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Nick Sundich

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Travel Stocks

Airline stocks and fuel prices: Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) and Qantas (ASX:QAN) investors just got a painful reminder about the aviation industry’s biggest cost

The relationship between the performance of Airline stocks and fuel prices has seemingly been forgotten in the past couple of years given the travel boom. But in recent days, investors' attention has been drawn to this once more. The relationship between airline stocks and fuel prices An airline's fuel bill is one of the main costs to…

ByNick SundichSeptember 28, 20230Comments

Star Entertainment Group recapitalisation

Market news

Will the 2nd Star Entertainment cap raise in 2023 be more effective than the first?

The second Star Entertainment Group recapitalisation this year has just been completed. With $750m more in cash, the company is happy. 'The capital structure initiatives will provide The Star with a strengthened balance sheet to deliver on its key strategic priorities and to meet the capital requirements provisioned for,' declared CEO Robbie Cooke ... back in…

ByNick SundichSeptember 27, 20230Comments

Education

What do these 9 ASX stocks and the Simpsons have in common?

We thought we'd have a bit of fun with our ASX stocks focus for a change. We've watched some companies closer than others and have found parallels between their fates and a number of memorable Simpsons clips. And so, here are 9 such companies whose current fortunes (whether good or bad) align perfectly with Simpsons clips. Note:…

ByNick SundichSeptember 25, 20230Comments

Education

Should I invest in metal exchanges rather than in resources stocks?

If investing in resources stocks (particularly junior explorers) is too risky, another option is investing in metal exchanges. But is this a better option? What are the best stocks to buy right now? Check out our top 4 stock picks [sg_popup id="23914" event="click"][/sg_popup] What are metal exchanges? Metal exchanges are physical marketplaces where traders can buy, sell and trade…

ByNick SundichSeptember 22, 20230Comments

Blue Chip Stocks Consumer International Stocks

Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW): Here’s why we like the world’s largest chip maker

If you like chips (or French Fries), you've most likely tasted Lamb Weston's (NYSE:LW) offerings at some point. The subject of week's international stock deep dive is the world's largest maker of them. And it just made a big plunge into the Australian market. What are the Best stocks to invest in right now? Check our buy/sell…

ByNick SundichSeptember 18, 20230Comments

Consumer International Stocks

American Airlines shares (NYSE:AAL) are down 27% in the past 2 months…for good reason!

American Airlines shares (NYSE:AAL) have dropped by more than a quarter in the last two months. But how can this be? Isn't there a huge travel boom that is going to keep rocking forever and ever and ever? Yes there is, but the company isn't exactly capitalising - in fact, an update from the company earlier…

ByNick SundichSeptember 15, 20230Comments

Mining Stocks

So your resources stock is undertaking metallurgical testwork? Here’s why it’s so important

It is common to see resources explorers tell investors about the results of metallurgical testwork it has undertaken. This commonly occurs after drilling campaigns and amidst completion of scoping or feasibility studies. But just what is involved in this process and why is it so important? What are the best stocks to buy right now?…

ByNick SundichSeptember 14, 20230Comments

General

Has NextEd (ASX:NXD) been sold off unfairly?

NextEd (ASX:NXD) is down over 40% in the past 3 months. And it is not for no reason - investors are scared that less people will take up courses that NextEd provides, in light of a recent crackdown by the government on student visa rorting. Have investor fears been overdone? Introduction to NextEd NextEd is a group…

ByNick SundichSeptember 14, 20230Comments

Education

What is the trading platform with the lowest fees?

Investors wanting a good return on their assets would be looking for the trading platform with the lowest fees. We can't blame anyone for doing so. Brokerage fees can eat heavily into returns, especially for prolific investors. But just which platform has the lowest fees? The trading platform with the lowest fees is... Stake at $3 per…

ByNick SundichSeptember 13, 20230Comments

Education

Performance rights: They can be handed out like a blank cheque, but here’s what investors need to know

Many investors will have heard of the term 'performance rights', but may not know what they are. Although these are intangible assets, they could be the greatest incentive for a company's directors to steer it in the right direction. What are the Best stocks to invest in right now? Check our buy/sell stock tips What are Performance rights?…

ByNick SundichSeptember 12, 20230Comments