ANALYSIS: SaaS has been particularly hard hit by the phenomenon now known as ‘vibe coding’.
ANALYSIS: There are parallels between 2023 and other periods following central bank hiking cycles to suggest that fixed income could be ready for a resurgence.
ANALYSIS: In understanding a company’s potential future operating margins, it’s often useful to understand how its economic characteristics compare.
ANALYSIS: A closer look at what this means, in particular with regard to recent SkyCity provision and impairment announcement.
ANALYSIS: ... pointing to a structural Chinese slowdown?
ANALYSIS: For the first time Rio/NZAS do not hold all of the negotiating cards.
ANALYSIS: Ultimately, the value of an investment in shares is linked to the ability of the underlying companies to distribute cash to shareholders.
ANALYSIS: Let’s be objective.
ANALYSIS: If the announced government review is successful, a change could help all parties by incentivising gross reductions.
ANALYSIS: Investors should gradually gain confidence in most assets, as pessimism in outlook for economy gives way to understanding that highly restrictive monetary policy has done its job.