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Coronavirus: Kodak pivots itself to become strategic drug maker

The former camera maker moves into drug making and secures a major loan from the US government.

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28 July 2020
Is now the time to buy the Jumbo Interactive share price?
Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX: JIN) is an Australian-based company that resells OzLotto and Powerball lottery tickets online. In 2019, Jumbo Interactive was a market darling, with the company’s share price rallying more than 114% for the year.

However, the same buying enthusiasm has not been seen in recent times. Since hitting a low of $6.99 in mid-March, the Jumbo Interactive share price has only managed to bounce 54% to $10.76 at the time of writing. Although this is not a small move, it dulls in comparison to the share price recovery of other tech shares on the ASX.

So why has the Jumbo share price failed to bounce to pre-pandemic highs and is now the time to buy shares in the company?

How has Jumbo Interactive handled the pandemic?

In early April, Jumbo Interactive provided the market with an update on the company’s performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company assured investors that operating conditions have remained consistent and noted that Jumbo Interactive is well positioned for an increase in online lottery demand. In addition, the company noted its healthy financial position, citing no debt and boasting $65.5 million cash on hand.

Why are ASX investors showing little interest?

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the share price of many online retailers surge as consumers move from shopping in physical stores to online channels. Given the migration online, Jumbo Interactive is well positioned to capitalise on these structural trends with approximately 25% of Australian lottery sales coming from online.

Despite the optimism and potential, investors have remained reserved as indicated by the performance of the Jumbo Interactive share price of late. Firstly, from a fundamentals point of view, many investors may be turned off by the company’s valuation, with Jumbo Interactive currently trading on a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 27 times.

Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) also has an 11% ownership of Jumbo Interactive, with the two companies recently completing a new reseller agreement for the next 10 years, until July 2030. Under the agreement, Jumbo Interactive will pay an upfront extension fee of $15 million to Tabcorp, in recognition of the fundamental value of its lottery licenses to Jumbo. The agreement has not attracted much interest from investors, who may perceive that the deal favours Tabcorp more than Jumbo Interactive.

Should you buy at today’s Jumbo Interactive share price?

Jumbo Interactive was actually removed from the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) in the June rebalance, indicating that many institutions are finding the company less attractive at the moment. However, despite these factors I actually think that Jumbo Interactive has great potential.

With the pandemic changing consumer behaviour and pushing many people online, I think that Jumbo Interactive is well poised to benefit from these structural changes. However, with a weaker economy it is not known how lotteries will perform, therefore I’m happy to wait on the side lines until the economic tide starts to turn.

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28 July 2020
Founder Hits Jackpot Thanks to China’s Love of Stock Trading

(Bloomberg) — When the coronavirus put a halt on people’s lives in China in February, Justin Jin’s old university classmates thought about selling face masks to make money. The 21-year-old suggested they instead try their luck with two stocks: Tesla Inc. and Tencent Holdings Ltd.That’s when Jin’s two friends began using the Futubull app, one of the Chinese platforms that allow mainland investors to buy foreign equities. The decision paid off. Both stocks soared as part of a global rally that has enticed a wave of novice investors.“When I first started, there were only three or four friends who used Futu,” Jin said. “Now there are at least three or four dozen.”Thanks to them and many others, Futu Holdings Ltd., a Chinese online brokerage and wealth-management platform, now counts more than 1 million registered users, a 23% increase from the first quarter. Its American depositary receipts have almost quadrupled since a low in March, propelling the fortune of its founder and chairman, Leaf Hua Li, to $1.5 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.Tencent EmployeeLi, 43, was Tencent’s 18th founding employee and left to start Futu after growing frustrated with the software he used to trade Hong Kong stocks, according to a CapitalWatch interview in January. The online broker, backed by the Chinese internet giant, was formally incorporated under Hong Kong law in April 2012. Li owns 40% of its outstanding shares.A company spokesman declined to comment on Li’s net worth.Retail investors have always been a driving force in China’s stock market, but with the pandemic keeping people home, more amateur traders have emerged. Futu reported a 60% surge in new paying clients — those with assets in their trading accounts — in the first quarter, with much of it coming from Hong Kong. Big-name stocks like Tencent, Tesla and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. fueled the surge during the peak of China’s coronavirus crisis in February, according to a statement.One of Futu’s main draws is that, unlike mainland competitors, it has licenses that allow users to go beyond the domestic market and buy equities from the U.S. and Hong Kong. This year’s high-profile secondary listings in the city from JD.com Inc. and NetEase Inc. have enticed more investors, as has the months-long rebound in U.S. stocks, according to Bank of China International analyst Nanyang He.“Futu has benefited from strong market sentiments in terms of raising trading velocity and increasing IPO subscription revenue,” He said.Shares SurgeFutu shares have risen 148% since the company listed in New York in March 2019, outpacing rival Up Fintech Holding Ltd., which went public the same month.While the competition is rife — Chinese brokerage firm Huatai Securities Co. just launched its own U.S. stock-trading app — Futu is betting on the increasing number of Chinese citizens looking to diversify their investments globally, He said. The company started a series of MSCI index futures products this month.Li began his career at Tencent after receiving a bachelor’s degree in computer science and technology from Hunan University in 2000. He was an early researcher of the QQ messaging software and founded Tencent Video, now one of the largest video-streaming platforms in China.Li credits his time at Tencent for building his business acumen and said he was inspired by the company’s founders, Pony Ma and Zhang Zhidong, according to the CapitalWatch interview. Tencent remains Futu’s largest institutional backer, and several of its employees were key in helping the online broker grow over the past decade.Still, Li hopes he’ll ultimately be defined by his legacy at Futu.“For a long time, people wondered why I left Tencent at its peak of growth,” Li said in the interview. “Now that Futu has made it, the weight of importance has changed.”(Updates share move since IPO in 10th paragraph)For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.comSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2020 Bloomberg L.P.

