TWE has done very well over the last month and reporting was as expected. We are trimming half the position to lock in profits and looking to get back in if the stock falls.
Upon reviewing PeopleIn’s first-half FY24 earnings, we recommend exiting our position. Despite a record revenue of $602.7 million, the company faced a significant decline in profitability, with EBITDA and NPATA down by 37.7% and 34.3%, respectively. This downturn is attributed to a shift towards lower-margin work and a decrease in permanent recruitment, particularly in the tech sector. Although PeopleIn has implemented cost-saving measures, the current financial challenges, exacerbated by tough market conditions, suggest a prudent move to mitigate risks.
Mineral Resources reports a robust earnings update with significant revenue growth, strategic leadership changes, and a shareholder-friendly interim dividend, reflecting strong operational performance and future optimism.
Pilbara Minerals faces a challenging half-year with a sharp revenue drop, countered by strategic expansions and efficiencies aimed at leveraging future lithium market recoveries.
The company made significant investments for growth, including increasing its shareholding in Transmedic and acquiring Superior Pet Food Co. Ebos’s strategy includes further expansion in Southeast Asia and enhancing its product portfolio through acquisitions and new product development.
A softer than expected 1H revenue and EBITDA result was observed due to two main factors: negative travel sentiment from the conflict in the Middle East and corporate customer budgets being fully utilized by September 2023 due to high ticket prices, particularly in the northern hemisphere. However, an encouraging rebound in January activity implies these issues have dissipated.
Based on the updated earnings guidance from GrainCorp and considering the recent weather improvements that positively impact soil moisture and crop prospects, coupled with GrainCorp’s strategic adaptations for future market conditions, it’s recommended to consider buying GrainCorp shares around the $7.5 price point.
Our strategy aims to prudently manage risk by locking in profits from our Judo Bank position. Taking profits at this juncture allows us to reduce exposure to potential market corrections and sector-specific risks highlighted by the CBA earnings report and the rising trend in home loan arrears.
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Given these dynamics, transitioning from Paladin Energy to the Uranium ETF (URNM) is recommended for those seeking to maintain exposure to the uranium sector while managing risk more effectively. URNM offers a diversified investment in uranium and nuclear energy stocks, thereby reducing the volatility associated with individual stock performances like Paladin’s. This move aligns with a strategy to capitalize on the thematic growth of the uranium sector while mitigating risk through diversification.
For our trading strategy, we’re adjusting our position in Elders Limited (ELD) by reducing our allocation by 1% due to its recent impressive performance. Despite this adjustment, we will maintain a 2% allocation in ELD, recognizing the stock’s strong momentum. Additionally, the significant rainfall recently suggests the potential for continued positive performance, justifying our decision to retain a substantial investment in the company.
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