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James Hardie is buying Azek! Here’s what this A$14bn merger means

The biggest news on the ASX yesterday was that James Hardie is buying Azek for US$8.8bn/A$14bn. To say it is a peculiar move is an understatement, because it represents significant diversification and could even mark a change in direction. James Hardie (ASX:JHX) has a shameful past where it made building composite known as fibro-cement, which used…

ByNick SundichMarch 25, 2025

Austal (ASX:ASB): Building war ships in Donald Trump’s America

Austal (ASX:ASB) is a good option for investors wanting a stock that'll be beneficiary of Trump's 'Made in America' ambitions, because Austal makes things in America. Plus it makes ships in and for Australia too. In the midst of a turbulent market, it has just raised $200m to fund its ambitions - a feat in and…

ByNick SundichMarch 14, 2025

ClearVue Technologies (ASX:CPV): About to make big bucks from solar generating glass

ClearVue Technologies (ASX:CPV) may be one of the best ways for investors to gain exposure to the decarbonisation thematic. This company may not immediately strike out as an obvious candidate in the way that lithium or electric vehicle stocks might, but we think investors should give it a close look. Introduction to ClearVue Technologies ClearVue is…

ByNick SundichMarch 11, 2025

Reece shares (ASX:REH): A year ago, we thought it was a great company, but significantly overvalued – is it cheaper now?

Reece shares (ASX:REH) represent ownership in one of two plumbing companies in the ASX 200 - the other being Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC). Both companies have benefited from the home renovation boom during the pandemic and the ability of companies to pass increased costs on to their companies. A year ago, we wrote on Reece stating it…

ByNick SundichMarch 4, 2025

Richard White is back as WiseTech boss after prevailing in the fight for control of the company

WiseTech (ASX:WTC) announced this morning that,' Richard White has been appointed to the Board as Executive Chairman'. But this is not a career board executive, this is a case of the largest shareholder and founder of the company being back onboard after a 4 month to take control again. Richard White prevailed in the fight for…

ByNick SundichFebruary 26, 2025

The saga continues: 4 WiseTech directors quit en masse due to disagreements with Richard White

4 WiseTech directors quit en masse this morning, and that was just the start of the bad news facing the company this morning just 2 days before it is due to release its annual results. A recap of the WiseTech saga Before we outline what happened today, let's bring investors up to speed to help newcomers…

ByNick SundichFebruary 24, 2025

Teaminvest Private (ASX:TIP): The ASX’s most unique investment company!

Teaminvest Private (ASX:TIP) may not be as prominent an investment company as Magellan or Wilson, but perhaps it has not been getting the attention it deserves. Originating roughly 2 decades ago as an informal club of business owners for investment education and stock-picking purposes, it has evolved into a company with $1.6bn in funds in its…

ByNick SundichFebruary 13, 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

DGL Group (ASX:DGL): Will 2025 be better for DGL and its investors?

Poor DGL Group (ASX:DGL). It was a company that ran hard for several months in 2021, but has substantially retreated as inflation has eroded its margins. Is there hope for investors in this company? DGL Group DGL (ASX:DGL) is an end-to-end chemicals business operating across Australia and New Zealand. The company operates through three segments:…

ByNick SundichJanuary 30, 2025

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James Hardie is buying Azek! Here’s what this A$14bn merger means

Austal (ASX:ASB): Building war ships in Donald Trump’s America

ClearVue Technologies (ASX:CPV): About to make big bucks from solar generating glass

Reece shares (ASX:REH): A year ago, we thought it was a great company, but significantly overvalued – is it cheaper now?

Richard White is back as WiseTech boss after prevailing in the fight for control of the company

The saga continues: 4 WiseTech directors quit en masse due to disagreements with Richard White

Teaminvest Private (ASX:TIP): The ASX’s most unique investment company!

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?

DGL Group (ASX:DGL): Will 2025 be better for DGL and its investors?

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