This week fund manager VGI Partners (ASX:VGI) has ended media rumours by confirming it is looking to merge with a fellow fund manager. While speculation has been rife, and the company says there are several parties under consideration, it seems that Regal Funds Management and Challenger are the two names being touted by financial media….
The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is on watch after the final timetable regarding its merger with Block Inc (NYSE: SQ) was released. What’s happening? The ASX’s biggest buy-now, pay-later player is getting close to merging, or being taken over, by Block (formerly called Square). It has been a long time coming. When takeovers are announced, particularly ones…
In the fifth and final part of 22 ASX shares for 2022, we’ll be taking a look at four companies with big growth prospects. If you haven’t already, check out the release of Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4. 1. Uniti Group Ltd (ASX: UWL) In a market that is rewarding cash-generating businesses with long growth runways,…
To start the year, I’ve provided a quick round up of some of the more popular ETFs available to Australian investors, with a particular focus on secular and thematic opportunities within global equities. ETF: iShares Asia 50 ETF (ASX: IAA) Summary: Largest 50 Asian shares ex Japan Asian equity markets continued to underperform as global…
With 2021 done and dusted, Morningstar has released its monthly Best Stock Ideas, which highlight high-quality Australian and New Zealand companies that are trading at a discount to their fair value. The latter is important in this regard, as the group has a decidedly ‘value’ focus. From nearly 200 companies in its research list, Morningstar…
