The proposed Rio Tinto Glencore merger failed, here’s why and what it means for the companies!

The proposed Rio Tinto Glencore merger is off. The deal would have created the world’s biggest mining company, capped at…

Here are 7 ASX stocks that overinflated during the pandemic and crashed; and where they are now

If you want proof the COVID pandemic was a crazy time, just take a look at a list of ASX…

Does your stock suffer from governance issues? Here are 10 hidden red flags!

No investor would invest in a company with governance issues, but it can be difficult to spot red flags. That…

The 50% CGT discount on shares: Here’s how it works, and if it is under threat

The 50% CGT discount on shares is one of the key mechanisms that helps investors keep as much of their…

PYC Therapeutics (ASX:PYC): Its been raising ~$650m to fund 4 clinical assets for multiple years!

PYC Therapeutics (ASX:PYC) is currently in the Top 25 ASX healthcare stocks and is the 4th largest biotech, only trailing…

How exactly do high interest rates impact tech stocks? Here are 6 ways

We all know high interest rates impact tech stocks – yesterday’s hike by the RBA led to the ASX 200’s…

Fortuna Metals (ASX:FUN): A unique nearology play for investors – adjacent to the world’s largest known rutile deposit

Fortuna Metals (ASX:FUN) is a classic ‘nearology’ play for investors, and a unique one at that. ‘Nearology plays’ have deposits…

Picks and shovels: Should you buy and hold these types of stocks? And which ASX stocks fit into this category?

You might have heard the saying that it is better to own companies selling ‘picks and shovels’ rather than companies…

SGH (ASX:SGH): A $19bn family-owned industrial conglomerate with a strong outlook

15 months ago, the former Seven Group Holdings (ASX:SVW) changed its name to SGH (ASX:SGH). Companies change their names when…

Green360 Technologies (ASX:GT3): Already revenue generating, but laying the foundations for an enormous future in low-carbon concrete

Green360 Technologies (ASX:GT3) is a peculiar company on the ASX. It has an existing revenue-generating business that unique because it…

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…

Term deposits or ASX stocks? Which should you invest in?

Should you invest in Term deposits or ASX stocks? Let’s put these two options head to head with each other…

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD): Jamie Pherous is gone, but CTD has its work cut out, to resume trading & get its FY25 results released

No matter how impressive an underlying thematic of an individual may be, Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) depicts to investors that…

Stockland (ASX:SGP): Working on a $30.7bn portfolio of communities

Stockland is one of the largest ASX property stocks as well as one of the longest listed (having joined the…

Here’s how to choose shares for your superannuation fund, and whether or not an SMSF make sense

This article outlines how to choose shares for your superannuation fund. We will fall short of outlining which specific shares…

Here’s what the First Guardian and Shield Master Fund debacles will mean for investors

More than $1.2 billion and over 12,000 individuals were impacted by First Guardian Master Fund and the Shield Master Fund.…

Scandium: Here’s why it has made this ASX stock rich, and which ones could be next in line?

Scandium is a metal that few investors except those in Sunrise Energy Metals (ASX:SRL) would be aware of, but this…

AUB Group (ASX:AUB): Less than 2 months after a potential $5bn takeover collapsed, its raised $400m to expand in the Old Dart!

It has been nearly 2 months since a >$5bn deal to take insurance broker roll up AUB Group (ASX:AUB) fell…

Here are 5 ASX stocks dealing with major backlashes from the public! Who will prevail in the tug of war?

This article outlines 5 ASX stocks dealing with major backlashes from the public. Note: We are not necessarily talking about…

5 Key milestones that PhosCo investors have to look forward to in 2026!

PhosCo investors have had a positive start to 2026 with the most recent assay results from its Gasaat project giving…

James Hardie (ASX:JHX): They say when things are glum there’s worse to come, but here’s why shares are bucking the trend in 2026

James Hardie (ASX:JHX) is one of the companies many would struggle to have sympathy for. It had a tortured history…

Should you invest in data centre stocks? Here are 4 reasons why you should consider, and 4 reasons why you should not

If you want to invest in data centre stocks, we would assume you are most likely thinking that it is…

Compumedics (ASX:CMP): Expecting $70m sales but trading at barely over 1x Revenues, is this a buy?

