Buy Hold Sell, by Livewire Markets

Buy Hold Sell: 5 companies with powerful earnings potential

There are myriad benefits for companies with powerful earnings potential.

So, which ASX companies have such earnings potential, and are they currently priced correctly?

To answer those questions, Livewire's Anna Dadic is joined by Will Granger from Airlie Funds Management and Marc Whittaker from IML.

In this episode, they analyse three ASX companies exhibiting strong earnings that are set to grow in the future. For good measure, they each outline the bull case on one company they believe has significant earnings upside. 

Please note this episode was filmed on 7 May 2025.

Buy Hold Sell: Hunting for quality in ASX small and mid-caps, and 4 cracking picks

When you're looking to buy something, one of the first things you ask is: what's the quality like? 

No one wants something that’ll fall apart or blow up in their face. One of the big bugbears is reliability - most people want something that’s built to last when they’re putting their money into it.

Same goes for stocks. The word quality gets bandied around a lot, and while there’s a broadly accepted definition, it can mean different things to different people. 

Different strokes for different folks.

To unpack what it means for those hunting in the small and mid-cap space, Livewire's Anna Dadic is joined by Will Granger from Airlie Funds Management and Marc Whittaker from IML.

In this episode, they will discuss why quality becomes so significant in market turbulence and share their current favourite high-quality small and mid-cap stock names. 

Please note this episode was filmed on 7 May 2025.

Buy Hold Sell: 5 Aussie companies ahead of the competition (and 2 big buys)

When markets take a dive like they did recently, the use of the word "quality" increases dramatically. 

Suddenly, everyone is hunting quality stocks that can withstand whatever is being thrown at them by the economy and by the market. 

But what exactly is quality? Well, it has many faces, but companies with strong financial metrics, like high return on equity and strong competitive advantages, are high on the list.  

So, which ASX companies exhibit these traits and how do the pros rate them? 

To answer those questions, Livewire's Anna Dadic was joined by Will Granger from Airlie Funds Management and Marc Whittaker from IML.

In this episode they analyse five ASX names that fit the bill and each outline the bull case on one company they believe is set to thrive. 

Please note this episode was filmed on 7 May 2025.

Buy Hold Sell: 7 ASX names set to thrive amid lower rates

The RBA meets next month, with the decision due on 20 May. Regardless of what happens with the election and despite this week's slightly hotter-than-expected inflation print, a rate cut is "locked in" according to Westpac. Many in the market agree. 

And whilst some believe it is the last cut we could get for a while, the market is pricing in up to three more cuts for the rest of the year. 

Should these cuts materialise, there is a cohort of capital-intensive and consumer-facing businesses that could benefit from lower debt costs and increased disposable income. Of course, this outlook needs to be balanced against the reason for the cuts in the first place - a slowing economy. 

To help us understand where that balance lies, guest host Matthew Kidman of Centennial Asset Management was joined by Matthew Haupt from Wilson Asset Management and Tim Johnston from Tyndall Asset Management. 

Together, they run the ruler over no less than five ASX companies that could benefit from lower rates. For good measure, they share a name that they believe will be a winner in a lower rate environment.

Please note this episode was filmed on 23 April 2025.

With more rate cuts on the way, how are the pros adjusting portfolios?

With inflation finally heading in the right direction and Trump’s trade war throwing global markets a curveball, investors are laser-focused on central banks, and the RBA is firmly in the spotlight. 

A second rate cut is widely expected in May, with markets pricing in a 98% chance. So, how are the pros positioning their portfolios in a falling rate environment?

To unpack this and more, Matthew Haupt from Wilson Asset Management and Tim Johnston from Tyndall Asset Management sat down with special guest host, Matthew Kidman from Centennial Asset Management. 

In the episode, they dig into how lower interest rates influence portfolio construction, which sectors stand to benefit, and how professionals assess the impact on capital-intensive or heavily indebted companies. 

They also explore the growing importance of dividends and yield in a low-rate environment, and, of course, share one rate-sensitive stock they believe the market is currently mispricing.

If you’re looking to sharpen your strategy in a shifting rate environment, this episode is not to be missed. 

Please note this episode was filmed on 23 April 2025

 

Buy Hold Sell: 3 ASX winners (and 2 losers) ahead of the RBA's next cut

With one rate cut already in the books and another expected from the RBA in May, the landscape for Australian equities is shifting fast.

