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David Ellis, CPA

David Ellis, CPA

is a senior equity analyst in the equity research team at Morningstar.

NAB cuts dividend more than expected, but a good long-term decision: Morningstar view
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NAB cuts dividend more than expected, but a good long-term decision: Morningstar view
National Australia Bank’s first half fiscal 2019 cash earnings of $3 billion mildly disappointed, falling 5 per cent below our forecast. 
ANZ’s first-half result highlights the benefits of simplification, but challenges persist: Morningstar view
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ANZ’s first-half result highlights the benefits of simplification, but challenges persist: Morningstar view
Australian and New Zealand Banking Group’s first-half fiscal 2019 result beat our expectations due primarily to lower operating costs. 
Banks hold up better than expected
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Banks hold up better than expected
Despite Hayne fallout and other short-term pressures, three of the big four remain undervalued and dividends are solid, says Morningstar’s...
Forecast 2019: Insurance
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Forecast 2019: Insurance
General insurers to benefit from improved conditions in 2019.
Where to from here for Australia's wide moat major banks?
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Where to from here for Australia's wide moat major banks?
Despite all the negative press, the major banks continue to benefit from surprisingly solid fundamentals, delivering modest earnings growth, writes...