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ASX Bank Stocks in 2026: Buy, Sell, or Hold as RBA Rate Hikes Loom?

ASX bank stocks: what to watch next The RBA cut rates three times in 2025, bringing the cash rate down to 3.6%. But the December board minutes surprised investors: policymakers are now discussing rate hikes for 2026. Inflation sits at 3.8%, with core inflation at 3.3%, both above the RBA's 2-3% target. CBA and NAB…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 30, 2025

Our 5 ASX Predictions for 2026!

This article outlines 5 ASX Predictions for 2026 that Stocks Down Under puts its neck on the line to assert will happen. It has become an annual tradition of ours, and some of these calls we get right, others we don't. Arguably our boldest call in suggesting ANZ would be the best performing big 4…

ByNick SundichDecember 24, 2025

Next-Gen Tech: What Drives Financial Sector Performance

The financial world moves faster than most bankers can keep up with. AI, quantum computers, blockchain - these aren't buzzwords anymore. The world's largest banks are dumping billions into these technologies because whoever figures them out first gets to set the rules for the next decade. What are the Best Financial stocks to invest in right…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 22, 2025

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) Cops Record $250m ASIC Fine- Is the Stock Still a Buy?

ANZ (ASX: ANZ) closed flat at A$36.03 on Friday after being hit with a record A$250 million penalty by the Federal Court, marking the largest fine ASIC has ever secured against a single company. Justice Jonathan Beach increased the penalty from the agreed A$240 million, finding parts of ANZ's conduct "inexcusable" with "no redeeming feature…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 20, 2025

Bendigo Bank Drops on A$50M Charge: Bargain or Value Trap?

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX: BEN) shares slipped to A$10.10 yesterday after APRA slapped the regional lender with a A$50 million capital charge. At the same time, AUSTRAC announced it's launching a formal investigation into the bank's money laundering controls. The double hit from regulators has left the stock under pressure. The big question now:…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 19, 2025

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) Sued by Former CEO Over $13.5m Bonus Cuts: Is 4.7% Yield Worth the Risk?

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) finds itself in an unusual position today. Former CEO Shayne Elliott has launched legal action against the bank, claiming it breached his departure agreement by stripping A$13.5 million in bonuses. Yet shares are trading around A$35.70, up roughly 1% on the day and near 52-week highs. For investors, this creates a…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariDecember 13, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

How Australian Investors Are Changing Their Strategy After the RBA Rate Cut in 2025

When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut interest rates back in August 2025, many Australians stopped to think about their money and investments. Lower interest rates result in cheaper loans and fewer returns on savings. As such, the way people invest will invariably change. In this post, we’ll take a look at the circumstances behind…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariOctober 27, 2025