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investing in gold

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…

Private equity backed IPOs

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

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

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…

Chinese economy in 2024

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…

Pilbara Minerals

Is Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) the best way to play lithium on the ASX in 2024?

The rise in demand for electronic devices, particularly electric vehicles, has been a boon for companies such as Pilbara Minerals…

return on equity

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

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…

NZX stocks

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…

ASX investors were on holidays

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…

ASX in 2024

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.…

LVT

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

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

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…

asx corporate takeovers

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…

manufacturing stocks

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…

ASX small caps with big name backers

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…

healius acl merger

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…

best ASX resources stocks for 2024

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

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…

coal phase out

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

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

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…

best ASX Consumer Stocks for 2024

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…

best ASX health stocks for 2024

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

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

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…

liquified natural gas

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…

best ASX Technology stocks for 2024

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,…

reverse ipo

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…

best ASX stocks for 2024

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

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

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

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 –…

Coles shares

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

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

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…

Warren Buffett stock moves

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 Limitеd

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.…

stocks that reinvented themselves

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…

ASX vanadium stocks

Here’s why ASX vanadium stocks are worth a closer look

ASX vanadium stocks may not appear the sexiest of battery metal stocks. Investors in resources stocks may be more interested…

Cleanaway Waste Management

Cleanaway Waste Management (ASX:CWY): Is its $5.9bn price right or a load of rubbish?

This week’s Australian stock of the week is Cleanaway Waste Management (ASX:CWY). Capitalised at $5.9bn, it is Australia’s biggest waste management…

Best ASX Tech stocks for September

The 4 Best ASX Tech stocks for September!

Here are 4 companies that we think are the best ASX tech stocks for September!   What are the Best…

When should you start to invest in stocks?

When should you start to invest in stocks? Sort this stuff out first!

When should you start to invest in stocks? Investing in stocks is a great way to grow your wealth and…

big stocks

Here are 4 Big stocks that just might get even bigger!

There are always a few big stocks at the top of the market that may seem invincible. But will they…

China Crisis

The long-expected China Crisis may finally be here

The China Crisis we knew was coming Our own Stuart Roberts explains on AusBiz how a China Crisis will impact…

stock going down

Why is my stock going down even though it’s so good? Here’s 3 reasons why!

Why is my stock going down even though it’s so good? That’s a question many investors ask themselves. You could think…

ASX travel stocks

The 3 best ASX travel stocks according to Stocks Down Under

The trend of “revenge travel” isn’t slowing down, despite predictions of a downturn. Quite the contrary, travel now forms a…

ASX Life Sciences stocks

ASX Life Sciences stocks: Here are 2 of the best!

ASX Life Sciences stocks discussed by Stuart Roberts as interest rates peak   What are the Best ASX Stocks to…

red flags for stocks

Here are 4 of the worst red flags for stocks that you need to watch out for

Investors should always be on the look out for red flags for stocks. We’re talking about subtle signs that may appear…

best stocks for retirement

How can you find the best stocks for retirement? It starts with looking at these 4 sectors

In this article, we ask the question: how can you find the best stocks for retirement? Investing in stocks can be…

estimate future dividends

How can you estimate future dividends? Here are 3 useful ways to prevent a long, nervous wait

How can you estimate future dividends? One of the key reasons people buy stocks is for dividends but it is good…

unaudited results

So your company just unveiled unaudited results for FY23? Are they accurate and how much weight should I place on them?

It is reporting season soon but unaudited results are being released ahead of that by many companies and some have…

semiconductor stocks

Are Semiconductor stocks really so much more volatile than other stocks?

Semiconductor stocks are amongst the most important companies on the market. This is because they produce the components that enable modern…

ASX office REITs

Will ASX office REITs ever recover to their pre-COVID-19 heights? Or are they facing a slow, painful death?

Spare a thought for ASX office REITs. Prior to the pandemic, you might have thought they were amongst the safest…

investing in private companies

Investing in private companies: Should stock market investors consider this or is it too risky?

