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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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AI Stocks

Southern Cross Electrical (ASX:SXE) Raises $150m and Upgrades Guidance as Data Centre Demand Surges

KEY POINTS Southern Cross Electrical (ASX:SXE) came back from a trading halt with a rare triple win: new contracts, higher earnings guidance, and a A$150m capital raising. The new work includes early electrical works at a major Sydney data centre and a three-year deal with Rio Tinto in the Pilbara. …

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJune 17, 20260Comments

Energy Stocks

Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) Falls Almost 12% After Gulf of Mexico Setback Forces 2026 Production Cut

KEY POINTS Karoon shares fell almost 12% to A$1.64 after the company cut its 2026 production forecast. A damaged oil field in the US Gulf of Mexico will not be fully fixed until late 2027, so this year's output will drop. The good news: this is delayed oil, not lost…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJune 16, 20260Comments

Market news Bank Stocks Dividend Stocks

RBA Keeps Rates at 4.35%: What a “Higher for Longer” Cash Rate Means for ASX Banks and Dividend Stocks

KEY POINTS The RBA held the cash rate at 4.35% on 16 June, pausing after three hikes in 2026 but keeping a hawkish tone, with inflation still at 4.2%. A steady, high rate helps the big banks in the short term, because it keeps their lending margins wide and supports franked dividends.…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJune 16, 20261Comment

Market news Mining Stocks

BHP (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) and the Miners Lead the ASX Higher

KEY POINTS Materials were the best-performing ASX sector on Monday, up 3.8% BHP (ASX:BHP) rose around 3.6% to a fresh all-time high of A$65.18, with Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) up 2.7% The rally was driven by rising copper, gold and iron ore prices after the Iran deal Lower oil…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJune 16, 20260Comments

Technology US stocks

Why Micron Stock Is Surging: Sold-Out AI Memory and a $1,750 Price Target War

Micron (NASDAQ:MU) jumped about 11% on Monday to close near US$1,089, a record high. The stock is now up more than 700% over the past year and is worth more than a trillion dollars. Here is the strange part. It keeps climbing even as some experts warn it has gone too far, too fast. That…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJune 16, 20260Comments

Market news

Why the ASX Surged and Oil Crashed Today: The Iran Deal Explained

KEY POINTS A weekend deal between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war removed the oil "war premium", sending Brent to a three-month low. Cheaper oil lifted the broad ASX 200 (up about 1.5%), in line with a big rally across Asian markets. Energy names…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJune 15, 20260Comments

Mining Stocks

Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU) Surges Nearly 15% as FY26 Guidance Holds and Regis Merger Nears

KEY POINTS Vault shares traded around A$4.60 today, up 14.71%. Vault remains on track to meet FY26 production guidance of 332,000 to 360,000 ounces. The earlier unfranked maiden dividend of A$0.07 per share showed growing confidence in cash flow. The Regis merger could create a gold producer with…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJune 15, 20260Comments

Consumer

Accent Group (ASX:AX1) Jumps 15% on Frasers’ Hostile Bid, But Why Is It Trading Above the Offer?

Accent Group (ASX:AX1) jumped almost 15% on Monday, hitting a high of A$0.75 after UK retail giant Frasers Group launched a surprise takeover bid. Here is the strange part: Frasers is only offering A$0.65 cash per share, which is exactly where Accent closed on Friday. That means the offer carries no premium at all, yet…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJune 15, 20260Comments

Currency Market news

The Aussie Dollar’s Big Week: How the RBA and Fed Could Move the ASX Stocks You Own

KEY POINTS Two rate decisions land in two days: the RBA on Tuesday and the US Fed on Wednesday. The bigger story for your portfolio is the Aussie dollar. Australia's cash rate (4.35%) already sits above the US rate (a 3.50% to 3.75% range). If the RBA signals more hikes ahead while the…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJune 15, 20260Comments

Space Stocks

SpaceX IPO Lifts Space Stocks- Is Rocket Lab the Biggest Winner?

KEY POINTS SpaceX just had the biggest IPO ever, and it has pulled attention back to space stocks. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) is the clearest space company most investors can actually buy, and it joins the Nasdaq-100 on 22 June. It is a real business with growing sales and a…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJune 15, 20260Comments

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Southern Cross Electrical (ASX:SXE) Raises $150m and Upgrades Guidance as Data Centre Demand Surges

Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) Falls Almost 12% After Gulf of Mexico Setback Forces 2026 Production Cut

RBA Keeps Rates at 4.35%: What a “Higher for Longer” Cash Rate Means for ASX Banks and Dividend Stocks

BHP (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) and the Miners Lead the ASX Higher

Why Micron Stock Is Surging: Sold-Out AI Memory and a $1,750 Price Target War

Why the ASX Surged and Oil Crashed Today: The Iran Deal Explained

Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU) Surges Nearly 15% as FY26 Guidance Holds and Regis Merger Nears

Accent Group (ASX:AX1) Jumps 15% on Frasers’ Hostile Bid, But Why Is It Trading Above the Offer?

The Aussie Dollar’s Big Week: How the RBA and Fed Could Move the ASX Stocks You Own

SpaceX IPO Lifts Space Stocks- Is Rocket Lab the Biggest Winner?

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