The new ‘Cola wars’: Why Microsoft really launched its search war against Google
Microsoft’s recent launch of AI-powered Bing search engine and Edge web browser could be about much more than just web search. This move could be a way of forcing Google owner Alphabet to help accelerate the proliferation of AI, which would potentially benefit Microsoft which can sell more of the cloud computing and enterprise software that power AI.
Why the market is forgetting the remarkable long-term strength of S&P Global’s business model
Discover the remarkable long-term strength of S&P Global’s business model. Learn it’s a great entry point for investors looking for a high-quality compounder.
Extrapolation trap: Despite the recent growth slowdown, we remain bullish on the long-term structural growth of 2 key industries
As we see reports of decelerating growth this year and into next year, some investors may be questioning their outlook. These industries have not entered a ‘new normal’ of permanent slower growth. The slowdown is cyclical, not structural.
Downfall? 6 vital questions on Meta’s future
Montaka CIO, Andrew Macken shares why he believes there is a strong likelihood that Meta will significantly outperform the very low expectations that are currently embedded in Meta’s stock price.
The case for investment optimism: 4 tech advancements that will underpin long-term returns (and the 3 stocks you need to profit from them)
With so much bad news abound, it can be difficult to see any light amidst the economic darkness. But in engineering labs all around the world, extraordinary advancements in technology are being made. In the not-too-distant future, the economic cycle will turn, and the market’s myopia will fade. And when it does, the new market opportunities unlocked by today’s technological advancements will come into focus.
4 reasons why Spotify shares are set for a star revival
Bargain hunters alert! Spotify shares have fallen 75% from their peak in 2021. Should you panic? We don’t think so. Here are 4 key reasons why Spotify can materially increase its earning power in future years and why the stock is way undervalued in our opinion.
How we use the ‘private equity’ approach to invest in (shockingly undervalued) Microsoft
What if we owned all of Microsoft? This article takes a detailed look at how we implement the ‘private equity’ approach to public equities. We also shed light on why we believe that Microsoft is an $US11 trillion opportunity.
Why Amazon should top your ‘bear-market bargain’ list
The current slump suggests the market believes Amazon’s future isn’t too bright but we share 3 key reasons why these prices represent a rare buying opportunity in Amazon.
Bullwhip effect: Why big tech’s woes are temporary (and their shares an extraordinary buying opportunity)
The real reason why investors are wrong to be spooked by big tech earnings. Since their 2021 peaks, the share prices of the world’s largest technology companies have recorded massive declines. Many investors, are thinking about offloading these stocks but the silver lining is that the pain is very likely only temporary.
After COVID-19, mRNA-leader Moderna has the potential to become a major pharma disruptor
The potential for Moderna to exploit mRNA and massively expand its operational scope makes it a compelling investment opportunity that the market is failing to recognize.