Nick Sundich

apa group

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

APA Group (ASX:APA) has declined by over 20% in CY23. On one hand, it is understandable as it is in…

how is the aussie dollar performing

How is the Aussie dollar performing and why? Will 2024 be a better year?

How is the Aussie dollar performing? If you only compared it to the USD, you could argue it isn’t performing…

can gambling stocks be ESG friendly

Can gambling stocks be ESG friendly investments? Here’s why they might be

Can gambling stocks be ESG friendly investments? Historically, the answer to this question has been a flat out no –…

origin energy takeover

An Origin Energy Takeover from AustralianSuper is not happening, so now what? Here are 4 possibilities

The Origin Energy Takeover offer from Brookfield and EIG was formally voted down earlier this week. Although a majority of…

Coles shares

Colеs shares are down 9% in a year, but shouldn’t they be performing better?

Coles shares should be performing better. After all, they represent ownership in one of Australia’s Big 2 Supermarkets. And it’s…

plant based food stocks

Plant based food stocks: Why did all the hype come to nothing and is there any hope left?

The rise and fall in popularity of plant based food stocks, particularly Beyond Meat, has caused quite a stir in…

Wilson Asset Management

5 stock moves that Wilson Asset Management made recently

Wilson Asset Management is one of the most prominent institutional investors on the ASX. It was founded by, named after…

ASX consumer staple stocks

Why are ASX consumer staple stocks struggling right now? Shouldn’t they be doing better?

ASX consumer staple stocks should be doing well right now, but they aren’t. In fact, consumer staples is the 2nd…

ASX mining developers

Here are 4 ASX mining developers that recently secured funding packages

ASX mining developers don’t have it easy because it all costs money to bring projects into production. Nonetheless, once that…

directors sell shares

4 of the strangest reasons directors sell shares in their company

What does it take for directors to sell shares in their company? Given it can be perceived as a sign…

lithium stocks in Chile

Lithium stocks in Chile: The future looks cloudy, but there is still opportunity awaiting

Lithium stocks in Chile, particularly on the ASX, are facing an uncertain future. Since the 1980s Chile has been a…

anti woke ETFs

Anti Woke ETFs: Are they for real and do they practice what they preach?

Have you ever heard of so-called ‘Anti Woke ETFs’? If you’re sick of companies that are big on ESG, this…

why was Charlie Munger so famous

Why was Charlie Munger so famous?

In light of his recent passing, you might be wondering why was Charlie Munger so famous? If you’re reading this…

standard deviation

Here’s why looking at a stock’s standard deviation is critical for investors

A stock’s standard deviation is not something that many investors tend to look, even some professional investors. It is slightly…

substantial shareholders selling

5 ASX Stocks that have seen substantial shareholders selling recently

When you see substantial shareholders selling their shares in their company on the ASX, whether all of them or just…

remuneration report strike

6 companies that suffered a remuneration report strike this AGM season

Each AGM season, there are always a handful of ASX companies that endure a remuneration report strike. All companies have…

the ASX is shrinking

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.…

Telstra benefiting from Optus

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

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…

magnificent seven stocks

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…

bad ASX IPOs

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…

Atriva Therapeutics

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…

ASX stocks that should go up

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

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…

IPO prospectus

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…

key metrics in resources projects

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

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,…

contrarian stock ideas on the ASX

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

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

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…

activist investors

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

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…

beta

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

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…

ASX lithium stock

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…

Westpac impairment

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…

stocks that reinvented themselves

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…

government bonds

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…

anz placement

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…

lehman brothers collapse

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…

remuneration strike

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

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

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…

SGX

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

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…

Aussie dollar

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…

catch a falling knife

‘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…

Versant

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

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

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

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…

ASX resources small caps

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…

rule of 40

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

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…

most important investor conferences

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…

top ASX resources stocks for October

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…

AGM season

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…

best ASX tech stocks for October

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…

best ASX stocks for October

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…

stocks with high capex

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

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

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…

ASX consumer discretionary stocks

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…

raise capital at a discount

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

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…

Star Entertainment Group recapitalisation

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

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…

ASX stocks

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…

metal exchanges

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…

Lamb Weston

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…

american airlines shares

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…

metallurgical testwork

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…

nexted

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…

trading platform with the lowest fees

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

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

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…

Cleanaway Waste Management

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…

top ASX resources stocks for September

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…

regional bank stocks

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…

Best ASX Tech stocks for September

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…

best ASX Biotech stocks for September

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…

crown holdings

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…

why are healthcare stocks defensive?

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…

liquidation value

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

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…

top ASX AI stocks

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,…

best ASX stocks for September

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…

Qantas fleet renewal cost

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…

history of the asx

Here is the rich history of the ASX, all the way back to the 19th century!

The history of the ASX began in 1987 when half a dozen state-based stock exchanges amalgamated into one via an…

big stocks

Here are 4 Big stocks that just might get even bigger!

There are always a few big stocks at the top of the market that may seem invincible. But will they…

sustainable investment options

Here are the best sustainable investment options available in Australia

Sustainable investing is becoming increasingly popular in Australia. It is a way for investors to make sure their money is…

economic collapse in China

Is there really an economic collapse in China? And what would this mean for stocks?

Investors have been scared about the prospect of an economic collapse in China. After being the last economy in the world…

recapitalised

Why do ASX small caps get recapitalised? And do existing shareholders have hope of coming out ahead?

Every now and then, ASX companies get recapitalised for varying reasons. Typically, the company is in a poor state being…

hottest lithium stocks

Here are the 4 hottest lithium stocks right now!

What are the hottest lithium stocks on the ASX right now? They tend to be explorers that have positive exploration results…

investment overhype

Investment overhype: 3 times ASX investors ran too hard on an entire sector

Investment overhype can happen in any asset class, but particularly ASX shares when the bulk of companies are small caps.…

revenge travel boom

4 signs the revenge travel boom is slowing down and what it means for investors

The revenge travel boom has been going for…well…a while now. It is hard to pinpoint an exact date when it…

surveying

So, your resources stock is surveying? What does that involve and how confident can you be in successful drilling

Surveying is one step that resources explorers undertake prior to drilling land for mineral resources, to maximise the chances of…

asx property stocks

Will ASX property stocks finally make their long awaited turn around in FY24? It depends

Spare a thought for investors in ASX property stocks. For the most part, little has changed since the pandemic. Long-suffering investors…

best fy23 results

Here are 5 of the best FY23 results so far this reporting season

In this article, we recap 5 of the best FY23 results reporting season. Although reporting season is not over yet, we…