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Markets rebounded in December after fears about the Omicron variant of COVID-19 gave way to growing evidence that the mutation is milder than the Delta variant, despite being more infectious. Reopening stocks in energy and consumer discretionary sectors recovered ground early in the month.

The reopening of Sydney and Melbourne positively impacted business conditions and consumer confidence. However, the closing days of November were dominated by new COVID fears and an aggressive selldown of pro cyclical value stocks. For November, Equities Dealer, Nick Buisman provides insights on the portfolio’s recent acquisition of De’Longhi S.p.A (MIL: DLG), and Senior Equities Analyst, Clarke Wilkins, discusses Oil Search (ASX: OSH) and the approved merger with Santos Limited (ASX: STO).

In this article, Vince Pezzullo discusses four recent PIC stock purchases and reveals what has caught his attention and why we like their prospects.

Despite some volatility in the equity market during October, the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation index finished more or less where it started. In October the PIC portfolio slightly underperformed the benchmark by -0.1%.

Watch the replay of our recent PIC Investor Management Update as we reflect on how the company performed in FY21 and the Board’s approach to governance.

Fiscal stimulus is an important tool for policymakers to consider and governments to implement. Broadly, examples can include tax cuts or government schemes to shore up household and business demand for goods and services during, or to prevent, a recession.

In this report, Nancy Fox, Chairman of PIC and Vince Pezzullo, Portfolio Manager provide insight into how PIC has achieved strong performance for FY21, and their outlook on equities in FY22.

A number of factors combined in September to weigh on market sentiment as COVID-19 lockdowns continued to take their toll. In September, net investment performance of the PIC portfolio was 0.9%, outperforming the benchmark by 2.8%

A Dividend Reinvestment Plan is a program offered by listed companies that allows existing shareholders to reinvest their cash dividends into additional shares. This may be a convenient way for some investors to increase their shareholding.

Vince Pezzullo, Deputy Head Of Equities and Portfolio Manager for Perpetual Equity Investments (ASX:PIC) spoke with the Morgans network. Vince provides his views on current market conditions and identifies investment opportunities for the PIC portfolio.

In August, as the corporate reporting season got underway, the Australian market continued its upward trend, despite strong headwinds resulting from extended and restrictive lockdowns. Read more.

EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation, is one of many ways to assess a company's financial health. It can be a useful formula for investors wanting to compare businesses but there are risks.