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Keep ASX gold stocks in your portfolio, we see a massive M&A boom ahead!
ASX gold stocks should be in focus right now! Our own Stuart Roberts identifies the ongoing merit of investing in…
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…
4 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…
Where will gold prices go after surpassing US$2,000/oz? And which ASX gold stock looks good right now?
Where will gold prices go? It is a question investors are asking all the time, but particularly in recent years…
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,…
Freelancer (ASX:FLN): The world’s largest workforce, powered by AI
Freelancer (ASX:FLN) is one of the ASX’s most intriguing stocks. The company is positioning itself as the ‘Amazon of services,’…
Here are 5 stocks that got promoted in the ASX quarterly rebalance, and 5 that got demoted
On Monday March 18, the ASX quarterly rebalance will be effective. Stocks will be promoted into new indices, while others…
Tax implications of investing in stocks and how to slash your bill
The tax implications of investing in stocks are not often considered when you first start investing, although you may get…
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…
What is Reflexivity theory in relation to stocks and here’s how it made George Soros rich
If you have ever thought your stocks is influenced more by perceptions and actions of investors rather than fundamentals, that…
Cettire shares are under big pressure after the boss sells shares yet again
It hasn’t been a good week for Cettire shares. The ecommerce player is one of the few to be better…
Here are 4 ASX stocks that changed their name recently
How often do you find ASX stocks that changed their name and you likely didn’t know about it? Stocks can…
Reece shares (ASX:REH): A great company, but significantly overvalued
Reece shares (ASX:REH) represent ownership in one of two plumbing companies in the ASX 200 – the other being Reliance…
Here are the 4 best ASX stocks for March 2024
Here are the 4 best ASX stocks for March 2024! Each month, we like to recap our best ASX stocks…
Want to know how to read stock charts well? Here’s your ultimate 2024 guide to Technical Analysis
Many investors will know technical analysis has become an increasingly important part of stock analysis, but they may not know…
Want to invest in ASX coal stocks in 2024? Here’s what you need to know
Investing in ASX coal stocks in 2024 is not at all vogue or woke, but could it be moneymaking? Not…
ASX stocks in voluntary administration: Here are 4 that have bitten the dust recently
There are a number of ASX stocks in voluntary administration right now. For varying reasons, the utopia promised by company’s…
Investing in IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) in 2024: Here’s what investors need to know
Investing in IPOs offers the opportunity for investors to make gains they couldn’t make with any other company, but also…
Can investing in stocks go wrong? Yes and here’s 5 ways how
Just how can investing in stocks go wrong? The stock market has dour days for sure, but surely only goes…
Universal Store (ASX:UNI): Positioned to benefit in the next 12 months as Millennials and Gen Z spend with a vengence
Let’s take a look at Universal Store (ASX:UNI), a chain of casual fashion stores aimed at Millennial and Gen Z…
Here are 6 ASX stocks that helped WAM Capital beat the market by more than 5%
WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) is one of several Listed Investment Companies (LICs) operated by Wilson Asset Management. Wilson Asset Management is…
Albo’s labour hire laws: Here are 4 ASX stocks that could lose from Same Job, Same Pay
One of the biggest gripes amongst the Australian business community has been the labour hire laws passed by the Albanese…
Australian uranium stocks: Here is why they are set for growth and our 4 favourites
Investors should seriously look into Australian uranium stocks. And we’re not just talking all ASX stocks involved in yellowcake, we’re…
Beacon Lighting (ASX:BLX): One of our favourite ASX retailers with strong upside potential
Beacon Lighting (ASX:BLX) flies under many investors’ radar, but it really shouldn’t. The family-owned company sells lights and fans to…
Here are 4 ASX Value Traps and how not to fall into them
One mistake investors can make, especially on the ASX, is to fall for ASX value trap stocks. We thought we…
Here’s how to start investing in stocks, no matter how much money you can afford to invest
Although many of our readers have begun investing in stocks already, we don’t think it would be unreasonable to think…
Stocks or Property Investment: Which asset class delivers higher returns for investors in the long run?