Some investors may think Compumedics (ASX:CMP) is highly undervalued. It trades at $75m, a level that many clinical-stage medtech or…

The TACO Trade (Trump Always Chickens Out): Is it a Real Thing and How Can Investors Capitalise?

We just had to write about the so-called TACO Trade (Trump Always Chickens Out). Now this is a piece of…

GYG and Uber Eats have joined forces: Here’s why its a win-win deal and all investors should take note

A tie up between GYG and Uber Eats may not have been the most market-moving news this morning, but we…

Airwallex: Will this Australian-born fintech IPO in 2026? There were high hopes, but these may have been dashed

Investors speculate about which private companies could IPO and Airwallex has been one of the most commonly mentioned names. The…

Here are the 30 best investing quotes for stock investors

What are the best investing quotes? Warren Buffett would account for several such as ‘be fearful when others are greedy’ and…

Cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin: Here are 7 of the most popular and what you need to know before investing

Cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin…yes, they do exist. They aren’t as well know, but there are plenty of them out there,…

Fisher and Paykel (ASX:FPH): It exports sleep apnea products to 120 countries, but here’s why ResMed is a better buy

If there was one ASX company brutally honest about the fact that it could not escape an impact from Trump’s…

Here are 5 ASX resources stocks working with big automakers! Are these signs to buy??

Today’s ‘list of stocks’ is of ASX resources stocks working with big automakers. If an ASX resources company (particularly at…

5 radical ideas for the Australian capital markets from North America that could reinvigorate investor sentiment

Our article title ‘5 radical ideas for the Australian capital markets from North America what could reinvigorate investor sentiment’ may…

Epiminder (ASX:EPI): Less than 2 months since its IPO, this medtech made its first implant

Epiminder (ASX:EPI) only listed on the ASX at the end of November last year, but just announced to market that…

Should you buy CBA shares in 2026?

In this the third full trading week of the new year, let’s look into our crystal ball and look at…

Donald Trump Buying Greenland: If This Comes to Fruition, Here’s One Company to Watch

Donald Trump Buying Greenland. This is a prospect that was raised during his first presidency, but has just been raised…

Santos (ASX:STO): Is this the ASX’s best positioned oil and gas stock?

Santos (ASX:STO) looks to the best of the Big 3 ASX oil and gas stocks (the other 2 being Woodside…

Here’s why this airliner’s results should make investors in airline stocks reconsider their methodology forever

Investors in airline stocks have long been told they are foolish for considering the entire sector. Yes, the entire sector…

5 of the most important investor conferences Australian investors need to know about in 2026!

In this article, we recap the 5 most important investor conferences that Australian investors should know about. The ones we…

Car Group (ASX:CAR): Successful in Australia, but now going for global growth

For most of the listed life of Car Group (ASX:CAR), it has been known after carsales.com.au; its original car classifieds…

5 ASX Healthcare Companies with Game Changing Milestones in 2026!

2026 is set to be a big year for several ASX Healthcare Companies, especially companies in the pre-commercialisation stage. The…

QBE Insurance Group (ASX:QBE): Is this the 4-decade long Sydney Swans sponsor the ASX insurer to buy?

If you’re a fan of sport, you’d know that QBE Insurance Group (ASX:QBE) have been a sponsor of the Sydney…

Here Are 4 Gen Z trends Reshaping Society: And ASX Stocks Set to Win From Them, And Those Set to Lose

We often hear about Gen Z trends Reshaping Society. And this is not just speculation -there’s growing evidence Gen Z…

Suncorp (ASX:SUN): 18 months removed from retail banking, is it faring better?

In July 2024, Suncorp (ASX:SUN) ceased to be in retail banking following the sale of this division to ANZ. This…

Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR): From riches to rags, now back to riches again? Here’s what 2026 holds

We’ve all heard the saying ‘rags to riches’ and when Liontown (ASX:LTR) found Kathleen Valley, it was the perfect illustration…

ASX Takeovers in 2026: Here are 5 Struggling Companies We Think Could be Next!

