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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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How Independent is the US Federal Reserve in the Age of Trump?

The US Federal Reserve is under Pressure: Why Gold Is Beating Every Market Gold has always been seen as a safe haven, but its latest surge has left even seasoned investors asking questions. With prices climbing to US$3,560 and returns topping 42 percent, gold has outpaced nearly every major benchmark this year. The rally is…

ByCharlie YouldenSeptember 9, 20250Comments

Blue Chip Stocks Tech Stocks Uncategorized

Global X FANG+ ETF (ASX: FANG): A Simple Way to Ride the Next Wave of Big Tech

Why the Global X FANG+ ETF (ASX: FANG) Could Be a Growth Investor’s Shortcut to Innovation Global X FANG+ ETF (ASX: FANG) gives investors a front row seat to some of the most powerful companies driving global markets today. Instead of trying to handpick the next winner among Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, or Tesla, this ETF…

ByCharlie YouldenSeptember 3, 20250Comments

Healthcare Stocks Tech Stocks

Argenica Therapeutics (ASX: AGN): A 60% Crash or a Second Chance?

Argenica Therapeutics Just Faced Its Toughest Test — What Comes Next Argenica Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: AGN) has been thrown into the spotlight after its phase 2 trial results for ARG-007 sparked a brutal sell-off, sending the share price tumbling more than 60 percent in a single day. For investors, that kind of market reaction is…

ByCharlie YouldenSeptember 3, 20250Comments

Mining Stocks Small Caps Stocks Technology

Metallium (ASX: MTM) Lands First U.S. Defense Deal — Could This Be the Start of Something Big?

Metallium Breaks Into U.S. Defense Funding: A Small Contract with Big Implications Metallium (ASX: MTM) just landed its first U.S. Department of Defense contract, and while the value is only USD 100,000, the implications are far more significant. This Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research award marks the company’s formal entry into the U.S. federal…

ByCharlie YouldenSeptember 2, 20250Comments

Small Caps Stocks Tech Stocks

Shares in Nanoveu (ASX: NVU) Surge 25% on AI Chip Milestone

Nanoveu Soars 25% on Drone Breakthrough Nanoveu (ASX: NVU) caught the market’s attention today with a 25 percent surge after its EMASS subsidiary announced a breakthrough in drone technology. At the heart of the news is the company’s ECS Dot Edge AI Chip, which has shown the ability to extend drone flight endurance by an…

ByCharlie YouldenSeptember 2, 20250Comments

Blue Chip Stocks

Woolworths (ASX: WOW) Slips 15% After Profit Miss — Opportunity or Red Flag?

Woolworths Stumbles in FY25: Setback or Buying Opportunity? Woolworths (ASX: WOW) has long been seen as a reliable name on the market, but its FY25 results delivered a setback. Profitability fell short of expectations, and the share price dropped around 15 percent as investors reacted to weaker operating leverage and ongoing supply chain pressures flagged…

ByCharlie YouldenSeptember 2, 20250Comments

Blue Chip Stocks

Can Downer (ASX: DOW) Keep Beating the Market on Efficiency Alone?

Profitability Over Growth: How Downer Is Winning With Efficiency Downer Group (ASX: DOW) has quietly outperformed the broader market this year, delivering a 33 percent return to investors year to date. That performance stands out, especially given the company’s FY25 results revealed a 4.7 percent drop in revenue to AUD 10.53 billion, driven by divestments…

ByCharlie YouldenSeptember 2, 20250Comments

Mining Stocks

Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) Jumps 10% as Revenue Surges Past A$177M

Paladin Energy (ASX: PDN) Surges as Uranium Producer Era Begins Paladin Energy (ASX: PDN) gave investors reason to cheer as shares surged 10 percent following its 2025 full-year results. The company reported AUD 177.7 million in revenue, a clear shift from zero in the prior year, marking its transition into a true revenue-generating business. While…

ByCharlie YouldenAugust 29, 20250Comments

Small Caps Stocks Technology

Metal Powder Works (ASX: MPW) Falls 14% — Growing Pains or a Setup for Long-Term Gains?

Metal Powder Works Plunges 14% as Growth Story Faces Reality Check Metal Powder Works (ASX: MPW) took a sharp fall this morning, sliding 14.5 percent after releasing its full year results. For a stock that has been riding the wave of a strong growth story and delivering on milestones, today’s reaction raises the question of…

ByCharlie YouldenAugust 29, 20250Comments

Airlines Large Caps

Qantas (ASX:QAN) Soars 9% on FY25 Results as Revenue Hits A$23.8 Billion

Investors Reward Qantas as Recovery Turns Into Renewed Momentum Qantas (ASX:QAN) surged 9 percent today after unveiling its FY25 results, a remarkable turnaround for a company that was once on the brink during the depths of the pandemic. For long-term investors who held through the turbulence of 2020, the stock has now delivered close to…

ByCharlie YouldenAugust 28, 20250Comments