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28 July 2020
Why GUD, IGO, Nitro Software, & St Barbara shares are dropping lower
In early afternoon trade the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has given back its morning gains and is dropping lower. At the time of writing the benchmark index is down 0.2% to 6,006.8 points.

Four shares falling more than most today are listed below. Here’s why they are dropping lower:

The GUD Holdings Limited (ASX: GUD) share price is down 3.5% to $11.33. This decline appears to have been caused by a broker note out of Citi this morning. According to the note, the broker has downgraded the products company’s shares to a neutral rating with a slightly reduced price target of $12.75. The broker made the move on valuation grounds after not seeing enough in its FY 2020 result to warrant the premium its shares trade at.

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price has crashed 13% lower to $4.81 after its guidance for FY 2020 fell short of expectations. Management expects its revenue to be $892.4 million and its underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) to come in at $459.6 million. The latter is well short of Macquarie’s estimate of $530 million.

The Nitro Software Ltd (ASX: NTO) share price is down 8% to $1.89. This follows the release of the software company’s second quarter result. For the six months to 30 June 2020, Nitro’s cash receipts from customers were $19.1 million. This represents a 7% increase compared to the prior corresponding period. Although this has met its pre-COVID forecasts, it appears to have fallen short of the market’s expectations.

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) share price has fallen 6.5% to $3.55. As well as being weighed down by general weakness in the gold mining industry, the release of its fourth quarter update appears to have underwhelmed. Although St Barbara achieved its production and cost guidance for FY 2020, its outlook for the year ahead may have been softer than hoped. The gold miner is expecting production and costs to remain largely the same in FY 2021.

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28 July 2020
Visa beats estimates as quarterly profit falls 23%

Visa shares traded down nearly 2% after market hours. The quarter was the first to reflect how spending on Visa transactions was impacted for three straight months by coronavirus-related shutdowns. Visa said total payments volume decreased 10%, on a constant dollar basis, and the number of process transactions declined 13% from a year earlier.

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28 July 2020
Ecofibre share price flat on acquisition news
The Ecofibre Ltd (ASX: EOF) share price briefly leapt 7.6% this morning after the hemp products producer announced a strategically important acquisition. The company will acquire a portfolio of businesses and assets of a key manufacturing partner. The portfolio includes five businesses with deep technical expertise across a range of textile disciplines. This will help accelerate the transition of the company’s Hemp Black products from R&D to commercialisation. At the time of writing, the Ecofibre share price had been sold down to currently trade at $2.50. This is level with the company’s share price at Friday’s close. Ecofibre shares were placed in a trading halt on Monday pending today’s announcement.

What does Ecofibre do?

Ecofibre is a producer of hemp products in Australia and the United States. Its Hemp Black business is focused on developing naturally anti-microbial, hemp-based textiles and composite materials. Its Ananda Hemp Food brand produces Australian grown hemp food products. The Ananda Health and Professional brands produce nutraceutical products for humans and pets.

Why has Ecofibre made the acquisition?

Ecofibre is acquiring the business and assets of TexInnovate which comprises a portfolio of five businesses that work as an integrated manufacturing platform. This will drive innovation and delivery for a range of products envisaged for Hemp Black. The acquisition creates an integrated value chain for Hemp Black’s key intellectual property and technology processes.

Ecofibre will pay US$42 million for the business. This is comprised of US$10.5 million cash, US$10.5 million in Ecofibre shares and an earnout with a value of up to US$21 million. Completion is scheduled to occur on 1 September 2020 with the acquisition funded via a $29.5 million share placement at an issue price of $2.50.

