Addressing the ASX decline is a question that has been considered for many months now. In 2023-24, more companies left the ASX in the past 2 years than any 2 year period since the 1990s recession - whether being brought out by private equity or a big industry player, delisting to a penny stock exchange…
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'The investor who says, "This time is different," when in fact it’s virtually a repeat of an earlier situation, has uttered among the four most costly words in the annals of investing'. This quote was said by John Templeton’s in his work '16 rules for Investment Success'.
Why Templeton thought 'This Time is Different' was…
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…
Just when ASX travel shares were out of the COVID-19 doldrums (in that some surpassed their pre-COVID highs), 2025 looks to be a difficult year for them. And while some of the havoc can be put down to the market battering due to Trump's tariffs, many of these travel shares have problems of their own…
Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN), Australia’s flagship airline, has had a major overhaul of its executive team. This was most evident in the departure of Alan Joyce and his replacement with Vanessa Hudson, along with the replacement of Richard Goyder with John Mullen as chairman. But there have been other changes too and the board looks very…
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…
Travel stocks have been the most affected in the recent market correction, and it is all because of fears of a travel recession. High prices, low consumer confidence, economic uncertainty (particularly surrounding Trump tariffs) and household debt are taking their toll. Some travel companies have begun to admit this and share prices are declining whether…
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…
Because it is coming up in less than a fortnight's time, let's take a look at what Black Friday means for investors in ASX stocks. You may think it is an obvious answer (hint: A bump in sales), but it is not that simple.
What is Black Friday? And how did it spread to Australia?
Black…
Earlier this week, the Webjet demerger was complete. The entity known as Webjet (ASX:WEB) still owns the consumer facing businesses including the Webjet travel agency as well as the GoSee and Trip Ninja businesses. But...it is now known as Web Travel Group.
And more importantly, the wholesale hotel bookings business WebBeds is (as of last Tuesday…
