Nick Sundich
Here’s why broker downgrades can cause such a big hit to stocks
There are plenty of ways a stock can be hit, but broker downgrades can be amongst the most contentious. …
Here are 4 tax deductions for stock investors to claim this tax time and maximise their refund!
There are plenty of tax deductions for stock investors to claim, they just need to be aware of them! Although…
Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE): China’s 200% wine tariffs have been consigned to history, so is it now back to business as usual?
Last Thursday, just before we all went on Easter holidays, Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) investors had the day they had…
Zombie Companies: How can you identify them & avoid them like the plague?
Are you invested in zombie companies? You could well be without even knowing it and you need to get out…
Here’s how to prepare your portfolio for a recession and the top 4 ASX stocks for a recession
How to prepare your portfolio for a recession? While we cannot comment on individual investors’ portfolio, there are some strategies…
Poised for success? Here are 5 ASX explorers with farm-in agreements with major miners
We’re taking a look at ASX explorers with farm-in agreements with major miners in place. Because while there are hundreds…
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU): This successful Africa-focused gold miner is expanding its portfolio into Tanzania
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) is one of the ASX’s under the radar gold stocks. This is not just because it has…
Here are 3 ways to identify defensive stocks to protect your portfolio
A defensive stock is an investment that seeks to protect investors from market downturns. Defensive stocks generally have a low…
Not all REITs are created equal. Here’s the best REITs for 2024!
What are the best REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts)? And what even are REITs? They are a type of security that…
4 factors to consider if spin out companies make good investments
Spin out companies come into existence whenever a company decides to separate a division from the parent company into a…
Why is gold a safe haven asset? Here are the top 4 reasons
Why is gold a safe haven asset? In this article, we look at this question and ask whether or not…
Pandemic Stocks: Here are 4 that benefited permanently and 4 that crashed
The name pandemic stocks is one you might not have heard for a while, with the pandemic well behind us.…
Here are 5 rebound stocks and 5 that could be about to be the next success stories
One of the best ways to make money from stocks is from so-called rebound stocks. By this we mean stocks…
TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) is a great company, but is it overvalued?
TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) is one of those solid growth companies that we wouldn’t recommend investors to buy. It has been a…
Stocks burying bad news: Here are 4 types of bad announcements that companies try to slip past you by releasing after 4.10pm
Stocks burying bad news is something that all investors will encounter at some stage in their investing journey. But some…
Here are 5 under the radar ASX gold stocks that gained over 300% in 5 years
Despite the rally in gold, there are plenty of under the radar ASX gold stocks. In particular, there are a…
3 reasons why ASX penny stocks have such an awkward reputation
Penny stocks, especially ASX penny stocks, have a bad reputation in the investing world. They are associated with high risk and…
‘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…
Transurban (ASX:TCL): Is it at risk of losing its valuable monopolies?
Transurban (ASX:TCL) is a unique stock on the ASX. No other stock has such long-term monopolies as Transurban does on…
Why do companies get an ASX query? These are the 3 most common reasons
In this article, we look at why your company might get an ASX query? Specifically, the 3 most common reasons.…
BHP shares have the ASX’s highest valuation at $220BN – but are they worth it?
