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Equities

The ASX 200 is at a record but are stocks cheap or expensive? Here’s the data

The Australian share market is enjoying a record-breaking run in 2024 but broker research suggests value is decreasing.
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

Major lithium bull: End-user EV demand, not restocking, key to sustainable rally in prices

Macquarie suggests the problems facing the lithium market are far more deep-seated than whether or not restocking has begun.
CXO
IGO
+6
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

Citi and UBS weigh in on lithium rally: Don’t assume low is in yet

The recent lithium rally has triggered commentary from two brokers, both of whom warn about irrational optimism.
IGO
+1
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

Brokers remain acutely bearish on Fortescue despite “strong” result

Major brokers appreciated the strength of Fortescue's first half result, but it wasn’t enough to sway their prevailing bearish views.
BHP
FMG
RIO
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

Why do the big brokers hate Commonwealth Bank so much?

Commonwealth Bank is widely considered Australia’s highest-quality banking operation, but it’s also considered the most overvalued.
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

Latest data on China lithium: Demand increasing, supply falling

A research report on lithium demand-supply dynamics in China suggests modest improvement, but also it's still too early to call a bottom.
CXO
IGO
+5
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

Major broker warns lithium prices could fall another 33% in “bear case” scenario

According to a major broker’s commodity research team, there could be more pain to come for investors in ASX lithium stocks.
IGO
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

ASX earnings season vs tech sector majors REA, CAR, Wisetech & Altium, key numbers & charts

The key items brokers are looking out for in upcoming H1 FY24 results for major ASX tech stocks, as well as today’s numbers from REA Group.
ALU
CAR
REA
+1
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Commodities

Is the Nickel price close to a trough? Morgan Stanley has the answer

With ASX nickel producers hurting, Morgan Stanley considers the demand & supply factors for nickel to determine if it has troughed.
BHP
CHN
+4
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

Paladin Energy or Boss Energy? Brokers reveal their preferred ASX uranium stocks

Bell Potter, Citi, and Shaw and Partners have issued updated research on ASX uranium stocks resulting in ratings and price target changes.
BOE
+3
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

ASX stocks just got more expensive, but not dangerous expensive yet

Current ASX P/E levels are above average, but they're not yet at levels typically associated with major market corrections.
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

Still the right formula, Citi sticks with a2 Milk despite falling China birth rate

Data this week showed China’s birth rate continues to slow, triggering Citi to issue an update on infant formula manufacturer a2 Milk.
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

Goldman’s 2024 Australian bank stocks playbook: Best to worst

Goldman Sachs has reviewed Aussie banks, revealing its preferred picks as well as those to avoid.
+5
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

Woodside, Santos attractive, but this is the cheapest stock in ASX energy: JP Morgan

JP Morgan has released its quarterly outlook for crude oil resulting in changes to the broker’s estimates for is ASX energy coverage.
ALD
BPT
+6
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

Bad news ASX lithium bulls, this broker sees “surplus for several years”

Macquarie sees potential for further weakness in lithium prices, triggering downgrades and slashed price targets for ASX lithium stocks.
AKE
CXO
+8
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

Broker says Sigma “valuation stretched” post Chemist Warehouse takeover

Macquarie has reviewed the Sigma-CWG merger against the recent jump in Sigma Healthcare shares, forming a dim view of the stock's valuation.
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

The ASX lithium stocks this broker thinks should be on your Christmas shopping list

2023 was a tough year for investors in ASX lithium stocks, but don't fret lithium bulls, this broker is suggesting some Christmas cheer!
AKE
CXO
+7
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Commodities

We’re “tactically bullish” on copper – Citi

Broker Citi is positive for the near-term prospects for copper, but is more cautious about what 2024 has in store.
29M
BHP
+2
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

“Still more downside” in lithium, UBS downgrades Pilbara Minerals

According to UBS, lower lithium minerals prices will likely result in a potential halving in ASX lithium company profits in FY2025.
CXO
IGO
+2
Carl Capolingua
Livewire Markets
Equities

Morgan Stanley’s top 6 ASX small and mid-cap ideas for August reporting season

Morgan Stanley highlights its high conviction picks for earnings season and outperformance in FY24.
360
AD8
BRG
+5
Kerry Sun
Livewire Markets
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