Auswide and MyState are merging, will the Big 4 Banks be watching closely?

The biggest market news on August 19, 2024 was that Auswide and MyState are merging. The two small cap bank…

Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK): Its a top 5 healthcare company, but needs to figure out its post-Keytruda future

Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) is one of the world’s most prominent healthcare companies. The healthcare industry is perceived by many…

Here are 4 economic indicators that impact stocks and investors must pay attention to

There are several economic indicators that impact stocks, both on the ASX and internationally. Whenever data is released, it can…

6 of the best performing ASX All Ords stocks in the past year

6 of the best performing ASX All Ords stocks in the past year Clarity Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CU6) Clarity is a…

Here are 5 Warren Buffett stock moves that were made in the last quarter

Last week was one of those 4 times per annum we get to see some Warren Buffett stock moves. Berkshire…

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…

Does your company have an underperforming board? Here’s how to get rid of them: A s.249D notice!

Has your company got an underperforming board running your company and want to replace them? It’s possible and easy in…

Should I buy AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) as a hedge against inflation in FY25?

Should I buy AGL Energy (ASX:AGL)? That’s a question many investors would be forgiven for asking themselves when hearing that…

As lower interest rates loom, here are 6 ASX stocks that will benefit from forthcoming rate cuts

Here 6 ASX stocks that will benefit from lower interest rates! AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) You might think AGL is…

CSL (ASX:CSL): Expecting double-digit earnings growth for the rest of the 2020s

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Curvebeam AI (ASX:CVB): Could this company be the next Pro Medicus?

Not many ASX medtech companies can boast of a then US President elect as a patient, but Curvebeam AI (ASX:CVB)…

Here are 5 of the worst stock market crashes of all time

If you thought the recent correction was bad, you thought wrong – it pales in comparison to the worst stock…

Mirvac (ASX:MGR): Things are set to get worse before they get better

Founded in 1972, Mirvac (ASX:MGR) is Australia’s largest listed developer of residential, commercial and industrial property. Arguably, it is one…

Actinogen Medical (ASX:ACW): Will history repeat itself? Can it bounce back from a troublesome Phase 2 trial?

If you thought you were having a bad Monday, spare a thought for Actinogen Medical (ASX:ACW) shareholders who saw their…

Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY): Is this US$700bn company the biggest threat to Novo Nordisk & Ozempic?

For investors who missed out on Novo Nordisk, or reckon it is overvalued, Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) could be the next…

Here are 4 family owned ASX companies to watch eagerly

Family owned ASX companies are a rare breed. We’re not talking about companies that are still founder-led, we’re talking about…

If my company gets hit by a ASX Price Query, what does it mean and is it good or bad?

An ASX price query, or a speeding ticket, is commonly issued to ASX companies that record unexpected share price movements…

What is the VIX and what are the factors that cause it to violently surge and go into tailspins?

You may hear the occasional passing comment that the market is volatile, but the VIX Index (also known as the…

Is another boom in ASX BNPL stocks brewing? And how would Mk. 2 differ from Mk. 1

Is a new era on the horizon for ASX BNPL stocks? After a boom that lasted from Afterpay’s May 2016…

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…

Credit Corp (ASX:CCP): Will FY25 be a better year?

Credit Corp (ASX:CCP) was one of the first stocks to release its FY24 results, having done so last week. Its…

Here’s how to use stop losses to help you minimise investment losses and protect your gains

A stop loss is one of the best ways for investors to minimise losses on any investment. It is a pre-determined…

Here’s why investors fear a US recession, and whether the fears are justified

Investors fear a US recession – there’s no denying it and there’s no other explanation for the market correction in…

Does Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) have a better future ahead of it?

Let’s take a look at Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY). We know the IPO was horrible and the ghosts of it still…

Colgate (NYSE:CL): There’s more to it than toothpaste – it could be the best way to profit from the growth in pet products!

In Australia, we know Colgate (NYSE:CL) primarily as a toothpaste brand. But there’s a lot more to this 217-year old…

4 red flags in IPO’s to watch out for

If and when the 2023 IPO market opens up, here are 4 red flags in IPO’s to watch out for.…

Stock options: Here’s how investors can use them to their advantage

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Your stock needs a moat! Here’s why it is so important

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When will interest rate cuts happen? Could mortgage relief come this year or not until 2025?

When will interest rate cuts happen? Seemingly they will occur this year, although there is a disconnect between what investors…

6 ASX Stocks to watch with an eager eye this FY24 reporting season

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Relative Strength Index (RSI): Here’s how investors can use it to their advantage

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Clarity Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CU6) has surged over 600% in the last year to be a $2bn company! Is it the next Telix?

Clarity Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CU6) is now a multi-billion dollar company, less than 3 years after an IPO that valued the company…

Airbnb shares have flatlined since the December 2020 IPO, but are they about to take off?

Airbnb shares have been fascinating to watch since listing in December 2020, because they have not performed as investors may…

These ASX biotechs are working with the US Department of Defence to bring new drugs to market and have a bright future ahead

Think of ASX stocks working with the US Department of Defence, and investors might imagine defence stocks or perhaps even…

Here are 5 ASX Stocks for young investors to buy

5 ASX Stocks for young investors to buy If you’re a young investor, you are less likely to be a…

Will lithium prices recover? Is there hope for a new bull market in FY25?

Many investors are asking the question: Will lithium prices recover? After the past 18 months, investors have accepted that the…

Your invitation to the Freelancer Investor Day

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Kamala Harris stocks: If Joe Biden’s VP wins the White House in 2024, which stocks will win?

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South32 (ASX:S32): Is it the dark horse amongst ASX 200 miners or have cyclones and commodity prices hit it too hard?

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Here’s why drug reimbursement is so important for ASX healthcare stocks

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Here are 9 of the most successful hedge fund managers of all time

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Why have pot stocks been bad investments in the last 5 years despite ruthless liberalisation

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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?

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Does Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) smell undervalued? It all depends on what consumers do with their Stage 3 tax cuts

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Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX): Is there further upside to be excited for in FY25?

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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…

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…

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?

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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!

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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…

What are the best ASX Resources Stocks for FY25? Here are our top 4 picks!

With the start of a new financial year, here are our best ASX Resources Stocks for FY25! The 4…

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…

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