After many decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett is retiring. After founding his empire in 1965, he built it into a US$1tn+ empire owning many of America's best companies and profiting off them. But of course, all good things must come to an end - at least a tenure led by the…
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China, Australia’s largest trading partner, plays a crucial role in shaping the economic landscape for Australian investors. As one of the world’s biggest economies, China’s slowdown has far-reaching effects, not just domestically but globally. So, what does this slowdown mean for Australian investors, and when will the impact show? This article explores the causes of…
As the possibility of a US recession looms over global financial markets, investors are grappling with the implications of this economic uncertainty. With fears of a downturn gaining momentum, questions about which sectors and stocks will perform well—and which will struggle—become increasingly important. While recessions are typically characterised by a slowdown in economic activity, not…
The long-promised ASX CHESS replacement has been a saga that likely has more twists and turns to come. Despite prior hopes we could've had it in April 2023, it may not be until the end of this decade.
So, why have things gone so wrong, will we ever see it and where are things at as…
There are always ASX stocks that are shorted by investors, willing to bet that a stock going down will continue to, or that a stock trending upward will correct itself. This is done by investors borrowing shares to sell at the current price, hoping to buy them back cheaper when their prices drop.
Short selling is…
The stock market is often a battleground for investors, and 2025 has been no exception. With a noticeable downturn in stock prices, many are asking, “Is this a buying opportunity?” The idea of buying the dip is an age-old strategy that has served many investors well. However, as with all investment strategies, it is important…
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) (as widely expected) to held the cash rate steady at its next meeting. Inflation is easing, though not fast enough for comfort, while the economy is limping along with anemic growth and a cautious consumer. On the surface, this might seem like a time for investors to take a…
Should you use your tax cut to invest in stocks? With another unexpected round of tax cuts starting from the middle of next year, unveiled in the federal budget earlier this week, this is a question facing many. This round isn't that large - only $536 a year and little over $10 a week by…
ASX stocks that lost major clients are more common than you might think. Many companies will make one of its major clients as a key sticking point, indicating that its product or service is useful to companies in the industry. But it only takes the loss of such a contract for the revenue to dry…
If you own shares ASX Bank stocks (especially the big Four), you need to know about the P/B multiple (Price to Book). In this article, we recap what it is and what is the magic figure that investors need to keep in mind.
So, what is the Price to Book (P/B) multiple?
The P/B multiple is…
