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However, when the market was once again volatile, he claimed his stock allocation was reduced – meaning he made less money – as a2 Milk pushed cans of formula into e-commerce across borders. Brand awareness remains strong for a2 Platinum in China, the world’s largest infant formula market – valued at $26 billion. Brand loyalty But Mr Zhang said a2 Milk had lost the power of smaller daigou which helped drive brand loyalty with mothers amid growing nationalism of locally made products. Little rival Bellamy in 2016 also attempted to bypass this important channel into the market, and nearly went bankrupt. “This is very important to renew the consumption life cycle of the brand. For brands to succeed, brands, channels and consumers must be in a vertical balance,” said Zhang Australian Financial Review. “If you are harming those who create value for your brand, then there is a problem.” Recruitment channels (such as daigou) are traditionally closest to consumers in China. These small busin

With the August earnings season about to begin, ASX companies large and small will soon be submitting their report cards for moms, dads (and every other kind of investor!) to assess their progress. But before the bell rings on duxes and drop-outs, we asked our Foolish contributors to tell us which ASX stocks they think will top the charts in the long term. Here’s what the team got: The 7 best ASX stocks for August 2022 (smallest to largest) Lindsay Australia Limited (ASX:LAU), $144.95 million Electro Optic Systems Holdings Ltd (ASX: EOS), $148.86 million Ansarada Group Ltd (ASX:AND), $164.82 million Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW), $637.52 million Long WALE REIT Charter Hall (ASX: CLW), $3.29 billion Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE), $8.84 billion South32 Ltd (ASX:S32), $17.63 billion (Market cap as of 31 July 2022) Why our Stupid writers love this ASX stock Lindsay Australia Limited What it does: Lindsay Australia is an integrated rural transportation, logistics

But deadlines beckon and efforts of journalistic savvy can fall short. And with some extreme trepidation, I’m now trying to offer some avocado-related money-saving advice for everyone looking to tackle the new affordability challenge of, well, everyone. Figures released this week confirmed the cost of purchasing a typical basket of consumer goods and services rose 6.1 percent last financial year. The Ministry of Finance estimates this growth rate will reach 7.75 percent by the end of the year. Ouch. The price increase will be felt by low-income households, for which non-discretionary goods such as gasoline, groceries and housing are already a burden. Am I sensitive to the real cost pressures Australians face? I believe. Worryingly, the price pressures will be felt most by low-income households, where non-discretionary goods such as gasoline, groceries and housing are already a larger part of their budgets. It is also true that many such households are already money-saving ninjas

Selby Allies: It trades at a P/E of 17 times, and has a market cap of $17.4 billion. Hugh, it’s up to you. Is it buy, hold or sell? Hugh Dive (BUY): I don’t agree with Hugh. I think this is a purchase. Raising interest rates with a tough premium cycle. This is very positive. They have actually seen some return on their investment stream for the first time in 10 years. Also, business has been much simplified. We didn’t expect anything bad from QBE. No Argentine workers’ compensation, Ecuador’s crop insurance or Columbia’s third-party motorcycles, which have been defrauding investors for years. This is a much simpler story. I think this is a solid buy. And you also have the falling Aussie dollar, which is a big beneficiary for QBE, unlike domestic insurers. Selby Allies: Next, we have South32. Recently bought a 45 percent stake in a Chilean copper mine. Hugh, stay with you. Is it buy, hold or sell? Hugh Dive (SELL) : Sell. Catch the falling knife. Underlying an unfriendly

Homebuyers on a budget can still buy properties for under $250,000 in the suburbs just half an hour’s drive from downtown Brisbane. The Queensland capital has been Australia’s best-performing capital real estate market during the pandemic with home values ​​surging 27.4 percent in the year to June. A median home price of $892,133 would be beyond the reach of the average breadwinner looking to pay off a home without being under the pressure of a mortgage. Apartments in Brisbane usually cost $501,074, buying something near the city. But there’s still pockets in Logan, a satellite town half an hour’s drive southwest of downtown Brisbane, where the midpoint price of a single unit is at half that level. This means buyers on a tight budget, who want to also be closer to the Gold Coast, will be less affected by a spike in interest rates with borrowers already experiencing the Reserve Bank’s biggest hike since 1994. In Woodridge, 23km southwest of central Brisbane, the mid-range price for an a

