Income investing in relation to stocks involves generating returns from stocks via dividends, rather than share price appreciation.Dividends are regular payments made by companies to their shareholders. They are usually paid quarterly, but can also be paid monthly or annually. However, not all companies pay dividends. So, how do you determine if your stock will…
Serko (ASX:SKO): This dark horse amongst ASX travel stocks has big aspirations over the next 5 years
At first glance, Serko (ASX:SKO) may appear to be just another travel agency stock with its only differentiating traits being that it is headquartered and listed in New Zealand. But any investors with such thoughts may want to give it a second look.Back when it listed, the company told investors it was for corporate travel…
The ASX's worst secret is out - Myer is merging with Apparel Brands (some of the brands owned by Solomon Lew's Premier Investments). This had been speculated on for some months, but this morning it was made official. Here's what investors need to know about the deal, including why it is going ahead, and when…
Since the end of July, Rex shareholders have been unable to buy and sell shares, owing to their company being in administration and suspended from trading on the ASX. What will happen to them? That'll depend on what becomes of Rex, and whether or not it resumes trading. Rex could well have a future, but…
Close the Loop (ASX:CLG) is one of the few opportunities for investors wanting exposure to the waste management industry. CLG listed in 2021 with a market capitalisation of $65.9m, and closed its first trading day with a value of over $100m.It purported to be, 'Australia's most advanced vertically integrated design, manufacturing, collection and recycling company…
Negative gearing is a contentious topic and Australians are heavily divided on it.
What is negative gearing? Why is it in the headlines again?
It is a strategy that allows investors to claim a tax deduction for a 'rental loss' when interest repayments and other expenses exceed income. It was used by 2.27m taxpayers in 2021-22…
WiseTech boss Richard White has been viewed as a key reason for his company's success over its 30-year history and 8-year tenure on the ASX. But is it over now? Officially, he has stood down. But after a period of leave, he will return as a consultant for the same salary he was being paid…
The term 'Lost Decade' gets thrown about a lot, but most recently to the next decade to the S&P 500. Goldman Sachs released a report predicting the next 10 years would not be so rosy as the 10 that preceded it. Let's take a deeper dive into why Goldman believes this, and whether or not…
Here are 5 ASX Halloween Stocks!
The Reject Shop (ASX:TRS)
The Reject Shop is one of Australia's most notable retail chains - a classic discount variety store selling various goods, including for Halloween. Investors would be surprised that companies' busiest times of the year can be outside the Black Friday/Christmas season. Dusk Group…
Metal recovery may never be the same again if MTM Critical Metals (ASX:MTM) has its way. Metal refinery will become increasingly important to meet the world's need for critical metals as deposits become more scarce and more difficult to discover and bring into production. But current methods have significant time and monetary costs which need…
