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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)

963 articles published

Cryptocurrencies

DigitalX (ASX:DCC) Raises $15.4M as Crypto Capital Flows Return to Australia

DigitalX has just secured $15.4 million in fresh capital, marking one of the more significant ASX crypto raises in recent months. The timing tells a story: institutional money is quietly moving back into digital assets, and Australian investors now have clearer pathways to participate through regulated vehicles. The rise comes as Bitcoin hovers around record highs…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariNovember 3, 20250Comments

Bank Stocks

Westpac (ASX: WBC) Beats Earnings, But Shares Drop: Is the Rally Over?

Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) reported full-year earnings this morning, beating analyst expectations with a $6.9 billion profit. Despite the solid result, shares dropped 1.5% to $38.12 as investors questioned whether the bank's 22% rally over the past year has run its course. With a 5% dividend yield and new leadership driving transformation, is Westpac…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariNovember 3, 20250Comments

AI Stocks

NextDC (ASX:NXT) Hits New Highs but Insider Moves Suggest Caution

NextDC (ASX: NXT) has been riding the artificial intelligence wave, with the data centre operator surging to fresh peaks and capturing investor enthusiasm around AI infrastructure plays. The stock is trading around the A$16-17 level, reflecting strong market sentiment towards the sector. But beneath the surface, some concerning signals are emerging from those closest to…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariNovember 1, 20250Comments

Bank Stocks

RBA Expected to Hold at 3.6%—Here’s What It Means for ASX Dividend Stocks & the Banking Sector

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meets on Tuesday, November 4, at 2:30 PM AEDT, and anyone expecting rate relief will be disappointed. With the cash rate staying at 3.6% and term deposits still paying 4.5-5%, dividend investors face a tough choice: are ASX bank stocks worth the risk when risk-free alternatives offer comparable returns? All…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariNovember 1, 20250Comments

Bank Stocks

RBA Rate Hold: 3 ASX Property Stocks Set to Benefit (October 2025)

The Reserve Bank of Australia meets this Tuesday, and anyone hoping for mortgage relief will likely be disappointed. With inflation still sitting at 3.2%, stubbornly above the RBA's 2-3% target range, economists are near-unanimous that rates will stay locked at 3.6% for the foreseeable future. For the millions of Australians wrestling with mortgage stress, that's another…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariOctober 31, 20250Comments

Mining Stocks

Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV) Jumps 9%: Macquarie Backs 22% Upside on North American Play

Elevra Lithium (ASX: ELV) surged 9% today after Macquarie upgraded the stock with a $5.20 price target, representing 22% upside from current levels around $4.26. The broker's bullish view centres on Elevra holding a strategic position as one of the few significant hard rock lithium producers in North America at a time when the US…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariOctober 31, 20250Comments

Market news

Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) Surges 19.8% on Quarterly Beat: Is the Honeymoon Project Finally the Real Deal?

Boss Energy (ASX: BOE) exploded 19.8% today in a single session, marking the biggest one-day gain since the uranium miner crashed 50% earlier this year. After months of being left for dead, the company delivered a September quarter producing 349,188 pounds of U₃O₈, which has traders reconsidering whether this beaten-down stock might actually survive. What are…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariOctober 31, 20250Comments

Bank Stocks Uncategorized

RBA November Call: Could a Surprise Rate Cut Spark the Next ASX Rally?

The Reserve Bank of Australia meets next week, and while most expect rates to stay put, the conversation is shifting. The economy is showing cracks, retail spending is soft, housing is cooling, and unemployment is rising. That raises an interesting question: what if the RBA surprises with a November rate cut? It sounds unlikely, but…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariOctober 31, 20250Comments

Gaming Stocks

Emerging Privacy-Driven iGaming Models Attract Investor Interest in Australia

Privacy is quickly becoming one of the strongest forces shaping the online igaming industry. As players grow more protective of their data, companies that take privacy seriously are increasingly standing out. This shift isn’t just good for users—it’s also opening up new opportunities for investors who value trust as much as profit. What are the Best…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariOctober 31, 20250Comments

AI Stocks

Apple’s M5 Chips and the AI PC Boom: Which ASX Tech Stocks Could Ride the Wave?

Apple's M5 chip launch is reigniting interest in AI-capable computing, and Australian tech investors should take notice. The new processors, unveiled on October 15 with devices shipping this week, deliver roughly 40% better AI processing performance than their predecessors. While Apple dominates headlines, the real opportunity for ASX investors lies in the infrastructure companies enabling…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariOctober 31, 20250Comments