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ASX 200 Winners: Here are 6 that have slipped under the radar
A quick glance of the list of ASX 200 Winners in 2025 would throw up many obvious candidates. The majority…
What the Tariff Pause Means for Apple: Can the Stock Continue Its Recovery?
After shedding nearly 30% of their value between December 24 last year and April 8 this year, shares in Apple…
Which ASX Big four Bank Stock to Buy?
Let’s take a look at a question many investors would ponder: Which ASX Big Four Bank Stock to Buy? If…
Incitec Pivot is now Dyno Nobel (ASX:DNL), but will Trump’s America be a growth catalyst or achillies heel?
If you’ve looked at the list of ASX 200 companies in the past few days, you’ll see a company called…
What are the oldest companies on the ASX? Here are 5 of them and the secrets to their success!
In this article, we look at 5 of the oldest companies on the ASX. Now, we are not claiming these…
Car Group (ASX:CAR): Successful in Australia, but now going for global growth
For most of the listed life of Car Group (ASX:CAR), it has been known after carsales.com.au; its original car classifieds…
Here are 6 ASX 200 stocks with low PE multiples – are they bargain buys?
Here are 6 ASX 200 stocks with low PE multiples Helia (ASX:HLA): 5.7x for FY25 Helia is a mortgage…
Should you use your tax cut to invest in stocks? And how should you go about it?
Should you use your tax cut to invest in stocks? With another unexpected round of tax cuts starting from the…
4 ASX stocks that lost major clients and were never the same again
ASX stocks that lost major clients are more common than you might think. Many companies will make one of its…
SPC Global (ASX:SPG): A familiar name, but it’s now 4 companies in 1!
Very few Australians wouldn’t have either heard of SPC Global (ASX:SPG) or consumed some of its products (whether they know…
James Hardie is buying Azek! Here’s what this A$14bn merger means
The biggest news on the ASX yesterday was that James Hardie is buying Azek for US$8.8bn/A$14bn. To say it is…
The Rio Tinto shareholder vote on its London listing is coming up! Here’s what you need to know
A Rio Tinto shareholder vote is coming on whether it should scrap its London listing and just be listed on…
It is only March, but there 6 ASX stocks have received takeover bids! What will happen to them?
6 ASX stocks that have received takeover bids already in 2025 Dropsuite (ASX:DSE) Unlike other bids which we will list,…
Austal (ASX:ASB): Building war ships in Donald Trump’s America
Austal (ASX:ASB) is a good option for investors wanting a stock that’ll be beneficiary of Trump’s ‘Made in America’ ambitions,…
After a 70% plunge in 10 months, has Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) bottomed out and due for a rebound?
Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) avoided much of the lithium price rout, until mid-2024 because of its diversification. For investors, the company’s…
Can Iress (ASX:IRE) stay on the road to recovery in FY25?
Iress (ASX:IRE) investors have had a difficult run, but there is optimism that better times are ahead. Last week, the…
Here are 5 of the worst 1H25 results on the ASX this reporting season
5 of the worst 1H25 results on the ASX this reporting season Johns Lyng Group (ASX:JLG) Remember in 2022-23 when…
Here are 6 of the best 1H25 results on the ASX this reporting season
6 of the best 1H25 results on the ASX this reporting season Computershare (ASX:CPU) Computershare helps its customers manage share…
Richard White is back as WiseTech boss after prevailing in the fight for control of the company
WiseTech (ASX:WTC) announced this morning that,’ Richard White has been appointed to the Board as Executive Chairman’. But this is…
How could the ASX attract more new listings? Here are 3 possibilities
How could the ASX attract more new listings? That is a question many local investors are pondering, and no doubt…
The saga continues: 4 WiseTech directors quit en masse due to disagreements with Richard White
4 WiseTech directors quit en masse this morning, and that was just the start of the bad news facing the…
Investors are overreacting to the $2.7bn Domain takeover bid: Here is why
The $2.7bn Domain takeover bid stole the headlines today. Shares in Domain (predictably) surged from their $3.13 close the day…
Peter Dutton wants to break up insurers and investors are fearful, but should they be?
Some investors are worried that Peter Dutton wants to break up insurers. Not just because he is in with a…
Is Lendlease (ASX:LLC) out of the doldrums for good?
Lendlease (ASX:LLC) has for the past several years been the classic definition of a ‘value trap’. You think a good…
Cochlear (ASX:COH) is still a long term growth story you should listen to
Cochlear is one of few stocks that has created immense shareholder value and has also greatly improved the lives of…
SGH (ASX:SGH): A $20bn family-owned industrial conglomerate with a strong outlook
3 months ago, the former Seven Group Holdings (ASX:SVW) changed its name to SGH (ASX:SGH). Companies change their names when…
Chemist Warehouse is now ASX listed! Here are 5 critical things all investors need to know!
