Nick Sundich
These 4 ASX Stocks Benefit From the NDIS, But Stand To Lose If the Scheme is Curtailed!
A handful of ASX Stocks Benefit From the NDIS, but could lose if a long-cried for crackdown actually happens. We’re…
CrowdStrike (NDQ:CRWD): The Cyber Defender the AI Era Cannot Do Without
CrowdStrike (NDQ:CRWD) has evolved well beyond its origins as an endpoint security vendor. The 15-year old Texan company now functions…
Orora (ASX:ORA): Impacted By the Iran War, But Are Things As Bad As Investors Fear?
The latest update from Orora (ASX:ORA) is a reminder that even the most “defensive” industrial businesses are not immune to…
Environmental Clean Technologies (ASX:ECT): Can The Technology That Re-Rated Metallium Strike Again?
Environmental Clean Technologies (ASX:ECT) is looking to profit from Rice University’s Flash Joule Heating (FJH) just like Metallium. The difference…
The Iran Ceasefire Rally Is On! But Investors Aren’t Responding In the Right Way
Add a new term to your vocabulary: The Iran Ceasefire Rally. The rally on the ASX yesterday, that saw our…
Kingsgate Consolidated (ASX:KCN): This ASX 300 Gold And Silver Stock Quadrupled Last Year!
Kingsgate Consolidated (ASX: KCN) delivered a 344% share price gain in CY25, representing the second‑strongest performance among ASX All Ordinaries…
This Famous Investor Thinks World War 3 Is Already Here, And Markets Are Not Priced For It!
One of the world’s most famous and successful investors has declared that World War 3 is already here. And it…
ASX REITs in 2026: Why is This Sector In Such a Sorry State? Here Are The 5 Reasons Why!
Imagine having a crystal ball in 2016 and seeing the state that ASX REITs in 2026 would be in. You…
Want to invest in commodities in 2026? Here’s how to go about it and 5 of the most popular!
In this article, we look at why you may want to invest in commodities. To cut to the chase, we…
The Latest Guzman y Gomez Trading Update Was Well Received! But Have Things Really Changed?
Almost every Guzman y Gomez trading update since it listed has resulted in volatile share price movements one way or…
ESG (Economic, Social and Governance) investing in 2026: 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…
ASX Biotech Investing In 2026: Investors Are More Aware Of The Hard Lessons, But Have Forgotten The Hidden Rewards Of It
ASX Biotech Investing has always been the market’s most difficult arena. Yes tech and resources are risky spaces too, but…
Ricegrowers (ASX:SGLLV): This company could be worth a look for investors wanting a resilient food companies amidst the Iran War!
Ricegrowers (ASX:SGLLV), the parent company of the SunRice Group, sits in an unusual corner of the Australian agribusiness market. On…
ASIC’s Inquiry Into The ASX Concludes in Condemnation And Calls for Change!
ASIC’s Inquiry into the ASX came to a close with the publication it its report, 9 months on from the…
The Long Goodbye: Why Australian Active Fund Managers Are Running Out of Road
Australian Active Fund Managers are struggling, make no mistake. Hitting home the point yesterday were reports that Ox Capital Management…
When Equity Analysts Go to War: 6 Times Stockpickers Fought Back Against Companies And What Happened Next!
The relationship between a public company and equity analysts covering it, in theory, one of productive scrutiny. In practice, it…
Here are 7 ASX 200 Stocks Winning During The Iran War…And Aren’t In The Soaring Oil and Gas Space!
Investors asked to name ASX 200 stocks winning during the Iran war would likely think of oil and gas stocks,…
Here are 5 ASX Stocks That Should Be Merged or Be Acquired, and Why the Logic Is Compelling
Despite the dour state of the markets right now, it could be time for certain ASX stocks that should be…
This Is The ASX Fertiliser Stock Positioned At The Right Place At the Right Time!
It is a good time to be in an ASX Fertiliser Stock, if ever there was one. The global fertiliser…
ARN Media (ASX:ARN): Will the company get off the hook with its whopping 10-year $200m deal with Kyle & Jackie O? Here’s what we think will happen!
