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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

Morgan Stanley Opens Crypto Trading on E*Trade, Marking a Major Step for Wall Street

Morgan Stanley has become the latest major financial institution to fully embrace digital assets. The Wall Street giant announced that it will integrate cryptocurrency trading into its E*Trade platform starting in 2026, following a partnership with infrastructure provider Zerohash. The move will allow millions of E*Trade’s retail customers to trade leading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariOctober 1, 20250Comments

Gold Stocks Mining Stocks

West African Resources (ASX:WAF) and Its Burkina Faso Project Would Be Promising, If Not For Sovereign Risk Issues

West African Resources (ASX: WAF) has captured investor attention in 2025 for various reasons. For a while it was by achieving its first gold pour at the Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso, a milestone reached ahead of schedule and under budget. The achievement highlights WAF’s operational discipline and cements its reputation as a capable…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariSeptember 29, 20250Comments

AI Stocks

Is the AI Boom Another Dot-Com Bubble?

Artificial intelligence has been described as the biggest technological revolution since the Internet. From Wall Street to Martin Place, investors are piling into anything labelled “AI,” with share prices soaring and capital flowing at a pace rarely seen in history. Yet, for those who remember the dot-com era, there is a sense of déjà vu.…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariSeptember 29, 20250Comments

General Market news

Australia’s Stock Market Returns Explained

Australian shares have rewarded patient investors over long periods. The key is to measure performance the right way. Total return tells the real story, not price alone. For a full breakdown of long-run numbers, methods, and sources, see Australian stock market returns. This article sets a simple framework for reading market results. It covers price versus…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariSeptember 27, 20250Comments

Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency Tax Nightmares: What Every Investor Needs to Know

Cryptocurrency investments have evolved from a niche interest to mainstream financial activity, but the tax implications remain bewilderingly complex for most investors. What appears as straightforward buying and selling actually creates a maze of reporting requirements, calculation challenges, and compliance obligations that can turn profitable trades into administrative nightmares. The treatment of digital assets as property…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariSeptember 26, 20250Comments

Uncategorized

Micro-Influencers vs Mega-Influencers: Where Smart Brands Are Investing

The influencer marketing industry has reached a pivotal moment where brands must choose between celebrity-level reach and authentic community engagement. With global influencer marketing spending projected to exceed $21 billion by 2025, the strategic decision between micro-influencers and mega-influencers has become critical for marketing success. This fundamental choice shapes campaign effectiveness, budget allocation, and long-term…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariSeptember 26, 20250Comments

Financials Market news

Stakk’s Big Leap: Partnering with Robinhood, But Does the Business Have Staying Power?

When a small-cap stock surges by hundreds of per cent in a single day, it commands attention. That’s exactly what happened with Stakk Ltd (ASX: SKK), formerly Douugh, after announcing a partnership with U.S. trading giant Robinhood Markets. Shares surged more than 300 per cent intraday, with Stockhead reporting a 267 per cent gain in…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariSeptember 25, 20250Comments

Market news

Silex’s Nuclear Tech Leap: Ready to Harvest Gains in Uranium Green Shift?

Silex Systems (ASX: SLX) has taken a major step forward in its effort to commercialise its laser-based uranium enrichment technology. Its U.S. partner, Global Laser Enrichment (GLE), has begun large-scale demonstration testing in North Carolina, aiming to advance the SILEX process to Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL-6), pending independent validation. This marks the transition from…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariSeptember 25, 20250Comments

Market news Mining Stocks

Rapid Critical Metals Raises A$14M, Eyes Silver + Webbs Project – Is the Pivot Working?

Rapid Critical Metals (ASX: RCM) has secured firm commitments to raise A$14 million through a two-tranche placement to fund the acquisition of the Webbs Consol silver project in New South Wales, marking a strategic shift from pure lithium exploration to a broader focus on critical metals and silver. Backed by respected investors including Eric Sprott,…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariSeptember 25, 20250Comments

Market news

Dateline Resources: Can DTR’s Exploration Momentum Break Out?

Dateline Resources (ASX: DTR), a metals and mining exploration company, is quickly capturing attention among investors, particularly within the small-cap sector. Recent developments, including a surge in stock price and heightened interest in commodity tailwinds, have positioned DTR as a company to watch closely. Despite its modest beginnings, DTR's exploration portfolio and exploration potential have…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariSeptember 25, 20250Comments