Nick Sundich
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,’…
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 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: 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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: 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 (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…
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…
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!…
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 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 –…
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…
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: 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…
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…
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…
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: 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 – 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…