The debate over whether Stocks or Property Investment delivers higher returns is a very popular one to hold, but a…
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…
Stage 3 tax cuts start in July: Which ASX stocks will benefit and which ones could lose?
Starting on July 1, the so-called stage 3 tax cuts will come into effect in Australia. These tax cuts, especially…
JB Hi Fi (ASX:JBH): The ASX’s most in vogue retailer as of 1HY24 can seemingly do no wrong (for now)
Few stocks would surge after a 20% profit decline, but JB Hi Fi (ASX:JBH) is so in vogue with investors…
IGO shares have more than halved in 7 months – will they bounce back or are you catching a falling knife?
For several years IGO shares reaped the benefits of growing demand for battery metals and the fact it was well…
ASX SaaS Stocks: Here’s what you need to know and our Top 4 companies
ASX SaaS stocks stand out amongst tech companies on the bourse as being unique. Software as a Service (SaaS) stocks…
Day trading stocks: Here is what it involves and is it better than long-term investing?
In recent years, day trading stocks has become an increasingly prominent investment opportunity, enabled by modern technologies like trading apps…
Core Lithium shares present a very exciting opportunity for contrarian investors in 2024
The last few months have been rocky for Core Lithium shares, both figuratively and literally. The lithium explorer’s share price…
The ASX 200: Here’s a guide with everything Australian investors need to know
Every stock market has a benchmark indice used to measure the performance of the entire market and the ASX 200…
When will interest rate cuts happen? Investors are hopeful they’ll be soon, but they may not occur until 2025
When will interest rate cuts happen? Seemingly they will occur this year, although there is a disconnect between when investors…
Judo Bank (ASX:JDO): Is it finally getting the recognition it deserves?
Judo Bank (ASX:JDO) has had a difficult couple of years since listing, but is it bound for better times in…
Here’s how to research stocks: A 3-step process investors can use
Here is our guide for investors looking how to research stocks. As equity analysts with extensive experience over several years…
Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs): What are they and how do you set one up?
Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF’s) offer the tools and flexibility that successful long-term investors demand, allowing them increased control over…
Is cash a good investment for your portfolio?
Is cash a good investment for your portfolio? Obviously, investors need cash to start investing. But instead of spending the…
Should you consider investing in ASX Index Funds? Here’s when you may want to consider it
Investing in ASX Index Funds may seem like an easy way to invest. Be that as it may, it is…
Biden stocks: If Joe Biden wins a 2nd term, which stocks will win?
With the US Presidential election now certain to be another Joe Biden v Donald Trump showdown, we’ve looked at so-called…
Trump stocks: If Trump wins the 2024 presidential election, which stocks will win?
As the US presidential election looms later this year, investors are searching for ‘Trump stocks’ – stocks that will do…
De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG): How it recorded astounding growth from a $50m explorer to a $2bn gold developer
De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) is one of the best resources success stories in the last decade in the ASX resources…
Appen shares plunged again this week! Is there any end to the bloodbath in sight?
There are few ASX shares that have seen such a fall from grace as Appen shares since 2020. In those…
Here are 4 ASX electric vehicle stocks that you may have missed
In the absence of any car manufacturers in Australia, many investors would be forgiven for assuming the only ASX electric…
FDA approval for ASX health stocks: Which companies are close to the green light in 2024?
FDA approval for ASX health stocks is the dream that just about all emerging companies in the sector are aspiring…
If China invades Taiwan which stocks would be impacted? We see 2 substantial ramifications
It’s a question being considered by plenty of investors right now: If China invades Taiwan which stocks would be impacted?…
ASX ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds): Here’s why they’re a good option for investors to consider, and here are our Top 4!
There are a variety of options available for investors looking to invest in the stock market, with ASX ETFs (Exchange-Traded…
Big Four Bank Stock Dividends: Which bank pays the highest?