BHP shares are the ASX’s most valuable, with the company capped at over A$220bn. Only CBA (ASX:CBA) comes remotely close,…
Freelancer (ASX:FLN): The world’s largest workforce, powered by AI
Freelancer (ASX:FLN) is one of the ASX’s most intriguing stocks. The company is positioning itself as the ‘Amazon of services,’…
Tax implications of investing in stocks and how to slash your bill
The tax implications of investing in stocks are not often considered when you first start investing, although you may get…
Here’s why you need to watch gross margins as much as net margins
When looking at margins, gross margins are not typically considered by retail investors. But by considering them, you might gain…
WiseTech shares are way overvalued because of 1 thing investors are missing
Ever since WiseTech shares were under pressure in 2019/20 after a short-seller report and the Corona Crash, there’s been practically…
What is Reflexivity theory in relation to stocks and here’s how it made George Soros rich
If you have ever thought your stocks is influenced more by perceptions and actions of investors rather than fundamentals, that…
Here’s what you need to know about dual class shares and why the ASX still bans them in 2024
If you want to invest in the world’s biggest tech companies, you need to know about Dual class shares. Even…
Here are 4 ASX stocks that changed their name recently
How often do you find ASX stocks that changed their name and you likely didn’t know about it? Stocks can…
Reece shares (ASX:REH): A great company, but significantly overvalued
Reece shares (ASX:REH) represent ownership in one of two plumbing companies in the ASX 200 – the other being Reliance…
Investing in stocks for retirement: Here’s why you should give it serious thought
Investing in stocks for retirement is an excellent option to consider. Investing in stocks can help you build a substantial nest…
Politicians on ASX boards: Here are 10 of the most noteworthy
We’re taking a look at politicians on ASX boards. In politics, your time comes and goes, and eventually it is…
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…
NEXTDC (ASX:NXT): A good FY25 growth opportunity on paper, but it comes at a cost
This week’s deep dive is on NEXTDC (ASX:NXT). It is the biggest data centre stock on the ASX and the…
Want to know how to read stock charts well? Here’s your ultimate 2024 guide to Technical Analysis
Many investors will know technical analysis has become an increasingly important part of stock analysis, but they may not know…
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…
Investing in IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) in 2024: Here’s what investors need to know
Investing in IPOs offers the opportunity for investors to make gains they couldn’t make with any other company, but also…
Can investing in stocks go wrong? Yes and here’s 5 ways how
Just how can investing in stocks go wrong? The stock market has dour days for sure, but surely only goes…
Here are 6 ASX stocks that helped WAM Capital beat the market by more than 5%
WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) is one of several Listed Investment Companies (LICs) operated by Wilson Asset Management. Wilson Asset Management is…
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…
Albo’s labour hire laws: Here are 4 ASX stocks that could lose from Same Job, Same Pay
One of the biggest gripes amongst the Australian business community has been the labour hire laws passed by the Albanese…
Breville (ASX:BRG) is brewing up something blissful for 2024, so when should you buy the stock?
Breville (ASX:BRG) is one of those consumer stocks that has been sold off over fears that it will be hit…
The ANZ Suncorp deal was finally approved! Can this deal propel ANZ Bank’s growth over the next 2 years?
Yesterday, ASX investors awoke to news that the proposed tie up between ANZ Suncorp deal (specifically Suncorp’s retail banking arm)…
Beacon Lighting (ASX:BLX): One of our favourite ASX retailers with strong upside potential
Beacon Lighting (ASX:BLX) flies under many investors’ radar, but it really shouldn’t. The family-owned company sells lights and fans to…
Consensus estimates: How accurate are they and why is it such bad news if companies miss them?
If you’ve read some of our articles before, you might hear us talk a lot about consensus estimates. You may…
Here are 4 ASX Value Traps and how not to fall into them
One mistake investors can make, especially on the ASX, is to fall for ASX value trap stocks. We thought we…
Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) has finally put its COVID-19 armageddon in the rear view mirror
Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) is one property stock we’ve been keeping our eyes on for several months. Vicinity Centres has some of…
Here’s how to start investing in stocks, no matter how much money you can afford to invest
Although many of our readers have begun investing in stocks already, we don’t think it would be unreasonable to think…
Stocks or Property Investment: Which asset class delivers higher returns for investors in the long run?
The debate over whether Stocks or Property Investment delivers higher returns is a very popular one to hold, but a…
Stage 3 tax cuts start in July: Which ASX stocks will benefit and which ones could lose?
Starting on July 1, the so-called stage 3 tax cuts will come into effect in Australia. These tax cuts, especially…
How to make money in the stock market? Here are the 2 most reliable ways
How to make money in the stock market? Simply put, it is to buy a stock, whether on the ASX…
ASX SaaS Stocks: Here’s what you need to know and our Top 4 companies
ASX SaaS stocks stand out amongst tech companies on the bourse as being unique. Software as a Service (SaaS) stocks…
Day trading stocks: Here is what it involves and is it better than long-term investing?
