Freelancer (ASX:FLN) is one of the ASX's most intriguing stocks. The company is positioning itself as the 'Amazon of services,' where individuals can get literally ‘anything done’. A new report from Pitt Street Research (our parent company) was released in the immediate aftermath of the company's FY23 results and has shown there is significant upside…
When looking at margins, gross margins are not typically considered by retail investors. But by considering them, you might gain an edge over investors who do not consider them. In this article, we articulate what gross margins are and outline what you need to look for, including what is a good rule of thumb to…
If you have ever thought your stocks is influenced more by perceptions and actions of investors rather than fundamentals, that is reflexivity theory. Yes, you're not alone in thinking that - there's an official framework for it. Reflexivity theory was named by one of the most noteworthy investors of all time, who made a fortune…
How often do you find ASX stocks that changed their name and you likely didn't know about it?
Stocks can and do change their names, generally it is to look forward to a new future - often where they have divested an old business and/or picked up a new one. Sometimes, they are legally required to…
Investing in stocks for retirement is an excellent option to consider. Investing in stocks can help you build a substantial nest egg for your retirement years and provide greater financial security than other retirement options.
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Our long-time readers would know that we often use the Return on Equity (ROE) metric when looking at stocks, whether ASX or international stocks. This is not a stock's profit or even its margin, it is expressed as a percentage and may not necessarily reflect a stock's profit or margin.
What is a stock's Return on…
WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) is one of several Listed Investment Companies (LICs) operated by Wilson Asset Management. Wilson Asset Management is headed by one of Australia's most successful investors in Geoff Wilson, and it has showed in its results. The fund made a pre-tax profit of $148.7m and a post-tax profit of $106.5m. It is paying…
One of the biggest gripes amongst the Australian business community has been the labour hire laws passed by the Albanese government that have been called 'Same Job Same Pay'.
In a nutshell, the law ensures that labour hire workers get the same rate of pay and conditions as those directly employed at a company. Argument from…
Yesterday, ASX investors awoke to news that the proposed tie up between ANZ Suncorp deal (specifically Suncorp's retail banking arm) - the biggest Australian banking deal in a decade - will be going ahead after all.
The deal, first proposed in July 2022, provided for ANZ to pay pay $4.9bn for Suncorp's retail bank, $3.5bn…
If you've read some of our articles before, you might hear us talk a lot about consensus estimates. You may have heard the term 'missed consensus' when a stock reports results below that number. Just what is meant by this?
What are consensus estimates?
Consensus estimates refer to the predicted future performance of a particular stock,…
