Bulls vs. Bears

Strong Australian employment data fuels speculation of an August rate hike, impacting various sectors. Fortescue Metals  – Shares fell 2.3% following the announcement of 700 job cuts and a shift from its green hydrogen plans due to high energy costs and limited demand. The company focuses on renewable electricity and continues clean energy projects. Electro Optic Systems Holdings  – Reported a 92%...

Fed Chair Powell and Lower inflation data fueled optimism of September rate cuts, sparking a shift back into small-caps Incitec Pivot –  Shares dropped 1.2% after ending talks with Indonesia’s PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur for its fertilisers business sale. The company will continue to manage its Dyno Nobel explosives and fertilisers businesses separately and plans a $900 million stock buyback. BHP – ...

Global markets were very quiet this week as the US celebrated independence day, the UK went to the polls, and the ASX saw some inter-sector shifts with the new FY

Equities saw mixed performance this week, with AI mega caps hitting record valuations, despite broader market weakness and a cautious outlook from the Federal Reserve. Stock Highlights Insurance Sector:  Suncorp (SUN) and Insurance Australia Group (IAG) experienced significant developments. Suncorp's sale of its banking arm to ANZ Group was seen as a positive move, enabling it to focus on gene...

Equities saw mixed performance this week, with AI mega caps hitting record valuations, despite broader market weakness and a cautious outlook from the Federal Reserve. Stock Highlights Dexus (DXS) : Dexus announced a valuation decrease of approximately $1.3 billion, or 9%, in its portfolio, driven by declines in office properties due to higher capitalisation and discount rates. Guzman y Gomez (GYG...

The AI Mega Caps surge, while the rest of the world burns. Equities were dragged record highs by 2 stocks this week, masking the underlying weakness in the rest of the market and the effect of a more hawkish than expected Fed meeting.

Episode 21 - Europe and Canada break the seal on rate cuts Recorded 7th June 2024

Stock Highlights Nvidia (NVDA) – Grew into a monster, topping $2.8T in market cap. The company rallied the WHOLE value of the worlds biggest bank, JP Morgan, in less than a week Salesforce (CRM) share price slumped 20% as the company said clients are scaling back BHP Group (BHP) – abandoned its $74 billion takeover bid for Anglo American, following Anglo’s refusal to extend the deadline further Tr...

Stock Highlights Nvidia (NVDA) - reported upbeat guidance for the current quarter as first-quarter results topped Wall Street estimates, driven by robust AI-led demand in data center business and the chipmaker also announced a 10:1 forward stock split. Webjet (WEB) share price jumped 10% as its key financial metrics at its WebBeds hotel distribution solutions businesses well ahead of FY 2023. Eage...

Stock Highlights: Incitec Pivot (IPL) : Reported a $148 million loss due to gas price uncertainty, wiping out nearly a third of its fertilizer business value. Optimistic about selling the fertilizer business and the Gibson Island Hydrogen project. Aristocrat (ALL) : Revenue up 6.1% to $3.27 billion, net profit after tax up 16.8% to $723.3 million. Boosted dividend and announced a $350 million shar...

Stock Highlights: Commonwealth Bank (CBA): Despite a 3% slip in March quarter profit to $2.4 billion, CBA showed resilience with a 3.1% growth in home loan volumes. Increased loan impairment expenses and a slight rise in doubtful debts highlight cautious credit management amidst economic uncertainties. Westpac (WBC): Announced a significant $1 billion share buyback and a special dividend, signalin...

Market Insight:  The U.S. earnings season continues to unfold with notable performances and surprises. This week, several key companies reported significant shifts in their business dynamics, reflecting broader economic pressures and opportunities. Stagflation concerns persist as U.S. growth decelerates while inflation pressures mount, challenging central banks and impacting global market sentimen...

Market Insight: Earnings season in the US went into full swing with 25% of the S&P500 delivering updates this week, with some wild swings in the Magnificent 7. Stagflation, the enemy of Central Banks and the equity market is looking more and more real as growth slows in the US and inflation rises Meanwhile, the Copper party continued with big M&A movement in the space as the worlds biggest...