In recent years, day trading stocks has become an increasingly prominent investment opportunity, enabled by modern technologies like trading apps…
Here are the 5 Top investing mistakes and how to avoid them
Sometimes, losing money in the stock market can occur due to bad luck, but other times it is due to…
The ASX 200: Here’s a guide with everything Australian investors need to know
Every stock market has a benchmark indice used to measure the performance of the entire market and the ASX 200…
Here’s how to research stocks: A 3-step process investors can use
Here is our guide for investors looking how to research stocks. As equity analysts with extensive experience over several years…
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…
Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs): What are they and how do you set one up?
Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF’s) offer the tools and flexibility that successful long-term investors demand, allowing them increased control over…
Is cash a good investment for your portfolio?
Is cash a good investment for your portfolio? Obviously, investors need cash to start investing. But instead of spending the…
Valuing stocks: Here are the 4 best methods used by investors
Valuing stocks can be an intimidating prospect for many investors, especially those just starting out. However, there are several well-established methods…
Listed retailers still own brick and mortar stores and there are important reasons why
The exponential increase in online shopping might make listed retailers that own brick and mortar stores appear out of fashion. But…
Should you consider investing in ASX Index Funds? Here’s when you may want to consider it
Investing in ASX Index Funds may seem like an easy way to invest. Be that as it may, it is…
De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG): How it recorded astounding growth from a $50m explorer to a $2bn gold developer
De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) is one of the best resources success stories in the last decade in the ASX resources…
Wesfarmers (ASX:WES): Is it really a safe haven amidst 40-year high inflation?
As retailers announced downgrades left right and centre during the cost of living crisis, Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) was an exception. Its…
ASX Palladium stocks: Here’s why you might want to consider them as a long-term investment
The cohort of ASX Palladium stocks may not be as substantial as lithium stocks, but they just might be as…
Appen shares plunged again this week! Is there any end to the bloodbath in sight?
There are few ASX shares that have seen such a fall from grace as Appen shares since 2020. In those…
Here are 4 ASX electric vehicle stocks that you may have missed
In the absence of any car manufacturers in Australia, many investors would be forgiven for assuming the only ASX electric…
FDA approval for ASX health stocks: Which companies are close to the green light in 2024?
FDA approval for ASX health stocks is the dream that just about all emerging companies in the sector are aspiring…
What is the best trading platform for ASX stocks in 2024?
If you want to trade stocks on ASX, what’s the best trading platform for ASX shares? Unfortunately, there is no…
ASX ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds): Here’s why they’re a good option for investors to consider, and here are our Top 4!
There are a variety of options available for investors looking to invest in the stock market, with ASX ETFs (Exchange-Traded…
Big Four Bank Stock Dividends: Which bank pays the highest?
Death, Taxes and Big Four Bank Stock Dividends…three certainties in life. Although the Big Banks’ dividends do not reach all…
ASX REITs in 2024: Is it finally time to blossom or will it be another year in the doldrums for investors?
ASX REITs in 2024 could be set for a better year than the last year, although of course many investors…
ASX nickel stocks: Where did it all go wrong in 2023 and will 2024 be better?
ASX nickel stocks have had amongst the toughest 12 months of any sector on the Australian bourse. Despite nickel’s importance…
Investing in Gold: Here’s why investors should consider it and 4 ways they are able to
With gold as the pre-eminent symbol of wealth and prosperity throughout history, investing in gold is a very popular investing…
Here’s why private equity backed IPOs almost always fail
There have been way too many private equity backed IPOs that have turned out to be absolute duds for investors,…
Why is bitcoin rising again? Are we on the cusp of a new crypto boom in 2024?
Why is bitcoin rising again? Yes, it is rising – up over 120% across CY23, but why? Were the crypto…
This Time is Different: Marcus Templeton said this phase was costly in 1933, but here is when it may be true
‘The investor who says, “This time is different,” when in fact it’s virtually a repeat of an earlier situation, has…
Undervalued Australian growth shares : Here are 4 of our favourites
Undervalued Australian growth shares are difficult to find, but they are not impossible. Stocks Down Under outlines how to look…
The Chinese economy in 2024: Is it headed for slower growth and how will it impact the ASX?