The advent of investing platforms such as OnMarket and Birchal have made investing in private companies as easy as listed…

ASX CEOs

ASX CEOs: Here’s 4 creative ways through which they are compensated

ASX CEOs are paid an average of $1.1m a year. But not all of their pay is in cash –…

stock options

Stock options: Here’s how investors can use them to their advantage

Do you hold Stock options? If so, you could be in a ‘no-lose’ situation as an investor. If your company…

Happy birthday to us! Stocks Down Under Concierge just turned 1

Stocks Down Under Concierge is one year old and the performance is amazing On May 17 2022, we launched Stocks…

Pot stocks

Why have pot stocks been bad investments in the last 5 years despite ruthless liberalisation

If you look at the performance of most pot stocks in the past 5 years, you’d think the pot industry…

Retirement investment portfolio diversification

Here are 4 useful retirement investment portfolio diversification tips

Retirement investment portfolio diversification is an essential strategy for any investor seeking to reduce risk and maximise returns. But how can…

profit warning

Profit Warnings: Here’s why companies issue them and 4 ways to predict them before they happen

A profit warning out of a company is never a good sign for investors. A profit warning is an official…

stocks for retirement

Should you consider stocks for retirement? Yes you should – here’s why

Should you consider investing in stocks for retirement? How should you pick what stocks to invest in and of course…

patents

What are patents and is it a big deal if an ASX company wins one?

So, your company has announced it has obtained a patent (or multiple patents) and has told investors that it is…

Silk Laser

Silk Laser (ASX:SLA) is not as discretionary as you may think, so when will investors stop punishing the stock?

Silk Laser (ASX:SLA) is one company that has been sold off amidst the current bout of inflation. Investors fear that…

ASX price query

If my company gets hit by a ASX Price Query, what does it mean and is it good or bad?

An ASX price query, or a speeding ticket, is commonly issued to companies that record unexpected share price movements without…

Funds Under Management

Funds Under Management (FUM): Here are 4 factors that cause it to rise and fall

Funds Under Management (FUM) is a phase you’ll hear a lot of if you own shares in a financial advisory…

worst results

1HY23 reporting season is over: Here are 5 of the worst results from ASX companies

With 1HY23 reporting season completed, Stocks Down Under recaps five of the worst results from ASX companies. Today, we look…

Judo Bank

Judo Bank shares (ASX:JDO) represent shares in a company that has a black belt in SME relationship banking

Why consider Judo Bank shares? On AusBiz, our own Stuart Roberts zoned in on Judo Bank shares. Stuart says the…

Jumbo Interactive

Could Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) deliver growth living up to its name?

Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) is a lotteries retailer and a provider of a SaaS platform that helps government and charity lottery…

GDP

Australian GDP grew by 0.5% in 4Q22, but the outlook appears weak. So what does this mean for investors

Australia’s most recent GDP figures (for 4Q22) were released on Wednesday. Investors’ response was nuanced, with the ASX 200 only…

stocks that benefit from inflation

Which are the Stocks that benefit from inflation the most? Here are 3 sectors to watch

Stocks that benefit from inflation do exist, but they might not be immediately obvious to find. After all, inflation can…

ageing population stocks

Ageing population stocks are set to derive significant long-term value

Ageing population stocks represent among the best long-term opportunities that exist for investors. Over the next 25 years, the world’s…

takeover target

When might a company be a takeover target and what might cause it to reject a bid?

Could your investment become a takeover target? Whatever sector your company is in, there is the possibility that this might…

Cettire

Luxury fashion retailer Cettire (ASX:CTT) has ~60% upside

Cettire (ASX:CTT) has been a volatile company ever since its late-2020 listing. It is an online luxury goods retailing business…

reopening of China

Will the reopening of China in 2023 be a further boom for ASX travel stocks?

The reopening of China has been underway for over a month now. Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) CEO Jamie Pherous claimed that…

EV stocks

Looking for EV stocks other than Tesla? Here are 5 of the hottest ones

Tesla (NDQ:TSLA) has undoubtedly been the pioneer among EV stocks, but it’s not the only one anymore. There are other pioneer…

financial adviser

5 tips to find a financial adviser that’s right for you

How to find a good financial adviser? It goes without saying that it can be tricky. It’s important to do your…

bear market rally

How to tell the difference between a nasty bear market rally and the end of a bear market?

