Nick Sundich

Buying Netflix shares from Australia

Buying Netflix shares from Australia? A golden growth opportunity

Buying Netflix shares from Australia may seem like a no brainer. It has recorded exponential growth since its famous pivot…

ASX quarterlies

It is ASX quarterlies season! Here’s what investors need to know

It is ASX quarterlies season in the dying days of January, April, July and October, and we are just upon…

FY24 guidance

5 stocks that issued or upgraded their FY24 guidance in recent weeks!

We’re nearly at that time of year when companies upgrade or downgrade their FY24 guidance. It is called ‘confession season’.…

tigers realm coal

Tigers Realm Coal (ASX:TIG): Its making an awkward exit from Siberian coking coal, but what’s next?

Tigers Realm Coal (ASX:TIG) has been one of the few ASX stocks (if not the only ASX stock) with direct…

soft landing

Is a soft landing still likely in Australia in 2024?

Is Australia still set for a soft landing? For some months now, it was thought the answer was a firm…

hydrogen in australia

Hydrogen in Australia: Can we expect massive adoption in the next 10 years?

When will we see hydrogen in Australia? Not as a fad, not as an idea, but as a widespread energy…

Why is Gina Rinehart buying into Lynas

Why is Gina Rinehart buying into Lynas? She’s accumulated a stake worth over $300m

The big question on many investors’ minds this week is why is Gina Rinehart buying into Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC)?…

funds from operations

What is a REIT’s Funds From Operations (FFO) and how can investors use this metric to their advantage

ASX REITs often use the metric Funds From Operations (FFO). Investors new to investing in REITs may wonder what it…

coal be phased out in Australia

When will coal be phased out in Australia? And what will this mean for ASX coal and energy stocks?

When will coal be phased out in Australia? It is inevitable that coal’s days are numbered, although the Russia-Ukraine war…

Woolworths shares

Here are 5 reasons why Woolworths shares aren’t as great an investment as you might think

Woolworths shares may at first glance appear to be one of the most risk-free investments on the ASX. It has…

Australian merger and acquisition laws

Australian merger and acquisition laws will be overhauled in 2026. Is this good or bad for ASX stocks?

Last week, the government introduced changes Australian merger and acquisition laws not seen in nearly 5 decades. The ACCC had…

gamestop

GameStop (GME): How it became the greatest ever meme stock in 2021

The transformation of GameStop Corp. (GME) into a “meme stock” is a fascinating event. It underscores the power of collective…

should i buy air new zealand shares

Should I buy Air New Zealand shares given they’re still down over 65% from pre-COVID levels?

The question ‘Should I buy Air New Zealand shares?’ has been one many investors have asked, but any who thought…

opening hours of the asx

What are the opening hours of the ASX? What are the 2024 market holidays and are they set in stone?

The opening hours of the ASX are 6 every day that the market opens. Simply put, they are 10am to…

Woolworths and Coles shares

Will Woolworths and Coles shares be hit by new supermarket regulation in 2024?

Woolworths and Coles shares are facing regulatory scrutiny like no other companies are right now. After months of allegations that…

Block shares listed on the ASX

2 years since Block shares listed on the ASX: Can it boost to new heights in 2024?

The Afterpay acquisition was not just noteworthy because it was the biggest corporate takeover in Australian history, but also because…

westgold is merging with karora

Westgold is merging with Karora Resources and creating a A$2.2bn company: Is it a match made in heaven?

This morning, investors heard the news that Westgold is merging with Karora Resources, a TSX-listed gold miner. The deal will…

Can foreigners invest in ASX shares?

Can foreigners invest in ASX shares? Yes, but with a handful of caveats and considerations

Can foreigners invest in ASX shares? The simple answer is yes, although it isn’t as simple for them as it…

dimerix

Dimerix (ASX:DXB): In Phase 3 for FSGS and so far, so very good!

There aren’t many ASX biotech stocks in Phase 3, and even fewer with successful interim data, but Dimerix (ASX:DXB) is…

WAAAX stocks

WAAAX stocks in 2024: WAAAX on, WAAAX off!

Remember the days when WAAAX stocks were outperforming FAANG stocks, so we were told by journalists and analysts? The WAAAX…

Seek revenue

Seek (ASX:SEK): One of the best ASX tech stocks, but strongly overvalued

Online employment marketplace Seek (ASX:SEK) may be formally categorised as ‘Media and Entertainment’ by the ASX, although it is difficult to…

Archer Materials

Archer Materials (ASX:AXE): There’s more to the company than many investors think

Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) has long attracted intrigue as the only ASX company in quantum computing, although there is far more…

best months to buy stocks

Here are the 3 best months to buy stocks

What are the best months to buy stocks? It is difficult to answer this question because there will always be…

broker downgrades

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.  …

tax deductions for stock investors

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

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

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…

prepare your portfolio for a recession

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…

ASX explorers in farm in agreements

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

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…

Defensive stocks

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…

spin out companies

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

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

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.…

rebound stocks

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…

stocks burying bad news

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…

under the radar ASX Gold stocks

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…

ASX penny stocks

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

‘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

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…

asx query

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

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

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

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…

gross margins

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

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…

reflexivity theory

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…

ASX stocks that changed their name

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…

investing in stocks for retirement

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

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…

best books about share trading

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…

asx stocks in voluntary administration

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

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…

return on equity

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…

wam capital

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…

labour hire laws

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…

ANZ Suncorp deal

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)…

consensus estimates

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…

ASX Value Trap stocks

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

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…

how to start investing in stocks

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

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

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

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…

top investing mistakes

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…

ASX 200

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…

Self Managed Super Funds

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

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…

listed retailers

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…

investing in ASX index funds

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

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…

ASX palladium stocks

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…

ASX electric vehicle stocks

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

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…

best trading platform for ASX

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…

Big Four Bank Stock Dividends

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

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

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

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…

why is bitcoin rising

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

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

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…

Chinese economy in 2024

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…

Pilbara Minerals

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…

apa group

APA Group (ASX:APA): Does it deserve to have declined like its peers in 2023?

APA Group (ASX:APA) investors hoped that after it declined by over 20% in CY23, a better year would happen in…

LTR Pharma

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…

ASX investors were on holidays

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…

ASX in 2024

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.…

LVT

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

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

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…

asx corporate takeovers

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…

manufacturing stocks

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…

ASX small caps with big name backers

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…

healius acl merger

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

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…

coal phase out

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

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

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…