How has the Ecofibre share price been performing?

The Ecofibre share price fell throughout June but has been on an upward trajectory in July. As mentioned, the share price leapt more than 7% on opening this morning but has since pulled back with shares now trading at $2.50. In FY20, Ecofibre grew revenues by 42% to over $50.7 million with growth in sales across all businesses. Net profit after tax grew 119% to $13.2 million, above the $12.5 million previously forecast.

Ecofibre says it is in a strong financial position with cash and equivalents of $18.3 million and no debt. The company is developing the industrial hemp market through the Hemp Black business, which recently tapped into demand for personal protective equipment (PPE). Hemp Black sold around 135,000 face masks in May and June contributing $2.4 million to revenue. Mask manufacturing capacity is expected to double this quarter.

What’s the outlook for Ecofibre?

Ecofibre’s businesses are performing strongly. Ananda Health is the number one hemp brand for US pharmacies, and is on track to launch in CVS in 2Q21. CVS is the largest retail pharmacy chain in the US with some 10,000 outlets. Ananda Food has seen steady growth and is building a quality customer base for the long term. This latest acquisition will speed the commercialisation of Hemp Black products.

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28 July 2020
Xero and 1 other ASX growth share to watch in August
Could ASX growth shares outperform in 2020? I think some strong tailwinds make for an exciting earnings season ahead.

Why ASX growth shares could outperform this year

The dividends versus growth argument is as old as the share market itself.

However, I think 2020 has a compelling argument for ASX growth shares.

The preference for ASX dividend shares is often centered around the ‘bird in the hand’ argument. That basically suggests investors prefer a certain cash flow today compared to an uncertain, potential payoff in the future.

However, many companies have slashed dividends this year. That means 2020 could be the year that ASX growth shares outperform within the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO).

I’m excited about the upcoming August earnings season and I think there’s good reason why.

Why I like Xero and 1 more strong performer to watch in August

Shares in top ASX tech shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have been rocketing higher this year.

However, there have been a number of top ASX growth shares quietly outperforming the benchmark index.

The first company on my watchlist is Xero Limited (ASX: XRO). The Xero share price is up 14.7% and continuing to climb.

Xero provides an accounting software platform targeted at small and medium enterprises.

That may not seem like a great business at the moment. However, Xero has some big customers locked in and that could help recurring revenue figures.

I also think that added complexity in business accounting over the short to medium term could be a serious tailwind. Government stimulus programs are good for cash flow but also create some accounting headaches.

Add in the simplicity and low-cost Xero model and I think Xero’s FY20 earnings could receive a serious boost. Notably, Xero does not release its earnings alongside many of its ASX peers.

The Kiwi accounting group is set to announce its results in November at a similar time to the ASX banks. That means the Xero share price could have further to run compared to some of its ‘WAAAX’ tech peers.

It’s not just tech shares like Xero that I’ll be watching in August. Another New Zealand company that has caught my attention, and I’ll be keeping an eye on the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) earnings result next month.

A2 Milk shares have rocketed 35.6% this year and are also part of the 2020 share price outperformers’ group.

Strong supermarket sales and steady international growth have underpinned the ASX growth share gains this year.

I think the technical environment remains strong for the Kiwi dairy group. Farmgate milk prices remain low and the A2 Milk brand’s expansion into other product lines has proven to be a hit.

While a lot of future growth may already be priced in, I think A2 Milk’s earnings may be surprisingly strong next month.

That means the ASX growth share is worth watching to see if it can propel the Kiwi dairy company’s shares to a new record high.

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28 July 2020
APRA eases dividend restrictions, ASX bank shares rally
In a media release today, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) updated its capital management guidance for banks and insurers.

Updated guidance

The guidance eases restrictions around paying dividends. As a result, this replaces its April recommendation, in which it advised that banks and insurers should be “seriously consider deferring decisions on the appropriate level of dividends until the outlook is clearer.”

However, in today’s release, APRA has indicated boards should seek to retain at least half of their earnings when making decisions on capital distributions, conduct regular stress tests, and make use of capital buffers to absorb impact of stress.

APRA Chair Wayne Bryes said, “today’s announcement strikes a balance in recognising the strength of the financial system, while at the same time acknowledging the difficult path ahead.”

“APRA has therefore set an expectation that dividend payout ratios for authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) will be maintained below 50% for this year,” he added.

APRA believes that, despite the environment being risky, it is now more confident in terms of how Australia’s economy and financial institutions are being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Banks rally

Bank share prices have rallied on the back of the news (at time of writing):
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX: ANZ) up 1.88%
- National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) up 1.56%
- Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) up 1.43%
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) up 1.47%
In other bank news

Westpac Bank announced today it will be bringing 1,000 jobs back to Australia from overseas. The decision follows a surge in demand for customer assistance. This action is expected to initially increase the bank’s costs by around $45 million per annum by the end of FY 2021.