A bear market and a bear market rally can both represent opportunities for investors. Investors can make gains during bear markets…

lithium

3 reasons lithium is what everyone’s talking about right now

No commodity has endured a hotter run than lithium. According to U.S. Global Investors, prices rose by 443% in 2021…

ASX listed company CEO

Here are 4 important things to look for in an ASX listed company CEO

An ASX listed company CEO has a lot of power and a lot of responsibility. She or he will likely…

Rebuild your wealth after divorce

4 Tips to Rebuild your Wealth after Divorce

Are you divorced and feeling like you’re financial life is in shambles? You’re not alone. Many people who go through…

bull market in 2023

Can we expect a bull market in 2023?

Will we see a bull market in 2023? Move over bears, Stuart Roberts from Stocks Down Under is bullish for…

Talga

Talga Group (ASX: TLG) is meeting milestones one after another

Talga Group (ASX: TLG) owns several Swedish graphite projects and is building an electric vehicle anode plant in Sweden. Its…

City Chic

City Chic Collective (ASX: CCX) can produce plus-sized share price performance

Remember our call on Cettire from 21 September? It jumped 100% in 4 weeks!! We have another retailer for you!…

Viva Leisure

When will investors race for Viva Leisure (ASX: VVA) shares again?

It’s been a difficult few months for fitness operator Viva Leisure (ASX: VVA) and its shareholders. Just when the pandemic…

Collins Foods

Collins Foods (ASX: CKF): Shut up and take my money!  

Collins Foods (ASX: CKF) operates franchised KFC and Taco Bell restaurants in Australia and Europe as well as franchised Sizzlers…

ALS

ALS Limited (ASX: ALQ) is breaking through a 13-month support level

ALS Limited (ASX: ALQ) provides analytical testing services in Australia and Internationally through its three operating units of Commodities, Life…

Red Dirt Metals

Red Dirt Metals (ASX: RDT): When hype meets reality

Red Dirt Metals (ASX: RDT) is an Australian mineral exploration company focused on the exploration of gold properties in Western Australia,…

stocks to buy

3 stocks to buy when Central Banks are in inflation fighting mode

What stocks to buy when central banks are killing the market vibe? Time was when the de facto European monetary…

Servcorp Limited (ASX: SRV) is the ultimate back-to-the-office play

Who is Servcorp?  Servcorp Limited (ASX: SRV) provides shared workspace, virtual offices, secretarial and IT services to companies and individuals…

Perenti

Perenti Global (ASX: PRN) is emerging from 4 dark years

Who is Perenti?  Perenti Global (ASX: PRN) is a diversified global mining services group with businesses in surface mining, underground…

Kalium Lakes

Why Kalium Lakes (ASX: KLL) is a fertile potash play right now 

Who is Kalium Lakes  Kalium Lakes Limited (ASX: KLL) is an Australian mining company focusing on the development of its…

Reef Casino Trust

All our chips on Reef Casino Trust (ASX: RCT) in 2022?

Reef Casino Trust (ASX: RCT) owns and leases the Reef Hotel Casino complex located in Cairns, North Queensland. The company…

SSG

Shaver Shop’s (ASX: SSG) blades are still sharp

Who is Shaver Shop?  Shaver Shop Group Limited (ASX: SSG) is an Australian and New Zealand specialty retailer of personal…

CXM

Why Centrex’s (ASX: CXM) share price doesn’t need any fertiliser

Who is Centrex?  Centrex Limited (ASX: CXM) is an Australian mineral company focused on the development of its Ardmore Phosphate…

CCV

Cash Converters (ASX: CCV) remains strong in a weak market

Who is Cash Converters?  Cash Converters International (ASX: CCV) operates as a sub-prime, non-bank lender and second-hand retailer. The company…

BWX

BWX’s share price chart needs a make-over

BWX Limited (ASX: BWX) with its subsidiaries develops, manufactures, and sells natural body, hair, and skincare products predominantly in Australia…

SG Fleet

Another boom year for SG Fleet (ASX: SGF) in 2022

SG Fleet (ASX: SGF) can benefit from the supply chain issues  SG Fleet Group Limited (ASX: SGF) provides motor vehicle…