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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)

731 articles published

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

Uranium Stocks

Jensen Huang Says AI Needs Nuclear Power: Here Are 3 ASX Uranium Stocks to Buy

ASX uranium stocks surged after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience and made a bold prediction about AI's future. He declared that nuclear power is "the smartest way" to solve AI's growing energy crisis. He also predicted that tech giants will soon build their own small nuclear reactors because the existing…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 6, 20250Comments

Market news

RBA Rate Hike Fears Grow: ASX Stocks to Buy and Avoid

Just months ago, investors were betting on rate cuts to ease pressure on borrowers. That narrative has shifted dramatically. Inflation in Australia rose to 3.8% in October, above the RBA’s target of 2–3%. As a result, markets now see a 70% chance of at least one rate hike before the end of 2026. The RBA…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 6, 20250Comments

Real Estate

Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP) Declares 4.2 Cent Distribution: Is This a Buy?

Centuria Industrial REIT's Latest Distribution Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX: CIP) has announced a distribution of 4.2 cents per unit for the quarter ending December 31. What caught our attention isn't just the steady payout; it's the context around it. The REIT has kept its distribution reinvestment plan (DRP) suspended while running an active buyback program.…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 6, 20250Comments

Mining Stocks

BHP and Rio Tinto Power Up Australia’s First Battery-Electric Haul Trucks in Major Decarbonisation Push

Introduction to Battery-Electric Haul Trucks Australia's first battery-electric haul trucks have arrived in the Pilbara, marking a significant milestone in the mining industry's push to eliminate diesel from iron ore operations. BHP (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) are collaborating with Caterpillar to trial two Cat 793 XE Early Learner trucks at BHP's Jimblebar…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 6, 20250Comments

Mining Stocks

FireFly Metals Falls on A$139M Raise: Is the Dip a Buying Opportunity?

Capital Raise to Fund Aggressive Drilling FireFly Metals (ASX: FFM) shares pulled back this week after the company announced a major capital raise. FireFly secured commitments for approximately A$134.1 million and is seeking a further A$5 million via a share purchase plan, bringing the total raise to around A$139 million. The institutional placement was priced…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 5, 20250Comments