Nick Sundich
BHP wants to buy Anglo American, but what would the potential $60bn deal mean?
In what was meant to be a quiet week on the markets, investors learned yesterday that BHP wants to buy…
Here are 5 ASX resources juniors with projects in unusual locations
ASX resources juniors live and die by many things, but project location is one of them. The majority have projects…
What are nominee shareholders? Have they got anything secret to hide from the rest of the market?
Let’s take a look at who nominee shareholders are. Have you ever seen a substantial shareholder notice lodged with your…
Cochlear (ASX:COH) is 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…
Here’s why the RBA is worried about the ASX. Should you be too?
The RBA is worried about the ASX. It all but confirmed that in its latest bulletin, released last week. The…
Buying Netflix shares from Australia? A golden growth opportunity
Buying Netflix shares from Australia may seem like a no brainer. It has recorded exponential growth since its famous pivot…
It is ASX quarterlies season! Here’s what investors need to know
It is ASX quarterlies season in the dying days of January, April, July and October, and we are just upon…
5 stocks that issued or upgraded their FY24 guidance in recent weeks!
We’re nearly at that time of year when companies upgrade or downgrade their FY24 guidance. It is called ‘confession season’.…
Temple and Webster (ASX:TPW): Here’s why there’s still more growth to come from this ecommerce furniture outlet
Temple and Webster (ASX:TPW) was one of several homewares and furniture companies to benefit from the pandemic as locked-down consumers…
Tigers Realm Coal (ASX:TIG): Its making an awkward exit from Siberian coking coal, but what’s next?
Tigers Realm Coal (ASX:TIG) has been one of the few ASX stocks (if not the only ASX stock) with direct…
Is a soft landing still likely in Australia in 2024?
Is Australia still set for a soft landing? For some months now, it was thought the answer was a firm…
Johns Lyng Group (ASX:JLG): One of a few ways to profit from climate change
Johns Lyng Group (ASX:JLG) is a restoration services company, repairing properties after damage by insured events, including weather and other…
Hydrogen in Australia: Can we expect massive adoption in the next 10 years?
When will we see hydrogen in Australia? Not as a fad, not as an idea, but as a widespread energy…
Why is Gina Rinehart buying into Lynas? She’s accumulated a stake worth over $300m
The big question on many investors’ minds this week is why is Gina Rinehart buying into Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC)?…
What is a REIT’s Funds From Operations (FFO) and how can investors use this metric to their advantage
ASX REITs often use the metric Funds From Operations (FFO). Investors new to investing in REITs may wonder what it…
Here are 2 great ASX Electric Vehicle Stocks to Buy Now!
The question of which ASX Electric Vehicle Stocks to Buy Now may not appear to be one worth asking at…
When will coal be phased out in Australia? And what will this mean for ASX coal and energy stocks?
When will coal be phased out in Australia? It is inevitable that coal’s days are numbered, although the Russia-Ukraine war…
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…
Australian merger and acquisition laws will be overhauled in 2026. Is this good or bad for ASX stocks?
Last week, the government introduced changes Australian merger and acquisition laws not seen in nearly 5 decades. The ACCC had…
The Virgin Australia IPO: 4 reasons Blue Horseshoe doesn’t like it
The long awaited Virgin Australia IPO may not happen at all. Ever since it was bought by Bain Capital after…
GameStop (GME): How it became the greatest ever meme stock in 2021
The transformation of GameStop Corp. (GME) into a “meme stock” is a fascinating event. It underscores the power of collective…
3 reasons we like Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) right now
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX: AEF) is one of the best ways to leverage the growth in ESG investing on the…
Should I buy Air New Zealand shares given they’re still down over 65% from pre-COVID levels?
The question ‘Should I buy Air New Zealand shares?’ has been one many investors have asked, but any who thought…
Investing in Bitcoin in 2024: Here’s the ultimate investor’s guide!
We’ve compiled the ultimate guide to Investing in Bitcoin in 2024! Should you consider investing in it? What is the…
What are the opening hours of the ASX? What are the 2024 market holidays and are they set in stone?
The opening hours of the ASX are 6 every day that the market opens. Simply put, they are 10am to…
Will Woolworths and Coles shares be hit by new supermarket regulation in 2024?
