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A golden year for Wall Street’s Australian stock picker
Matthew McLennan’s $14.5 billion position in gold bars and miners paid off handsomely for First Eagle this year. But he insists the precious metal still has room to run.

‘The Mooch’ says Trump will have to cut China tariffs below 10pc
Scaramucci, who is best known as The Mooch, is the first big-name global investor to be confirmed for the Sohn Hearts & Minds conference in Sydney in November.

Bitcoin ‘on track’ for $US200,000: Anthony Scaramucci
Bitcoin could hit as much as $US200,000 ($311,000) by the end of this year, fuelled by surging inflows into exchange-traded funds and Donald Trump’s erratic policymaking.

My biggest mistake: Anthony Scaramucci on what makes Donald Trump tick
On Elon Musk, money and the White House, fast-talking Wall Street hedge fund manager and former Trump communications director Anthony Scaramucci tells it as he sees it.

Why ‘The Mooch’ thinks Trump is more dangerous this time around
Anthony Scaramucci says Trump has fewer constraints on his worst instincts in his second administration. But he still gets bored easily.

$1.4 million boost for SA medical research
South Australian medical research will receive a $1.4 million cash injection, as a direct result of a major investment and philanthropy conference held in Adelaide.

Rikki Bannan – Don’t get caught up in momentum
Conference Fund Manager Rikki Bannan, Executive Director at IFM Investors, joins Equity Mates to discuss her standout 2023 stock pick, Telix, and explore what opportunities lie ahead.

Trump unifies top investors in decade-long bullish outlook for US
Nick Moakes, CIO of the $72 billion Wellcome Trust, told the conference that too many investors were banking on a return to the ultra-low interest rates that prevailed over the past decade.

Is anyone brave or stupid enough to bet against America?
Stock pickers have been punished for betting against the US. The choice between consensus and contrarianism on American exceptionalism is now harder than ever.
Eleven stock tips from Sohn to get you through 2025
“There’s no finer place for the finance festival than in the festival city,” said Matthew Grounds. He, along with fellow Barrenjoey co-executive chairman Guy Fowler and investor Gary Weiss, is one of Sohn’s driving forces.
Howard Marks and Sohn’s big stars reveal seven rules for investing
Among the stock picks and stunts at the Sohh Hearts & Minds event, Howard Marks and Nick Moakes provided investors with long-term rules for playing markets.

Sohn ASX stock pick: Ellerston Capital’s Chris Kourtis backs Perpetual
Chris Kourtis has put his biggest bet on embattled Perpetual – picking one of the most hated stocks on the ASX – that he believes will soon be the ‘cheapest listed asset manager of scale in the universe’.

Sohn investors position for bullish but bumpy Trump ride
Australia and the rest of the world must adjust to a new Trump presidency that will deliver an expected bull market but also disruption, with the leader in waiting prepared to “create pain” to get his way.
Sohn stock picker experts name best shares to invest in for year ahead
Don’t overlook down and out silver miners, legacy skincare brands ready for a revival and a big financial company suffering from a severe case of shareholder wealth destruction.

Sohn: NYSE-listed Estee Lauder’s Northcape Capital pick
Northcape Capital’s Fleur Wright this gives a rare opportunity to buy a high quality company at an attractive price.

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz believes bitcoin will hit $US100k
Bitcoin’s bounce to record highs in recent days is only the beginning of a fresh surge higher for cryptocurrency, says US billionaire Mike Novogratz.

Why this New York hedge fund manager sees opportunity in European stocks
Influential New York-hedge fund manager Ricky Sandler will turn to Europe for his next stock pick.

Antipodes’ Ross says short-term wealth hinges on US election
The portfolio manager says defensive stocks pose a bigger risk than the magnificent seven for investors that are overexposed to the American sharemarket.

Concentration risk key for investors: Antipodes Partners’ Vihari Ross
The concentration risk in global stock indexes that has built up during the strong rise over the past year must now be a key consideration for global investors, according to Vihari Ross.

The fundie betting big on China – with help from AI
Mr Mehta is sticking to his well-worn strategy: he’s hunting for companies across Asia that aren’t battling intense competition and have management teams focused on costs, cash generation and high payouts to shareholders.

Why this fundie wants you to ‘wince’ at his stock picks
When fund managers come to pitch their favourite stock at the annual Sohn Hearts & Minds conference, there are two ways they can go: they can play it safe, or they can take a risk and shock the room.

IFM Investors’ Rikki Bannan backs small cap investments to rebound after mixed performance
IFM Investors executive director Rikki Bannan believes this year could be a good one to invest in some select small cap stocks.
Meet the 2024 Conference Managers
Following a global search, the Conference Fund Manager Selection Committee is pleased to share eleven new managers for 2024.

Chris Kourtis is on a winning streak. Here’s his next ASX pick
Chris Kourtis of Ellerston Capital thinks he’s found another winner and thinks it’s the last chance to have a bite at the cherry before the strategy plays out.

Why Ellerston Capital’s Chris Kourtis plans to back a ‘hated’ stock
Chris Kourtis of Ellerston Capital plans to tip one of the “most hated” stocks in Australia when he presents at the 2024 Sohn Hearts & Minds Conference.