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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's Why We Think Macquarie Technology Group (ASX:MAQ) Is Well Worth Watching
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story even if these companies are loss-making. Sometimes these stories can cloud the minds of investors, leading them to invest with their emotions rather than on the merit of good company fundamentals. While a well funded company may sustain losses for years, it will need to generate a profit eventually, or else investors will move on and the company will wither away. If this kind of company isn't your style, you like companies that generate revenue, and even earn profits, then you may well be interested in Macquarie Technology Group (ASX:MAQ). While this doesn't necessarily speak to whether it's undervalued, the profitability of the business is enough to warrant some appreciation - especially if its growing. This technology could replace computers: discover the 20 stocks are working to make quantum computing a reality. The market is a voting machine in the short term, but a weighing machine in the long term, so you'd expect share price to follow earnings per share (EPS) outcomes eventually. Therefore, there are plenty of investors who like to buy shares in companies that are growing EPS. Macquarie Technology Group's shareholders have have plenty to be happy about as their annual EPS growth for the last 3 years was 49%. That sort of growth rarely ever lasts long, but it is well worth paying attention to when it happens. One way to double-check a company's growth is to look at how its revenue, and earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margins are changing. The music to the ears of Macquarie Technology Group shareholders is that EBIT margins have grown from 12% to 15% in the last 12 months and revenues are on an upwards trend as well. Ticking those two boxes is a good sign of growth, in our book. You can take a look at the company's revenue and earnings growth trend, in the chart below. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart. View our latest analysis for Macquarie Technology Group Fortunately, we've got access to analyst forecasts of Macquarie Technology Group's future profits. You can do your own forecasts without looking, or you can take a peek at what the professionals are predicting. Investors are always searching for a vote of confidence in the companies they hold and insider buying is one of the key indicators for optimism on the market. Because often, the purchase of stock is a sign that the buyer views it as undervalued. However, small purchases are not always indicative of conviction, and insiders don't always get it right. Belief in the company remains high for insiders as there hasn't been a single share sold by the management or company board members. But the bigger deal is that the Chairman, Peter James, paid AU$100k to buy shares at an average price of AU$68.29. Strong buying like that could be a sign of opportunity. And the insider buying isn't the only sign of alignment between shareholders and the board, since Macquarie Technology Group insiders own more than a third of the company. In fact, they own 43% of the shares, making insiders a very influential shareholder group. This should be a welcoming sign for investors because it suggests that the people making the decisions are also impacted by their choices. This insider holding amounts to That means they have plenty of their own capital riding on the performance of the business! Macquarie Technology Group's earnings per share growth have been climbing higher at an appreciable rate. To sweeten the deal, insiders have significant skin in the game with one even acquiring more. These factors seem to indicate the company's potential and that it has reached an inflection point. We'd suggest Macquarie Technology Group belongs near the top of your watchlist. What about risks? Every company has them, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for Macquarie Technology Group you should know about. Keen growth investors love to see insider activity. Thankfully, Macquarie Technology Group isn't the only one. You can see a a curated list of Australian companies which have exhibited consistent growth accompanied by high insider ownership. Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's Why We Think Macquarie Technology Group (ASX:MAQ) Is Well Worth Watching
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story even if these companies are loss-making. Sometimes these stories can cloud the minds of investors, leading them to invest with their emotions rather than on the merit of good company fundamentals. While a well funded company may sustain losses for years, it will need to generate a profit eventually, or else investors will move on and the company will wither away. If this kind of company isn't your style, you like companies that generate revenue, and even earn profits, then you may well be interested in Macquarie Technology Group (ASX:MAQ). While this doesn't necessarily speak to whether it's undervalued, the profitability of the business is enough to warrant some appreciation - especially if its growing. This technology could replace computers: discover the 20 stocks are working to make quantum computing a reality. The market is a voting machine in the short term, but a weighing machine in the long term, so you'd expect share price to follow earnings per share (EPS) outcomes eventually. Therefore, there are plenty of investors who like to buy shares in companies that are growing EPS. Macquarie Technology Group's shareholders have have plenty to be happy about as their annual EPS growth for the last 3 years was 49%. That sort of growth rarely ever lasts long, but it is well worth paying attention to when it happens. One way to double-check a company's growth is to look at how its revenue, and earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margins are changing. The music to the ears of Macquarie Technology Group shareholders is that EBIT margins have grown from 12% to 15% in the last 12 months and revenues are on an upwards trend as well. Ticking those two boxes is a good sign of growth, in our book. You can take a look at the company's revenue and earnings growth trend, in the chart below. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart. View our latest analysis for Macquarie Technology Group Fortunately, we've got access to analyst forecasts of Macquarie Technology Group's future profits. You can do your own forecasts without looking, or you can take a peek at what the professionals are predicting. Investors are always searching for a vote of confidence in the companies they hold and insider buying is one of the key indicators for optimism on the market. Because often, the purchase of stock is a sign that the buyer views it as undervalued. However, small purchases are not always indicative of conviction, and insiders don't always get it right. Belief in the company remains high for insiders as there hasn't been a single share sold by the management or company board members. But the bigger deal is that the Chairman, Peter James, paid AU$100k to buy shares at an average price of AU$68.29. Strong buying like that could be a sign of opportunity. And the insider buying isn't the only sign of alignment between shareholders and the board, since Macquarie Technology Group insiders own more than a third of the company. In fact, they own 43% of the shares, making insiders a very influential shareholder group. This should be a welcoming sign for investors because it suggests that the people making the decisions are also impacted by their choices. This insider holding amounts to That means they have plenty of their own capital riding on the performance of the business! Macquarie Technology Group's earnings per share growth have been climbing higher at an appreciable rate. To sweeten the deal, insiders have significant skin in the game with one even acquiring more. These factors seem to indicate the company's potential and that it has reached an inflection point. We'd suggest Macquarie Technology Group belongs near the top of your watchlist. What about risks? Every company has them, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for Macquarie Technology Group you should know about. Keen growth investors love to see insider activity. Thankfully, Macquarie Technology Group isn't the only one. You can see a a curated list of Australian companies which have exhibited consistent growth accompanied by high insider ownership. Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Telegraph
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Queen to star in crime thriller about killer inside the Palace
The Queen is to star in a new crime novel alongside her favourite fictional detective. Peter James 's latest Detective Superintendent Roy Grace thriller centres on a race to stop a killer at Buckingham Palace. Camilla is depicted travelling aboard the royal train when it derails and a trusted aide is shot by a sniper, leading to Grace heading to the palace to investigate. The Queen, 77, is understood to have been aware of the book which draws on James's extensive research inside the palace. In the publicity for the novel, publisher Pan Macmillan describes James as the 'creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla's favourite fictional detective'. Outlining the plot, it says: 'A tragic accident or a planned attack?... Despite all the evidence, Roy Grace is not convinced the Queen was the intended target ... Failure at this level is not an option. But time is running out before a killer in the palace will strike again.' A publishing source told the Daily Mail: 'Opening with a cinematic derailment of the royal train, The Hawk Is Dead takes Roy Grace deep into the heart of Buckingham Palace, where he is called upon to solve a murder and what looks to be a royal assassination attempt. 'Queen Camilla, a well-known book-lover and reading champion through her charity, The Queen's Reading Room, has always been one of the first people to receive each Grace novel and is excited to have a starring role, alongside His Majesty King Charles, in Peter's latest thriller.' The King also features in The Hawk Is Dead: A Killer In The Palace, which is due out in October. The Queen, a voracious reader and passionate supporter of a number of literary charities, previously recommended James's blockbusters as part her Reading Room book club. In 2021, she visited the set of Grace – ITV's adaptation of James's books starring John Simm as the troubled but methodical detective – and joked about asking for a cameo role. She told James: 'I love your books. I've read them all, cover to cover.' James said: 'The Queen asked me when I might set a Roy Grace novel in London … and the seed was sown. Where better in London than Buckingham Palace?'
The Independent
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Queen to appear in favourite author's new crime thriller about killer in Palace
The Queen is to star in a new crime novel alongside her favourite fictional detective. Peter James's latest Detective Superintendent Roy Grace thriller centres on a race to stop a killer at Buckingham Palace. Camilla is depicted travelling aboard the Royal Train when disaster strikes and it derails, and a trusted aide is shot by a sniper, leading Grace to head to the Palace to investigate, the Daily Mail revealed. The Queen is understood to have been aware of the book. James – one of Camilla's favourite authors – is said to have carried out extensive research about the famous royal residence. In the publicity for the novel, publisher Pan Macmillan describes James as the 'Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla's favourite fictional detective'. It says of the plot: 'A tragic accident or a planned attack?… Despite all the evidence, Roy Grace is not convinced the Queen was the intended target… Failure at this level is not an option. But time is running out before a killer in the Palace will strike again.' The also King features in The Hawk Is Dead: A Killer In The Palace, which is due out in October. The Queen, a voracious reader and passionate supporter of a number of literary charities, previously recommended James's blockbusters as part her Reading Room book club. In 2021, she visited the set of Grace – ITV's television adaptation of James's books which stars John Simm as the troubled but methodical detective – and joked about asking for a cameo role. She told James: 'I love your books. I've read them all, cover to cover.'
