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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…
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…
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…
Here are 6 stocks that got promoted in the ASX quarterly rebalance, and 6 that got demoted
On Monday March 24, the ASX quarterly rebalance will be effective. Stocks will be promoted into new indices, while others…
Reece shares (ASX:REH): A year ago, we thought it was a great company, but significantly overvalued – is it cheaper now?
Reece shares (ASX:REH) represent ownership in one of two plumbing companies in the ASX 200 – the other being Reliance…
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…
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…
Nanosonics (ASX:NAN): A disinfection company turning itself around and has gained 50% so far in 2025
Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) was in the best space to be during the pandemic – disinfection technology. Its flagship Trophon machines are…
Computershare (ASX:CPU): The Unsung Hero of Market Infrastructure
Although Computershare (ASX:CPU) may not be a name that immediately comes to mind when discussing the big names of the…
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…
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.…
Top ASX Retail Stocks for 2025: Here Are Our 5 Picks!
Here Are Our 5 Top ASX Retail Stocks for 2025! Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) Baby Bunting has bottomed out from…
Does the Closure of Hindenburg Research mean companies can breathe easier?
One of the most notorious short-sellers Hindenburg Research has announced it is closing its doors. Its founder Nate Anderson began…
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…
Breville (ASX:BRG) is brewing up something blissful for 2024, so when should you buy the stock?
Breville (ASX:BRG) is one of those consumer stocks that has been sold off over fears that it will be hit…
Our 5 ASX Predictions for 2025! You’re Welcome
Our 5 ASX Predictions for 2025! Yes it’s that time of year. The start of a new one, where everyone…
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…
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…
How will stocks be affected by the so-called ‘budget blowout’? Its more complicated than you think
The term budget blowout has gone viral in the last week. It is not a new term, but it is…
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…
The investment by GQG in Adani backfired – is its reputation tarnished for good?
12 months ago, the investment by GQG in Adani was something to admire about the company. It was an example…
EML Payments (ASX:EML): Investors are optimistic its onwards and upwards from here, but its a long way back to the top
EML Payments (ASX:EML) investors had a good day yesterday with shares rising 25% after a trading update. The company reaffirmed…
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…
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…
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…
Want to participate in the ASX Schools Sharemarket Game? Here are Some Top Strategies for Success!
The ASX Schools Sharemarket Game is on again! And it is a great way for school students to be introduced…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Should I buy AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) as a hedge against inflation in FY25?
Should I buy AGL Energy (ASX:AGL)? That’s a question many investors would be forgiven for asking themselves when hearing that…
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…
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…
Kamala Harris stocks: If Joe Biden’s VP wins the White House in 2024, which stocks will win?
With the US Presidential election now certain to be a Kamala Harris v Donald Trump showdown, we’ve looked at so-called…
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…
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…
Will Ozempic hurt healthcare stocks? Here are 5 reasons we don’t think so
Will Ozempic hurt healthcare stocks? Investors who’ve been selling healthcare stocks left right and centre – except Novo Nordisk of…
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.…
James Hardie (ASX:JHX): Things have turned glum and there could be worse to come, but are fears overblown?
James Hardie (ASX:JHX) is one of the companies many would struggle to have sympathy for. It had a tortured history…
ResMed (ASX:RMD): Investors who bought the dip would be satisfied, but is there any growth left in this one?
ResMed (ASX:RMD) is one of the few ASX healthcare stocks that has successfully made it in the USA. In this…
How do analysts value stocks? Here are 3 key ways to judge what a stock is worth
In this article we answer the question ‘How do analysts value stocks?‘ By knowing how they do it, you can…
Here are 5 reasons why Woolworths shares aren’t as great an investment as you might think
Woolworths shares may at first glance appear to be one of the most risk-free investments on the ASX. It has…
Transurban (ASX:TCL): Is it at risk of losing its valuable monopolies?
Transurban (ASX:TCL) is a unique stock on the ASX. No other stock has such long-term monopolies as Transurban does on…
BHP shares have the ASX’s highest valuation at $220BN – but are they worth it?
BHP shares are the ASX’s most valuable, with the company capped at over A$220bn. Only CBA (ASX:CBA) comes remotely close,…
WiseTech shares are way overvalued because of 1 thing investors are missing
Ever since WiseTech shares were under pressure in 2019/20 after a short-seller report and the Corona Crash, there’s been practically…
The ANZ Suncorp deal was finally approved! Can this deal propel ANZ Bank’s growth over the next 2 years?