Markets are now pricing in as many as three additional cuts over the next year, raising a critical question for investors: which ASX stocks stand to benefit - and which could struggle - as interest rates continue to fall?

In this episode, Centennial Asset Management's Matthew Kidman hosts Matthew Haupt from Wilson Asset Management and Tim Johnston from Tyndall Asset Management - two investors with deep insights into how monetary policy moves ripple through the ASX.

They reveal which companies they believe are poised to outperform in a falling rate environment, which ones are worth avoiding, and how they’re positioning their portfolios for what could be a very different 12 months ahead.

Please note this episode was filmed on 23 April 2025.

Buy Hold Sell: With gold at $5000, where are the best opportunities?

The recent surge in gold prices has been described by some as a once-in-40-year gift for investors.

It has been a perfect backdrop for the precious metal, driven by a weaker US dollar, escalating US-China trade tensions, and growing concerns about global economic stability.

Gold equities have also participated in the rally, although not quite to the same extent as the underlying commodity.

So, where to for gold from here and which companies are best placed to capitalise? To help answer those questions, Livewire’s James Marlay was joined by Ben Richards from Seneca Financial Solutions and Daniel Sullivan from Janus Henderson.​

Ben and Dan share their perspectives on the current gold market dynamics, where they are finding value amongst explorers, developers and producers, and – most importantly, which stocks they like. 

Please note this episode was filmed on 9 April 2025.

 

Buy Hold Sell: Battery metals stocks to buy (and those to avoid)

In the latest episode of Livewire’s Buy Hold Sell, host James Marlay is joined by two battle-hardened commodity experts to run the ruler over one of the most volatile and recently unloved sectors of the market: lithium and battery metals.

After a meteoric rise in 2021 and 2022, lithium prices have taken a sharp turn, falling significantly over the past year. This pullback has left many investors questioning whether the sector's structural tailwinds—such as electrification and the global energy transition—are still intact.

Joining the conversation are Ben Richards of Seneca Financial Solutions and Daniel Sullivan from Janus Henderson Investors, who share their insights on where value is emerging and what to steer clear of.

They delve into the recent price weakness, explore how far valuations have reset, and debate which companies and commodities are best positioned for a rebound.

Whether you're already exposed or just lithium-curious, this episode is essential viewing for anyone trying to navigate the next phase of the commodity cycle.

Please note this video was filmed on 9 April 2025.

 

Buy Hold Sell: A truckload of commodity stocks for your watchlist (including 3 buys)

Recent weeks have delivered a fresh bout of volatility across global markets, driven by tariff tantrums, bending bond markets, and irritable investors. Nothing has been spared, not even commodities.

Prices for iron ore have softened, copper has been smashed, and coal has continued to come under long-term pressure. But as seasoned investors know, periods of weakness can often uncover the most compelling opportunities.

With that in mind, Livewire’s James Marlay sat down with two commodities specialists in Janus Henderson’s Daniel Sullivan and Seneca Financial’s Ben Richards to pick through the rubble.

They share their outlooks for key commodities, the forces shaping supply and demand, and where they’re finding value — both on the ASX and globally.

Please note this episode was filmed on 9 April 2025.

Buy Hold Sell: 3 ASX small and mid-cap recovery plays (and 2 names to avoid)

When markets turn rough, it’s often small and mid-cap stocks that wear the brunt of the pain. Take 2022, for example. While the ASX 200 slipped just 1%, the Small Ordinaries Index tumbled nearly 20%.

But a falling share price doesn’t always mean a falling star - some of the greatest investment comebacks are buried beneath the rubble of a market correction. Consider Eagers Automotive, which plunged from $3.20 to below $1 during the GFC before surging above $16 with a healthy dividend yield.

Or Afterpay, which collapsed to $8.01 in March 2020 only to rocket back to $70 within months. Drawdowns like these can offer bold investors serious upside, but only if you back the right names.

The real opportunity lies in spotting companies with strong fundamentals and a compelling long-term outlook that’s masked by a weak share price.

In this episode of Buy Hold Sell, we're joined by David Allingham from Eley Griffiths and Marcus Burns from Spheria to uncover which beaten-down stocks are primed for recovery (and which ones deserve to stay on the sidelines).

You can watch or read an edited transcript of this interview here: https://www.livewiremarkets.com/wires/buy-hold-sell-3-asx-small-and-mid-cap-recovery-plays-and-2-names-to-avoid