Google's profits have increased by more than 20%pa for the past decade. but as the company disrupted the tech space 20 years ago, there is always the chance that someone will disrupt it.
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Like them or loathe them, our big banks have an impressive track record as a solid investment. But could the banking royal commission leave the banks - and their shareholders - nursing financial wounds?
The British bank CYBG, which demerged from NAB in 2016, has performed well - but so has its share price.
Having been split from Fairfax, Domain is free to be priced in line with a new media company of its ilk, not weighed down by sentiment towards old media.
We like to invest in businesses where demand is strong and predictable. There are few things as predictable as people in the developed world getting heavier.
Has the tide turned such that even the strongest in funds management will struggle to make any progress?
Australians are living longer, and many baby boomers are set to retire over the next 15 years, increasing the demand for high quality aged care services.
With an ageing population looking for a secure income stream in retirement, Challenger's market position is very strong.
This week marks 30 years since the ASX lost a quarter of its value following a 22% drop in the US market.
Nothing gets the heart pumping like the prospect of striking gold, so are metal detectors the answer?