If there’s one company facing scrutiny from investors over one bad deal, it’d be ARN Media (ASX:ARN). No company signs…
The Koala IPO Went Well With a Solid Gain On Debut! But Now What?
The Koala IPO went off without a hitch. The furniture company hit the ASX boards earlier today (March 31 2026)…
Here’s why the devil of the RBA’s card surcharges ban could be in the details; and which ASX stocks could be hit hard?
After months of rumours, the possibility of a card surcharges ban was announced as a reality in 6 months time.…
Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF): Investors are selling and asking questions later, but are they ahead of themselves?
Time to look at another company that is seeing AI-weary investors selling now and leaving the question asking until later,…
Here Are 6 Questions Investors Need To Ask About Their Portfolio To Get The Best Possible Returns!
There are hard questions investors need to ask about their portfolio every now and again, because anyone telling you there’s…
If Australia introduced petrol rationing in response to Iran, how would it work and which sectors would be impacted?
Australia has not had petrol rationing since 1979. The last time it did, the mechanism was simple: a ration book,…
The ASX’s Good Fame and Character Test: The Potential Listing of Oliver Curtis’ $6bn AI Company Firmus Meant A Clarification Was Needed
The ASX’s Good Fame and Character Test is not new. But the possible listing of Oliver Curtis’ Firmus meant investors…
Freightways (ASX:FRW): You probably haven’t heard of this $2bn Kiwi company in the ASX 200, but here’s why it could be worth a look
Every time a parcel travels across the Tasman or a courier van pulls up outside an Auckland office, there is…
Why Do Stocks With Better Fundamentals Trail Their Peers? And When Should You Accept Waiting for a Re-Rating Is a Lost Cause?
Stocks with better fundamentals trail their peers – that’s just the reality of the market. But why? What are the…
Xero and Anthropic announce a partnership! It looks like a win-win, but does it reek of desperation amidst investor panic over AI?
Xero and Anthropic have just unveiled a strategic partnership. The press release this morning did what all press releases of…
The Data Centre Backlash Is Legitimate, Will It Threaten Companies like NextDC?
The global boom in artificial intelligence and cloud computing has turbocharged demand for data centres, but also turbocharged a data…
A SpaceX IPO could be the biggest IPO ever! Will this endeavour of Elon Musk’s be successful?
A SpaceX IPO looks like it is on. It is not the first venture of Elon Musk’s to list, but…
Data#3 (ASX:DTL): Another Quiet Compounder Confronting an Uncomfortable Question
Some ASX companies little fanfare and consistent long-term returns and Data#3 (ASX:DTL) is a textbook example. For nearly three decades…
5 ASX Stocks That Are Discretionary More Than Ever And Feeling The Squeeze, And 5 ASX Stocks That Aren’t!
Consumer-focused ASX Stocks that are discretionary are more than ever in an environment where elevated interest rates, inflation and mortgage…
Amplitude Energy (ASX:AEL): The 2nd straight drilling failure sent shares crashing!
Amplitude Energy (ASX: AEL) crashed over 40% this morning after a second consecutive drilling failure on Wednesday, confirming that its…
The Mayo Clinic will use 4DX’s CT:VQ and investors are thrilled
Another day, another piece of good news from 4DX Medical (ASX:4DX), today news the Mayo Clinic would be employing the…
Temas Resources Corp (ASX:TIO): Here’s why this company could follow in Metallium’s footsteps
Temas Resources (ASX:TIO) has two critical minerals projects in Quebec and a metals processing technology that could be useful to…
Turners Automotive (ASX:TRA): A Great 5-Year Track Record, But Will The Run Continue?
If you want a lesson in how a New Zealand company can quietly and consistently build shareholder wealth, look no…
The Impact of The Iran War Extends Beyond Oil, And this ASX Company is the Poster Child for It!
It is easy to think the Impact of The Iran War is simply businesses in the oil space or that…
The final building block for Eco-Clay’s rollout is here thanks to a deal between Green360 Technologies (ASX:GT3) and Calix (ASX:CXL)!
