CYB – AGM on 30th January

CYB is under Algo Engine buy conditions and we draw your attention to the higher low formations and buying interest, ahead of the AGM next Wednesday.

We maintain our view that the Virgin Money acquisition will deliver long-term shareholder value, even so, applying a stop-loss below the support line is advised.

Starbucks Corp – Algo Buy Signal

Starbucks, (NASDAQ listing), was added to US 100 model portfolio in December at $61.

Shares in Starbucks are now trading at $66 after the company reported better-than-expected sales and earnings growth.

It also expects revenue to grow by 5 to 7 percent during fiscal 2019.

Investor Signals now offers US equities and if you’d like our assistance in building a US blue-chip portfolio, please call 1300 614 002.

Another US blue-chip we’ve been buying is Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT).

LMT declared a quarterly dividend of $2.20 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 29, with an ex-dividend date of February 28. The annual yield is 3.1%.

Our Algo Engine generated a buy signal and we added LMT to client accounts at $260.

 

 

Gold Miners – Large Cap

Evolution Mining shares dropped 5% yesterday after announcing gold production in the December quarter fell from 186k to 181k ounces.

Both Northstar and Evolution revealed higher production costs over the quarter.

EVN & NST remain in our ASX top 100 model portfolio whereas, NCM was removed. Looking forward, it is reasonable to expect NCM to be added, but at lower prices to where it trades today.

OZL is under Algo Engine sell conditions – OZL’s 4QCY18 production result was solid and the company has upgraded gold production for Prominent Hill.

We see a buy side opportunity approaching with NCM and we’ll update you on the next Algo Buy signal.

 

 

 

 

 

Santos – Delivers Top Line Growth

Santos reported stronger revenue growth with the lift in LNG sales, a highlight of the result.

The December quarter helped support a 19% increase in full-year sales, to a record $US3.7bn. Record LNG sales for Dec quarter of $US450mn.

Both Santos and Oil Search are current holdings in the ASX 100 model portfolio.

The charts below show the higher low patterns and the support levels for investors to watch.

STO

OSH

 

BHP & RIO – Now Under Sell Conditions

Our Algo Engine has a sell signal on the XJO and we also draw your attention to the sell signals in the large cap miners, BHP & RIO.

The lower high formations and subsequent sell signals occurred in these two names, well ahead of the sell signal on the index.

The charts below show selling pressure has gathered momentum, following  flat production guidance and lower price realisation in 2019.

BHP

RIO

 

 

Ansell – Supported by Share Buy Back

Ansell is under Algo Engine buy conditions and is a current holding in our ASX 100 model portfolio.

ANN made a higher low formation at $22 and we see the potential for the stock to trade higher based on supportive macroeconomic data and moderation of raw material prices.

At 15x forward earnings and 3.2% dividend yield, the valuation is below historical averages. 2019 EPS growth should be around 6 – 8%.

 

 

 

Webjet – Valuation Review

Our Algo Engine triggered a “sell” signal in Webjet on Monday and after taking  a closer look at the financials, there’s reason to add this one to your watch list.

It appears the market is now starting to factor in a meaningful deceleration in the revenue & earnings trajectory. Original expectations were for Webjet to continue growing revenue at 13 – 17% but headwinds in 2019 and 2020, make this unlikely.

With the stock trading 32x FY18 and 25x 2019, we see little room for disappointment in upcoming earnings and future guidance.

Run a stop-loss above $12.50 and watch the short-term momentum indicators.

 

 

Telstra – Is 2019 The Year to be a Buyer?

InfraCo is still a key part of Telstra’s business strategy and they’re making major investments in infrastructure.

Telstra will upgrade its huge network of submarine cables. The overhaul will increase the capacity of the lines and allow Telstra to carry half as much data again, as they do now. Helping to secure Telstra’s position as the largest network of subsea cables in the Asia Pacific region.

High quality subsea cables are essential because they link Telstra Australia to the rest of the world.

In recent years Telstra has been making “lower lows & lower highs”, reflected in the Algo Engine sell conditions. We feel 2019 will produce the first “buy signal” in over 2 years.