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Catalysts 1) Copper demand: electrification + AI-driven power infrastructure The market often frames copper as an “energy transition” commodity, but I see incremental demand coming from AI/data-center power density and grid capex (transmission, distribution, redundancy). This supports a structurally tighter copper market over time.Read more

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering is increasingly positioned as a leveraged beneficiary of Australia’s digital infrastructure buildout, rather than just a traditional electrical contractor. The company sits downstream of powerful structural drivers—AI workloads, cloud migration, enterprise digitalisation, and data sovereignty requirements—all of which are driving sustained demand for data centre capacity.Read more

Executive Summary Super Retail Group Ltd (SUL) operates across the automotive aftermarket, sporting goods, and outdoor leisure sectors, forecast to expand by 5.5%, 6.0%, and 1.6% p.a., respectively, over the next 5-8 years. Its governance structure remains compliant and effective in curbing agency costs, though the 2025 ethics breach exposed weaknesses in behavioural oversight.Read more

Lynas Rare Earths is the only fully integrated rare earth producer outside of China, with demand underpinned by its critical role in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defence technologies. The company has recently strengthened its strategic positioning through a partnership with U.S.-based Noveon Magnetics, the only American manufacturer of sintered rare earth magnets.Read more

Wesfarmers Limited A High-Quality Australian Conglomerate with Durable Retail Cash Flows Wesfarmers Limited is one of Australia’s highest-quality diversified conglomerates, with a portfolio of leading businesses spanning home improvement, discount retail, office supplies, chemicals, and industrial operations. The company’s strategy focuses on owning market-leading businesses with strong competitive advantages and disciplined capital allocation.Read more

Qantas Airways Limited benefits from a durable competitive position as Australia’s flagship international carrier. The country’s geographic isolation and concentrated airline market create natural barriers to entry, giving Qantas a strong long-term moat in both domestic and international travel.Read more

I firmly believe that for BNPL companies, you MUST modify the generic fundamental analysis principles of Profitability, Low Debt, P/E, EPS, etc, in order to receive a more accurate company valuation. You have to view BNPL companies as Short term lenders + Payment companies, so your metrics for valuations would look more into Tranaction margin & Net Credit Loss Rate to loan book value, similarly to other lenders / banks.Read more

The global energy transition has revived interest in nuclear power. As countries search for reliable, low-carbon baseload electricity, nuclear energy is re-entering policy discussions across Europe, North America, and Asia.Read more

Morningstar snapshot from 11/03/2026: Fair value: A$2.95 Five-star price: A$1.36 — this is my entry point Current price: A$4.02 Valuation: Overvalued Uncertainty: Very High Economic moat: Narrow 2025 revenue: A$216.5m Revenue growth in 2025: 276% Cash balance: A$209.4m Shares outstanding: ~913m Gross margin: ~60.9% Operating margin: ~-1.9% My interest in DroneShield is based on the long-term need for counter-drone technology, but only at the right price. The current conflict involving Iran is another reminder that drones are now a real threat to military assets, energy infrastructure and broader regional security.Read more