Australians can retire for far less than the retirement industry recommends – if they are prepared to forgo the flashy new car and regular holidays abroad. Financial advice writer Scott Pape, better known as Barefoot Investor, has suggested $250,000 is enough for retirement. That’s less than half the $535,000 that the Australian Pension Fund Association (ASFA) recommends for someone receiving a 67-year-old pension from July 2023. Pape recently endorsed a recommendation from Super Consumers Australia, who believe that $258,000 is enough for someone who has paid off their mortgage. Financial advisory writer Scott Pape, better known as Barefoot Investor, has suggested $250,000 is enough to retire at Director Xavier O’Halloran said the figure, based on a living of $38,000 per year, was designed to reflect someone who maintains an existing standard of living. Super-saving recommendations for homeowners SUPER AUSTRALIAN CONSUMERS : $258,000 savings on individual live from $38,000 a yea

Sarah Gonzales (SELLING): For me, it also sells. As Felicity mentioned, it doesn’t expose you to the spot price of oil, it exposes you to futures contracts. This is a fully synthetic ETF. For us, we are trying to stay away from 100 percent synthetic ETFs and oil prices have increased a bit. It’s very difficult to see it continue in the next 12 months. Selby Allies: It’s actually already sold out, down about 22 percent over the past month. BetaShares Global Energy Company ETF (ASX: FUEL) Selby Allies: We’ll talk about our ETFs next. This is FUEL, the BetaShares Global Energy Company ETF. It returned about 59.24 percent over the 12 months to the end of May. Stay with you Sarah. Is it buy, hold or sell? Sarah Gonzales (SELLING): Again, this is a sale for me, and for reasons similar to the first. Oil and gas prices have risen quite high. This ETF gives oil and gas companies exposure across the supply chain, but they are still exposed to the price of that oil. Selby Allies: T

Zip shares have fallen 93 percent in the past year, while the owner of Afterpay, US fintech giant Block, has plunged more than 70 percent. Competition from banks and technology giants is one of the reasons why BNPL’s valuation has plummeted. Credit: Matt Davidson With stock prices falling like that, it might be tempting to think about the buy now, pay later concept is in deep contention. But at this point, it is important to distinguish between the market value of these stocks, and the usefulness of the products. Much evidence would suggest that many people – especially younger shoppers – find it helpful to split their payments into four installments, rather than risk paying high interest on a credit card. That trend is unlikely to change any time soon. Recent estimates from the industry show there are around 5.9 million active BNPL accounts in Australia, and on average, they are used for small purchases of around $150. Compared to the total value of the loan or repayment, it is still

In the latest twist in the Twitter-Elon Musk saga, the company has sued the billionaire Tesla CEO in a bid to force him to complete a $44 billion (over $65 billion) takeover. Twitter claimed in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Delaware that Musk’s “weird” actions and “bad faith” caused irreparable harm to the social media platform and sank its share price. Twitter chairman Bret Taylor also said the lawsuit was filed to hold Musk “responsible for his contractual obligations”. Legal experts say Twitter has a strong case, but the upcoming court battle could be long and controversial and the outcome uncertain. So what’s next for Twitter and Mr Musk in the battle for the future of social media companies? Load Why is Twitter suing Elon Musk? In short, Twitter wants to finalize the deal that both parties have agreed to, and says Musk’s reason for stepping down is just a cover for his cold feet because the takeover no longer makes financial sense to him. In April, Musk pledged to pay $54.20 per shar

Ask Fund Manager The Motley Fool chats with the best in the industry so you can gain insight into how professionals think. In this issue, Redpoint Australian Equity Income Fund portfolio manager Max Cappetta names three ASX stocks he plans to buy now, all of which pay dividends. Hottest ASX stocks The Miscellaneous Fool: What are the three best stock buys today? Max Cappet: The first is Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) — a packaging company. They operate in about 70 countries. The main market, obviously Australia, but also North America. Well, for people who may not know the name of the company, it’s possible that you interact with Orora many times every day, as they provide bottles and caps, aluminum beverage cans, soft packaging boxes, and cartons. They are really the dominant players in Australia. They are less dominant in North America. And I think this is an interesting part of their business because being able to grow their market share in North America really gives them an interesting

While there may be value in BNPL as a provider of targeted marketing leads to traders, it remains unclear how this competitive advantage can be transformed into a sustainable and profitable model for the BNPL sector. The 78 percent drop in the value of Sezzle since then and Zip announcing their merger on February 28 helps explain why the deal fell through. Whatever gains from the scale and cost-cutting deal on offer – $130 million in total synergies – appear to have been overshadowed by growing concerns about bad debts in the BNPL sector, as questionable credit risk management in the business collides with rising interest rates, falling consumer spending. and slower economic growth, especially in the US market which is the target of most of the BNPL group. Shares of Sezzle immediately fell 35 percent after the deal’s termination was announced, with Zip up 4 percent. The end of the merger leaves the obvious question of how will these two businesses survive on their own? Consolidation do