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Nick Sundich
Your invitation to the Freelancer Investor Day
Your invitation to the Freelancer Investor Day Freelancer (ASX: FLN) is a Sydney-based company that has been the subject of…
Kamala Harris stocks: If Joe Biden’s VP wins the White House in 2024, which stocks will win?
With the US Presidential election now certain to be a Kamala Harris v Donald Trump showdown, we’ve looked at so-called…
South32 (ASX:S32): Is it the dark horse amongst ASX 200 miners or have cyclones and commodity prices hit it too hard?
South32 (ASX:S32) began life as a spinoff from BHP back in 2015, capitalised at $9bn. In mid-2024, it is capped…
Here’s why drug reimbursement is so important for ASX healthcare stocks
Let’s take a look at the concept of drug reimbursement, something that is crucial for ASX healthcare stocks looking to…
Here are 9 of the most successful hedge fund managers of all time
To say the most successful hedge fund managers have made a lot of money from the stock market is an…
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…
6 ASX stocks at risk of delisting in the next 12 months
A couple of weeks ago, a list of ASX stocks at risk of delisting was released on the market announcements…
What are hedge funds and why do hedge fund managers get paid so much?
Let’s take a look at hedge funds. They are no ordinary ways of managing money, they are amongst the most…
Does Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) smell undervalued? It all depends on what consumers do with their Stage 3 tax cuts
Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) purports to be Australia’s favourite home fragrance seller. Investors haven’t been sharing the love for it as…
Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX): Is there further upside to be excited for in FY25?
What would you have thought if you were told 5 years ago you would see Telix Pharmaceuticals as a successful…
Like for like sales: What does it mean and why do retailers use that creative term?
ASX retailers often use ‘like for like’ sales in addition to total sales. It is most common for companies that…
Custodian trades: Here’s why it wasn’t really JP Morgan, HSBC or CBA that risked their money on your stock
Custodian trades are trades that make it appear like a major bank has bought or sold your company, but it…
Ross Stores (NDQ:ROST): US$20bn in revenues from serving America’s depraved working class
Ross Stores (NDQ:ROST) is an S&P 500 company that is well and truly for the working class, being America’s largest…
6 ASX IPOs that bounced back with a vengeance after a nuanced debut
The list of ASX IPOs that bounced back is nowhere near as long as the list of IPOs that flopped…
Are CBA shares overvalued? Here’s 4 arguments why they are, 4 reasons why they aren’t and our judgement
Are CBA shares overvalued? This is a hotly contested question and arguably the closest thing we’ve had in Australia to…
Here are 5 ASX stocks with huge potential…if only they could get their act together
There are plenty of ASX stocks with huge potential, but very few end up realising it. For some, it is…
Dominos Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP): Will it remain in the doldrums in FY25?
Dominos Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP) is stuck in a difficult position. Its share price is barely a quarter of its 2021…
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…
Blue-chip stocks: What are they and what are the best examples on the ASX?
Blue-chip stocks are amongst the most desired stocks on the market. But what are they and what are the best…
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) shares may be a safe investment, but are they a growth investment?
This week’s international stock deep dive in on Walmart (NYSE:WMT). While most of our Australian readers may not have shopped there,…
Nuix (ASX:NXL) has quadrupled in 12 months! But is more growth to come?
Nuix (ASX:NXL) has been one of the most controversial companies on the ASX since it listed, but has it turned…
Here are 3 ASX biotechs with major milestones coming right up!
Investing in ASX biotechs is a risky business, even more than most other companies on the market. Unless you own…
When do you know it’s time to ‘buy the dip’? You could be catching a falling knife
‘Buy the dip’ – have you ever heard that term? It implies that when a company’s share price ‘dips’ or decreases,…
What are bonds and are they preferable to investing in stocks?
We’re taking a look at what are bonds and what else investors should know about them. Even if investors prefer…
The international student crackdown will get worse before it gets better and these 3 stocks could lose
Just when companies relying in international students as customers thought things were settling into a ‘new normal’, the international student…
How to Build a Stock Portfolio: Here are 5 essential steps
Here is Stocks Down Under’s 5-step guide on How to Build a Stock Portfolio! 1. Define Your Investment Goals…
Could these 4 Nvidia competitors deliver Nvidia-like gains that you missed out on?
