The hidden monster monopolies of the ASX

Published on Livewire While not technically illegal in Australia, monopolies have always been a touchy subject for regulators. The prospect of "anti-competitive" behaviour is constantly debated and has resulted in the ACCC blocking some massive mergers in recent times Read more

4 Companies with the pricing power to combat inflation

Published on Livewire Inflation has been a huge topic of debate as oil prices continue to spike and supply chains remain constrained. Even fresh produce has fallen victim, with the price of strawberries doubling in some stores. Read more

Is your asset allocation drifting off course?

It’s all too easy for asset allocations to drift with the whims of the market. To some investors this might not seem to be much of a problem, but when you consider that asset allocation is the primary driver of returns over the longer term, there’s a real danger when allocations drift with the whims of the market. Read more

Buy Hold Sell: 6 beaten-down stocks ready for a rebound

Published on Livewire Join Elston's Portfolio Manager Bruce Williams and Investors Mutual Limited's Simon Conn as they analyse four of the S&P/ASX 200's most beaten-down stocks in 2022 and share two stocks that they believe are poised for a rebound. Read more

Why do companies buy their shares back?

Why would a company that’s issued shares to raise capital, later decide that they want to buy some of those shares back? Well, there are a few reasons why they might decide to take this action. Read more

We hear good things about Cochlear

Cochlear Ltd (COH) is a global leader in implantable hearing solutions with products sold in around 180 countries. Read more

How to rotate your portfolio like a pro in 2022

Published on Livewire Join Elston's Portfolio Manager Bruce Williams and Investors Mutual Limited's Simon Conn for a deeper look at their portfolio positioning over the year ahead. Read more

Buy Hold Sell: 5 stocks for weathering stormy markets

Published on Livewire Which three all-star Aussie companies could help investors navigate the volatility ahead? Which one of them can help investors sail through the stormy seas of 2022? Read more

Where to mine for new blue chips

Published on Livewire Finding those emerging blue-chip companies that offer the prospect of lower risk, higher growth and a safe haven to escape volatility isn’t easy. So what characteristics determines a bedrock of future success? Read more