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Charlie Youlden

Charlie is an Associate Equity Research Analyst covering ASX small caps across technology, mining and industrials.

His investing journey began in 2020 with large-cap US technology stocks, before he went on to complete a Commerce degree in Finance and Marketing at UTS, the Wall Street Prep Financial Modelling course, and Columbia Business School’s Value Investing course.

Charlie’s goal is to make investing clear, digestible and genuinely useful for everyday retail investors, helping them make better decisions with more confidence.

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AUB Group Takeover Talks Collapse And Shares Fall 15%!

AUB Group Takeover Talks Collapse, But Fundamentals Are Intact AUB Group (ASX: AUB) saw its share price drop 15% today after announcing that takeover discussions with EQT AB and CVC Asia Pacific have been terminated. The talks had centred around a A$45.00 per share cash acquisition, which would have valued AUB at a premium, but…

ByCharlie YouldenDecember 1, 20250Comments

Mining Stocks

Advance Metals (ASX: AVM) Ignites a 173% Rally as Gold Fever Grips the ASX

How Advance Metals Sparked a 173% Re-Rating Advance Metals (ASX: AVM) has come into focus on the ASX after a remarkable 173% rally over the past six months, driven by growing optimism around its gold and silver portfolio. The Australian-based junior explorer has undergone a major exploration-driven re-rating, following a series of high-grade drill results,…

ByCharlie YouldenDecember 1, 20250Comments

Healthcare Stocks Market news

Mayne Pharma Collapses 30% as Treasurer Flags National-Interest Block in Cosette Deal

Mayne Pharma in Freefall: Regulatory Hurdle Threatens $672 m Buy-out Mayne Pharma (ASX: MYX) has suddenly become one of the most talked-about stocks on the ASX after the federal Treasurer raised serious national-interest concerns about its proposed takeover by Cosette Pharmaceuticals. The company that looked like it was on the cusp of being acquired is now…

ByCharlie YouldenOctober 31, 20250Comments

Mining Stocks

How Great Northern Minerals Fits Into the West’s Critical Minerals Strategy

Catalyst Ridge could be the next Mountain Pass story Pitt Street Research has recently initiated coverage on Great Northern Minerals (ASX: GNM), and we wanted to share a clear picture of the story that’s starting to take shape. GNM presents a compelling long-term opportunity, particularly given the growing global push to develop Western-aligned rare earth…

ByCharlie YouldenOctober 31, 20250Comments

Market news

What the China–US Truce Really Means for Auatralian Rare Earth Stocks

China–US Rare Earth Deal: Short-Term Relief, Long-Term Opportunity A major development unfolded this week as China and the United States reached a temporary truce following a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at Busan Airport in South Korea. From an investor’s perspective, this is a significant moment for the rare earth sector and could…

ByCharlie YouldenOctober 31, 20250Comments

Tech Stocks Technology

Amazon Shares Soar 11% On Its Strongest Quarter as AWS Reignites Growth and Reclaims Its AI Edge

Amazon Shares Soar as Investors See Its Growth Story Isn’t Over Yet, AWS Just Proved It Amazon shares rallied as the Great White Shark of Seattle delivered an exceptional third quarter, with shares jumping 11% after hours to around $249. What stood out most this quarter was how quickly investor sentiment toward AWS turned around.…

ByCharlie YouldenOctober 31, 20250Comments

Tech Stocks Technology

CurveBeam AI Rockets 28% After China Deal Opens Door to 38,000 Hospitals

Could CurveBeam Be The Next 4DMedical CurveBeam AI’s share price jumped 28% today after the company released its quarterly update and announced a major partnership in China with Weiying Intelligent Medical Technology, a joint venture with Wego Orthopedics. This agreement marks a significant step forward in CurveBeam’s international expansion, opening the door to one of…

ByCharlie YouldenOctober 30, 20250Comments

Mining Stocks

St George Mining Back in the Spotlight as US Looks to Brazil for Rare-Earth Security

St George Mining Jumps 4% as US–Brazil Talks Boost Hopes for Rare-Earth Partnership Potentially exciting news for St George Mining (ASX: SGQ) today, with shares climbing 4 percent after reports that a senior U.S. official met with Brazilian mining executives to discuss rare-earth supply partnerships. The meeting forms part of a broader US initiative to…

ByCharlie YouldenOctober 30, 20250Comments

Tech Stocks Technology

Google Hits Historic $100 Billion Quarter as AI and Cloud Drive Record Growth

Alphabet Delivers First-Ever USD 100 Billion Quarter Google delivered a standout performance this quarter, with the stock rising 3 percent and momentum likely to continue in the near term. Among the Magnificent Seven, Google is showing some of the earliest and clearest signs of turning its high capital expenditure into real business value. What separates…

ByCharlie YouldenOctober 30, 20250Comments

Tech Stocks Technology

Meta Shares Slide 10% (Here’s Why Investors Panicked)

Meta Falls 10% as Strong Revenue Growth Overshadowed by Profit Concerns and Softer Guidance Meta’s latest earnings were a reminder that even the strongest names in the market aren’t immune to shifts in sentiment. With the Mag 7 trading at record highs, expectations were sky-high heading into the quarter and when results come in as…

ByCharlie YouldenOctober 30, 20250Comments