If you missed out on buying Nvidia (NDQ:NVDA), you may consider looking at Nvidia competitors. As of July 2024, Nvidia…
Telstra shares have endured a tough 12 months, but has the company reached a pivotal turning point?
After a difficult 12 months, Telstra shares might have received the spark that needed for a rebound – or perhaps…
Commodity prices: Here are 4 factors that determine whether they rise or fall
Commodity prices are amongst the most volatile asset prices in the financial markets – even more than stocks and bonds.…
Core Lithium (ASX:CXO): The share price crashed, but what does FY25 have in store
Core Lithium (ASX: CXO) was one of the hottest ASX stocks post-pandemic, not just lithium stocks but all stocks. The…
Thermo Fisher (NYSE:TMO): A classic blue-chip health stock for the rest of the 2020s
Capped at over US$180bn, Thermo Fisher (NYSE:TMO) is a classic blue-chip healthcare stock. It has not escaped an impact from the…
Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN): Its got 16Moz of 3E (Palladium, Platinum and Gold combined); so why the sell off?
Chalice Mining (ASX: CHN) has been the exploration story of the decade. All of the hundreds of explorers on the…
Will Ozempic hurt healthcare stocks? Here are 5 reasons we don’t think so
Will Ozempic hurt healthcare stocks? Investors who’ve been selling healthcare stocks left right and centre – except Novo Nordisk of…
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…
Here’s how government funding for biotechs is immensely helpful for companies and their investors
Government funding for biotechs boosts the entire sector and the players in it – including ASX-listed companies. Many investors in…
Archer Materials (ASX:AXE), the ASX’s only quantum computing stock, has made progress in the last 12 months
Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) has garnished significant investor attention as ASX’s only quantum computing stock. It has been a rollercoaster ride…
What are the best ASX Consumer Stocks for FY25? Here are our top 5 picks!
It is time to reveal our best ASX Consumer Stocks for FY25! We will be addressing both discretionary and staple…
ClearVue Technologies (ASX:CPV): About to make big bucks from solar generating glass
ClearVue Technologies (ASX:CPV) may be one of the best ways for investors to gain exposure to the decarbonisation thematic. This…
Investing in NZX shares: Should Aussie investors say ‘sweet as’ to this >A$150bn market?
Have you ever considered investing in the NZX (New Zealand Exchange)? As the nearest overseas market to Australia (at least…
Here are 4 unexpected ASX 200 stocks you should sell
Here are 4 ASX 200 stocks you should sell in FY25 One of the common criticisms of brokers and analysts…
ESG Investing in Australia: Here are the 3 best options for intrigued investors
ESG investing in Australia is not just a fad, it is a fast growing trend that is here to stay.…
1 year since Redox (ASX:RDX) listed, it has gained nearly 20%. But what’s next for Australia’s largest chemicals importer?
It has been nearly a year since chemical importer Redox (ASX:RDX) listed on the ASX. It has raised $402m for…
What are the best ASX Health Stocks for FY25? Here are our top 4 picks!
As FY24 has come to an end, we thought we’d list our best ASX Health Stocks for FY25! Traditionally, healthcare…
The Virgin Australia IPO: It may go ahead, but here’s 4 reasons Blue Horseshoe doesn’t like it
The long awaited Virgin Australia IPO has been on and off ever since it was bought by Bain Capital. An…
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…
Here are 4 awesome ASX retail stocks to buy in FY25 … and 4 to sell
Here are 4 ASX retail stocks to buy in FY25! Universal Store (ASX:UNI) Universal Store is most poised to…
Should I buy McDonalds shares (NYSE:MCD)? Here are 3 reasons why we’re McLoving it!