The Chinese economy in 2024 will be an important factor affecting global markets, particularly the ASX. So many companies are…
Is Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) the best way to play lithium on the ASX in 2024?
The rise in demand for electronic devices, particularly electric vehicles, has been a boon for companies such as Pilbara Minerals…
What is a stock’s Return on Equity (ROE) and how can investors use this metric to their advantage
Our long-time readers would know that we often use the Return on Equity (ROE) metric when looking at stocks, whether…
LTR Pharma (ASX:LTP): Why has it been one of the hottest ASX IPOs in the last 2 years?
LTR Pharma (ASX:LTP) has not even been listed on the ASX for a month, yet it is one of the…
4 NZX stocks that should consider joining the ASX
NZX stocks typically are not on the radar of ASX investors (or any investors outside the Land of the Long…
While ASX investors were on holidays: These companies tried to slip bad news past their investors
For much of the past 10 days or so, ASX investors were on holidays. This was despite the market being…
Here are our 4 predictions for the ASX in 2024 and why there’s cause for optimism about them
As the new calendar year begins, we thought we would share our top 4 predictions for the ASX in 2024.…
LiveTiles (ASX:LVT): Here are 5 things all ASX stocks should learn from its demise
LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) formally entered into receivership about a month ago, ending a near-decade tenure on the ASX. It was a…
Drilling results from ASX explorers: Here are 4 key things to look for
Drilling results from ASX explorers are seen on the Market Announcements platform each day. Why do some results cause some…
Failed takeover deals: Here is why they can occur and 4 that occured in Australia in 2023
Failed takeover deals can and do happen for various reasons. Why takeover deals fail Some deals are killed off…
Here are 6 of the top ASX corporate takeovers of 2023 that succeeded
Despite a subdued environment for dealmaking, there were some notable ASX corporate takeovers during the year. We thought as 2023…
Why is confidence so low among manufacturing stocks? Will 2024 be better?
Manufacturing stocks, and companies generally, are stuck in a deep funk right now. Both Australian and US PMI (Purchasing Managers…
Here are 5 ASX small caps with big name backers
There’s nothing like ASX small caps with big name backers, especially when they first join the company. Whether they join…
Why has the proposed Healius ACL merger failed and what lies next for both companies?
The Healius ACL merger appears all but dead now that the ACCC blocked the plans. Even so, it was on…
Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY): How and why did it all go wrong in 2023 and is there any way back?
Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) is back to square one after a rollercoaster 3 years. Where did it all go wrong, and…
Australia’s coal phase out could occur within 15 years – these ASX stocks could be left vulnerable
Australia’s coal phase out could occur within 15 years – at least if you are to believe the Australian Energy…
What are patents and why are they so important to listed companies?
If you didn’t think patents were a big deal for companies, the news out of Apple (NDQ:APPL) would make you…
Alternative assets: What are they and are they preferable to stocks?
We thought we’d take a look at so-called alternative assets. Stocks have always been the go-to investment option for people…
Franking credits: Here’s how they work and why they have been a contentious political issue for the last 5 years
What are Franking Credits? Those pesky things that allegedly decided the 2019 election after uproars from investors, led by Geoff…
Is Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) really the clean energy alternative it is made out to be?
In recent years, there has been growing interest in liquified natural gas (LNG) as a potential clean energy alternative by…
Our 4 best ASX Technology stocks for 2024
It is time to reveal our 4 best ASX Technology stocks for 2024! With the interest rate hiking cycle over,…
What is a reverse IPO (back-door listing) and 5 companies that took this unconventional path
Chemist Warehouse has hit the go button on its IPO ambitions, but it is listing via reverse IPO (or back-door…
Our 5 best ASX stocks for 2024
It is nearly the end of 2023, and so it is time to share our best ASX stocks for 2024!…