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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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IGO (ASX: IGO) Plunges—Refinery Writedown Saps Lithium Juice

IGO Ltd’s (ASX: IGO) share price took a heavy hit this week after the company revealed a major writedown on its Kwinana lithium hydroxide refinery. The company’s lithium hydroxide plant at Kwinana, once hailed as a cornerstone of Australia’s battery materials push, has been hit with a massive writedown. The news triggered a sharp sell-off,…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariAugust 13, 20250Comments

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How ASX Investors Can Ride the Digital Casino Boom

The digital casino industry is booming, and ASX-listed companies are capitalising on this surge. With online gambling revenue hitting record highs, savvy investors are eyeing opportunities in this fast-growing sector. From innovative tech providers to operators offering the best arcade games, the market is ripe for strategic investments.More people are using the technology by gamifying…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariAugust 13, 20250Comments

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How Modern Payment Innovations Are Simplifying Everyday Investments

Outside of saving, perhaps the most consistent financial goal for most of us is investing more. And why not? Investing offers an avenue through which we can create passive income and build wealth for the future. With the ever-present demand for more investment vehicles, modern technology has risen to the task. Specifically, modern payment innovations have…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariAugust 13, 20250Comments

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Online Gambling vs Stock Market: What Drives Risk-Taking in Aussie Players and Investors?

Australia has long been a nation of risk-takers. From small-cap stocks to progressive jackpot slots, Aussies are known for their comfort with uncertainty - as long as the potential reward feels worth it. But what's behind this national mindset? And how does the psychology of online gambling compare to that of investing in financial markets? Both…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariAugust 13, 20250Comments

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Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) Surges 20%: Can It Ride the Lithium Rebound Wave?

After months of sluggish trading and falling prices, Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) has snapped back to life, climbing almost 20 per cent in a single day. The surge followed a surprise supply disruption in China, a key player in the global lithium market, alongside encouraging production and cost figures from the company’s flagship Pilgangoora operation in…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariAugust 12, 20250Comments

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Betting Stocks: Understanding Opportunities and Risks

Public businesses engaged in the gaming sector, such as online casinos and sportsbooks, are known as sports betting stocks. Growing user bases, better technology structures and more interest in regulated activity markets have all added to the appeal of these shares among investors. Betting stocks are closely tied to companies that handle sports wagering, gaming…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariAugust 12, 20250Comments

Bank Stocks Market news

The RBA has cut rates to 3.60%. Who is it going to impact?

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lowered the cash rate to 3.60%, its third cut this year — following reductions in February and May — and returning to its lowest level since April 2023. The change reflects clear evidence of inflation settling within the RBA’s 2–3% target and a loosening labour market. What are the Best…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariAugust 12, 20250Comments

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Why Beacon Minerals (ASX: BCN) Is Rallying: Is Lady Ida the Turning Point?

Beacon Minerals (ASX: BCN) has been on a strong run, with the share price breaking to new highs after a string of positive updates. For a junior gold producer operating in WA’s Eastern Goldfields, such a move rarely comes without a catalyst, and all signs point to the Lady Ida project. Fresh grade-control assays from…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariAugust 11, 20250Comments

Newmont (ASX: NEM) Reports 106% Earnings Growth in Q2: Gold Rally Continues

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Speculative Markets and Predictive Modeling

Speculative markets and predictive modeling go hand in hand if you're betting on the outcome of the next high-profile soccer game or purchasing stock in the stock market. At their essence, both activities are trying to predict the uncertain future. In investing, portfolio managers and speculators construct models that look at past performance, macroeconomic indicators…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariAugust 8, 20250Comments

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Newmont (ASX: NEM) Reports 106% Earnings Growth in Q2: Gold Rally Continues

Gold prices surged last quarter, and Newmont made the most of it. In the June 2025 quarter, the world’s largest gold miner didn’t just keep up with the rally; it smashed expectations, reporting a 106% jump in earnings and a major boost in free cash flow. At a time when inflation fears, geopolitical shocks, and…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariAugust 5, 20250Comments