Coles

Investors dined out on a higher interim payout from the supermarket giant, and with the economy picking up it should make for a compelling second half. The flies in the ointment are a ACCC report due to be handed down soon and politicians who opt for “supermarket bashing”.

Sustainable investing requires a balancing act when it comes to retail behemoths like Coles and Woolworths, which can have positive ESG policies while selling products with the potential to do harm. According to Australian Ethical, investors should assess these companies with nuance and a measure of compromise.

Thing are looking up for retailers, and especially groceries providers, as higher prices drive profits. But the roads won’t be paved with gold to Woolies and Coles forever.

It’s quarterly earnings season for a small handful of ASX-listed companies, but some might say the most important in the index. While most companies listed on the ASX report half-yearly with a June year-end, the second month after the financial period, being July and February tends to the busiest each year. However, a small group…