitive tasks and boosting overall productivity. In lieu of this, I emphasised the need for the investment landscape to adapt to this impending disruption. Listen to the full interview here

With the high court unanimously rejecting an appeal by Qantas after the federal court found the airline had illegally sacked staff in 2020 during the COVID pandemic, ABC highlights the significance of this ruling and the impact this will have on Qantas’ reputation going forward. Watch the full video here

In this interview with Ausbiz, I discuss how former Qantas (ASX:QAN) Chief Executive Officer, Alan Joyce, recently left his position with optimism about the airline’s strength and promising future. And the speculation surrounding Joyce’s retirement amid the questions about Qantas’ economic performance over the past 15 years.

Mike Cherney published an article on The Wall Street Journal discussing all the buzz around Qantas’ damaged reputation and Alan Joyce’s subsequent departure from Qantas. Cherney asks for my insights and the main one of note is that the airline will be much less profitable in the foreseeable future. Read the full article here

In my recent article in Firstlinks, I discuss the close monitoring that investors are undertaking with the crisis in the U. S. regional banking industry, with concerns about potential tremors and comparisons to the 2008 financial crisis, but several factors suggest a repeat is unlikely.

In this interview with Ausbiz, I discuss the impact of demographic transitions on investments, the influence of the baby boomer generation on global economies as they transition from asset accumulation to retirement, and what’s affecting spending habits and investment strategies.

Roger Montgomery, Founder and Chairman joined Phillip Clark from ABC Nightlife to discuss the reporting season so far, including the huge profits being announced by Qantas and the supermarkets.

I Joined Ausbiz to share my views on Australia’s current mortgage industry. I mainly delve into how the economic impact of changes from fixed-rate to variable-rate might not have the great impact as was feared.

In this episode of The Fear and Greed Podcast, I had the pleasure of joining Jennifer Duke to dissect the current state of earnings season. As we find ourselves at the halfway point, we take a closer look at the prevailing market trends and the intricate factors that are shaping the outcomes reported by various companies.