Jul 31, 2026 – 9.00amFund managers say while the aviation sector has long been a graveyard for capital, major changes at Virgin Australia have it primed the airline for a rally ahead of what is tipped to be a turbulent full-year reporting season.They’re also confident there is money to made through the Australia’s booming retiree population, as well as in beaten up consumer and health care stocks – although there are plenty of lingering doubts about CSL.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Here are eight ASX stock picks ahead of a bumpy reporting season
From Virgin Australia to GemLife and Nick Scali, investors from Firetrail and Auscap offer their best ASX picks on the eve of earnings season.
Virgin Australia, restructured, tops fund managers' eight ASX picks for earnings season; retiree, consumer, healthcare stocks also in; CSL uncertain. Earnings volatility impacts asset allocation; tech leaders time IT spend and vendor talks during market downturns.







