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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)

730 articles published

Gold Stocks Mining Stocks

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) Receives $32m Deposit From Lingbao- Is This Gold Stock a Buy?

Simberi Expansion: The Real Catalyst Ahead St Barbara (ASX: SBM) rose 3.4% to 60 cents last week after confirming that Lingbao Gold has deposited A$32 million into escrow. This deposit is part of the A$370 million deal announced two weeks ago, where the Chinese gold producer will buy 50% of St Barbara Mining. For investors…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 29, 20250Comments

Mining Stocks

Copper Hits US$12,000: Is Now the Right Time to Buy BHP (ASX:BHP) Shares?

Copper Record Highs: Could BHP Be the Next Breakout? BHP Group (ASX: BHP) is trading near 52-week highs above A$45.60 as copper hit a historic peak of US$12,159 per tonne last week, marking an unprecedented milestone. The metal has surged roughly 36% in 2025, its strongest annual rally since the 2009 post-GFC recovery. For…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 29, 20250Comments

Travel Stocks

Diversifying Portfolios with ASX Consumer Stocks: Opportunities and Risks

The ASX 200 has delivered significant volatility recently, and market participants observing the screens in 2025 understand the turbulence firsthand. Such fluctuations often compel traders to seek safety, yet volatility also creates distinct opportunities for the astute. While banking heavyweights and iron ore miners typically dominate the headlines, the consumer discretionary sector serves as the…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 28, 20250Comments

Gold Stocks Mining Stocks

Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) Drops on Yalgoo Acquisition: Buy the Dip?

Capricorn Metals: Dilution or opportunity? Capricorn Metals (ASX: CMM) closed down 1.76% at A$14.52 yesterday despite announcing a deal that grows its Western Australian gold footprint. The company signed a binding agreement with Tempest Minerals to buy the Yalgoo Project for A$4.5 million, with most of the payment coming through new shares. For investors, this…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 24, 20250Comments

Silver stocks

Silver Mines (ASX:SVL) Crashes 22% on Permitting Setback: Buy the Dip or Avoid?

Silver Mines: Buy the dip or avoid? Silver Mines (ASX: SVL) dropped 22% to 18 cents yesterday after announcing it must redo ecological surveys for its Bowdens Silver Project. This extends an already uncertain approval timeline. For investors who've watched this stock climb 178% over the past year, yesterday's sell-off raises a simple question: Is…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 24, 20250Comments

Lithium Stocks

Core Lithium (ASX: CXO) Jumps 7% on Uranium Exit: Buy or Hold After 200% Rally?

Core Lithium Secures A$5M in Uranium Asset Sale Core Lithium (ASX: CXO) rose 7.4% to 29 cents on Tuesday after selling its uranium projects to Elevate Uranium for A$5 million. The deal gives Core Lithium A$2.5 million in cash, A$2.5 million in Elevate shares, and a 1% royalty on any future uranium production. For investors,…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 24, 20250Comments

Mining Stocks

Is Fenix Resources (ASX:FEX) a Buy After 71% Rally and 10Mtpa Expansion News?

Fenix Resources: The key catalyst ahead Fenix Resources (ASX: FEX) jumped 5.5% to 47.5 cents on Tuesday after releasing a scoping study that maps out an exciting growth story. The company plans to grow production from 6 million tonnes per year in 2028 to 10 million tonnes by 2031, with expansion works specifically kicking off…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 24, 20250Comments

Uranium Stocks

Silex Systems Enters the ASX 200: Is This Uranium Stock Ready for Prime Time?

Silex Moves Into the ASX 200 Spotlight Silex Systems (ASX: SLX) officially joined the S&P/ASX 200 on Monday as part of the December quarterly rebalance, entering alongside Aussie Broadband and Resolute Mining. The stock has surged around 66% in 2025, making it one of the stronger performers among uranium-linked names on the ASX. For investors tracking…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 23, 20250Comments

Retail

Nick Scali Surges 10% on Profit Upgrade: Buy, Hold, or Take Profits?

Nick Scali Jumps as Demand Lifts Nick Scali (ASX: NCK) surged 10% on Monday after the furniture retailer upgraded its first-half profit guidance for the second time in two months. The company now expects ANZ revenue growth of 10-12%, up from the 7-9% forecast at its October AGM. Group net profit after tax is projected…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 23, 20250Comments

Healthcare Stocks

Is Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) a Buy After the 34% Pullback?

Pro Medicus slips, growth momentum remains Pro Medicus (ASX: PME) has dropped approximately 34% from its record high of A$336 in July 2025 and now trades near A$222. Investors are asking if Australia’s top-performing stock has finally slowed down. For context, this company has delivered 54,000 per cent returns over 15 years, making it a…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 23, 20250Comments