Chemist Warehouse is now ASX listed – 14 months since the plan to list was first unveiled. Australia’s largest pharmacy…
Nick Scali (ASX:NCK): Its had a stellar 5 year run, but is it coming to an end?
Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) is the second company we’ve written about this week that is trying to expand into the UK.…
Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co (ASX:SOL): Australia’s closest comparable company to Berkshire Hathaway
There can only be one Berkshire Hathaway, but the closest company to it is Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co…
Pexa (ASX:PXA): Trying to expand into the Old Dart
Pеxa (ASX:PXA) is one of the few stocks with a literal monopoly over its market – econveyancing; but even fewer…
How much longer will Star Entertainment stay afloat? How big of a reprieve will the $60m fire sale of its events centre be?
How much longer will Star Entertainment stay afloat? By now it seems a fait accompli that Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) will…
Here’s how Qantas Frequent Flyer makes money for the company
How Qantas Frequent Flyer makes money is a key question any investors looking at or invested in Qantas should ask.…
Will the RBA cut rates in February? 3 reasons why they might and 3 reasons why they might not!
Will the RBA cut rates in February? That’s the question on everyone’s minds. The board will hold its first meeting…
Productivity is the Buzz Word of the Moment! But is it a Big Deal For the Economy as its made out to be?
Australia has a Productivity Problem…so we’re told. But as much as we hear it, we rarely hear the magnitude of…
The Dogs of the Dow Strategy: Should Investors Consider It?
As investors consider their strategies for 2025, The Dogs of the Dow strategy could be one of them. What…
3 emerging markets for stock investors to consider, and 3 to avoid!
Let’s take a look at Emerging markets for stock investors in Australia to consider. Australians looking to offshore markets may…
Johns Lyng Group (ASX:JLG): Is it a ‘buy the dip’ opportunity? And should you invest in it?
Johns Lyng Group (ASX:JLG) is a restoration services company, repairing properties after damage by insured events, including weather and other…
ASX stocks will need to Climate report from 2025: Is this a big deal?
Like it or not, ASX stocks will need to Climate report from 2025. In other words, they will need to…
Sherwin Williams (NYSE:SHW): Who said nothing good comes out of Cleveland?
Sherwin Williams (NYSE:SHW) is a near 160-year-old paint company from Cleveland, Ohio. This company is one we’ve been watching for…
Here are the 6 Best American stocks for Australian investors in 2025!
Here are the 6 Best American stocks for Australian investors in 2025! Eli Lilly (NYSE:ELY) If you thought Novo Nordisk’s…
Here are our 6 Best ASX Stocks for 2025 and why you should give them a look!
Here are our 6 Best ASX Stocks for 2025! Opthea (ASX:OPT) Its been a long wait, but 2025 will…
5 ASX stocks with the highest PE multiples and 5 ASX stocks with the lowest PE multiples!
5 ASX stocks with the highest PE multiples Note: All figures are in AUD and for FY25 unless otherwise stated…
Here are 6 of the best performing ASX shares in 2024! Will they maintain the momentum in 2025?
Here are 6 of the best performing ASX shares in 2024! Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) – up 527% How about this for…
Is Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) a ‘falling knife’, too risky to invest in or both? Or maybe neither?
Investors who bought Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) during the depths of the pandemic would be please, but investors who bought at…
Is a February rate cut from the RBA back on the table? There is hope
Mortgage holders hopefully of a February rate cut are a little more hopeful than they were a week ago, but…
ANZ Bank Has Got a New CEO: What Will It Mean for Investors?
ANZ Bank has got a new CEO! Earlier this week, the bank announced that Nuno Matos, the current head of…
Where are Fortescue’s hydrogen ambitions at? This A$22m deal gives a big hint
Fortescue’s hydrogen ambitions have been well known, but what hasn’t been is how long it will take for the dreams…
Australian mortgage brokers write 75% of loans – here’s why that’s important to bank investors
Think of Australian mortgage brokers and the famous Aussie ads that concluded with John Symond’s catchphrase, ‘At Aussie, we’ll save…
Collins Foods (ASX:CKF): At less than 8x EV/EBITDA, this stock looks finger lickin’ cheap
Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) is one of the few opportunities for ASX investors in the fast food industry. It has a…
Here are 6 ASX CEOs who departed their companies in 2024
Here are 6 ASX CEOs who departed their companies in 2024 Larry Diamond – Zip (ASX:ZIP) Since Afterpay’s acquisition, Zip…
Here are some ASX directors who sold shares recently and some of the intriguing reasons why
Here are some ASX directors who sold shares recently Chris Hulls – Life360 (ASX:360) The founder of this Silicon Valley-based…
Here are 6 companies winding back DEI initiatives and if we’ll see more respond to the anti-woke backlash
There is an increasing number of companies winding back DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) initiatives, only a few years after…
Light And Wonder (ASX:LNW): With PointsBet out of the picture, is this the best way to play the US sports betting market in 2024?