McDonalds (NYSE:MCD) really doesn’t need an introduction. It is the world’s largest and most famous restaurant chain. It typically benefits…
What does your company’s auditor do and here’s why you should care
Each and every ASX-listed company will have auditor. But what do they do? Why is it almost always one of…
BrainChip (ASX:BRN): An exciting AI stock with an immense opportunity ahead
BrainChip is one of just a very few AI stocks on ASX BrainChip (ASX:BRN) is one of a few companies…
Cettire shares are down over 60% this year as investors follow the leader in selling shares
It hasn’t been a good year for Cettire shares. For a long time after the pandemic, eCommerce was one of…
Opthea (ASX:OPT): Still some way to go, but the wait could pay off in 2025
It has been a few years since investors have paid attention to biotech Opthea (ASX:OPT). Since its stellar Phase 2…
How to value resources stocks? Here are 3 unique multiples investors can use
The question of how to value resources stocks on the ASX is not an easy one to answer, because there…
Help: I own a delisted ASX company! What can I do?
If you own shares in a delisted ASX company, you’re probably wondering what to do. Some stocks have a happy…
The Guzman y Gomez ASX IPO gained over 35% on its first trading day – but will the hot run last?
The Guzman y Gomez ASX IPO was a spectacular success. After months of rumours, and a few weeks marketing (and…
Share buybacks: Are they a good sign or a waste of money?
Share buybacks are a controversial topic amongst investors. Some say it is a waste of money, others will welcome it…
AFT Pharmaceuticals (ASX:AFP): A gem of a dual-listed healthcare company
AFT Pharmaceuticals (ASX:AFP) may not spring to mind as the best company to have come out of New Zealand. Many…
Can Tabcorp’s nеw boss improve the stock’s dwindling odds?
Tabcorp (ASX: TAH) has had a dog of a year, with its share price dropping roughly 40% in the last…
The dream of Bitcoin ETFs on the ASX will soon become a reality, but here’s what investors need to know
For a long time, the concept of bitcoin ETFs has been little more than a pipedream, until the SEC finally…
Should I buy Apple shares from Australia? Can the US$3.3tn behemoth grow any further?
Investors asking themselves, ‘Should I buy Apple shares from Australia,’ are not just considering buying shares any company, but the…
The ASX CHESS Replacement: Will the excruciating wait finally be over by the end of the 2020s?
The long-promised ASX CHESS replacement has been a saga that likely has more twists and turns to come. Despite prior…
Highest yielding ASX dividend stocks: Here are 5 to take a look at!
The list of highest yielding ASX dividend stocks fluctuates substantially from year to year, and even from month to month.…
When will Canva list? Here’s why investors’ patience may pay off in the next 2 years
When will Canva list? This has been a hot question for several years now. The latest answer seems to be…
How to minimise the risks of biotech shares on the ASX? Here are 4 traits investors should look for
To minimise the risks of biotech shares is a major challenge for investors, but not one that is insurmountable. The…
Here’s what is the Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E Ratio) and 4 key ways investors can use it to their advantage!
What is the Price to Earnings Ratio or the P/E ratio? The P/E ratio is the most used multiple of…
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 is why AGL Energy is buying Kaluza, spending $150m for a chunky 20% stake
‘AGL Energy is buying Kaluza’, read the headlines across the media earlier this week. It is not the first time…
Here’s why ASX manganese stocks could be about to break out, and our top 3 picks!
