Nick Sundich
The ASX is shrinking for the first time in 18 years – will this disturbing trend reverse in 2024?
“The ASX is shrinking for the first time in 18 years” – say the headlines in much of the media.…
Is Telstra benefiting from Optus and its struggles? And could this be a good opportunity to buy Telstra shares?
The Optus debacle might have you believe that we’re seeing Telstra benefiting from Optus and it is therefore a good…
Lithium prices in 2024: Where are they headed and what does it mean for the hottest lithium stocks?
Investors are wondering where lithium prices in 2024 will go. Everyone knows where they are headed in the long-term, although…
The Magnificent Seven Stocks: What are they and should you consider investing in them?
Forget the FAANG stocks, or even the WAAAX stocks…these days, it is the Magnificent Seven stocks that reign supreme. These…
5 bad ASX IPOs that we think will bounce back…eventually
Yesterday we looked at bad ASX IPOs (and some foreign ones too) that bounced back. The lesson we hoped investors…
Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW): With PointsBet out of the picture, is this the best way to play the US sports betting market in 2024?
Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) is now the best way to gain exposure to the US sports betting market on the…
Atriva Therapeutics – a new take on influenza antivirals
In September 2023 a privately held German drug development company called Atriva Therapeutics announced that it was going to go…
5 bad IPOs that bounced back
Today we’re taking a walk down memory lane and looking at some of the most notable bad IPOs that bounced…
Here are 5 Warren Buffett stock moves 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…
Here is what a Santa rally is and whether or not long suffering investors can expect one in 2023
There is a stock market phenomenon known as a Santa rally. We thought we’d take a look at what this…
Here are 5 ASX stocks that should go up, but won’t
We thought we’d take a look at 5 ASX stocks that should go up…but we think actually won’t. Any company…
Uber (NYSE:UBER): Finally mature and profitable, but with more growth to come
A decade and a half since it was founded, Uber (NYSE:UBER) is finally a mature company. It is about to…
When looking at an IPO prospectus, here are the top 5 things to look out for
When companies list, they will commonly put out an IPO prospectus – a formal document that provides detailed information about…
What is the difference between fundamental and technical analysis? Here are the most important things aspiring investors must know
What is the difference between fundamental and technical analysis? And what even are these two methods to analyse stocks in…
4 key metrics in resources projects that investors need to be aware of
There are several key metrics in resources projects that investors considering junior mining & resources stocks need to consider. However,…
The Alpha of a stock: Here’s why it is important for investors to know
The Alpha of a stock is another important investing metric that stock investors need to know about. In this article,…
Here are our top 4 contrarian stock ideas on the ASX
Many investors are looking for contrarian stock ideas on the ASX. After all, Warren Buffett said to be greedy when…
Redbubble is now Articore (ASX:ATG). But does that mean there’s a better future ahead?
Redbubble is now Articore Since last Friday, Redbubble is know as Articore (ASX:ATG). The eCommerce stock, focused on selling items…
Microsoft (NDQ:MSFT): There’s still a lot more growth left in this one
Microsoft (NDQ:MSFT) is our International Stock of the Week, but it really needs no introduction. We all use its products…
What is a dead cat bounce and how can you identify one?
The term dead cat bounce has gained popularity in recent years. And there have been plenty of examples of this…
Inghams (ASX:ING): Why the sudden surge in the last 3 months?
It has been a tough year on the ASX but not for poultry company Inghams (ASX:ING). Its shares are up…
Activist investors: Here’s what you need to know about them and 4 famous activists to watch out for
Hear the term ‘Activist investors’ and you might think GetUp, the progressive activist group that forced Woolworths to hold an…
Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE) is earlier stage than many of its peers, but worth a close look
This week’s domestic stock deep dive is on Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE), one of several ASX stocks in uranium. We think…
Why a stock’s beta is important for investors to know about
In this article we look at the concept of Beta in relation to stocks. Beta (sometimes represented by the figure β)…
Parker Hannifin (NYSE:PH): One of the world’s top motion control manufacturers
Parker Hannifin (NYSE:PH) is this week’s international stock deep dive. It is one of the world’s top industrial companies and…
What is the next ASX lithium stock to be acquired? Here are 4 hot tips!
Many investors are wondering which will be the next ASX lithium stock to be bought out. After all, it hasn’t…
Is the $173m Westpac impairment something investors need to worry about?
Not for the first time this decade, investors awoke on Thursday to the news of a $173m Westpac impairment. Westpac shares…
5 stocks that reinvented themselves successfully
Today we look at stocks that reinvented themselves with complete success. Although many listed companies are several decades old, virtually…
Insurance stocks: How do they operate and are they a safe investment?
‘Uncertainty is the only certainty there is’, wrote mathematician John Allen Paulos and insurance stocks help their clients deal with…
Government bonds: Why are they so important in financial markets and why are they so high now?