Light And Wonder (ASX:LNW) is now the best way to gain exposure to the US sports betting market on the…
Elders (ASX:ELD): Is this figurehead of the ASX agriculture sector set for a more stable future?
If you thought mining & resources stocks were volatile, you probably haven’t been watching the share prices of agriculture stocks…
ESG investing under Trump: As companies scale back ESG initiatives have anti-woke crusaders won, or is there still a future?
Is there a future for ESG investing under Trump? And if so, does it still appear as lucrative? Let’s take…
Here’s what you need to know about the Digico Infrastructure REIT IPO – the latest data centre opportunity on the ASX!
The $3bn Digico Infrastructure REIT IPO will happen before Christmas and be 2024’s largest IPO – easily usurping Guzman y…
Here’s what Black Friday means for investors and which stocks will benefit from the $6.7bn bonanza?
Because it is coming up in less than a fortnight’s time, let’s take a look at what Black Friday means…
The $8.8bn Chemist Warehouse Sigma merger is finally going ahead with the ACCC not killing it off
Nearly a year since the $8.8bn Chemist Warehouse Sigma merger was unveiled, it seems we finally got a definitive answer…
3 ASX stocks to buy after Trump’s victory, and 3 ASX stocks to sell
Let’s take a look at 3 ASX stocks to buy after Trump’s victory, and 3 to sell. Last week we…
Here are 5 ASX Consumer stocks defying the Cost of living crisis
Here are 5 ASX Consumer stocks defying the Cost of living crisis! Cash Converters (ASX:CCV) OK, there is an…
Myer is merging with Apparel Brands! Here’s what the ASX’s worst kept secret of FY25 means for investors
The ASX’s worst secret is out – Myer is merging with Apparel Brands (some of the brands owned by Solomon…
Here are 5 Dividend Aristocrat stocks: Companies that have increased dividends for over 50 years consecutively!
Have you ever heard of a so-called Dividend Aristocrat? This term alludes to a company in the S&P 500 that…
Mastercard or Visa? Which of these 2 stocks appears more attractive?
Should you invest in Mastercard or Visa? It is a difficult question for investors to answer. These payment giants hold…
Here’s what you need to know about AML and CTF laws if you invest in The Big 4 Banks
AML and CTF laws are particularly relevant to a handful of large companies, particularly the Big Four Banks as well…
Here’s how to buy US shares from Australia and 5 key factors for investors to consider
Many investors want to know how to buy US shares from Australia and we’ll seek to answer that question in…
Here Are The Top 5 Websites for Stock Market News & Analysis in Australia
For Australian investors and traders, staying informed about stock market news is essential for making smart decisions. With a range…
2025 ASX IPOs: Here are 4 important floats to watch out for
The class of 2024 ASX IPOs isn’t complete just yet but attention should be turned to the class of 2025…
How do Insurance stocks make money? And are they a safe investment?
Insurance stocks have among the most peculiar business models of all listed companies. Consumers may only see a company that…
Medibank Private shares have recovered the losses after the cyber breach 2 years ago, but what’s next?
Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) shares took a big hit nearly 2 years ago due to the infamous cyber breach. Investors who…
Here are 6 of the longest serving ASX CEOs
One of biggest shocks among large caps this year was news that one the longest serving ASX CEOs, NIB boss…
5 ASX stocks that Australian Ethical bought or sold recently
We often like to look at shares that well known ASX fund managers are trading, and today we’re looking at…
Should you invest in aged care stocks? Here are 4 reasons to consider them, and 4 reasons to avoid them
Should you invest in aged care stocks? There are plenty of things to like about this sector, including government funding,…
Adobe (NDQ:ADBE): The 42-year old company behind PhotoShop and PDFs may have an even richer future ahead, driven by AI
Outside the so-called Magnificant Seven stocks, Adobe (NDQ:ADBE) is one of the most well-known by investors, as well as the…
Star Entertainment Group (ASX:SGR): Where to now in a post-COVID world? Can it avoid a looming cash crunch?