Commonwealth Bank released a technology update yesterday. It announced 2 strategic partnerships with Square Peg and Zetta Venture Partners to support new banking ventures in artificial intelligence, data and analytics. In addition, the bank’s technology venture building entity X15 has launched an app called Backr to help small business owners launch new digital-enabled businesses.

In addition, Commsec (an online broker offered by Commonwealth Bank) has seen a surge in retail investor activity in FY20 with 400,000 new accounts, which is 2.5 times that of its typical average. The increase in trading accounts could point to strong trading revenues for brokers.

Last month, ANZ announced the sale of UDC Finance to Japan’s Shinsei Bank for NZ$762 million. This transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2020 calendar year.

National Australia Bank will release its Q3 trading update on Friday 14 August 2020.

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28 July 2020
ASX 200 flat: Big four banks higher, St Barbara and IGO sinks on Q4 updates
At lunch on Wednesday the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has given back its strong morning gains. The benchmark index is currently flat at 6,020.6 points.

Here’s what is happening on the market today:

Bank shares pushing higher.

The big four banks are all pushing higher on Wednesday and doing their part to support the ASX 200 index. Investors have been buying Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) and the rest of the big four after APRA provided guidance on dividends. While APRA still wants the banks to retain at least half of their earnings when making decisions on capital distributions, this is not as bad as some feared.

St Barbara Q4 update.

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday after the release of its fourth quarter update. During the quarter, St Barbara delivered an 18.6% quarter on quarter increase in gold production to 108,612 ounces. This was achieved at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of A$1,301 per ounce. This meant that St Barbara achieved its full year guidance for both production and costs. I suspect its guidance for FY 2021 could be the reason for the selling. It has guided to similar production and costs next year.

IGO update disappoints.

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price has crashed lower today after the release of its quarterly update. During the fourth quarter, the nickel producer delivered revenue and other income of $231 million and underlying EBITDA of $113 million. This result would have been stronger had its Nova and Tropicana operations not reported a material rise in costs quarter on quarter. This appears to have led to its full year earnings falling short of expectations.

Best and worst ASX 200 shares.

The best performer on the ASX 200 on Wednesday has been the AP Eagers Ltd (ASX: APE) share price with an 8% gain. This follows the release of the auto retailer’s annual general meeting update. The worst performer on the index by some distance is the IGO share price. Its shares are down 14% after the release of its quarterly update.

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28 July 2020
3 ASX 200 dividend shares you can buy now and never look back
It is a challenging time for investors looking for ASX 200 dividend shares that are still paying reasonable dividends. Earnings tailwinds and economic uncertainty has forced many companies to cut dividends or opt to pay none at all. Here are three blue-chip ASX 200 dividend shares with solid cash flows and a history of reliable dividend payments that you could buy for the medium to long term.

1. WAM Capital Limited (ASX: WAM)

WAM Capital is a listed investment company (LIC) that provides investors with exposure to an actively managed diversified portfolio of undervalued growth companies listed on the ASX. The company has more than a decade of stable or increasing dividend payments and currently has a dividend yield of 8.07%.

In the company’s June portfolio update, it cited that its portfolio continued to increase as coronavirus restrictions began easing and the Australian economy showed signs of recovery. Significant contributors to its positive investment portfolio performance included leading Australian healthcare and diagnostics services company Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS), service station operator Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT). In my opinion, WAM is not only one of the most reliable and consistent ASX 200 dividend shares, but also does the hard yards for investors with active portfolio management.

2. BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP)

Despite getting hit with a broker downgrade, I believe the recent surge in iron ore prices will continue to position BHP as a leading ASX 200 dividend share. The iron ore spot price is currently around its 12-month highs at US$105.59 per tonne which will convert to high margins for Australia’s low cost producers. BHP currently pays fully franked dividends with a yield of 5.70%.

3. Tassal Group Limited (ASX: TGR)

Tassal Group is a diversified seafood producer engaged in the provision of Atlantic salmon and prawns. The company trades at a relatively cheap price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of just 10.55 and currently pays a dividend yield of 4.89%. I believe Tassal could be a steady, future ASX 200 dividend share, having delivered a compound annual growth rate of 16.7% for revenue and 12.8% for net profit after tax over the past five years. The company sees early positive trends in customer behaviour in a COVID-19 world whereby consumers are more health conscious, want to trust what they are eating and also opt for easy to prepare meal solutions. Salmon and prawns meet such needs as healthy and sustainable proteins and Tassal has the opportunity to help increase seafood’s percentage share of plate.

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