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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

Retail

Bapcor Crashes 22% to Multi-Year Low: Is BAP a Buy at 63% Below Fair Value?

Bapcor hits decade lows as turnaround stalls Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) shares crashed 22% to around A$1.88 on Monday, hitting their lowest level in over a decade. The auto parts retailer warned investors that its first half of FY26 will now be a loss of A$5 million to A$8 million. That's a dramatic swing from…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 10, 20250Comments

Gold Stocks

Brightstar Hits More High-Grade Gold at Sandstone: Analysts See 227% Upside- Is BTR a Buy?

Brightstar Resources (ASX: BTR) continues to find more high-grade gold at its Sandstone Hub, with fresh drilling at Bull Oak and Havilah delivering strong results. Yet despite holding over 3 million ounces of gold resources and record gold prices above A$4,000 per ounce, the stock has fallen 19% over the past year. It has also…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 10, 20250Comments

Biotech Stocks

Race Oncology Raises $3.2m at 6% Premium: Is RAC Still a Buy After 87% Rally?

Race Oncology’s (ASX: RAC) latest capital raise sends a strong signal. The company secured A$3.2 million from sophisticated investors at $2.83 per share, a 6% premium to its last close. For a small-cap biotech, that’s unusual; most need to offer discounts to attract funding. This premium placement shows investors are confident about the upcoming HARNESS-1…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 10, 20250Comments

Market news

RBA Holds at 3.6%: Here’s When the Next Rate Move Is Expected

RBA rate hold: what it means for ASX investors The Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate steady at 3.6 per cent at its final meeting of 2025, marking the third consecutive pause after three cuts earlier in the year. For mortgage holders hoping for more relief, the decision signals that the easing cycle…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 9, 20250Comments

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