The potential of Green360 Technologies‘ (ASX:GT3) Eco-Clay has been well-established, but getting it to market was never going to be…
Synlait (ASX:SM1): You Can’t Fault Management’s Honesty, But Can You Have Hope?
There is a particular kind of corporate announcement that arrives not with spin, but with a kind of exhausted candour,…
Is the Iran war worse than COVID? Here’s why it could be, and how a worst case scenario can be avoided
Imagine this time 6 years ago that there could be a crisis ‘worse than COVID’? Around this time, the ASX…
Should You Buy Ampol Shares Amidst the Iran War?
Investors looking for somewhere, anywhere, to hide during the Iran war may think Ampol shares are a safe haven. After…
Greatland Resources (ASX:GGP): This gold miner has both of the top 2 highest paid ASX 300 directors, and it didn’t happen by accident
Look at the board of Greatland Resources (ASX:GGP) and you’ll notice 2 names: Mark Barnaba and Elizabeth Gaines. Both also…
Here are 6 junior ASX resources companies that have partnerships with major miners!
It is always tough for junior ASX resources companies to realise their ultimate ambitions. There might be short-term jumps from…
Iress (ASX:IRE) says its still on the road to recovery in 2026, so is the decline investor denial or fear over Iran?
The last time we wrote about Iress (ASX:IRE), it was in the aftermath of its 2025 results. The company had…
Gearing: What is it and how can companies exploit it to their advantage?
You may hear a company talk about its gearing. Generally only when it has a low level of gearing, of…
6 stock moves that Wilson Asset Management made recently
Wilson Asset Management is one of the most prominent institutional investors on the ASX. It was founded by, named after…
Austal (ASX:ASB): Building war ships in Donald Trump’s America
Austal (ASX:ASB) is a good option for investors wanting a stock that’ll be a beneficiary of Trump’s ‘Made in America’…
Here are 5 key ASX Listing Rules that investors need to know about!
All companies listed on the ASX need to know about the ASX Listing Rules. The reason is obvious: Because there’s…
Core Lithium’s Finniss Lithium Project Is Go! And Glencore is Helping With the Restart!
An FID (Final Investment Decision) has been made on Core Lithium’s (ASX:CXO) Finniss Lithium Project. With this news, and the…
Rhythm Biosciences’ ColoSTAT has been commercialised and the roll out will ramp up fast!
Rhythm Biosciences‘ colorectal cancer test ColoSTAT is officially on the market and has made its first sale. In our view,…
New Hope Corporation (ASX:NHC): Haters gonna hate, but this company is doubling down on coal nonetheless
New Hope Corporation (ASX:NHC) is going in a different (and arguably unfashionable) direction to the rest of the world’s energy…
Here Are 6 of the Best Performing ASX ETFs in the last 12 months! And Why They’ve Rallied So Strong!
Although there are over 400 ETFs on the ASX, the best performing ASX ETFs stand head and shoulders above their…
T-Cell Lymphoma is a very deadly cancer, but this ASX stock has a treatment in a Phase 2 trial!
Prescient Therapeutics‘ (ASX:PTX) trial of PTX-100 against T-Cell Lymphoma is well and truly underway now with 8 out of…
Amcor (ASX:AMC): This Packaging Giant Is Under Pressure, But Is the Yield Worth the Wait?
Amcor (ASX:AMC) is celebrating its 100th anniversary later this year, but it would seem there’s little else to celebrate right…
Same Theme, Better Choices: Here Are 5 ASX Stocks Not To Buy, And 5 To Buy Instead!
It is easy to think of ASX Stocks that are a compelling case to buy, but tougher to think of…
Here are 5 ASX Biotech Targets Amidst The $230bn Patent Cliff; And Which Big Pharma Companies Could Buy Them!
There are plenty of ASX Biotech Targets that major pharmaceutical companies wanting to minimise the impact of the Patent Cliff…
Ross Stores (NDQ:ROST): Nearly US$23bn 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…
Immutep’s Phase 3 trial for Efti has gotten the chop and shares plunge >90%! What now for investors?
