Reporting Season Calendar February 2021
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The Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA) Results Are In
The Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA) results from today are OK but not dazzling. The 67% payout ratio (150c interim dividend up from 98c) is below the 91% pre-pandemic payout ratio and below the company’s stated 70-80% full-year target range. Revenue is down 1% in the first half with net profit down 21% and cash profit…
Stock Market Lies – The Marcus Today Dictionary
When it comes to the stock market, there are lies, double meanings, and misleading jargon everywhere, this is why I compiled the Marcus Today Dictionary to help you break through all of the common stock market lies. DOUBLE MEANINGS There are a lot of things in the share market that say one thing but mean…
Talking All Things Bitcoin and Blockchain On the Couch with Michael Bacina
On the Couch this week features Michael Bacina, a partner at lawyers Piper Alderman talking all things Bitcoin and Blockchain. Michael advises companies dealing with Digital Law: the intersection of cutting edge technology, automation and innovation. He is an expert on digital currencies and digital assets, blockchain projects, smart contract issues as well as FinTech…
How to lose $5000
I asked my colleagues a question this week. “How do you lose $5,000 in the stockmarket?” You might be interested in the many replies. Here are some of the more sensible ones. They included: Start with $10,000. Try to make $5,000 quickly. Trade Forex from the comfort of your own kitchen. Trade CFDs without understanding…
On the Couch with Andrew Wielandt
Andrew Wielandt is from DP Wealth in Toowoomba. Andrew is a regular guest expert on Ausbiz and has an in depth knowledge of ETFs. He is a former Macquarie Wealth Adviser and has adopted ETF investment to improve his clients returns in his practice in Queensland. CLICK HERE to sign up for a free trial of the…
Why has Gamestop (NASDAQ: GME) gone up? An Explanation
You may have seen this story overnight. A stock called Gamestop (NASDAQ: GME) listed in the US was up 92% yesterday to $147 and is up to $236 in after-hours trade. They are calling it “Won’t Stop” on the online forums. This is the explanation from one of the Newswires in the US – “A…
ASX: BUY HOLD SELL – Polynovo (ASX: PNV)
Polynovo (PNV) is a medical device making company that designs, develops and manufactures dermal regeneration solutions using its patented biodegradable polymer technology. The technology which looks a bit like a foam sheet or a sponge, helps the body use its own mechanisms to repair damaged tissue. Commonly used to treat burns and traumatic wounds. …
On the Couch with Danielle Ecuyer
Danielle Ecuyer is a former investment banker and broker with some of the major banks globally, now turned author/investor with her first book in starting out on share investing a huge success. So much so that she is writing a follow up with a new book on how to invest in the US market. In…
