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What we have learned from the Covid-19 crisis

Market risks appear more balanced, quality companies poised to win market share.

As a sector on the stock exchange, agribusiness probably doesn’t get enough love from investors, being so reliant on the seasons. And with persistent drought across much of the country in recent years, it hasn’t been a great time for the nation’s farmers. The drought meant that only one-third of Australia’s usual summer crops were…

JB Hi-Fi (ASX: JBH) has given another update to the market. It’s expecting a big profit jump in FY20. About the company JB Hi-Fi is one of Australia’s largest device and home appliance retailers with its network of The Good Guys and JB Hi-Fi stores. JB Hi-Fi was established in 1974 by Mr. John Barbuto (JB),…

This week we take a look at the often misunderstood, bulk retailing business Costco (NASDAQ:COST). Similarly to Woolworth’s (ASX:WOW) the company has performed reasonably well throughout the COVID-19 shutdowns benefitting from hoarding and its business model of offering incredibly low prices for bulk purchases. The company sells all kinds of food, automotive supplies, toys, hardware,…

In hindsight, March 2nd, 2020, as the world started to get to grips with the scale of the global health emergency that was unfolding in the form of the Covid-19 pandemic, was an inauspicious time to launch a new investment product. In fact, the S&P/ASX 200 Index is down 19% since that day – after…

Pushpay (ASX: PPH) has just reported its 2020 financial year result. Is it the best small-cap to buy at this share price? What is Pushpay? It is a New Zealand based donation systems and software business for religious, not-for-profits and education providers in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Pushpay is used by over 7000 churches worldwide….

All over the share market, investors are stress-testing their dividends – although, until they see what their portfolio companies actually do with regard to dividends, this largely involves prudent recalibration of expectations. Take National Australia Bank, for example, which slashed its interim dividend from 83 cents to 30 cents, a drop of 64%. Westpac, ANZ…

The uncertainty in equity markets is prompting listed companies to withdraw their earnings guidance. But analysts are calling on a number of companies who have not provided updates to assist investors by giving a clear outlook. Around 34 per cent of the ASX 100 and 25 per cent of the stocks in the Small Ordinaries…