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Queen Camilla set to feature in whodunnit thriller starring her 'favourite detective'
As its claret-coloured carriages clatter off the tracks, a shot rings in the air. Just who has derailed the royal train with Queen Camilla on board, is this really an assassination attempt - or could there be an even more sinister murder afoot? Fortunately no-one is likely to be more thrilled to find themselves taking a leading role in their own royal whodunit than Her Majesty The Queen. A voracious reader, who is partial to a good crime thriller - the twistier, the better - she is, the Mail can reveal, about to star in the latest 'Roy Grace' novel, the multi-million selling literary sensation by British writer Peter James. It can even be disclosed that Camilla had something of a hand in the gripping new plot, having suggested to James some time ago that he might want to set his legendary Brighton-based detective's latest case in London. 'And where better in London than Buckingham Palace?' the writer says. While not endorsed by the palace, James has nevertheless had the opportunity for some 'extensive behind-the-scenes research' there, as well as 'insights' from members of The Royal Household - including the Queen herself. Making the identities of those at the heart of 'The Hawk is Dead: A Killer in the Palace' all the more intriguing. The book, which will be published by Pan Macmillan on October 21, is set to become a global bestseller. 'Opening with a cinematic derailment of the royal train, The Hawk is dead takes Roy Grace deep into the heart of Buckingham Palace, where he is called upon to solve a murder and what looks to be a royal assassination attempt,' its publishers told the Mail yesterday. 'Queen Camilla, a well-known book-lover and reading champion through her charity, The Queen's Reading Room, has always been one of the first people to receive each Grace novel and is excited to have a starring role, alongside His Majesty King Charles, in Peter's latest thriller.' It is understood that Camilla, 77, has already had a sneak peak at this as yet unpublished one too. James, who was born and brought up in Sussex where his books are based and now lives on Jersey, has 21 Sunday Times No.1 bestsellers under his belt and sold over 23 million copies worldwide. His Roy Grace series has also been made into a television show staring John Simm, with the fifth series having just been aired and a sixth in production. Her Majesty has made no secret of being a fan, having named James as her favourite crime writer. The two have founded an unlikely but firm friendship over the years, with the Queen visiting the set of 'Grace' in 2021 and James becoming a dedicated supporter of her 200,000-strong online book club and charity The Queen's Reading Room, designed to promote a love of literature and passion to improve literacy. James, who said he was 'moved to tears' by her nomination of Grace as her favourite detective because of the novels' 'pretty terrifying' storylines and the hero's tragic personal life, said: 'It's a decade since I discovered Queen Camilla is my No.1 fan and we've since built up a great rapport. 'She asked me when I might set a Roy Grace novel in London … and the seed was sown. Where better in London than Buckingham Palace? 'It has been the most fascinating research I've ever done, learning about the inner workings of the Royal Household and the Palace.' James added: 'I came up with an idea, which I ran by Her Majesty – and she loved it. Throughout the writing of the novel, during which I've done extensive behind-the-scenes research at the Palace, I have received invaluable insights from members of the Royal Household, including Her Majesty herself. 'The story begins with Queen Camilla travelling on the Royal Train to Brighton to begin a tour of hospices along the South Coast, but the train is derailed in a tunnel just north of the city. As she and her entourage emerge, a shot rings out and a member of the Royal Household is killed. 'Detective Superintendent Roy Grace takes charge of the investigation, which is being treated by everyone – except him – as an assassination attempt on The Queen. But Roy thinks there is something else going on. A second killing, this time inside the Palace, indicates he might be right . . .' He also revealed that the plot centres around a conspiracy 'deep in the Royal Household' to take advantage of the current - real life - building works going on there, a ten-year renovation programme of all 375 rooms. 'The conspirators are stealing items from the Royal Collection, 64,000 priceless pieces that have been moved into temporary storage, and are selling them to foreign buyers on the dark web,' he added. Buckingham Palace declined to comment, although aides stressed that writers had long been offered access for research purposes and 'The Hawk is Dead' was not endorsed by the royal household. Others also wryly noted the old adage that 'any resemblance to personas living… or dead… is purely coincidental'.