Death, Taxes and Big Four Bank Stock Dividends…three certainties in life. Although the Big Banks’ dividends do not reach all…
MMA Offshore (ASX:MRM): A Surprising ASX Star, set for more growth in the next 12 months
Imagine a stock taking a giant leap where others just step – that’s MMA Offshore (ASX: MRM) for you. In…
ASX REITs in 2024: Is it finally time to blossom or will it be another year in the doldrums for investors?
ASX REITs in 2024 could be set for a better year than the last year, although of course many investors…
The dreams of Bitcoin ETFs are now a reality following SEC approval, but here’s what investors need to know
For so long, the concept of bitcoin ETFs has been little more than a pipedream, until the SEC finally gave…
ASX nickel stocks: Where did it all go wrong in 2023 and will 2024 be better?
ASX nickel stocks have had amongst the toughest 12 months of any sector on the Australian bourse. Despite nickel’s importance…
Investing in Gold: Here’s why investors should consider it and 4 ways they are able to
With gold as the pre-eminent symbol of wealth and prosperity throughout history, investing in gold is a very popular investing…
Here’s why private equity backed IPOs almost always fail
There have been way too many private equity backed IPOs that have turned out to be absolute duds for investors,…
Why is bitcoin rising again? Are we on the cusp of a new crypto boom in 2024?
Why is bitcoin rising again? Yes, it is rising – up over 120% across CY23, but why? Were the crypto…
This Time is Different: Marcus Templeton said this phase was costly in 1933, but here is when it may be true
‘The investor who says, “This time is different,” when in fact it’s virtually a repeat of an earlier situation, has…
The Chinese economy in 2024: Is it headed for slower growth and how will it impact the ASX?
The Chinese economy in 2024 will be an important factor affecting global markets, particularly the ASX. So many companies are…
What is a stock’s Return on Equity (ROE) and how can investors use this metric to their advantage
Our long-time readers would know that we often use the Return on Equity (ROE) metric when looking at stocks, whether…
LTR Pharma (ASX:LTP): Why has it been one of the hottest ASX IPOs in the last 2 years?
LTR Pharma (ASX:LTP) has not even been listed on the ASX for a month, yet it is one of the…
4 NZX stocks that should consider joining the ASX
NZX stocks typically are not on the radar of ASX investors (or any investors outside the Land of the Long…
While ASX investors were on holidays: These companies tried to slip bad news past their investors
For much of the past 10 days or so, ASX investors were on holidays. This was despite the market being…
Here are our 4 predictions for the ASX in 2024 and why there’s cause for optimism about them
As the new calendar year begins, we thought we would share our top 4 predictions for the ASX in 2024.…
LiveTiles (ASX:LVT): Here are 5 things all ASX stocks should learn from its demise
LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) formally entered into receivership about a month ago, ending a near-decade tenure on the ASX. It was a…
Drilling results from ASX explorers: Here are 4 key things to look for
Drilling results from ASX explorers are seen on the Market Announcements platform each day. Why do some results cause some…
Failed takeover deals: Here is why they can occur and 4 that occured in Australia in 2023
Failed takeover deals can and do happen for various reasons. Why takeover deals fail Some deals are killed off…
Here are 6 of the top ASX corporate takeovers of 2023 that succeeded
Despite a subdued environment for dealmaking, there were some notable ASX corporate takeovers during the year. We thought as 2023…
Why is confidence so low among manufacturing stocks? Will 2024 be better?
Manufacturing stocks, and companies generally, are stuck in a deep funk right now. Both Australian and US PMI (Purchasing Managers…
Here are 5 ASX small caps with big name backers
There’s nothing like ASX small caps with big name backers, especially when they first join the company. Whether they join…
Why has the proposed Healius ACL merger failed and what lies next for both companies?
The Healius ACL merger appears all but dead now that the ACCC blocked the plans. Even so, it was on…
What are the best ASX Resources Stocks for 2024? Here are our top 4 picks!
As 2023 comes to an end, we thought we’d recap our best ASX Resources Stocks for 2024! The 4…
Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY): How and why did it all go wrong in 2023 and is there any way back?
Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) is back to square one after a rollercoaster 3 years. Where did it all go wrong, and…
Australia’s coal phase out could occur within 15 years – these ASX stocks could be left vulnerable
Australia’s coal phase out could occur within 15 years – at least if you are to believe the Australian Energy…
What are patents and why are they so important to listed companies?
If you didn’t think patents were a big deal for companies, the news out of Apple (NDQ:APPL) would make you…
Alternative assets: What are they and are they preferable to stocks?
We thought we’d take a look at so-called alternative assets. Stocks have always been the go-to investment option for people…
What are the best ASX Consumer Stocks for 2024? Here are our top 5 picks!
It is time to reveal our best ASX Consumer Stocks for 2024! We will be addressing both discretionary and staple…
What are the best ASX Health Stocks for 2024? Here are our top 4 picks!
As 2023 comes to an end, we thought we’d recap our best ASX Health Stocks for 2024! Traditionally, healthcare stocks…
Franking credits: Here’s how they work and why they have been a contentious political issue for the last 5 years
What are Franking Credits? Those pesky things that allegedly decided the 2019 election after uproars from investors, led by Geoff…
Should I buy ANZ Bank shares? Here’s why it might be the most compelling ASX Big 4 Bank Stock
Should I buy ANZ Bank shares? For most big bank stocks, the only reason to give a resounding yes would…
Is Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) really the clean energy alternative it is made out to be?
In recent years, there has been growing interest in liquified natural gas (LNG) as a potential clean energy alternative by…
Our 4 best ASX Technology stocks for 2024
It is time to reveal our 4 best ASX Technology stocks for 2024! With the interest rate hiking cycle over,…
What is a reverse IPO (back-door listing) and 5 companies that took this unconventional path
Chemist Warehouse has hit the go button on its IPO ambitions, but it is listing via reverse IPO (or back-door…
Our 5 best ASX stocks for 2024
It is nearly the end of 2023, and so it is time to share our best ASX stocks for 2024!…
APA Group (ASX:APA): Does it deserve to have declined like its peers in 2023?
APA Group (ASX:APA) has declined by over 20% in CY23. On one hand, it is understandable as it is in…
How is the Aussie dollar performing and why? Will 2024 be a better year?
How is the Aussie dollar performing? If you only compared it to the USD, you could argue it isn’t performing…
Ramеlius Rеsourcеs is Navigating thе Gold Rush with a Goldеn Stratеgy for 2024
Ramеlius Rеsourcеs (ASX: RMS) has еmеrgеd as a compеlling stock. Yes, being a gold miner makes it appealing, but it…
Can gambling stocks be ESG friendly investments? Here’s why they might be
Can gambling stocks be ESG friendly investments? Historically, the answer to this question has been a flat out no –…
Colеs shares are down 9% in a year, but shouldn’t they be performing better?
Coles shares should be performing better. After all, they represent ownership in one of Australia’s Big 2 Supermarkets. And it’s…
Lithium stocks in Chile: The future looks cloudy, but there is still opportunity awaiting
Lithium stocks in Chile, particularly on the ASX, are facing an uncertain future. Since the 1980s Chile has been a…
Meme stocks: Are they still something investors should care about in 2024?
Meme stocks have become a popular topic in recent years, especially within the investing community. We thought we’d take a…
Here are 5 Warren Buffett stock moves made in the last quarter
Last week was one of those 4 times per annum we get to see some Warren Buffett stock moves. Berkshire…
CSR is holding up reasonably well in a difficult time for the construction and property sectors
CSR (ASX:CSR), recently released its first-half results, shedding light on a nuanced performance across its business segments. And overall…its complicated.…
5 stocks that reinvented themselves successfully
Today we look at stocks that reinvented themselves with complete success. Although many listed companies are several decades old, virtually…
Zombie Companies: How can you identify them & avoid them like the plague?
Are you invested in zombie companies? You could well be without even knowing it. SIGN UP FOR THE STOCKS…