Stock Tips: AI on offence, gold on defence
David Thang – Sequoia Wealth Management
BUY
NextDC (ASX:NXT)
A leading data centre provider in Australia, capitalising on rapidly growing demand fuelled by cloud computing and artificial intelligence. With the prestigious Nvidia AI Factory certification, the company is well-positioned for continued expansion.
Hub24 (ASX:HUB)
The platform provider delivered a solid result, with funds under administration up 30% and net inflows rising 25% year-on-year. Both margins and earnings are pointing north.
HOLD
Double-digit profit growth is evident for the health insurer. Effective cost management and earnings momentum has resulted in an increase to its fully franked dividend yield.
PolyNovo (ASX:PNV)
A global wound care technology provider, recently announced positive data from its NovoSorb trial for type 1 diabetes wounds, showing accelerated healing and fewer complications.
SELL
Ansell (ASX:ANN)
Long-term downward share price momentum remains in play for the personal protective equipment company. We prefer others.
Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC)
The recent negative VCAT ruling on exit fees for residents could significantly impact its revenue.
Mark Goulopoulos – Cumulus Wealth
BUY
Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST)
Australia's largest gold miner with a strong growth pipeline following the De Grey Mining acquisition, providing solid leverage to a rising gold price.
Xero (ASX:XRO)
Completed a strategic US acquisition that broadens its addressable market and complements its core offering, unlocking new cross-sell opportunities.
HOLD
Life360 (ASX:360)
A fast-growing tech name with strong user momentum, though the recent share price rally reflects this.
Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE)
The Penfolds brand remains a valuable moat, but softer short-term sales are expected.
SELL
Lynas (ASX:LYC)
A strategic global asset, but the recent share price spike appears to price in elevated rare earth prices providing a chance to take profits.
Johns Lyng Group (ASX:JLG)
With limited upside left post-takeover offer, it's a good time to lock in gains and rotate into higher-conviction ideas.
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