Woolworths and Coles shares are facing regulatory scrutiny like no other companies are right now. After months of allegations that…
2 years since Block shares listed on the ASX: Can it boost to new heights in 2024?
The Afterpay acquisition was not just noteworthy because it was the biggest corporate takeover in Australian history, but also because…
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…
Westgold is merging with Karora Resources and creating a A$2.2bn company: Is it a match made in heaven?
This morning, investors heard the news that Westgold is merging with Karora Resources, a TSX-listed gold miner. The deal will…
Can foreigners invest in ASX shares? Yes, but with a handful of caveats and considerations
Can foreigners invest in ASX shares? The simple answer is yes, although it isn’t as simple for them as it…
Dimerix (ASX:DXB): In Phase 3 for FSGS and so far, so very good!
There aren’t many ASX biotech stocks in Phase 3, and even fewer with successful interim data, but Dimerix (ASX:DXB) is…
WAAAX stocks in 2024: WAAAX on, WAAAX off!
Remember the days when WAAAX stocks were outperforming FAANG stocks, so we were told by journalists and analysts? The WAAAX…
Seek (ASX:SEK): One of the best ASX tech stocks, but strongly overvalued
Online employment marketplace Seek (ASX:SEK) may be formally categorised as ‘Media and Entertainment’ by the ASX, although it is difficult to…
Archer Materials (ASX:AXE): There’s more to the company than many investors think
Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) has long attracted intrigue as the only ASX company in quantum computing, although there is far more…
Here’s why broker downgrades can cause such a big hit to stocks
There are plenty of ways a stock can be hit, but broker downgrades can be amongst the most contentious. …
Here are 4 tax deductions for stock investors to claim this tax time and maximise their refund!
There are plenty of tax deductions for stock investors to claim, they just need to be aware of them! Although…
Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE): China’s 200% wine tariffs have been consigned to history, so is it now back to business as usual?
Last Thursday, just before we all went on Easter holidays, Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) investors had the day they had…
Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB): A likeable telco that can reach for the skies again
Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) is a good illustration of a Telco stock you can like (as opposed to Telstra). Since listing on…
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 and you need to get out…
Here’s how to prepare your portfolio for a recession and the top 4 ASX stocks for a recession
How to prepare your portfolio for a recession? While we cannot comment on individual investors’ portfolio, there are some strategies…
Poised for success? Here are 5 ASX explorers with farm-in agreements with major miners
We’re taking a look at ASX explorers with farm-in agreements with major miners in place. Because while there are hundreds…
Here are the 4 best ASX stocks for April 2024
Here are the 4 best ASX stocks for April 2024! Each month, we look at the best ASX stocks of…
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU): This successful Africa-focused gold miner is expanding its portfolio into Tanzania
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) is one of the ASX’s under the radar gold stocks. This is not just because it has…
Here are 3 ways to identify defensive stocks to protect your portfolio
A defensive stock is an investment that seeks to protect investors from market downturns. Defensive stocks generally have a low…
Not all REITs are created equal. Here’s the best REITs for 2024!
What are the best REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts)? And what even are REITs? They are a type of security that…
4 factors to consider if spin out companies make good investments
Spin out companies come into existence whenever a company decides to separate a division from the parent company into a…
Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR): Have collapsed lithium prices sent the one-time market darling from spectacular riches to rags?
We’ve all heard the saying ‘rags to riches’ and when Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR) found Kathleen Valley, it was the perfect…
Why is gold a safe haven asset? Here are the top 4 reasons
Why is gold a safe haven asset? In this article, we look at this question and ask whether or not…
Pandemic Stocks: Here are 4 that benefited permanently and 4 that crashed
The name pandemic stocks is one you might not have heard for a while, with the pandemic well behind us.…
Here are 5 rebound stocks and 5 that could be about to be the next success stories
One of the best ways to make money from stocks is from so-called rebound stocks. By this we mean stocks…
TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) is a great company, but is it overvalued?
TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) is one of those solid growth companies that we wouldn’t recommend investors to buy. It has been a…
Here’s how to buy US shares from Australia and 5 key factors for investors to consider
Many investors want to know how to buy US shares from Australia and we’ll seek to answer that question in…
4 of the highest yielding ASX dividend stocks
Income oriented investors search hard and far for the highest yielding ASX dividend stocks. It is a list of stocks…
Stocks burying bad news: Here are 4 types of bad announcements that companies try to slip past you by releasing after 4.10pm
Stocks burying bad news is something that all investors will encounter at some stage in their investing journey. But some…
Here are 5 under the radar ASX gold stocks that gained over 300% in 5 years
Despite the rally in gold, there are plenty of under the radar ASX gold stocks. In particular, there are a…
Black Rock Mining (ASX:BKT): A mouth-watering graphite play in Tanzania with a US$1.4bn NPV project
Black Rock Mining (ASX:BKT) is developing the Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania. It is hoping to capitalise on the hot…
3 reasons why ASX penny stocks have such an awkward reputation
Penny stocks, especially ASX penny stocks, have a bad reputation in the investing world. They are associated with high risk and…
‘Never buy an airline’: Who said this and does it still hold in the post-COVID-19 travel boom?
Never buy an airline – you’ve probably heard this saying before. Just why is this said and is it still…
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…
Why do companies get an ASX query? These are the 3 most common reasons
In this article, we look at why your company might get an ASX query? Specifically, the 3 most common reasons.…
Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL): Meet Australia’s newest gold producer, newly minted in 2024!
Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) is Australia’s newest gold producer. It has timed its run pretty well given gold prices are booming…
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…
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…
Here’s why you need to watch gross margins as much as net margins
When looking at margins, gross margins are not typically considered by retail investors. But by considering them, you might gain…
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…
Life360 (ASX:360): What other company lets you know where your loved ones are?
Life360 (ASX:360) is this week’s stock of the week. It is both an international and domestic stock, because the Silicon…
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’s what you need to know about dual class shares and why the ASX still bans them in 2024
If you want to invest in the world’s biggest tech companies, you need to know about Dual class shares. Even…
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…
Weebit Nano (ASX:WBT): Here’s why it has done so well and why the next 2 years will be extremely exciting!
Our long-time followers would know we are big fans of Weebit Nano (ASX: WBT). This company has delivered stellar returns…
Investing in stocks for retirement: Here’s why you should give it serious thought
Investing in stocks for retirement is an excellent option to consider. Investing in stocks can help you build a substantial nest…
Politicians on ASX boards: Here are 10 of the most noteworthy
We’re taking a look at politicians on ASX boards. In politics, your time comes and goes, and eventually it is…
3 reasons why Xero (ASX:XRO) has significant upside right now
Xero (ASX:XRO) is one of the ASX’s best-performing tech stocks over the last decade, offering accounting software helping SMEs do…
Here are the 5 best books about share trading
Books about share trading are a great way for beginners to get started and for more experienced investors to gain…
NEXTDC (ASX:NXT): A good FY25 growth opportunity on paper, but it comes at a cost
This week’s deep dive is on NEXTDC (ASX:NXT). It is the biggest data centre stock on the ASX and the…
Here’s why Kogan (ASX:KGN) should be on your watchlist for FY25
Kogan shares (ASX:KGN) have been volatile in the past couple of years, but is a better future ahead of it? At…
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…
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…
Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC): Plumbing supplies as a 4-decade high inflation hedge
Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC) is one of the best companies to hold amidst record-high inflation, in our view. As a plumbing supplies…
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…
Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL): Australia’s biggest pathology stock is available at a bargain price
It is not often that you can buy a blue-chip stock at a bargain price, but Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) 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…
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…
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)…
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…
Consensus estimates: How accurate are they and why is it such bad news if companies miss them?
If you’ve read some of our articles before, you might hear us talk a lot about consensus estimates. You may…
Does Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) deserve its reputation as the ‘millionaires factory’? And will it continue into FY25?
Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) has a reputation as the ‘millionaire’s factory’, and it did not just develop it by accident. Despite…
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…
Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) has finally put its COVID-19 armageddon in the rear view mirror
Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) is one property stock we’ve been keeping our eyes on for several months. Vicinity Centres has some of…
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…
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…