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Get rich or DIY trying: Scout taps into underserved market
Every second week we invite a leading fund manager to present at The Insider: Meet the Fund Manager. After his presentation in February, Equitable Investors investment manager Martin Pretty flagged another company he believes investors should take notice of right now – Chicago-based, ASX-listed security company Scout Security.
Farmers facing same inflation challenges as hungry consumers
The looming prospect of a global food shortage has pushed food prices up to shocking levels, but farmers are not seeing the benefits of $12 lettuce heads flow into their bank accounts.
Five Aussie states facing blackouts amid energy, inflation woes
The Australian Energy Market Operator has warned citizens in five Australian states to prepare for possible blackouts as a power shortage threatens the grid and bids up consumer prices.
‘Energy hardship’ forcing business owners to use personal credit cards
A fifth of Australian small business owners have been forced to use personal credit cards on their business’s energy bills as prices rise before the dust of the pandemic is shaken off.
Two key factors that investors should hunt for in bearish markets
Tuesday’s market sell-off was a timely reminder of the risks inherent in investing, but for Merewether Capital’s Luke Winchester the drop is only an inconvenience.
Note from the MD: $90 billion wiped off markets in worst day since 2020
Firstly, let’s address the elephant in the room: Tuesday saw almost $90 billion wiped off the market in a dramatic sell-off that saw the leading ASX 200 index give up 246 points (3.5%)
Note from the MD: RBA’s shock rate hike the largest increase in 22 years
Another month, another rate rise – and while an increase wasn’t surprising given inflation continues to accelerate, the Reserve Bank’s decision to go the whole hog and increase the cash rate by a full 50 basis points certainly came as a surprise to many.
‘Significant global potential’ for Aussie software play: PURE
Another month, another rate rise – and while an increase wasn’t surprising given inflation continues to accelerate, the Reserve Bank’s decision to go the whole hog and increase the cash rate by a full 50 basis points certainly came as a surprise to many.
Prescient unveils new platform after 18 months in stealth mode
Australian biotech company Prescient Therapeutics has publicly revealed its high-performing cell therapy enhancement platform named CellPryme-M, developed in collaboration with the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Investors throw support behind Wellnex’s digital marketplace
Wellnex Life has successfully raised more than $6 million from investors to finance its wholly owned online retail channel in a move the company expects will increase margins.
Treasurer moves on high energy prices amid commodity inflation
Newly sworn-in Treasurer Jim Chalmers has enlisted the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in its fight against record energy prices pressuring Australian households.
Kentucky Fried… Cabbage? Food shortage hits chicken chain
A nationwide shortage of lettuce has forced KFC Australia to switch to a mixture of the leafy green vegetable and cabbage in its burgers and wraps.
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