There could be a fair number of ASX Takeovers in 2026 – the year is not less than a fortnight…

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…

Here are 5 ASX Mining Stocks Commencing Production in 2026! Is it Time to Buy?

There are a handful of ASX Mining Stocks Commencing Production in 2026. This article recaps 5 such companies and looks…

Cochlear (ASX:COH) is still 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…

Lithium in 2026: Here is Why The Next Bull Market Is Beginning Now, And 5 ASX Lithium Stocks to Consider!

Lithium in 2026 could be the biggest roller-coaster we’ve seen since the pandemic. Even though battery technology and everything it…

The Dogs of the Dow (or ASX) Strategy: Should Investors Consider It?

As investors consider their strategies for 2026, The Dogs of the Dow (or ASX) strategy could be one of them.…

Novo Nordisk (CPH: NOVO-B): It’s not all smooth sailing for the US$180bn company behind obesity drug Ozempic

Not many 100-year old healthcare stocks see a sudden 30% jump in sales in one year and become the largest…

Tesla v BYD shares: Here’s why BYD overtook Tesla in 2025, and its not (all) Elon Musk

The Tesla v BYD shares battle is looking pretty one-sided right now and it has been that way for several…

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…

Bad News Over Christmas: Here’s What Might Have Slipped Past ASX Investors Over the Break

With investors paying less attention, some ASX companies may release Bad News Over Christmas, likely hoping it gets missed. We’ll…

Ozempic and other GLP-1 Drugs: Here’s Where Things Are Headed in 2026

At Stocks Down Under, it has been a while since we’ve looked at Ozempic and other GLP-1 Drugs. Investors paid…

There’s a new ACCC merger control regime! Here’s what investors need to know

With this new year comes a new ACCC merger control regime. Now that it is formally in place, investors who…

Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF): With 50 straight quarters of FUM growth, this ESG fund manager must be doing something right

Australian Ethical Investment (ASX: AEF) is one of the best ways to leverage the growth in ESG investing on the…

Stocks Down Under’s Top 10 Hottest ASX Stocks to Look At in 2026!

Today, on the first trading day of 2026, Stocks Down Under publishes its its 10 Hottest ASX Stocks to Look…

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…

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…

Does Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) smell undervalued? There’d be potential if its customers weren’t so careful with money

Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) purports to be Australia’s favourite home fragrance seller. But investors have not been sharing the love for…

5 AI stocks that struggled in 2025, even with the AI boom!

Some may not believe this, but there are some AI stocks that struggled in 2025 even with the AI boom.…

Worley (ASX:WOR): 2024 and 2025 were years of investor indifference, but 2026 could be a breakout year

Worley (ASX:WOR) is a company that will finish the year slightly down from what it began the year at. It…

Private equity: Here’s what it is, and how the sector can be a blessing and a curse to retail investors

You may have heard of the term ‘Private Equity’ (PE) before. You may have seen a company been taken over…

How will the stock market do tomorrow? Here’s how Stock Futures can be a reliable indicator to that question

How will the stock market do tomorrow? All investors wonder this question, yet the only way they know for sure…

Is Lendlease (ASX:LLC) out of the doldrums for good?

Lendlease (ASX:LLC) has for the past several years been the classic definition of a ‘value trap’. You think a good…

Here are the 2 most important stock market taxes that investors need to be aware on

As one of two certainties in life, investors need to be aware of stock market taxes. Investors may be liable…

Our 5 ASX Predictions for 2026!

This article outlines 5 ASX Predictions for 2026 that Stocks Down Under puts its neck on the line to assert…

Here are 8 of the Top Performing ASX Stocks in 2025 (excluding resources)!

Yesterday, we recapped the Top Performing ASX Stocks in 2025 but the list was dominated by resources companies. Today, we…

APA Group (ASX:APA): 2025 was the year it turned a pivotal corner; onwards and upwards from here?

APA Group (ASX:APA) investors had a difficult 2 and a half years from mid 2022 to February 2025, but things…

Here are 8 of the Top ASX Resources Stocks in 2025 and why they made spectacular (>1000%) returns!

