Tom Richardson

Tom is a holder of the CFA Society of the UK administered Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and has more than a decade's professional experience in the investment management industry in Australia and the UK. Tom now works as a writer and editor for TMF Australia and has two easy to remember rules of investing he likes to follow. Avoid overpaying for growth stocks and avoid paying at all for stocks that are cheap for a reason. Tom prefers growth investing over value investing and says it's not rocket science, just avoid overpaying for the best returns.

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Why the Afterpay share price is climbing today

November 14, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Afterpay shares are flying again today as brokers like Bell Potter and Goldman Sachs remain bullish on the back of…

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Nearmap shares soar on growth forecast

November 14, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Nearmap shares could post a strong finish to 2019 after the SaaS player forecast ACV growth up to 33% in…

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Why the Bingo share price is soaring today

November 13, 2019 | Tom Richardson

The Bingo share price is flying after the waste disposal group told investors to expect EBITDA growth around 50% in…

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Goodman Group reaffirms profit guidance as shares soar in 2019

November 12, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Goodman Group is benefiting as more companies look for industrial property space to meet the demands of online shoppers.

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The Jumbo share price is up on a UK deal

November 12, 2019 | Tom Richardson

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX: JIN) share price is up 9% or $1.84 to $22.14 today after it revealed the…

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Nine delivers profit warning on weak ad markets

November 12, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Nine Entertaninment downgrades fiscal 2020 pro forma EBITDA growth guidance from 10% to mid-single digit.

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Fortescue shares sink on falling iron ore price

November 11, 2019 | Tom Richardson

The Fortescue share price has gone gangbusters over the last couple of years as the iron ore price rises and…

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The CSL share price is enjoying another broker upgrade today

November 11, 2019 | Tom Richardson

The CSL share price is rising again today after leading analysts at UBS tipped that it could reach $295.

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Why I'd sell my soul to own these 7 SaaS businesses

November 11, 2019 | Tom Richardson

What does gross profit margin for a SaaS business show? And why do sky-high gross profit margins explain the gangbusters…

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Why the Macquarie share price is falling today

November 11, 2019 | Tom Richardson

The Macqquarie share price has gone withouth the rights to a $2.40 per share dividend this morning plus 40% franking…

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EML Payments to buy Prepaid Financial Services for up to $526 million

November 11, 2019 | Tom Richardson

EML to buy PFS on 17.5x PFS's FY 2020 EBITDA (operating income) or 14x FY20's EBITDA after significant cost savings…

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Why the L1 Long Short Fund share price just hit a 52-week high

November 8, 2019 | Tom Richardson

The L1 Long Short Fund's performance has been disappointing since it listed, but it has gradually improved.

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Why S&P/ ASX200 gold miners are getting carted today

November 8, 2019 | Tom Richardson

The gold price is tumbling as US equity markets hit record highs on the back of trade war optimism.

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Why the Novita Healthcare share price is still on a wild ride

November 8, 2019 | Tom Richardson

The Novita share price has gone up around 750% in just a few weeks. No wonder the stock has attracted…

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Why the Catapult share price just hit a 52-week high

November 8, 2019 | Tom Richardson

The Catapult share price could be cheap on several metrics. If it meets its target of free cash flow by…

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Is the Transurban share price too expensive?

November 8, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Transurban boasts some attractive investment characteristics including sky high profit margins. But are the shares too expensive?

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Why the REA Group Limited share price plunged today

November 8, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Are REA Group shares a good buy after today's falls? Or is the company a value trap if earnings keep…

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Flight Centre share price sinks on another profit warning

November 7, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Flight Centre is facing rising costs and margin pressure. In particualr staff costs are rising on the back of well…

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The Zip Co share price is flying on a deal with Amazon Australia

November 7, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Zip shares get a big boost on news its buy now pay later payment product will feature prominently on Amazon.com.au.

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Why the Xero share price is going gangbusters today

November 7, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Scalability could be Xero's biggest strength given its software-as-a-service business model. It also reports that less than 1 in 5…

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Here are the 10 best large-cap shares of 2019

November 7, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Large cap shares can offer investors an attractive mix of growth and yield. They also generally boast much wider moats…

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3 shares rated 'strong buys' by brokers

November 7, 2019 | Tom Richardson

If brokers rate these businesses as 'strong buys' on average they might be worth a look. One of them also…

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It's getting gloomier for iSignthis shareholders

October 31, 2019 | Tom Richardson

iSignthis shares have now been suspended for a month as it appears unable to satsify regulators for now about its…

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Free brokerage? Stake App or Goodments App could make you $100k richer

October 31, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Here's how save $10 a month on brokerage every month or more could see you earn up to a extra…

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Why I think Apple shares still look a great bet

October 31, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Apple shares have an awful lot going for them including the company's finanical strength and market-leading product offering.

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Why I think a2 Milk shares are a buy today

October 31, 2019 | Tom Richardson

a2 Milk boasts a high return on equity and NZ$464.8 million. It's also expected to grow its profits at strong…

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Reliance warns profit guidance subject to challenges

October 31, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Reliance has joined 'the second half club' early and told investors Brexit is hurting its $1.2 billion John Guest acquistion.

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"Completely shutdown": What's stoking ASX lithium shares and prices?

October 30, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Will lithium prices rise over the long term? Or will you have to 'time the market' to make money in…

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The Next Science share price is tanking on a trading update

October 30, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Will Next Science turn into a 'multi bagger' for investors? It alreadsy has four anti-bacterial FDA-approved products used in surgery.

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NextDC share price lower on AGM update

October 30, 2019 | Tom Richardson

The NextDC share price is being heavily bet against, but will short sellers end up nursing painful losses?

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AGL share price lower on profit guidance update

October 30, 2019 | Tom Richardson

AGL confirmed its adjusted profit guidance, although analysts expect signifianct dividend cuts in FY 2020.

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AfterPay signs one of the UK's biggest retailers

October 30, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Afterpay's UK subsidiart Clearpay has signed the likes of Footlocker, Marks and Spencer, Boohoo and Urban Outfitters.

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Why MiFID II is forcing Macquarie to close its cash equities operations

October 30, 2019 | Tom Richardson

The forced "unbundling" of cash equities services has placed fee pressure on Macquarie's equities sales desk.

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Goldman Sachs tips Coles share price to hit $14.30

October 29, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Goldman Sachs' analysis suggests the Coles share price could be overvalued.

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Brokers rate these 3 growth shares as 'strong buys'

October 29, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Lynas, Qantas, and buy-now-pay-later business Z1P Co are among the shares tipped as good buys for investors.

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Why the Mineral Resources share price lifted today

October 29, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Mineral Resources offers investors exposure to lithium and iron ore prices. It also has mining giant Albermale as a JV…

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Why the Splitit share price is soaring on its trading update

October 29, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Can any of the buy-now-pay-later challengers like Sezzle and Splitit be as big as AfterPay?

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Why Alphabet Inc shares look a buy for intelligent investors

October 29, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Alphabet trades on around 23x estimates EPS with US$121 billion cash on hand. How does this valaution compare to popular…

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Is the Lovisa share price tipped to go higher on aggressive global growth strategy

October 29, 2019 | Tom Richardson

Lovisa has opened a net 75 new stores since fiscal 2019 with big growth plans in the U.S. and a…

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Will Tesla put a rocket up ASX lithium miners in 2020?

October 28, 2019 | Tom Richardson

How are lithium prices set? And what are the key risk for lithium miners and their shareholders?

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