Most investors will have heard of government bonds and know that they are important to financial markets. But not all investors…
Why is the ANZ placement from 2015 such a big deal?
In this article, we seek to answer the question of why the ANZ placement from 2015 such a big deal…
Here’s why the Lehman Brothers collapse was such a watershed moment
The Lehman Brothers collapse in September 2008 was one of the major triggers for the global financial crisis. This event…
Propel Funeral Partners (ASX:PFP): The last surviving funeral provider on the ASX
It is said the only certainties in life are death and taxes and Propel Funeral Partners (ASX:PFP) is the set…
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…
Here’s how to get a remuneration strike at an AGM
This AGM season, like any other, a remuneration strike is one of few notable things that may happen at a…
Investing in Infrastructure: Here’s why it is lucrative and how investors should go about it
Investing in infrastructure can be a lucrative and beneficial decision for both individuals and governments. Infrastructure refers to the basic physical…
Ozempic: Here’s why 2023’s star obesity treatment is causing headaches for CSL and several other biotech stocks
Ozempic is one of the few things giving CSL (ASX:CSL) shareholders sleepless nights right now. And you could argue this…
The ASX & SGX: Imagine if the proposed $8.4bn merger had actually gone ahead
Remember when the Singapore Exchange (SGX) made a A$8.4bn bid for the ASX? It was over a decade now, but we…
Rejecting a takeover offer: Here are 5 ASX stocks that did and how it ended for them
Rejecting a takeover offer is a bold step for an ASX company to take. It is turning down sweet quick…
When will Canva list and will it be on the ASX?
When will Canva list? This has been a hot question for several years now. The latest answer seems to be…
All ASX REIT subsectors ranked from worst to first by future prospects
All ASX REITs have it tough right now, but not all ASX REIT subsectors are facing the same future fortunes.…
Why has the Aussie dollar been weak in 2023 and is this good or bad for shares?
Just over a decade ago, the Aussie dollar was on parity with the US dollar, meaning you could buy a…
‘Don’t Catch a Falling Knife’: Here’s what this saying means and 3 ways to avoid it
Don’t Catch a Falling Knife: Have you ever heard that phase? If you haven’t, this article is for you because…
Why Telstra’s $267.5m purchase of Versant is a very big deal for investors
Earlier this week, Telstra (ASX:TLS) forked out $267.5m to buy cloud computing Versant. Given Telstra’s $40bn+ market cap, this may…
Why did uranium prices drop for over 10 years post-GFC? And are thing back on track now?
Why did uranium prices drop for the best part of a decade and a half until now? It was a…
After hours trading: Here’s how it works on the ASX & internationally
The ASX may be ‘officially’ open for only 6 hours a day, but after hours trading extends it significantly. In this…
Nearology: A trap ASX resources and mining stock investors commonly fall for
Nearology is one of the most common traps that ASX resources and mining stock investors fall for. This refers to the…
Should I buy Tesla shares from Australia? Only if you’re going to hold for 5-10 years
Should I buy Tesla shares from Australia? The world’s largest and most famous electric vehicle maker may seem like a…
5 ASX resources small caps that have bought new projects recently
The dream of all ASX resources small caps is find the next big mine and bring it into production. This…
What is the Rule of 40 and why do SaaS stocks use it as a critical yardstick?
In this article, we look at The Rule of 40, which is a principle that is highly regarded in the world…
FDA approval: Here’s how ASX biotechs and medtechs obtain it
Last week one of our favourite companies Cyclopharm (ASX:CYC) obtained FDA approval, a goal it had been striving for years…
5 of the most important investor conferences you need to know about
In this article, we recap the 5 most important investor conferences that ASX investors should know about. The ones we…
The 4 top ASX resources stocks for October!
Here are 4 companies that we think are the top ASX resources stocks for October! SIGN UP FOR THE…
It is AGM Season! Here’s why investors should care and go to their company’s meeting
It is officially AGM Season! This is because most companies hold their AGMs (Annual General Meetings) in the next couple…
The 5 best ASX tech stocks for October!
Here are 5 companies that we think are the best ASX tech stocks for October! SIGN UP FOR THE…
The 4 Best ASX stocks for October!
In this article, we look at the best ASX stocks for October. This month we have four choices and underpinning…
4 ASX stocks with high capex bills you should avoid
Sometimes stocks with high capex are worth avoiding. Too much capex might require constant capital injections and shareholder dilution. Some industries…
Pointerra (ASX:3DP): Is it still going strong?
This week’s domestic stock deep dive is on Pointerra (ASX:3DP), one of the ASX’s few data analytics company. It has…
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI): A beneficiary of inflation-hit consumers prioritising experiences
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) is the subject of this week’s international stock deep dive. It is the largest full-service restaurant company in…
Our 5 favourite ASX consumer discretionary stocks!