In a July interview with the AFR, Star Entertainment Group boss Steve McCann admitted that his company’s pre-pandemic glory days…
Should I buy Woolworths or Coles shares in FY25?
Should I buy Woolworths or Coles shares? This is one of the top debates Australian investors can have. Obviously, this…
Here are 4 economic indicators that impact stocks and investors must pay attention to
There are several economic indicators that impact stocks, both on the ASX and internationally. Whenever data is released, it can…
6 of the best performing ASX All Ords stocks in the past year
6 of the best performing ASX All Ords stocks in the past year Clarity Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CU6) Clarity is a…
As lower interest rates loom, here are 6 ASX stocks that will benefit from forthcoming rate cuts
Here 6 ASX stocks that will benefit from lower interest rates! AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) You might think AGL is…
Here are 5 of the worst stock market crashes of all time
If you thought the recent correction was bad, you thought wrong – it pales in comparison to the worst stock…
Here are 4 family owned ASX companies to watch eagerly
Family owned ASX companies are a rare breed. We’re not talking about companies that are still founder-led, we’re talking about…
Here’s why investors fear a US recession, and whether the fears are justified
Investors fear a US recession – there’s no denying it and there’s no other explanation for the market correction in…
Colgate (NYSE:CL): There’s more to it than toothpaste – it could be the best way to profit from the growth in pet products!
In Australia, we know Colgate (NYSE:CL) primarily as a toothpaste brand. But there’s a lot more to this 217-year old…
6 ASX Stocks to watch with an eager eye this FY24 reporting season
6 ASX Stocks to watch this FY24 reporting season Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) Nick Scali has doubled in the last…
Here are 5 ASX Stocks for young investors to buy
5 ASX Stocks for young investors to buy If you’re a young investor, you are less likely to be a…
South32 (ASX:S32): Is it the dark horse amongst ASX 200 miners or have cyclones and commodity prices hit it too hard?
South32 (ASX:S32) began life as a spinoff from BHP back in 2015, capitalised at $9bn. In mid-2024, it is capped…
Blue-chip stocks: What are they and what are the best examples on the ASX?
Blue-chip stocks are amongst the most desired stocks on the market. But what are they and what are the best…
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) shares may be a safe investment, but are they a growth investment?
This week’s international stock deep dive in on Walmart (NYSE:WMT). While most of our Australian readers may not have shopped there,…
Telstra shares have endured a tough 12 months, but has the company reached a pivotal turning point?
After a difficult 12 months, Telstra shares might have received the spark that needed for a rebound – or perhaps…
Thermo Fisher (NYSE:TMO): A classic blue-chip health stock for the rest of the 2020s
Capped at over US$180bn, Thermo Fisher (NYSE:TMO) is a classic blue-chip healthcare stock. It has not escaped an impact from the…
Here are 4 unexpected ASX 200 stocks you should sell
Here are 4 ASX 200 stocks you should sell in FY25 One of the common criticisms of brokers and analysts…
1 year since Redox (ASX:RDX) listed, it has gained nearly 20%. But what’s next for Australia’s largest chemicals importer?
It has been nearly a year since chemical importer Redox (ASX:RDX) listed on the ASX. It has raised $402m for…
Should I buy McDonalds shares (NYSE:MCD)? Here are 3 reasons why we’re McLoving it!
McDonalds (NYSE:MCD) really doesn’t need an introduction. It is the world’s largest and most famous restaurant chain. It typically benefits…
Fortescue is reliant on iron ore demand from China, but is the party over?
Iron ore demand from China has been the driving force behind the global iron ore market for the past two…
Should I buy Apple shares from Australia? Can the US$3.3tn behemoth grow any further?
Investors asking themselves, ‘Should I buy Apple shares from Australia,’ are not just considering buying shares any company, but the…
Highest yielding ASX dividend stocks: Here are 5 to take a look at!
The list of highest yielding ASX dividend stocks fluctuates substantially from year to year, and even from month to month.…
Here’s what is the Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E Ratio) and 4 key ways investors can use it to their advantage!
What is the Price to Earnings Ratio or the P/E ratio? The P/E ratio is the most used multiple of…
Here is why AGL Energy is buying Kaluza, spending $150m for a chunky 20% stake
‘AGL Energy is buying Kaluza’, read the headlines across the media earlier this week. It is not the first time…
Best Stocks to Short if Trump Wins in November? Here are our top 3 picks!
What are the best stocks to short if Trump Wins in November? We’re not talking stocks to buy if Trump…