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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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AI Stocks

Why did Tesla Shareholders Approve $1 Trillion Musk Package: Is TSLA Still a Buy?

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shareholders approved Elon Musk's compensation package on Thursday that could be worth $1 trillion, with over 75% voting in favour. The decision comes despite warnings from Norway's sovereign wealth fund about dilution. For investors, the question is whether dilution will be offset by the innovations Musk promises. What are the Best AI stocks to…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariNovember 7, 20250Comments

Lithium Stocks

Is Pilbara Minerals Still a Buy After Its 157% Rally? What Investors Need to Know

Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) has surged 157% from its June low of $1.07, recently trading around $2.94. The rally reflects a broader lithium sector recovery after a brutal 18-month downturn. Chinese battery makers are restocking inventories, marginal producers have shut down operations, and spodumene prices have climbed roughly 30% from their lows. For investors who watched…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariNovember 7, 20250Comments

Energy Stocks

Origin Energy & AGL: Are Utility Stocks a Sell After Solar Sharer Policy?

As of early November 2025, Origin Energy (ASX: ORG) fell 3.8% to $8.42, while AGL Energy (ASX: AGL) dropped 3.8% to $10.15, after the federal government unveiled its "Solar Sharer" programme mandating three hours of free electricity daily from July 2026. The policy directly targets the profit margins, supporting both companies' 6%+ dividend yields. For…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariNovember 5, 20250Comments

Uranium Stocks

Boss Energy Down 5.9% as Uranium Sector Weakness Continues

Boss Energy (ASX: BOE) was among the ASX 200’s worst performers today, with its share price falling 5.9% to $1.805. This marks a decline of nearly 68% from its May 2024 high of $5.63, bringing the stock near its recent lows. While the broader uranium sector remains under pressure, Boss Energy’s operational challenges, particularly at…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariNovember 5, 20250Comments

Energy Stocks

ASX Energy Stocks Rally as OPEC Pauses Output: Santos and Karoon in Focus

ASX energy stocks gained ground this week after OPEC+ paused production increases for early 2026, a decision that could finally stabilise oil prices after a challenging year. The group will add just 137,000 barrels daily in December, then freeze output from January through March. That may sound like technical supply management, but what it means…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariNovember 4, 20250Comments

ResMed (ASX:RMD) Falls Despite Strong Q1 Results

Healthcare Stocks

ResMed (ASX:RMD) Plunges 4% Despite Solid Q1: What’s Wrong?

ResMed (ASX: RMD) dropped nearly 5% on Monday despite reporting solid quarterly results. The sleep apnea treatment company delivered revenue growth of 9% to US$1.3 billion and net income up 11% to US$349 million, yet investors reversed Friday's gains. With the broader ASX healthcare sector down 1.7%, the question is simple: if the numbers were…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariNovember 4, 20250Comments

NAB Results Is the Bank Worth Its Price Tag

Bank Stocks

NAB Earnings Thursday: Will Australia’s Most Expensive Bank Stock Justify Its Valuation?

National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) reports full-year earnings on Thursday, November 6, and investors have good reason to pay close attention. The bank is currently trading at its most expensive valuation in over a decade, with shares priced at around 2.1 times book value, a hefty 38% premium to its 10-year average. That's quite a…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariNovember 4, 20250Comments

Cryptocurrencies

Australian investors can earn passive income through a new method

With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cutting interest rates for several consecutive years in 2025, returns on traditional savings accounts have shrunk significantly. Australian investors seeking higher returns are turning their attention from stocks and real estate to an emerging sector: cryptocurrencies. Cloud mining platforms, such as CryptoEasily, are becoming popular tools for them…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariNovember 4, 20250Comments

Gaming Stocks

How Football Clubs’ Fortunes Shape Their Stock Prices

The market doesn’t cheer when a goal goes in. But traders do. Somewhere between the roar of the crowd and the click of a Bloomberg terminal lies the strange, pulsing intersection of sport and finance. When a club scores, its stock price often jumps. When it stumbles, investors retreat. It’s as emotional as it is…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariNovember 4, 20250Comments

Uncategorized

NoviqTech (ASX: NVQ) Bets $250K on Hedera: Is This Blockchain Play Worth Watching?

Small-cap NoviqTech invested $250,000 in Hedera blockchain tokens throughout 2024, a bold move for a company generating just $18,000 in annual revenue. Following beta product launches in September 2025, this $10 million market cap stock now trades at roughly 550 times sales. The question for investors: Does NoviqTech's expansion into blockchain, AI, and quantum computing…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariNovember 3, 20250Comments