ASX consumer discretionary stocks have fared terribly over the last 12 months. 4-decade high inflation and rapidly rising interest rates have…
How to tell which stocks to buy? Here are the 6 most important ways
How to tell which stocks to buy? Investing in markets such as the ASX can be an exciting and profitable venture,…
Why do cash burning ASX companies raise capital at a discount?
Why do ASX companies raise capital at a discount? This is a question many investors ask when they are diluted…
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…
4 African mining countries that ASX resources investors should avoid
African mining countries offer a lot of potential for ASX resources companies and their investors, but also a lot of…
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…
Sovereign Wealth Funds: How do they work and how does Australia’s stack up?
In this article, we look at Sovereign Wealth Funds. They are worth knowing about because they have a bigger role…
Sherwin Williams (NYSE:SHW): Who said nothing good comes out of Cleveland?
Sherwin Williams (NYSE:SHW) is a 157-year-old paint company from Cleveland, Ohio. This week’s international stock of the week is one…
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…
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…
Leo Lithium (ASX:LLL): Here’s why it was the best ASX lithium stock and why it isn’t anymore
Investors have been excited about Leo Lithium (ASX:LLL) over the past year and so have we! We thought this was…
Passive investing: What is it and is it a better option than active investing?
The question we’re looking at in this article is: how does passive investing compare to active investing? We look at…
Monash IVF (ASX:MVF): Still emerging from a difficult 5 years
In the 9 and a half years since fertility provider Monash IVF (ASX:MVF) listed, it has not been an easy…
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…
What is Microinvesting and how can I give myself the best head start?
In this article, we take a look at Microinvesting – a form of investing that allows you to buy 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…
Should you invest in commodities? Here’s why you should and 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Here’s how to analyse REITs: The 5 most important things investors need to look out for
In this article, we outline how to analyse REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts). Despite trading no different to other listed entities,…
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…
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…
National Fuel Gas (NYSE:NFG): A great natural gas play
This week’s international stock deep dive is National Fuel Gas (NYSE:NFG). Natural gas may not be the most friendly investment amongst…
Here’s why ASX vanadium stocks are worth a closer look
ASX vanadium stocks may not appear the sexiest of battery metal stocks. Investors in resources stocks may be more interested…
Cleanaway Waste Management (ASX:CWY): Is its $5.9bn price right or a load of rubbish?
This week’s Australian stock of the week is Cleanaway Waste Management (ASX:CWY). Capitalised at $5.9bn, it is Australia’s biggest waste management…
The 3 top ASX resources stocks for September!
Here are 3 companies that we think are the top ASX resources stocks for September! What are the Best…
Is it time to get back into regional bank stocks again after the 2023 crisis?
Is it worth taking a look at regional bank stocks now that the US regional banking crisis is over? We…
The 4 Best ASX Tech stocks for September!
Here are 4 companies that we think are the best ASX tech stocks for September! What are the Best…
The 3 best ASX biotech stocks for September!
Here are a trio of companies that we think are the best ASX biotech stocks for September! What are…
When should you start to invest in stocks? Sort this stuff out first!
When should you start to invest in stocks? Investing in stocks is a great way to grow your wealth and…
Crown Holdings (NYSE:CCK): This 130-year old bottle maker has big ambitions for 2024!
This week’s international stock of the week is Crown Holdings (NYSE:CCK). No, this isn’t a resurrection of the Australian casino chain…
Who are the Best ASX CEOs? Here are our 5 favourite!
The question of who the best ASX CEOs are is a subject of much debate amongst retail investors. Much of this…
Maas Group (ASX:MGH) … Why investors should keep a keen eye on it in FY24!
It is a tough time to be a construction company, but Maas Group (ASX:MGH) hasn’t fared that bad all things…
Are healthcare stocks defensive? Here’s 4 reasons we think they are
Why are healthcare stocks defensive? This question starts with a perception that healthcare stocks are defensive and it begs its…
Here’s why its crucial to know the liquidation value of your stock
We don’t think many investors think about a company’s liquidation value. Unless they invest in distressed companies. But we think…
ASX REITs: Should you invest in them in FY24?
ASX REITs offer the opportunity for investors to access the property market, but without buying properties individually. Sounds great, doesn’t…
What are the top ASX AI stocks? Here are our 3 favourites!
In this article, we look at the Top ASX AI stocks – the best 3 to be exact! Artificial Intelligence,…
The 3 Best ASX stocks for September!
In this article, we look at the best ASX stocks for September. What are the Best stocks to…
How much will the forthcoming Qantas fleet renewal cost? And how will loyal shareholders fare over the next 10 years?
How much will the Qantas fleet renewal cost? Investors have been asking this question for months, even before the plans…