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Walmart: Big Promises

Magic Markets2024-08-21T13:01:40+02:00

Airbnb has suffered a significant sell-off in the share price, with the market very worried about growth prospects. This is the danger of a platform company trading at high valuation multiples that assume ongoing levels of growth. If you look deeper though, Airbnb is a profitable business that has carved out a strong market position. Are they getting it wrong lately though, with a position that puts hosts above travelers? Or are there other reasons for the slowdown?

Walmart: Big PromisesMagic Markets2024-08-21T13:01:40+02:00

Magic Markets Ep179: Demystifying US jobs data

Magic Markets2024-06-12T22:01:24+02:00

The headlines will often focus on US jobs data, but what does it really even mean? Why should people outside of the US care? And of course, what do all the acronyms mean? In demystifying the markets and bringing these concepts to the fore, Mohammed Nalla and The Finance Ghost talked through the jobs data and how it impacts central banks around the world. They also discussed the impact on equities in different sectors and how great jobs data isn’t always good news for shares.

Magic Markets Ep179: Demystifying US jobs dataMagic Markets2024-06-12T22:01:24+02:00

Magic Markets Ep176: Walmart and Under Armour

Magic Markets2024-05-23T17:53:24+02:00

Walmart is a good example of a pullback from the work-from-home trend that became a feature of the pandemic, with many viewing this as a return to the company’s roots. This is seen favourable against a backdrop of improved performance at Walmart. Under Armour is also going back to its roots, more out of necessity than by design. Founder Kevin Plank is back in the CEO role and has a very tough road ahead, with the company experiencing a sharp drop in sales and needing to reposition its products as premium.

Magic Markets Ep176: Walmart and Under ArmourMagic Markets2024-05-23T17:53:24+02:00

Magic Markets Ep136: Retail Stock Reality

Magic Markets2023-08-02T22:19:24+02:00

In episode 136 of Magic Markets, we kicked off the discussion by talking about retail stocks. They are always relevant to investors because people know the brands and feel like they understand the businesses. Of course, like everything in the market, it’s not quite that simple. In this action-packed discussion that touched on many different topics ranging from global to SA retailers, through to real estate, E-commerce, the rise of shrinkage (theft) in global retailers and SO much more! Listen in NOW!

Magic Markets Ep136: Retail Stock RealityMagic Markets2023-08-02T22:19:24+02:00

Walmart: It’s all in the mix

Magic Markets2022-06-21T19:21:19+02:00

Use the podcast player below to listen to our discussion on Walmart and its Q1’23 result, which accompanies the detailed write-up below: (Date of report: 26 May 2022) With the share price down 15% this year and 22% in the past month, Walmart hasn't been spared in this sell-off. The shocking thing about this is that the pain was felt in the space of a day, with the latest earnings release surprising the market to the downside. With a vast retail footprint and a business model that one would assume is an inflation hedge, has the market overreacted to Walmart's issues, [...]

Walmart: It’s all in the mixMagic Markets2022-06-21T19:21:19+02:00

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