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…
Retail
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…
For Australian investors and traders, staying informed about stock market news is essential for making smart decisions. With a range of websites now providing real-time data, expert analysis, and market insights, investors have the tools to navigate the ever-changing world of stocks. This article highlights five of the most reliable websites offering stock market news…
Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) is one of those companies synonymous with its boss and this company's leader is Solomon Lew. Premier is an investment company that owns the Just Group, which owns half a dozen retail brands including Smiggle, Peter Alexander, Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Jacqui E and Dotti. Premier also has a 25%+ stake…
There are several economic indicators that impact stocks, both on the ASX and internationally. Whenever data is released, it can swing market indices in a particular direction, sometimes the opposite direction to where it had been heading earlier in the day. This is not only if the data changes from one period to another, but…
Here 6 ASX stocks that will benefit from lower interest rates!
AGL Energy (ASX:AGL)
You might think AGL is on this list because people will have an easier time paying their electricity bills. Not quite for two reasons: First, Blind Freddy could tell you that, and Second, people are still paying their bills. We were…
Investors fear a US recession - there's no denying it and there's no other explanation for the market correction in the last week. But are these fears justified?
Why investors fear a US recession
Because there are data points that are showing markets could be headed that way. There was a very fine tightrope central banks…
Ross Stores (NDQ:ROST) is an S&P 500 company that is well and truly for the working class, being America's largest discount apparel retailer.
Even though the US economy is going strong and inflation is coming under control, this is not necessarily being felt across the country. This has been reflected in the company's sales (surpassing US$20bn…
It is time to reveal our best ASX Consumer Stocks for FY25! We will be addressing both discretionary and staple stocks as one in this article as it has been an interesting year for these sectors. Plenty of discretionary stocks took a hit in the early parts of the year as consumer spending declined, although…
The Guzman y Gomez ASX IPO was a spectacular success. After months of rumours, and a few weeks marketing (and criticism), the company debuted on June 20, 2024 and debuted at $30 - well up from the $22 it raised capital at.
Guzman y Gomez share price chart, log scale (Source: TradingView)
Guzman y Gomez began in…