In this article, we are recapping the Top ASX Resources Stocks in 2025. Most of these companies fill the list…

Channel Infrastructure NZ (ASX:CHI): Another Kiwi company just joined the ASX, but this one is the nation’s largest fuel supplier

Last Friday, Channel Infrastructure NZ listed on the ASX as a dual-listing. It is unlike the bulk of Kiwi companies…

Are asset impairments really that bad a kick in the guts? Just ask these 4 ASX stocks which recently recorded them!

You may have heard companies announce an impairment of particular assets. This is typically perceived by investors as bad news,…

Treasury yields: Here’s why investors need to watch them closely

Investors in equity markets need to watch various signals from other asset classes and treasury yields are one of them.…

Dexus (ASX:DXS): Unlike its peers, more than a landlord! But its still vulnerable to the property market

Dexus (ASX:DXS) has been on hit amidst the RBA’s firing line to tame inflation, and just when we all thought…

Here are the Stocks to Buy if the RBA raises rates, and the stocks to sell!

Investors are probably pondering the Stocks to Buy if the RBA raises rates. Because while a rate hike is not…

‘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…

Drilling results from ASX explorers can send them surging or plunging! So here are 4 key things investors need to look for

Drilling results from ASX explorers are seen on the Market Announcements platform each day. Why do some results cause some…

Challenger (ASX:CGF): Apollo’s sell out was their loss but other investors’ gain!

When we last wrote about Challenger (ASX:CGF), in September 2024, investors were panicking because Apollo (a global fund manager that…

Here are 6 ASX Resources Stocks With Feasibility Studies due in 2026!

This article outlines 6 ASX Resources Stocks With Feasibility Studies due in 2026! The companies mentioned in this article are…

Peter Warren Automotive (ASX:PWR): When will be its time to shine? Maybe it will be 2026 (if the market recovers)

Peter Warren Automotive (ASX:PWR) has not had the best tenure on the ASX with its market cap of <$300m –…

Here are 6 ASX mining services stocks to look at (other than Mineral Resources)

There are plenty of ASX mining services stocks doing well right now due to the booming gold and iron ore…

It is said that traders are betting on rate hikes or cuts…but how exactly does this work?

While wondering which direction interest rates will go in, you may hear media outlets say that markets and/or traders are…

Transurban (ASX:TCL): Its Sydney monopolies are safe (for now), but its branching out into other markets too

Transurban (ASX:TCL) is a unique stock on the ASX. No other stock has such long-term monopolies as Transurban does on…

What does the Fed rate cut mean for Australia? Will it make a difference whether or not the RBA follows suit in 2026?

Many investors will be asking themselves this question: ‘What does the Fed rate cut mean for Australia?’ This question is…

Medibank Private shares have recovered the losses after the cyber breach 2 years ago, but what’s next?

Medibank Private shares took a big hit nearly 3 years ago due to the infamous cyber breach. Investors who chose…

What is a dead cat bounce, how can you identify one and which 5 stocks are in the midst of them?

The term dead cat bounce has gained popularity in recent years. And there have been plenty of examples of this…

Phosco (ASX:PHO): Potential to deliver 67.6Mt of phosphate over nearly 5 decades!

Phosco (ASX:PHO) is bringing its Gasaat phosphate project in Tunisia online. The need for sources of fertilisers like phosphate are…

IGO shares shed 78% in less than 2 years, but are up 40% in 2025! Dead cat bounce or legitimate rebound?

For several years IGO shares reaped the benefits of growing demand for battery metals and the fact it was well…

EBITDA can be a powerful metric if you use it wisely. Here’s 2 key things you need to know

ASX investors will frequently hear companies talk about EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation) as well as its…

Costco (NDQ:COST): How to get a >20% ROIC in the supermarket sector? Membership fees are the secret sauce!

Costco (NDQ:CST) is a unique supermarket provider. It is arguably most famous for its quarter-pound all-beef hot dog and 20oz…

Here are 6 stocks that got promoted in the ASX quarterly rebalance, and 6 that got demoted

On Monday December 22, the ASX quarterly rebalance will be effective. Stocks will be promoted into new indices, while others…

Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) has released its long-awaited Gonneville PFS! It could deliver A$4.7bn in cash flows, but challenges remain

This morning’s release of the Gonneville PFS marks the most important moment for Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) since Gonneville was discovered…

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