Author: Bob Kohut

Bob Kohut
Bob Kohut

Bob Kohut has been writing about finance for more than 30 years. As an active trader he brings a unique perspective to share market trading and investing issues.

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Recent and archived work by Bob Kohut for The Bull:

Dividend Powerhouse Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) to Grow With the Demand for AI Technology

Dicker Data’s product vendors includes the likes of Microsoft, Samsung, LG and Hewlett Packard. The company has been a consistent fully franked dividend payer over the past decade. The volatile share price in 2023 has seen large rises and falls mirroring financial results releases. The wholesale distributor of hardware, software and cloud services, and related…

A New Tailwind for Beaten Down Syrah Resources (ASX: SYR)

Syrah Resources is the largest producer of graphite after China. Graphite represents the largest percentage of minerals used in an EV battery. Syrah’s Balama mine is one of the world’s most extensive graphite mining operations. The company also has a graphite processing plant supported by the US government in Louisiana. COVID-19 and other economic factors…

Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) Poised for Growth

Northern Star Resources is the second largest gold miner on the ASX, behind Newcrest Mining. The company began its meteoric rise in 2010 following the acquisition of the Paulsens Mine. Northern Star operates gold mines in Australia and North America, with two major development projects in progress. Northern Star Resources was listed on the ASX…

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) – a Diversified Mining Company with Multiple Revenue Streams

Mineral Resources began as a provider of mining services. The company now offers its customers port-to-port mining and logistics services. Mineral Resources now operates iron ore and lithium mines. ASX lithium miners are all under pressure from the downturn in lithium prices. Mineral Resources is unique among them as the company also mines iron ore…

Allkem (ASX: AKE) and Livent (NYSE: LTHM) – A Merger for the Future?

Allkem was formed through the merger of hard rock lithium producer Galaxy Resources and lithium from brine producer Orocobre. The combined company operates a lithium hydroxide processing facility in Japan. Lithium prices have been dropping, driving down the share price of AKE and other lithium miners. On 10 May 2023, Australian stock market news outlets…

Mixed Opinions Around Coles Group (ASX: COL)

Coles Group is Australia’s second-largest supermarket chain, behind Woolworths. The share price cratered following a disappointing trading update on the company’s planned automated fulfilment centres. The company’s Full Year 2023 financial results were satisfactory but failed to reignite the share price. Coles Group operates more than 840 supermarkets, 950 liquor stores and online sites. Over…

Worley (ASX: WOR) Rebranding in Progress

A 2019 acquisition moved Worley Parsons into a transformational beginning. The new Worley Limited aims to reduce its operations in the traditional oil and gas sectors. The backlog in the sustainable solutions sectors is growing. In April 2019, engineering consulting, technology, and construction management firm Worley Parsons changed its name to Worley. The change followed…

Pro Medicus (ASX: PME) Signs Adding Major Customers in 2023

Pro Medicus provides a suite of cloud-based practice management software solutions for radiology professionals as well as high-tech imaging software. The company has seen consistent share price appreciation over the last ten years. Pro Medicus has paid dividends each year over the past decade. On 25 September, the company announced the signing of a $140m…

Is Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Still a BUY?

Evolution Mining is the third largest gold mine on the ASX, behind Newcrest and North Star. The price of gold in Australian dollars hit an all-time high in late October. The surge comes amidst growing concern over the Mid-East war and the exchange rate with the US dollar. Evolution Mining has been a top ASX…

Is Smart Parking (ASX: SPZ) a Hidden Gem?

COVID Lockdowns crushed Q4 of FY 2020 for parking management software innovator Smart Parking. The company has rebounded, posting revenue and profit growth in FY 2022 and 2023. Smart Parking operates in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Germany. Smart Parking applies innovative technology to manage a problem that many drivers experience on a regular…