Nick Sundich
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 (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…
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…
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…