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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)

605 articles published

Energy Stocks

The Venezuela Oil Paradox: Why ASX Energy Stocks May Not Rally as Expected

ASX Energy Stocks remain flat following the Venezuela crisis When US forces captured Venezuelan President Maduro over the weekend, many investors expected oil prices to spike and energy stocks to rally. After all, turmoil in a country sitting on the world's largest oil reserves should mean supply fears and higher prices. But the market is…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJanuary 7, 20260Comments

Defence Stocks

Trump’s Venezuela Strike Puts These 3 ASX Defence Stocks in Focus

ASX Defence Stocks in focus after Venezuela raid The world woke up to a different geopolitical reality this weekend. US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise military operation, the kind of bold move that hasn't happened in decades. President Trump declared America would 'run' Venezuela, though Secretary of State Marco Rubio later clarified…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJanuary 6, 20260Comments

Gold Stocks

Gold Surges on Venezuela Crisis: 3 ASX Gold Stocks Set to Benefit

ASX Gold Stocks jump as Venezuela crisis sparks gold demand Gold prices climbed to a one-week high on Monday after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend, lifting safe-haven demand and putting ASX gold stocks firmly back in focus. Spot gold rose 2.9% to around US$4,453 per ounce, edging closer to…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJanuary 6, 20260Comments

Mining Stocks

Verity Resources (ASX:VRL) Surges 16% After Doubling Gold Project Footprint- Buy or Avoid?

Verity Resources Adds High-Potential Gold Ground Verity Resources (ASX: VRL) just landed a major win. The company has been granted a new exploration licence that more than doubles its ground at the Monument Gold Project in Western Australia's Laverton Goldfields. The project has grown from 195 km² to 405 km², giving this tiny explorer a…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJanuary 6, 20260Comments

Industrials

Civmec (ASX:CVL) Surges 9% on $400M Contract Haul: Time to Buy the Infrastructure Boom?

Civmec lands A$400m+ in BHP and Fortescue contracts Civmec (ASX: CVL) jumped 9% to A$1.60 on Monday after announcing over A$400 million in new contracts from mining giants BHP (ASX: BHP) and Fortescue (ASX: FMG). For investors watching Australia's infrastructure boom, this is a big deal. Both companies are among the country's most reliable spenders…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJanuary 6, 20260Comments

Industrials

Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) Enters 2026 With New CEO and Fresh Acquisition- Is Now the Time to Buy?

Vulcan Steel Enters 2026 With New Leadership Vulcan Steel (ASX: VSL) has started 2026 with a big change at the top. New CEO Gavin Street officially took over on 1 January, replacing Rhys Jones, who led the company for 19 years. Jones now moves to the role of non-executive chairman. For investors watching the steel…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJanuary 6, 20260Comments

Agriculture Stocks

AACo (ASX:AAC) Falls 2% on Queensland Flood Fears – Buy the Dip or Avoid the Risk?

AACo down on Queensland flood uncertainty Australian Agricultural Company (ASX: AAC) slipped around 2% to A$1.42 after the company warned that Queensland floods would have a "material impact" on its FY26 earnings. Three of AACo's 27 cattle stations have been hit by severe flooding in the state's Gulf region, putting approximately 55,000 cattle at risk.…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJanuary 6, 20260Comments

Copper Stocks Mining Stocks

Capstone Copper (ASX:CSC) Drops on Chile Strike: Is This a Buying Opportunity?

Capstone Copper: Is This a Buying Opportunity? Capstone Copper (ASX: CSC) fell 4% to A$14.51 last week after workers at its Mantoverde mine in Chile went on strike starting January 2, 2026. Union #2, which represents about half of Mantoverde’s workers and roughly 22% of Capstone’s total staff, walked out after pay talks broke down.…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJanuary 5, 20260Comments

Lithium Stocks Mining Stocks

Chariot Resources (ASX:CC9) Lands Deal with CATL Supplier: Is This Micro-Cap Lithium Stock a Buy?

Chariot Resources’ Nigeria Lithium Opportunity Chariot Resources (ASX: CC9) has started 2026 with a bang. The company just signed a deal with Shanghai GreatPower, one of China's biggest battery materials suppliers. If things go well, Shanghai GreatPower could buy up to 200,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate per year from Chariot's Nigerian projects. The deal also…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJanuary 5, 20260Comments

Copper Stocks Mining Stocks

Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Rallies 94%: Is This ASX Copper Stock Still Worth Buying?

Sandfire Resources: ASX Copper Stock to Watch in 2026 As the ASX begins its first full trading week of 2026, Sandfire Resources (ASX: SFR) has become a key test for the copper sector after its share price surged an impressive 94% in 2025. For investors watching the copper space, this momentum reflects a company that…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJanuary 5, 20260Comments

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The Venezuela Oil Paradox: Why ASX Energy Stocks May Not Rally as Expected

Trump’s Venezuela Strike Puts These 3 ASX Defence Stocks in Focus

Gold Surges on Venezuela Crisis: 3 ASX Gold Stocks Set to Benefit

Verity Resources (ASX:VRL) Surges 16% After Doubling Gold Project Footprint- Buy or Avoid?

Civmec (ASX:CVL) Surges 9% on $400M Contract Haul: Time to Buy the Infrastructure Boom?

Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) Enters 2026 With New CEO and Fresh Acquisition- Is Now the Time to Buy?

AACo (ASX:AAC) Falls 2% on Queensland Flood Fears – Buy the Dip or Avoid the Risk?

Capstone Copper (ASX:CSC) Drops on Chile Strike: Is This a Buying Opportunity?

Chariot Resources (ASX:CC9) Lands Deal with CATL Supplier: Is This Micro-Cap Lithium Stock a Buy?

Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Rallies 94%: Is This ASX Copper Stock Still Worth Buying?

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