Stocks In Focus: Westpac, June 18 2025

New CEOs are confronted with a lot of conflicting advice, often from people trying to feather their own nests. But what should a CEO actually do?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Michell Lawler about Australian lithium producer, Core Lithium (ASX:CXO).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What about ASX returns in foreign currency terms?  – What are the implications of growing online sales?  – How can I embark on a career in share trading?  – Do we tax mining companies enough? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott and Andrew break down some of the fundamental approaches they take to investing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Darius Zarghami about the ‘spirit of Australia’, Qantas (ASX:QAN).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Is a small cap company too big once it issues too many shares? – What advice can you give me for tracking my portfolio? – How should we prepare for AI? – Do dividend timings matter? – Should I sell down my holding that’s now over 20% of my portfolio?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What does war mean for markets? – The huge boom in passive ETFs – Tax reform to balance the budget? – Rex gets more government money – Amazon bells the cat on AISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Benny Ou about Australia’s oldest bank, Westpac (ASX:WBC).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Which shares are used to calculate CGT – A listener rant on the banks – A reminder about getting old – Is it time for me to cut and run? – Should I buy Berkshire if the market is ‘frothy’?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– The challenge of innovation  – ASX hits a record high  – Virgin to list, Rex might survive, Qantas shuts Jetstar Asia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.