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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

Biotech Stocks

Imugene (ASX: IMU) Gets FDA Green Light for Phase 3: Time to Buy the Dip?

Imugene wins FDA support, funding risk remains Imugene (ASX: IMU) received a major regulatory boost this week after the US Food and Drug Administration confirmed support to advance its cancer therapy Azer-Cel into a pivotal Phase 3 study. Written minutes from a November 21 Type C meeting showed clear alignment on trial design, patient population,…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 9, 20250Comments

Silver stocks

Andean Silver (ASX:ASL) Falls 12% After $30 Million Placement: Buying Opportunity or Dilution Concern?

Andean Silver (ASX: ASL) shares fell 12% after the company said it would raise A$30 million by selling new shares at A$1.85 each, which is cheaper than the previous price of A$2.09. It also offered retail investors the opportunity to buy through A$3 million plan at the same price. This means current shareholders’ ownership gets…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 9, 20250Comments

Tech Stocks

Ovanti (ASX: OVT) Partners with Mastercard’s Finicity as US BNPL Strategy Takes Shape

Ovanti (ASX: OVT) has secured a partnership with Finicity, a Mastercard company, to power its upcoming buy‑now‑pay‑later platform in the United States. This marks the third major deal in 2025, following agreements with payment processor Shift4 and lending platform BNPLPay, and completes Ovanti’s US partnership stack ahead of the planned Flote launch in Q1 2026.…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 9, 20250Comments

Oil and Gas Stocks

Eastern Gas IPO: Pure One’s Spinoff Targets Cooper Basin and Surat Gas Assets

Eastern Gas has been listed on the ASX following an IPO raising approximately AUD 5.5 million, completing its spinoff from Pure One (ASX: PH2), formerly known as Pure Hydrogen. The demerger creates two distinct investment opportunities: Pure One continues pursuing hydrogen infrastructure and zero-emission vehicles, while Eastern Gas focuses exclusively on developing natural gas resources in…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 9, 20250Comments

Real Estate

National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR) Agrees to $4bn Takeover- Should You Accept $2.86 or Wait for a Better Offer?

National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR) surged to a record high this week after agreeing to an A$4 billion takeover from Brookfield and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC. The buyers are offering A$2.86 in cash for each security, which values the company, the biggest self-storage operator in Australia and New Zealand, at A$6.7 billion including debt.…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 9, 20250Comments

Gold Stocks

Fed Rate Cut Looms: Two ASX Gold Miners Positioned to Benefit

ASX Gold Outlook Ahead of the Fed Rate Cut A Fed rate cut is coming, and gold stocks stand to benefit. But after a 60% rally in bullion prices this year, the easy gains are behind us. That doesn't mean opportunity has vanished; it just means investors need to be more selective. With the Fed…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 8, 20250Comments

Tech Stocks

ASX Tech Stocks Down 22%: Buy the Dip or Stay Away?

ASX tech stocks: Opportunity or Warning Sign? The Australian tech sector has taken a big hit. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) has fallen 22% since mid-September, when it reached a record high of 3,060 points. In contrast, the broader ASX 200 has only slipped 2% over the same time. This sharp fall…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 8, 20250Comments

Mining Stocks

Many Peaks Minerals (ASX:MPK) Up 350% in 2025: Is This Explorer Still a Buy?

What the Market Is Pricing In for Many Peaks Many Peaks Minerals (ASX:MPK) has delivered one of the most impressive performances on the ASX this year, with shares surging 350 per cent from AUD 0.20 at the start of 2025 to around AUD 0.90 today. For comparison, the All Ordinaries Index is only up 5.5…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 8, 20250Comments

Gold Stocks

Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) Surges 7.5% on Deacon North Restart- Is Now the Time to Buy?

Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) climbed 7.5 per cent last week after confirming development has resumed at Deacon North, the largest high-grade mining area within its flagship Bellevue Gold Project in Western Australia. First ore production from Deacon North is now targeted for the June 2026 quarter. With shares up around 63 per cent over the past…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 8, 20250Comments

Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Bendigo Bank After the RACQ Acquisition Deal? Not Yet

Bendigo Bank’s acquisition is positive, but timing isn’t Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX: BEN) announced last week that it will acquire RACQ Bank's retail lending and deposit business in a deal worth A$5.2 billion in total assets. The acquisition includes A$2.7 billion in retail loans, A$2.5 billion in deposits, and more than 90,000 customers. Management…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 8, 20250Comments