Yesterday, ASX investors awoke to news that the proposed tie up between ANZ Suncorp deal (specifically Suncorp’s retail banking arm)…
Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC): The best of the bunch in a sector bound for better times
Yes, we said it – Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) is in our view the best company in the rare earths…
Here are 4 ASX 200 growth stocks to look at in FY24
Growth opportunities are harder to find among large caps, but this article recaps 4 ASX 200 growth stocks with tantalising…
Investing in ASX-listed insurance companies : Here’s what investors need to know and the top 5 companies
ASX-listed insurance companies may seem as if they are among the safest investments as far as listed equities go. After all,…
Why is the AGL Energy share price down in the last 12 months despite skyrocketing energy prices?
As Australia’s largest energy retailer, you’d think the AGL Energy share price would have performed well. Instead, it has slipped…
Just how big of a hit will the $120m NSW casino tax be for Star Entertainment Group?
Star Entertainment Group (ASX: SGR) shares have taken a fresh hit thanks to investor fears over the NSW casino tax.…
Auckland International Airport’s (ASX: AIA) share price is flying high on travel boom
Auckland International Airport (ASX: AIA) share’s price is once more reversing from the bottom of its two-year range of A$6.30…
Air New Zealand (ASX: AIZ) shares are cleared for take-off
Who is Air New Zealand? Air New Zealand (ASX: AIZ) provides passenger and cargo transportation services in New Zealand, Australia,…
Bega Cheese (ASX: BGA): We see strong long-term upside after some short-term downside in 2022
Bega Cheese (ASX: BGA) produces and distributes a range of dairy and other food-related products predominantly in Australia. The company…
Qantas (ASX: QAN) is rebounding aggressively into 2023
Qantas (ASX: QAN) released its FY22 results this morning and it showed the airline is recovering from COVID very nicely,…
Will Dominos Pizza (ASX:DMP) inflation pain be offset by a big acquisition in 2023?
Dominos Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP) released its FY22 results this morning. While the company is no penny stock, it has been…
Can Pro Medicus (ASX: PME) live up to market expectations?
Who is Pro Medicus (ASX:PME)? Pro Medicus (ASX: PME) develops and sells picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) and radiology…
Flight Centre (ASX: FLT) set to fly higher in FY 23
Flight Centre (ASX: FLT) has been one of the most obvious ‘re-opening plays’ as the pandemic waned. Its share price…
BRISCOE GROUP (ASX: BGP) IS A RELIABLE RETAIL STOCK WITH 50% UPSIDE
Who is Briscoe Group? Briscoe Group (ASX: BGP) retails homeware and sporting goods in New Zealand. It operates 47 stores…
Southern Cross Media (ASX: SXL): We expect to hear good news in the 1HY report
Demand for advertisement to increase soon Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL), together with its subsidiaries, engages in the creation…
Regis Healthcare (ASX:REG): Who said aged care isn’t a sexy industry
Regis Healthcare’s share price is making a come back Regis Healthcare Limited (ASX: REG) provides residential aged care services in…
Shine Justice (ASX: SHJ) is a bargain at $1.30
Shine through a technical analysis lens Shine Justice Ltd (ASX: SHJ) provides legal and insurance recovery consulting services in Australia…
A2 Milk (ASX:A2M): New Formula For Success
Got milk? Why we are getting bullish on A2 Milk The dogs of the ASX in 2021 had several…
2 Opportunities in the ASX Utilities Sector
The ASX Utilities sector is coming back in fashion The following image is the weekly chart for the ASX200…
Seven Group’s footprint is oversold
Seven Group (ASX:SVW) It started as a conversation about one ASX conglomerate – it ended with four oversold stocks getting…
Crown Resorts: From bad to worse
9 November 2020 We rated Crown Resorts two stars back on 19 October 2020 for two main reasons: the NSW…
AMP Limited: Breaking up is the best thing to do
5 November 2020 When we rated AMP four stars back on 4 September 2020, we placed a fairly significant requirement…
Bank of Queensland: On the road to recovery
27 October 2020 Since our four-star rating back in March, a lot has gone right for the Bank of Queensland…
The New Zealand one-way bubble, a symbolic victory for Qantas that changes nothing
17 October 2020 On 16 October 2020, around 350 passengers across three commercial flights from New Zealand touched down in…