Yovich & Co. Weekly Update - 24 February 2014
Feb 24, 2014 | Commentary Offers
February 24th 2014
This Week's Themes
• Reporting season kicked in with the market reacting favourably to company announcements.
• It was a very strong week across the Tasman with the market recording a post GFC high. Expectations that the low interest environment will be extended is delivering a more robust outlook for corporate earnings.
• In the U.S, mixed signals via economic indicators and corporate earnings weighed on the Dow but tech stocks edged out a gain for the week.
• Australasian currencies fell on the uncertain outlook for the U.S.
Notable Results
• Telecom (TEL.nz) issued its first half results with net profit of $167 million, an increase of $4 million over last years result but below market expectations. TEL also announced that it will launch an internet TV service and change their brand to "SPARK".
• Fletcher Building (FBU.nz) increased its first half profit by 5% and guidance of double digit earnings growth.
• Ebos Group (EBO.nz) reported an increase in half year profit by $15 million to $49.9 million.
• NZ Oil & Gas (NZO.nz) had its half year profit fall by 47% to $4 million with a doubling in exploration costs.
• Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (FBU.nz) raised its full-year profit guidance due to increased demand and better margins for its obstructive sleep apnea products. Profit is expected to be around $97 million.
• BHP profit beat expectations, boosted by tax and debt cost reductions. Profit for the half was AUD $7.76 billion.
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Chris Morey | Feb 25, 2014
I may be interested in some SKT bonds (maybe $10,000) but not until 15 Mar when a prior investment matures