After nearly a week in suspense, Immutep (ASX:IMM) confirmed news about Efti that its investors did not want to hear,…
The Looming Demotion: Here’s Why These 8 ASX Stocks Are Being Removed from the ASX All Ords!
In a couple of weeks, some ASX Stocks Are Being Removed from the ASX All Ords. Other companies will take…
GemLife Communities (ASX:GLF): This $2bn company could be the best way to play the Baby Boomer trade!
GemLife Communities (ASX:GLF) only listed in the middle of last year but has made its mark on the ASX, gaining…
ASX All Ordinaries Stocks: Here’s Why These 8 Companies Joined the Club In the Latest Rebalance!
Twice a year, specifically on the third Fridays of March and September, the list of ASX All Ordinaries Stocks changes…
ReadyTech (ASX:RDY): Its growth is shrinking and stock is sinking! How can it turn around?
It is tough enough to be a tech stock right now, but even more painful to be a company like…
Here are 5 ASX Stocks Making Productivity Gains Thanks to AI and Seeing Pay Offs!
With productivity the buzzword right now, ASX Stocks Making Productivity Gains are highly sought after. Just about all companies are…
What does the 2026 health insurance premium rise mean for ASX health insurance stocks?
The 2026 health insurance premium rise is in, and it is 4.41%. It made headlines because it is ahead of…
Revolver Resources (ASX:RRR): Dianne was once Australia’s highest-grade copper mine, now it is in Revolver’s hands
Revolver Resources (ASX:RRR) can boast in a way few other ASX resources juniors can, in having a project that was…
ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW): Is this American SaaS company showing its peers how to overcome AI fears?
ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) caught our eye at Stocks Down Under because we noticed shares had rebounded in the past couple of…
Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co (ASX:SOL): Australia’s closest comparable company to Berkshire Hathaway
There can only be one Berkshire Hathaway, but the closest company to it is Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co…
What should investors do amidst the Iran oil shock? Here’s why it’s not just ‘buy oil’!
The Iran oil shock is not the first and won’t be the last, but still has investors perplexed at what…
Cobram Olive Estates (ASX:CBO): Buy the dip or falling knife?
Cobram Olive Estates (ASX:CBO) is a $1.4bn company – an impressive feat for a company only specialising in olives. But…
Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN): Its got 17Moz of 3E (Palladium, Platinum and Gold combined), but when will it be in production?
Chalice Mining (ASX: CHN) has been the exploration story of the decade. All of the hundreds of explorers on the…
ASX Cannabis Stocks in 2026: Is the risk worth the reward?
It has been a while since we’ve looked at ASX Cannabis Stocks, and we are sure we are not the…
Investigator Silver (ASX:IVR): A company with Australia’s only pure silver asset with a 93% IRR! And it just secured $55m to fund it!
Visit the website Investigator Silver (ASX:IVR) and you’ll see the declaration that the company is ‘Home of Australia’s Only Pure…
The 10-Year US Treasury Yield: Here’s what Australian investors need to know!
For Australian investors, the 10-Year US Treasury Yield can serve as an indicator of market volatility, global borrowing costs, equity…
ASX ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds): Here’s why they’re a good option for investors to consider, and here are our Top 4 for 2026!
There are a variety of options available for investors looking to invest in the stock market, with ASX ETFs (Exchange-Traded…
5 ASX Mining Stocks Entering Production in 2026!
This article looks at ASX Mining Stocks Entering Production in the coming 12 months. In recent weeks, we’ve looked at…
ASX Supermarket Stocks: Woolworths is surging ahead of Coles so far in 2026! And it is no accident
The armwrestle between the two ASX Supermarket Stocks took a turn this most recent reporting season. For the past couple…
Magellan and Barrenjoey are merging in a $1.6bn deal! Here’s why all ASX investors should see this as significant
Magellan and Barrenjoey are coming together as one. Magellan actually was already a shareholder of Barrenjoey, with a 36% stake,…
5 assets that perform during wartime, and 5 that don’t!
What are some assets that perform during wartime? Periods of war create sharp shifts in capital flows, inflation expectations, supply…
Alphabet shares are holding firm amidst the Saas-pocalypse as investors think it will survive, but will it?
