Author: Andrew Page

Coronavirus: what does it mean for investors?

Fears over the impact of the worsening coronavirus outbreak continue to drive global markets sharply lower. And, potentially, things could get a lot worse from here. For the long term investor, it’s easy to deride such moves as mere ‘speed-bumps’ along an otherwise sure and prosperous road. Insert a Buffett quote, add a long term chart of market growth and […]

Are you swimming naked?

Last year was good to investors. The last decade even more so. And with markets at record highs there’s plenty of shareholders feeling pretty good about themselves — especially those that had any exposure to tech. But as we roll into a new solar orbit, it’s worth remembering the difference between process and outcome. The market demands a good deal […]

Can PushPay’s (ASX:PPH) acquisition accelerate growth?

Donor management platform provider PushPay (ASX:PPH) today announced the acquisition of Church Community Builder (CCB) in a deal worth US$87.5 million. Founded in 1999, Church Community Builder sells a Church Management System (ChMS) and has over 4,000 existing customers. The cloud based platform enables churches to more effectively engage with their community and manages a range of administrative functions. PushPay […]

Where is the market headed in 2020?

The ASX is set to round off a pretty solid year, with the All Ordinaries index up around 20% since January — about double the long term average annual gain. But can the Aussie market continue its winning run in 2020? The truth is, no one knows. Of course, you can expect to see all manner of pundits offer their […]

Volpara (ASX:VHT) Shares Sink Despite Strong Results

Medical imaging software provider Volpara (ASX:VHT) has delivered another set of strong results today, reporting financial results for the six months ending 30 September, 2019. Total revenue surged 197% to NZ$6.8 million, with subscription revenue up 148% to NZ$5.2 million. At the end of the period, Volpara’s level of annual recurring revenue was NZ$15.7 million, up from just NZ$4.8 million […]