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Ujjwal Maheshwari

Ujjwal Maheshwari is a Sydney-based financial writer at Stocks Down Under, where he has covered ASX and forex markets for over three years. He specialises in breaking down complex market developments into clear, accessible analysis for everyday investors.

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), University of New South Wales (UNSW)

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Iron Ore Stocks

Fortescue (ASX: FMG) Delivers Record Shipments and a 24% Dividend Hike, So Why Are Brokers Saying Sell?

Fortescue beats on dividends, but iron ore risk grows Fortescue (ASX: FMG) just posted a half-year result that most companies would be proud of. Record iron ore shipments of 100.2 million tonnes, a 23% jump in net profit to US$1.91 billion, and a fully franked interim dividend of A$0.62 per share, up 24% on last…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariMarch 3, 20260Comments

Travel Stocks

Qantas Shares (ASX: QAN) Fall 10% Amidst Iran Conflict: But Investors Just May Be Overreacting!

Qantas shares slide as Middle East shutdown lifts fuel costs Qantas shares dropped as much as 10.4% on Monday morning to A$8.92, its lowest price in 10 months, after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran over the weekend. Shares recovered slightly during the day but were still down around 5.4% by the afternoon.…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariMarch 3, 20260Comments

Energy Stocks

3 ASX Energy Stocks Surging on the Iran Oil Shock: Is It Too Late to Buy?

ASX energy stocks surge as oil spikes on Iran-Hormuz fears ASX energy stocks had their best day in months yesterday after US and Israeli strikes on Iran sent oil prices sharply higher. Brent crude jumped roughly 12 per cent to above US$79 a barrel, its highest level in four years, as traders priced in the…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariMarch 3, 20260Comments

AI Stocks

ASX Stocks Surging on AI Job Cuts- and Why the Market Thinks It’s Just the Beginning

The three ASX stocks surging as they cut jobs and lean into AI Three major ASX-listed companies cut thousands of jobs last week. All three saw their share prices rise. WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC) jumped 11% after announcing plans to cut 2,000 roles. Block (ASX: XYZ) soared 28% on the ASX after slashing roughly 4,000…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariMarch 2, 20260Comments

Copper Stocks

5 Best ASX Copper Stocks to Buy as Prices Hit Record Highs in 2026

ASX copper stocks in focus as supply tightness lifts prices Copper just hit record highs, trading above US$13,300 per tonne, and this rally looks like more than a short-term spike. The world is using copper faster than miners can produce it, and J.P. Morgan expects a shortage of around 330,000 tonnes this year. For ASX…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariMarch 2, 20260Comments

Consumer Industrials Retail

Bapcor (ASX:BAP) Crashes 49% After Emergency Capital Raise: Is This a Turnaround Opportunity or a Value Trap?

Bapcor plunges after a deep loss and emergency capital raise Bapcor (ASX: BAP) lost nearly half its value on Friday after delivering a shocking A$104.8 million loss and announcing an emergency A$200 million capital raise at just 60 cents per share. That price represents a 65% discount, and the new shares will increase the total…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariMarch 2, 20260Comments

Lithium Stocks

ASX Lithium Stocks Surge as Prices Triple: Is It Too Late to Buy or Just the Beginning?

ASX lithium stocks rally as prices rebound ASX lithium stocks surged this week, with PLS Group (ASX: PLS) up 8%, Liontown (ASX: LTR) jumping 9%, and Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) rallying 7%. Spodumene prices have tripled from around US$600 per tonne to above US$2,000, while lithium carbonate hit 180,000 yuan in late January. UBS upgraded…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 28, 20260Comments

Rare Earths Stocks

Lynas (ASX:LYC) Posts 13x Profit Jump But Stock Fades. Is This a Buying Opportunity?

Lynas profits surge, but doubts remain Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) jumped as much as 5% on Thursday after reporting a thirteen-fold profit increase, only to fade and close up just 1.2% at A$17.24. The company posted A$80.2 million in net profit for the six months to December 2025, up from A$5.9 million a year…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 28, 20260Comments

Market news

ASX 200 Reporting Season Wrap: 5 Earnings Surprises That Signal Buy Opportunities Heading Into March

ASX 200 reporting season- five stocks the market rewarded The ASX 200 touched a fresh record high of 9,202 this week, wrapping up a reporting season that told investors one thing loud and clear: quality matters. The benchmark climbed 3.7% in February, but this was not a rising tide lifting all boats. Companies that beat…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 28, 20260Comments

Consumer Retail

Coles (ASX:COL) Drops 8% Despite Strong Supermarket Earnings: Buy Signal or Warning Sign?

Coles shares fall despite strong supermarket earnings Coles Group (ASX: COL) dropped more than 8% on Friday to around A$20.34, even after delivering double-digit profit growth in its supermarket business. Group EBIT rose 10.2% to A$1.23 billion, supermarkets' EBIT surged 14.6%, and underlying net profit climbed 12.5% to A$676 million. So why is the market…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 28, 20260Comments

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Fortescue (ASX: FMG) Delivers Record Shipments and a 24% Dividend Hike, So Why Are Brokers Saying Sell?

Qantas Shares (ASX: QAN) Fall 10% Amidst Iran Conflict: But Investors Just May Be Overreacting!

3 ASX Energy Stocks Surging on the Iran Oil Shock: Is It Too Late to Buy?

ASX Stocks Surging on AI Job Cuts- and Why the Market Thinks It’s Just the Beginning

5 Best ASX Copper Stocks to Buy as Prices Hit Record Highs in 2026

Bapcor (ASX:BAP) Crashes 49% After Emergency Capital Raise: Is This a Turnaround Opportunity or a Value Trap?

ASX Lithium Stocks Surge as Prices Triple: Is It Too Late to Buy or Just the Beginning?

Lynas (ASX:LYC) Posts 13x Profit Jump But Stock Fades. Is This a Buying Opportunity?

ASX 200 Reporting Season Wrap: 5 Earnings Surprises That Signal Buy Opportunities Heading Into March

Coles (ASX:COL) Drops 8% Despite Strong Supermarket Earnings: Buy Signal or Warning Sign?

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