Nick Sundich
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 (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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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: 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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When your company proposes issuing shares to directors, here are 3 questions you need to ask
Companies issuing shares to directors inevitably leave shareholders with mixed feelings. On the one hand, directors are getting something essentially for…
Here are the 3 Best ASX stocks in August
In this article, we look at the Best ASX stocks in August. We’re half-way through reporting season and while not…
Coca Cola (NYSE:KO): We’ll happily drink to it – both as a drink and solid investment!
This week’s international stock deep dive is Coca Cola (NYSE:KO). It is one of the most famous brands in the world…
This is the hottest ASX lithium stock – it’s up over 1,000% in 12 months and here is why!
What is the hottest ASX lithium stock? The answer depends on how ‘hottest’ is defined, but if you want to…
What are the oldest companies on the ASX? Here are 5 of them and the secrets to their success!
In this article, we look at 5 of the oldest companies on the ASX. Now, we are not claiming these…
The ASX is demutualised: Here is why that is a good thing
The ASX is demutualised and it has been since 1998. At the time, it was the first in the world…
More ASX potash stocks bite the dust! Are they all a lost cause?
Potash stocks may seem like a no-brainer for investors right now. After all, fertilisers are important to the food and agricultural…
Should I trade CFDs? Only if you’re comfortable with the extreme risk
Should I trade CFDs? CFDs (contracts for difference) are a powerful trading tool that allow retail investors to speculate on…
ASX v US stocks: 5 things we’d like to see the ASX learn from Wall Street
The ASX v US stocks debate is a common one among Australian investors – which exchange will generate better returns?…
Why American Express is Warren Buffett’s favourite stock
What is Warren Buffett’s favourite stock? Mr Buffett is renowned for his investment strategies and has a track record of successful…
What is shareholder dilution and when is it a good thing?
With the ASX hosting more small-cap companies than large ones, the concept of shareholder dilution is one that investors should…
Gorman-Rupp (NYSE:GRC): It is boom or bust for this 90-year-old pump company
Gorman-Rupp (NYSE:GRC) is one of our favourite US stocks offering solid potential for good returns. The risk is a bit…
Which Big Bank stock will win the mortgage wars?
The average home owner paying down a home loan would think the term ‘mortgage wars’ would allude to their struggle…
4 urgent changes Dominos (ASX:DMP) must make to get itself back on track
We feel sad for Dominos Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP). After 17 years of non-stop share price growth and expansion, it has…
As reporting season 2023 kicks off, here are 5 companies to keep an eager eye on!
Reporting season 2023 will kick off today with Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) releasing its FY23 results. Companies have to release financial results…
Many stocks have investor relations personnel. How can you judge their success or failure?
Many listed companies will have people dedicated to investor relations – either in-house staff or outside personnel from dedicated firms.…
Demergers … The 5 most famous break ups!
Demergers are a common organisational restructuring tactic listed companies undertake. In this article we look at why companies undertake them…
Ansell’s trading update for FY23 and FY24: Here’s why investors did not like it
Ansell’s trading update sent shares down over 10% yesterday. The catalyst was a negative trading update out of the personal protection…
Most ASX companies are in a blackout period right now – here’s what it means
ASX companies that use either the calendar year or July 1-June 30 year as their financial year are currently in…
5 of the best ASX M&A deals in 1HY23!
ASX M&A deals were a rarity during 2022. But 2023 has seen a bounce back so far, even if it…
How to rebuild your wealth after a divorce? Here are 5 key steps
How to rebuild your wealth after a divorce? It can be a daunting and overwhelming task. However, it doesn’t have to…
Are aged care stocks good investments? How might they be impacted by forthcoming regulatory changes in FY25?
If you’ve seen the enormous fees aged care stocks charge, have observed the funding given to the sector notwithstanding, and…
Why do some companies capitalise expenses such as R&D? Should investors even care?
There’s plenty of accounting plays companies can make and one of them is to capitalise expenses. To capitalise expenses (particularly…
Copper: Can it go up over the next 5-10 years and how can I take advantage?
Copper is one of the most in-demand metals on the planet and has amongst the best prospects of any metal…
How much more will interest rates rise in Australia? Isn’t 4.1% high enough?
How much more will interest rates rise in Australia? Since May 2022, the RBA has increased the cash rate 13 times…
Are Semiconductor stocks really so much more volatile than other stocks?
Semiconductor stocks are amongst the most important companies on the market. This is because they produce the components that enable modern…
ASX Gold Small Caps: Here are our 3 favourite in 2023
There are plenty of ASX gold small caps, but which ones are the best? We’ve selected our favourite 3, all…
Cincinnati Financial (NDQ:CINF): An Ohio-based P&C insurer that has lifted its dividend an astonishing 62 years in a row!
This week we are taking a deep dive into Cincinnati Financial (NDQ:CINF). As Stocks Down Under Concierge expands into international…
Clinical trial stages: Here are the 4 big hurdles that biotechs need to overcome
A biotech wanting to bring a drug or product to market has to clear various Clinical trial stages. In this…
Chinese tourists in Australia: Will they ever return in their pre-COVID 19 numbers or will tourist operators be left distraught?
Chinese tourists in Australia were important to Australia’s economy pre-pandemic. Spending peaked at $12.4bn annually. Six months since China re-opened,…
Here are 5 ASX stocks to give up on – if you haven’t wisely done so already
In this article, we recap 5 ASX stocks to give up on – if you haven’t made the correct call…
Is Rex (ASX:REX) doomed to fail?
Rex (ASX:REX) shareholders have done it tough. After launching capital city jet flights and thinking that business could become Qantas’…