In company news, Greatland Resources jumped 11.1 per cent to $10.84 as the miner lifted its Telfer gold resource by 150 per cent to 8 million ounces, driven by extensive drilling and a maiden high-grade resource at West Dome Underground.
NVIDIA Corporation – Common fundamentals are strengthening, with accelerating revenue growth, expanding margins, and robust demand for key products. Their data center business, especially networking, is a standout, with networking revenues up 267% and the segment maintaining strong momentum.
FY2027 Q1 signals continued acceleration, with 77% YoY revenue growth and gross margin projected at 75%. Forward P/E of 20 is now below the sector, supporting a reiterated Strong Buy rating.
A$150m share buyback (~5% of market cap) is a positive signal, helping address investor concerns post-FY25 and reinforcing capital management discipline.
Core business outlook remains constructive, with expected strong Platform inflows, revenue growth, and improving trends in Super & Investments (S&I) outflows.
Broadcom Inc. – Common add to watchlist. We’re looking for a switch to Algo Engine buy conditions with the $250 – $300 price range.
Strong Q1 beat across the board: Broadcom delivered Non-GAAP EPS of $2.05 and revenue of $19.31B (+29.4% YoY), exceeding expectations on both metrics.
AI demand is the key driver: Growth was fuelled by custom AI accelerators and AI networking, with AI revenue accelerating significantly.
Bullish forward guidance: Q2 revenue expected at $22B (above $20.4B consensus), AI revenue at $10.7B, and EBITDA margins of ~68%, signalling continued momentum.
Rio Tinto a new position in Rio Tinto Limited at an entry price of $153.23, with a protective stop-loss price established at $142.20. The company continues to maintain its status as a global mining powerhouse, recently reporting robust production volumes across its core iron ore and copper divisions.
Rio Tinto is a primary supplier of high-grade iron ore from the Pilbara region, benefiting from low-cost operations and strong industrial demand in Asia.
The company is aggressively expanding its footprint in future-facing commodities, including significant investments in copper and lithium projects to support the global energy transition.
Rio Tinto remains a key dividend-payer in the ASX 200, supported by a disciplined balance sheet and high operational margins.
Walmart Inc. Common a new position in Walmart (WMT.NYS) at an entry price of $122.89. We have established a protective stop at $118.020 to manage risk while the retail giant continues to capitalize on its dominant market position and omni-channel growth.
Walmart has demonstrated significant momentum in its e-commerce sector, bolstered by the rapid expansion of its high-margin advertising business, Walmart Connect.
The company continues to gain market share across various income demographics as consumers increasingly prioritize value in the current economic environment.
Recent investments in supply chain automation and delivery infrastructure are expected to drive long-term operational efficiencies and margin expansion.
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