Investors in ASX manganese stocks, like all other battery metal stock investors, have been suffering from commodity prices being in…
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…
ASX Baby Boomer Stocks: Here are 5 we think will be big winners as Boomers retire and 5 losers
Let’s take a look at ASX Baby Boomer Stocks. That is to say stocks that will benefit as Baby Boomers…
What’s a Bear Market? Here’s 7 ways to detect them and avoid big losses
It is easy to forget there is such a thing as a bear market during long-run stock booms, but the…
Indigo (NSE:INDIGO): Why India’s largest airline is a good opportunity to look at
20 years ago, Indigo (NSE:INDIGO), also known as InterGlobe Aviation, didn’t even exist. But now, it is the best example…
Profit Warnings: Here are 5 companies that issued them recently and red flags to look at for
A profit warning out of a company is never a good sign for investors. It is an official announcement made…
ASX Stocks to buy when interest rates fall: Here are our top 3 sectors
Many investors are asking what ASX Stocks to buy when interest rates fall. When exactly interest rates will fall is…
How can you tell when to sell a stock? Here are 5 ways to tell
How can you tell when to sell a stock? If you don’t sell a stock, you can make significant losses,…
ESG (Economic, Social and Governance) investing in 2024: Here’s an investor’s ultimate guide
ESG has become one of the most popular acronyms in the investing world, and a quickly growing trend. Few investors…
Carbon neutral investing: Here’s what curious investors need to know and which stocks they might easily consider
As the world seeks to reduce carbon emissions, carbon neutral investing might be a strategy for investors to consider. But…
Modi Stocks: Here are the best stocks to buy after the Indian election in 2024
Let’s take a look at so-called Modi stocks; in other words, stocks to buy after the Indian election. India may…
Director Trades: Are they a good or bad sign? Here’s what investors should read into them
Director trades – either purchases or sales – are taken by investors as a sign of confidence (or a lack…
Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL): Its 50% more valuable than Adobe and double IBM! Why the high price tag?
Oracle Corporation (NYSE:OCL) is one of the world’s largest software companies. Capped at $340.1bn, it is not one of the…
Here’s why founder-led companies can be good investments, or the odd man out!
Some companies on stock exchanges are founder-led companies. For several reasons, a company being founder-led can be a sign of…
James Hardie (ASX:JHX): Things have turned glum and there could be worse to come, but are fears overblown?
James Hardie (ASX:JHX) is one of the companies many would struggle to have sympathy for. It had a tortured history…
BHP wanted to buy Anglo American, but not even A$75bn could get the deal over the line
Nearly a month since it was made clear BHP wanted to buy Anglo American, it seems the deal is off.…
Orphan Drug Designation: What is it and why is it a big deal for biotech stocks?
While most small cap health stocks dream of commercialisation, healthcare companies at an early stage get excited about achieving Orphan…
Should you buy Nvidia shares in Australia?
Many investors are likely wondering if they should buy Nvidia shares in Australia? Others still might be wondering just who…
ESG Investing in 2024: How can I tell if a stock or fund is ethical or ESG compliant?
ESG investing is becoming increasingly popular with investors. But as this happens, it begs the question as to just how you…
Arcadium Lithium (ASX:LTM): Meet the newest and most exciting large cap lithium stock on the ASX, capped at US$5bn
Many investors have never heard of Arcadium Lithium (ASX:LTM) and we can’t really blame them. But hopefully, we can change…
When to sell a bad investment? Here’s 3 red flags that tell you it’s time to cut your losses
When should you sell a bad investment? On one hand, if you fail to get out of a bad investment, you…
BHP or RIO Tinto? Which of these 2 resources giants is the better investment and which one has upside?
BHP or Rio Tinto? Choosing between these two major miners is no easy feat. In this article, we take a…
Lithium operations: What is upstream and downstream, and which of the 2 is better to invest in?
When it comes to lithium operations, what is the difference between upstream and downstream? And does it really matter? Yes…
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?…
3 reasons why Xero (ASX:XRO) still 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…
Web 3.0: What is it and is it a great investment opportunity?
In this article, we look at Web 3.0. What is it, which companies are involved in it and could companies in…
Monash IVF (ASX:MVF): Emerging from a difficult 5 years better than ever
In the 9 and a half years since fertility provider Monash IVF (ASX:MVF) listed, it has not been an easy…
Is it time to buy A2 Milk shares again now that China is back in vogue?
A2 Milk shares have been listed on the ASX for roughly 8 years, listing in late March 2015 at $2.30…
Why has Warren Buffett been so admired by investors for the last 50 years?
Everyone knows the name Warren Buffett as one of the most successful and well-known investors in history. But why is he…
IBM (NYSE:IBM) may no longer be a monopolist, but it is an emerging player in the lucrative AI, Cloud and Quantum spaces
‘No one got fired for buying an IBM‘. Yes, that was an actual saying, sometimes in those exact words, otherwise…
Should you invest in commodities in 2024? Here’s how to go about it
In this article, we look at why you may want to invest in commodities. To cut to the chase, we…