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What do Brexit, a bar of chocolate, buying a new car, and a Madrid Art Gallery all have in common?

by Andrew Baxter | March 20, 2020

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What do Brexit, a bar of chocolate, buying a new car, and a Madrid Art Gallery all have in common?

by Andrew Baxter | March 20, 2020

Infinite growth economies to morph into circular economies

Infinite growth economies to morph into circular economies

Let me ask you a question, what is Australia going to look like in 20 years time? Infinite growth economies to morph into circular economies: You have a problem, grab a pen and note down these 2 videos, they are a must watch: National Press Club Address by Catherin Livingstone The Challenge of Change Intelligence is refreshing right?! These insights shape my stock selection in the following ways, because: The recent past is no longer a basis for predicting the future Four forces are changing the financial climate: digital, shifts in speed of economic power, Globalisation and demographic change. The

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Is The Economy Stumbling, Or Is This Business As Usual?

Is The Economy Stumbling, Or Is This Business As Usual?. The US economy has failed to improve over recent months. And at the same time, the Australian economy is slowing due to weakness in Asia. This begs the question of whether or not a Recession is just around the corner? Investors certainly are starting to panic. US Federal Reserve chairwomen Janet Yellen released the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) monthly statement on Wednesday. And downgrading their view of the US economy. Over the last year, the FOMC has hinted towards a point in time when they would raise Interest Rates,

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Who really wants to live in a world that is homogenised and beige?

Who really wants to live in a world that is homogenised and beige?

Who really wants to live in a world that is homogenised and beige?: Greetings from Barcelona! I haven’t been here since my parents brought me. Almost 30 years ago and so much has changed. But much remains true to its rich heritage, part of which is also responsible for Spain’s economic woes. In some instances the working day is around 9.30am till 1.00pm, with a couple of hours for a siesta post lunch. Before recommending in earnest, unity around 6.30. In the world of pre air conditioning this makes sense. After all, it can be warm here. However, our home

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Is the economy stumbling, or is this business as usual?

Is the economy stumbling, or is this business as usual?

Is the economy stumbling, or is this business as usual?: The US economy has failed to improve over recent months. And at the same time, the Australian economy is slowing due to weakness in Asia. This begs the question of whether or not a Recession is just around the corner? Investors certainly are starting to panic. US Federal Reserve chairwomen Janet Yellen released the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) monthly statement on Wednesday, downgrading their view for the US economy. Over the last year, the FOMC has hinted towards a point in time when they would raise Interest Rates, which

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What you can learn from McDonalds and apply to today’s high tech market leader

What you can learn from McDonalds and apply to today’s high tech market leader?

What you can learn from McDonalds and apply to today’s high tech market leader: Last week I shared some of the research findings from my trip to the US. I mentioned, in passing Tesla Motors. Let me give you a quick heads up – and I mean quick. This machine goes from zero to 100/no points on your license in a punchy 3.2 seconds. I took it for a test drive and it blew me away. Really showing up every performance car I have ever had. The floor panel and chassis of the car is where the batteries live –

Continue Reading
What you can learn from McDonalds and apply to today’s high tech market leader

Looking at the future up close and now

What you can learn from McDonalds and apply to today’s high tech market leader: This week I have had the opportunity to spend some time in Southern California. And man it has been an eye opener. Technology and the use of it is so mainstream and so far ahead. That it really shines a light on several investment themes – themes that we have been using to bank profits and themes. That will continue to play out in the year or two ahead. Whether you profit from them or not is up to you. But at least you can’t say

Continue Reading
Infinite growth economies to morph into circular economies

Infinite growth economies to morph into circular economies

Let me ask you a question, what is Australia going to look like in 20 years time? Infinite growth economies to morph into circular economies: You have a problem, grab a pen and note down these 2 videos, they are a must watch: National Press Club Address by Catherin Livingstone The Challenge of Change Intelligence is refreshing right?! These insights shape my stock selection in the following ways, because: The recent past is no longer a basis for predicting the future Four forces are changing the financial climate: digital, shifts in speed of economic power, Globalisation and demographic change. The

Continue Reading

Is The Economy Stumbling, Or Is This Business As Usual?

Is The Economy Stumbling, Or Is This Business As Usual?. The US economy has failed to improve over recent months. And at the same time, the Australian economy is slowing due to weakness in Asia. This begs the question of whether or not a Recession is just around the corner? Investors certainly are starting to panic. US Federal Reserve chairwomen Janet Yellen released the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) monthly statement on Wednesday. And downgrading their view of the US economy. Over the last year, the FOMC has hinted towards a point in time when they would raise Interest Rates,

Continue Reading
Who really wants to live in a world that is homogenised and beige?

Who really wants to live in a world that is homogenised and beige?

Who really wants to live in a world that is homogenised and beige?: Greetings from Barcelona! I haven’t been here since my parents brought me. Almost 30 years ago and so much has changed. But much remains true to its rich heritage, part of which is also responsible for Spain’s economic woes. In some instances the working day is around 9.30am till 1.00pm, with a couple of hours for a siesta post lunch. Before recommending in earnest, unity around 6.30. In the world of pre air conditioning this makes sense. After all, it can be warm here. However, our home

Continue Reading
Is the economy stumbling, or is this business as usual?

Is the economy stumbling, or is this business as usual?

Is the economy stumbling, or is this business as usual?: The US economy has failed to improve over recent months. And at the same time, the Australian economy is slowing due to weakness in Asia. This begs the question of whether or not a Recession is just around the corner? Investors certainly are starting to panic. US Federal Reserve chairwomen Janet Yellen released the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) monthly statement on Wednesday, downgrading their view for the US economy. Over the last year, the FOMC has hinted towards a point in time when they would raise Interest Rates, which

Continue Reading
What you can learn from McDonalds and apply to today’s high tech market leader

What you can learn from McDonalds and apply to today’s high tech market leader?

What you can learn from McDonalds and apply to today’s high tech market leader: Last week I shared some of the research findings from my trip to the US. I mentioned, in passing Tesla Motors. Let me give you a quick heads up – and I mean quick. This machine goes from zero to 100/no points on your license in a punchy 3.2 seconds. I took it for a test drive and it blew me away. Really showing up every performance car I have ever had. The floor panel and chassis of the car is where the batteries live –

Continue Reading
What you can learn from McDonalds and apply to today’s high tech market leader

Looking at the future up close and now

What you can learn from McDonalds and apply to today’s high tech market leader: This week I have had the opportunity to spend some time in Southern California. And man it has been an eye opener. Technology and the use of it is so mainstream and so far ahead. That it really shines a light on several investment themes – themes that we have been using to bank profits and themes. That will continue to play out in the year or two ahead. Whether you profit from them or not is up to you. But at least you can’t say

Continue Reading

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