Global Webcast: Highlights from China consumer investment trip
Chris Wilcox and Elfreda Jonker discuss insights from Chris’s recent trip to Shanghai and Hong Kong, noting green shoots in China’s consumer sector. While property markets are stabilising, spending remains muted, especially in luxury and athleisure, amid brand-by-brand variability and fierce local competition.
Australian Webcast: Feedback from the eye of the tariff storm in Washington DC
Elfreda Jonker and Monique Rooney discuss key takeaways from Monique’s recent US trip, covering shifting sentiment in Washington DC around tariffs, particularly with China- challenges facing a manufacturing revival, and the complexities of proposed US tax reforms.
Live from the eye of the tariff storm
Insights from her recent trip to Washington and Houston, Monique Rooney unpacks the US tariff turmoil, tax reform debates, and shifting energy policy—offering timely perspectives in a fast-moving landscape.
Global Webcast: Key themes from US Industrials trip
Chris Willcocks and Elfreda Jonker discuss insights from Chris’s US trip, covering cautious management sentiment, the impact of tariffs, and improving short-cycle businesses. They also highlight key sector trends, including aerospace, transport, and waste management.
On the Road with Alphinity: Santos Carbon Capture and Storage Project in Moomba, South Australia
The Moomba Carbon Capture & Storage Project, capturing 10% of South Australia’s annual CO2 emissions, is among the largest and most cost-effective globally. Jess Cairns visited the site opening to gain deeper insight into this potential turning point for CCS in Australia.
Global Webcast: DeepSeek’s implications for the AI trade & 4Q24 Tech Results
Trent Masters and Elfreda Jonker discuss the latest developments in AI, focusing on DeepSeek and its implications for the tech sector, particularly the Mag 7. They explore how AI cost efficiencies are driving continued investments, the evolving AI trade, and shifts in portfolio positioning.
Australian Webcast: Highlights from visit to the Santos Moomba CCS facility
Jess Cairns and Elfreda Jonker reflect on Jess’ visit to South Australia for the opening of Santos’ Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) facility in Moomba, discussing the project’s infrastructure, cost-effectiveness, and long-term viability. They address skepticism around CCS technology, highlight key takeaways for investors, and emphasize the importance of ongoing environmental monitoring.
2024 In Review & 2025 Outlook
The outlook for Australian equities in 2025 suggests a more cautious and nuanced market environment, with potential for sector and stock rotations, driven by earnings outcomes and market leadership, while the focus will shift from macro factors to individual stock performance amid high valuations and uncertain economic conditions.
Podcast: Responsible AI use in corporates with Jessica Cairns
With the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, companies are facing growing pressure to ensure their AI practices are ethical, transparent, and aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.