Alphabet shares may be down 3% in 2026, but compared to its other Big Tech peers, it is holding up…
5 ASX Resources Stocks Set To Make an FID (Final Investment Decision) During 2026!
Let’s recap some ASX Resources Stocks Set To Make an FID During 2026! We’ve written articles before outlining companies preparing…
Objective Corporation (ASX:OCL) is a superb ASX 200 tech stock
Objective Corporation (ASX:OCL) is one of a kind. There are few companies with a 2-decade listed life without raising a cent…
AI-Media Technologies (ASX:AIM): Investors are panicking that it’ll be a victim of AI
AI-Media Technologies (ASX:AIM) is not the only ASX stock with investors panicking that AI will make it go the way…
Seek (ASX:SEK): Down >30% in 2026, but it’s directors think its got upside
Online employment marketplace Seek (ASX:SEK) may be formally categorised as ‘Media and Entertainment’ by the ASX, although it is difficult to…
This Wall Street firm’s warnings about the impacts of AI disruption sent ripples through markets this week!
Warnings about the impacts of AI disruption have been made, but there was one warning that appeared to have a…
Shape Australia Corporation (ASX:SHA): On track for >$1bn revenue this year even in a tough construction market
How has a late 2021 IPO focused on commercial fit outs – as Shape Australia Corporation (ASX:SHA) was and is;…
The Magnificent Seven Tech Stocks and AI: Are they keeping pace or falling behind the competition? And are investors aware of the reality?
Magnificent Seven Tech Stocks and AI are a fascinating pair. It could give them another 1-2 decades of dominance at…
Here are 7 AI IPOs set to happen in 2026! Could these companies be the giants of tomorrow?
Let’s take a look at AI IPOs set to happen in 2026. Unfortunately, it is unlikely Australia will see too…
Here are 4 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…
An Australian Investor’s Guide to Cryptocurrency in 2026!
At Stocks Down Under, we’ve written a lot about crypto, but we have never written a broad Guide to Cryptocurrency…
Anthropic: This 5-year old US$380bn company is behind ChatGPT’s rival Claude and could IPO later this year!
Anthropic did not even exist 5 years ago, but its most recent funding round valued it at US$380bn. The company…
Here are 6 of the best results this ASX reporting season (so far), and 6 of the worst!
This article recaps some of the best results this ASX reporting season so far, as well as some of the…
Fortescue Future Industries: Are the iron giant’s bold green ambitions on track?
In 2020, Fortescue Future Industries was born to realise the then-Twiggy Forrest operated iron ore miner’s green ambitions, including in…
Why do ASX REITs trade at a discount to NTA and is it a good or bad sign?
So, your ASX REIT is trading at a ‘discount to NTA’ (Net Tangible Assets). What does this mean – is…
Zimplats (ASX:ZIM): If you thought there were no platinum miners on the ASX, you were wrong!
Anyone suggesting the only way to gain exposure to platinum on the ASX was through explorers and developers clearly haven’t…
ASX Company Spin: Here are 7 occasions when management tries to sell bad news as good news
In all our years, we have seen our fair share of ASX Company Spin. It is repeated because often investors…
Cisco Systems (NDQ:CSCO): Will this US$300bn company really be a winner from the AI boom? Investors aren’t so sure
As a big company in the networking equipment space, Cisco Systems (NDQ:CSCO) is a company you could be forgiven for…
If you wondered why share prices fall after a capital raising, Botanix is the ‘perfect’ poster child
We thought this was a perfect time to ponder the question,’ Why share prices fall after a capital raising’, in…
Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY): Since picking up Genetype, it has never looked back and is more than a one-trick pony!
Investors may remember Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) for its ColoSTAT test, but it is Genetype that is arguably more exciting. The…
GPT Group (ASX:GPT): Still hasn’t surpassed pre-COVID levels, but is it finally out of the doldrums now?
GPT Group (ASX:GPT) released its annual results (for CY25) yesterday, but the market reaction was nuanced and it remains below…