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Investors are overreacting to the $2.7bn Domain takeover bid: Here is why

The $2.7bn Domain takeover bid stole the headlines today. Shares in Domain (predictably) surged from their $3.13 close the day before to match the $4.20 bid and more. Shares in major shareholder Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) increased as well, whilst shares in rival Rea Group (ASX:REA), which owns realestate.com.au, fell 10%. The specifics of the Domain takeover…

ByNick SundichFebruary 21, 2025

Peter Dutton wants to break up insurers and investors are fearful, but should they be?

Some investors are worried that Peter Dutton wants to break up insurers. Not just because he is in with a chance at the forthcoming federal election, but his ambitions appear legitimate. You cannot say at least some investors are worried - Suncorp (ASX:SUN) fell over 20% in a single day earlier this week. How legitimate…

ByNick SundichFebruary 20, 2025

Chemist Warehouse is now ASX listed! Here are 5 critical things all investors need to know!

Chemist Warehouse is now ASX listed - 14 months since the plan to list was first unveiled. Australia's largest pharmacy chain had long been mulled as an IPO candidate. But - with IPO conditions less than ideal - it chose to list via a reverse takeover of Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG). The irony is that despite…

ByNick SundichFebruary 14, 2025

Nick Scali (ASX:NCK): Its had a stellar 5 year run, but is it coming to an end?

Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) is the second company we've written about this week that is trying to expand into the UK. Nick Scali has doubled in the last 5 years, and a big part of this growth can be attributed to the furniture boom during the pandemic. Its sales have doubled from ~$250m to ~$500m in that…

ByNick SundichFebruary 12, 2025

How much longer will Star Entertainment stay afloat? How big of a reprieve will the $60m fire sale of its events centre be?

How much longer will Star Entertainment stay afloat? By now it seems a fait accompli that Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) will collapse - it is question of when and not if. It had a cash balance of $79m as at the close of CY24, is burning through $50m every month, its debtors have had a gutful…

ByNick SundichJanuary 31, 2025

Here’s how Qantas Frequent Flyer makes money for the company

How Qantas Frequent Flyer makes money is a key question any investors looking at or invested in Qantas should ask. During the pandemic, it played a major role in keeping the airline afloat as revenues from points kept coming in. Consider that in FY20 during pandemic shutdowns, Qantas Loyalty made a $341m profit (down just…

ByNick SundichJanuary 28, 2025

Will the RBA cut rates in February? 3 reasons why they might and 3 reasons why they might not!

Will the RBA cut rates in February? That's the question on everyone's minds. The board will hold its first meeting for the year on February 17-18 and everyone wants to know if a rate cut will happen. Only time will tell. There are also some important metrics to be released in the next month including…

ByNick SundichJanuary 16, 2025

Productivity is the Buzz Word of the Moment! But is it a Big Deal For the Economy as its made out to be?

Australia has a Productivity Problem...so we're told. But as much as we hear it, we rarely hear the magnitude of the problem and what it all means for you? It is easy to think of productivity as doing more work with the same hours. That's kind of true for individual workers, but it is millions…

ByNick SundichJanuary 8, 2025

3 emerging markets for stock investors to consider, and 3 to avoid!

Let's take a look at Emerging markets for stock investors in Australia to consider. Australians looking to offshore markets may consider the US and New Zealand first, with perhaps Western Europe thereafter. However, if investors expand their horizons to emerging markets, there's plenty of additional opportunity. Investors can buy these companies directly or can invest in…

ByNick SundichJanuary 6, 2025

ASX stocks will need to Climate report from 2025: Is this a big deal?

Like it or not, ASX stocks will need to Climate report from 2025. In other words, they will need to include climate-related information in their financial reports. In late March 2024, amendments to the Corporations Act were tabled in parliament, facilitating this. 'A rigorous, internationally‑aligned and credible climate disclosure regime will support Australia’s reputation as an…

ByNick SundichDecember 31, 2024

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Investors are overreacting to the $2.7bn Domain takeover bid: Here is why

Peter Dutton wants to break up insurers and investors are fearful, but should they be?

Chemist Warehouse is now ASX listed! Here are 5 critical things all investors need to know!

Nick Scali (ASX:NCK): Its had a stellar 5 year run, but is it coming to an end?

How much longer will Star Entertainment stay afloat? How big of a reprieve will the $60m fire sale of its events centre be?

Here’s how Qantas Frequent Flyer makes money for the company

Will the RBA cut rates in February? 3 reasons why they might and 3 reasons why they might not!

Productivity is the Buzz Word of the Moment! But is it a Big Deal For the Economy as its made out to be?

3 emerging markets for stock investors to consider, and 3 to avoid!

ASX stocks will need to Climate report from 2025: Is this a big deal?

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