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Adding WOR to Balanced Portfolio with a 2% allocation. WOR is a global company headquartered in Australia is a global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. As a knowledge-based service provider, they use their knowledge and capabilities to support the customers to reduce their emissions and move towards a low carbon future.
Incorporating a 3% allocation to Arcadium Lithium (LTM) within our balanced portfolio represents a prudent investment strategy, given the stock’s attractive valuation relative to its sector peers. This investment opportunity is underscored by LTM’s competitive market positioning and the current undervaluation, suggesting a favorable entry point. Additionally, the stabilization of lithium prices, alongside emerging signs of recovery in the commodity market, indicates a positive outlook for lithium demand. This is particularly relevant in light of the growing electric vehicle and renewable energy markets.
TWE has done very well over the last month and reporting was as expected. We are trimming half the position to lock in profits and looking to get back in if the stock falls.
Upon reviewing PeopleIn’s first-half FY24 earnings, we recommend exiting our position. Despite a record revenue of $602.7 million, the company faced a significant decline in profitability, with EBITDA and NPATA down by 37.7% and 34.3%, respectively. This downturn is attributed to a shift towards lower-margin work and a decrease in permanent recruitment, particularly in the tech sector. Although PeopleIn has implemented cost-saving measures, the current financial challenges, exacerbated by tough market conditions, suggest a prudent move to mitigate risks.
Mineral Resources reports a robust earnings update with significant revenue growth, strategic leadership changes, and a shareholder-friendly interim dividend, reflecting strong operational performance and future optimism.
Pilbara Minerals faces a challenging half-year with a sharp revenue drop, countered by strategic expansions and efficiencies aimed at leveraging future lithium market recoveries.
The company made significant investments for growth, including increasing its shareholding in Transmedic and acquiring Superior Pet Food Co. Ebos’s strategy includes further expansion in Southeast Asia and enhancing its product portfolio through acquisitions and new product development.
A softer than expected 1H revenue and EBITDA result was observed due to two main factors: negative travel sentiment from the conflict in the Middle East and corporate customer budgets being fully utilized by September 2023 due to high ticket prices, particularly in the northern hemisphere. However, an encouraging rebound in January activity implies these issues have dissipated.
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.
Lithium miners soar as the ASX 200 climbs 0.5%, despite mixed global data sparking rate cut speculations. IAG and QBE dip following earnings reports.
Today’s ASX market showed notable gains, with the S&P/ASX 200 increasing by 0.9% by midday, led by a 5.9% surge in the tech sector and a 2.6% rise in consumer discretionary, amid a flurry of corporate profit reports.
The Dow edged higher while Treasury yields slipped on Wednesday as investors tried to assess the timing of possible interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, while the dollar eased off of a three-month peak against the yen.
