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Alan Rydge has maintained almost 40% ownership of the company for decades, this fact alone speaks to the strength of the business and insider's conviction of its future. Regarding other analysts' view that the sale of 525 George St will unlock value and strenghten its balance sheet, my take is that it won't be easy to achieve a satisfactory sale price.Read more

Hipages is shifting from a simple “find a tradie” marketplace into an all-in-one tool that helps tradies run their business, and the latest results suggest that change is finally starting to pay off. The big question now is whether this new software-led approach can keep customers loyal and growing—even if the housing cycle turns or competition heats up.Read more

Airtasker is pushing its local-services marketplace beyond Australia, and early traction in the US and UK suggests it could scale faster than many expect if it repeats its proven playbook. New product features and partnership-driven marketing may help bring people back more often and lower growth costs, but tougher rules for gig platforms and stronger rivals could quickly change the story.Read more

Nine Entertainment is betting that streaming, smarter ad targeting, and a big push to cut costs can more than make up for the long decline in print and traditional TV ads. But the payoff depends on winning audience attention and controlling content costs while regulators and global platforms keep raising the pressure.Read more

REA Group is leaning into smarter, more personalised property listings and new premium tools to keep both home seekers and agents coming back more often. The upside comes from growing beyond ads into home loans and faster-growing overseas markets, but tougher rivals and closer regulatory attention could crimp its ability to keep raising prices.Read more

EVT may have more room to grow than many expect, thanks to selling off underused property and reinvesting in better cinemas, hotels, and tech-led guest experiences. But the upside comes with real risks, especially if cinema visits keep falling, big movie releases stay unpredictable, or heavy spending and weather disruptions hit results.Read more

Key Takeaways Structural tradie shortages, regulatory pressures, and intensifying competition threaten marketplace growth, margin sustainability, and long-term earnings stability. Overreliance on Australia and increased discounting risks erode revenue, operational leverage, and free cash flow generation.Read more

Key Takeaways Expanding digital ad initiatives, exclusive content investments, and cross-platform integration are driving revenue growth, improved margins, and stronger recurring earnings. Cost efficiencies, AI adoption, and strategic capital allocation following divestments are strengthening profitability and enabling further shareholder returns.Read more

Key Takeaways Adoption of AI-driven services and diversified digital offerings is enhancing customer experience, opening new revenue streams, and supporting margin expansion. Low market penetration and sustained digital transition in core markets position the company for continued robust growth and market share gains.Read more