Interview: What this investor likes about Mexico & Indonesia

Matt Williams is the senior investment director at Aberdeen Investments, based out of the UK. He oversees emerging market equity funds… and believes emerging markets are back on the table for investors. During a brief visit to Australia, he talks to Sean Aylmer about why he likes emerging markets …

Interview: House prices rising at their fastest pace in four years

House prices in Australia’s capital cities are rising at their fastest pace in nearly four years, according to Domain’s September Quarter House Price report, out today. Records are being set in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, and Melbourne’s growth is re-accelerating. Michael Thompson talks…

Interview: What Microsoft's blockbuster results says about tech shift

Microsoft and Meta have announced blockbuster results for the quarter, with the share price of both tech giants soaring. Josh Gilbert, market analyst at eToro, talks to Sean Aylmer about the results, and what it says about the companies spending billions to capitalise on 'a once in a generation te…

Interview: Scott Farquhar on AI, the future & Atlassian

We talk a lot about artificial intelligence, about how businesses can use AI to improve productivity, and the challenges in navigating a period of significant disruption. But in terms of the opportunity for Australia, we’re only just scratching the surface. Now, one of this country’s most respecte…

Interview: 30 years of CommSec, from 4 trades to 40,000

On the day CommSec launched in July 1995, just four trades were lodged - all of them by phone or fax. Fast forward 30 years, and the platform now manages 40,000 trades every day. CommSec market analyst Tom Piotrowski talks to Sean Aylmer about three decades of CommSec, and how the market has chang…

Interview: Does AI actually mean better investing?

AI is everywhere - and investing is no exception. But if you can use AI to pick stocks, does it actually mean the result will be better? Zhe Chen - senior vice president, portfolio manager, and research lead at Acadian Asset Management - talks to Sean Aylmer about how he's used artificial intellig…

Interview: Morningstar's 'best ideas' for investors ahead of earnings season

For the third year running, earnings of Australia’s largest companies are set to shrink this earnings season, with Morningstar predicting another 1pc contraction for the ASX 20. For many companies, current stretched valuations don’t reflect the growth outlook. But there are still opportunities in …

Interview: HP's Aussie boss on using AI to drive productivity growth

Brad Pulford, Managing Director of HP Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the use of AI to drive productivity growth in Australia. In particular, they look at how leaders can bring their teams with them in this period of change, and why it's necessary to nail AI implementation internally before r…

Interview: How pharmacies are luring shoppers from Coles & Woolies

Australia’s spending habits are shifting. In the latest quarter, beauty, pharmacy, and retail surged, while categories like alcohol, petrol, and pet care took a hit. But the stories within those categories are fascinating - like the increasing number of people buying grocery items from pharmacies i…

Interview: From hairdresser to merchandise mogul

Dorry Kordahi has had an incredible career. He started out as a hairdresser, before founding DKM Blue - a hugely successful merchandise and uniforms company. He's also been the co-owner of basketball teams the Sydney Kings and the Illawarra Hawks, bought a yacht, and featured in a campaign for Chiv…