Market Matters Q&A

IREN – Webinar Question

Hello,

With the obvious advent of AI and the increasing demands on data centres, are you evaluating any of the data centre players overseas, mainly US, as possible investments? In particular have you come across Iris Energy Ltd (IREN)?

David

Commodities Superycle?

There has been a lot of talk about a commodities super cycle for some years now but, aside from gold, it seems that it’s still some way off. Or am I just too early? Commodities/materials such as silver, copper, platinum, palladium and uranium (perhaps the latter might be a recent exception) are still not showing signs of any out-performance, despite constantly being talked up by analysts and brokers. What are your thoughts please? Many thanks as always.

David

Wesfarmers (WES) Strength

Hello MM

Is there a simple explanation for the rising price in Wesfarmers’ share price? Is there more to come or have they hit the ceiling?

Thanks again for your excellent commentary and service.

Regards, Rob

Rob

Whitehaven Coal (WHC) or New Hope Corp (NHC)

If you had to choose between WHC and NHC, targeting a balance of growth and income which would you pick?

NHC appears to be paying around double-digit dividend yield alone but suspect growth outlook not as fruitful as WHC.

Will WHC’s dividend increase in the coming year, if so does that make it a more compelling investment thesis than NHC?

Scott

HUB24 (HUB) buy or hold?

Hi Guys,

Purchased HUB at $59.55 and have picked up a 38% return to date. The stock has continued to rise but is it time to take profit or do you believe a hold is a better option?
Thanks,

Peter

Peter

James Hardie Industries (JHX)

Hi James, I would like to hear your current thoughts around James Hardie (JHX) following the release of their third-quarter numbers. The market didn’t seem to like it much. I would have thought the result was already essentially baked in. Am I missing something? It looks like JHX has a long way to go before regaining the market’s confidence. Do you still view this as a hold, or is MM closer to the view that there are better places to divert funds?
Regards
Andrew

Andrew

Catapult Group (CAT) and DroneShield (DRO)

Hi James, Shawn and Team.

Do you have a target ‘sell’ price for Catapult given it surpassed the UBS price target of $5.00? In the case of Droneshield do you have a buy target? Jeremy

Jeremy

Gold Road Resources (GOR) & Goldfields

Hi James
What are your thoughts on the Goldfields take over completely all shares in Gold Road,
Note Gold Road will pay a dividend prior to it being successful in September.

Wally

Thoughts on Suncorp (SUN)?

Hi James & Team
Can I have your view on SUN – I have held and received the capital return and dividends paid in March. Would you be holding any insurers at the moment? Would you be selling and using the capital elsewhere?
regards
Debbie

Debbie

Block Inc – CDI (XYZ)

Hi James, Shawn, and Team,

I have considered investing in Block (XYZ) several times due to its strong long-term fundamentals; namely, it is a technology company that provides payment solutions and services that could potentially substitute traditional banks.

While I understand that Australian banks have different financial profiles and are primarily focused on mortgages with distinct risk factors compared to Block, would it be uncommon to shift some of my bank investments towards purchasing Block instead? I do not need individual advice a general answer is fine.

I found it challenging to frame this question because I believe I already have an idea of what your response might be.

Additionally, I would like to know your thoughts on Block’s current and future valuation.

Regards,

Michael

Michael