Market Insight: a string of Federal Reserve board members “called the cops” on the stock market party this week, with some even saying that rate hikes could be appropriate if inflation doesn’t come under control Meanwhile, Copper bulls rejoiced as the essential energy transition material hit 2-year highs  Stock Spotlight: Droneshield (DRO): Profit update, new contracts…. And a capital raise Resmed...

Market Insight: March saw a notable uptick in U.S. consumer prices, with the CPI climbing by 3.5% year-over-year, driven largely by rising costs in shelter and energy. This acceleration challenges previous Federal Reserve expectations, potentially delaying planned rate cuts. Stock Spotlight: Boral Ltd (BLD): Moves closer to a full acquisition by Seven Group after a revised $1.9 billion offer, with...

Market Insight: Silver shines with an 8% gain in March, signaling potential outperformance over gold, bolstered by demand in tech and green energy sectors. Stock Spotlight: Austal (ASB): Rejects buyout offer, stock climbs 11%. Winsome Resources (WR1): Expands into diamond mining for lithium advantage. Mesoblast (MSB): Soars 67% on positive FDA nod. Elders Limited (ELD): Upgraded by analysts, expec...

This week's "Bulls vs Bears" summary: Investors shrugged off high inflation data, fueling a tech stock rally. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell maintained a consistent stance on inflation, with plans for three rate cuts in 2024 and a cautious approach to balance sheet reduction. Stock Highlights of the Week: Paladin Energy (PDN): Shares up 9.4%, with uranium prices rebounding. Bora...

This week’s episode of “Bulls vs Bears” Investors get selective hearing on rates, ignoring hot inflation numbers as tech continued to be buoyant Copper races to 11 month highs, Bitcoin scales new peak and the heat comes out of Uranium Stock Highlights of the Week : Arufura (ARU) Rare Earths play. Liontown Resources (LTR) funding secured Treasury Wines (TWE) China Tariffs to be removed Clinuvel (CU...

This week's episode of "Bulls vs Bears" Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $69,191.95, fueled by U.S. regulatory approval for Bitcoin ETFs, a renewed enthusiasm for tech stocks, and the approaching "halving" event. Gold, on the other hand, marked a significant rise to $2,141.79 an ounce, up 17% from the previous year, driven by its safe-haven appeal amid economic instabili...

This week’s newsletter, “Bitcoin’s Bullish Blaze Meets Lithium’s Voltaic Venture,” offers an incisive look into the cryptocurrency surge and lithium’s market ascent. Highlighted in Ausbiz’s ‘The Call,’ MPC Markets’ experts dissect pivotal stocks, ETFs, and the market dynamics propelling Bitcoin and lithium to new heights. Insightful analyses cover a spectrum from tech giants to resource leaders, u...

Welcome to our weekly roundup of financial market updates. We delve into company earnings, investment insights, and market trends, providing valuable insights into the ever-changing landscape of finance. This week we cover ASX earnings, the AI frenzy and all things markets

In the latest edition of "Bulls vs Bears," the spotlight shines on the Australian earnings season, capturing the essence of corporate performance across diverse sectors. From Audinate's remarkable revenue surge to Wesfarmers' resilient diversification, the newsletter delves into the financial results that are shaping the investment landscape. CSL's setback in its largest-ever...

This week’s podcast, titled “Rate Cuts on the Horizon? Analyzing Powell’s Latest Signals” delves into the dynamic interplay between optimistic bulls and cautious bears in the current financial landscape. Amidst fluctuating interest rates and geopolitical tensions, investors find themselves at a crossroads. The newsletter highlights Jerome Powell’s recent indications of possible rate cuts, tempered...

Tune into  this episode of Bulls vs. Bears “Kazatomprom’s Production Puzzle & Uranium’s Supply Shortfall” for an insightful analysis into the challenges facing the uranium market, highlighted by Kazatomprom’s recent production dynamics. Jonathan Tacadena from MPC Markets delves deep into how the world’s leading uranium producer is addressing the growing gap between supply and demand in the glo...