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Could a Rolex Beat the ASX? Why Luxury Watches Are Becoming an Investor Asset Class in 2026

Most readers come to Stocks Down Under for ASX ideas, but every now and then a question lands in our inbox that has nothing to do with the share market. The latest: are luxury watches actually a sensible long-term investment, or is the whole idea just a way for collectors to justify another purchase to…

ByMarc Kennis10 hours ago

a2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) 63,078 tin recall looks financially contained

a2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) recalled 63,078 tins of US label infant formula, but the direct financial impact looks contained.

ByCharlie Youlden2 days ago

Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) A$18.1b Q3 sales, Middle East conflict adds cost pressure heading into Q4

Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) has reported Q3 FY26 group sales of A$18.1 billion, up 4.5% on the prior year. Australian Food drove the result through 5.9% top-line growth, with eCommerce sales growing 23.8% and Everyday Rewards active members reaching a record 10.7 million. The harder part of this update sits in the outlook section. The conflict…

ByCharlie YouldenApril 30, 2026

G8 Education (ASX:GEM) Occupancy Down 7.9%, 40 Centres to Suspend and a Cost Reset Has Begun

G8 Education (ASX:GEM) reports occupancy down 7.9% YTD and announces suspension of 40 centres plus a support office restructure as the childcare sector faces structural demand headwinds.

ByCharlie YouldenApril 29, 2026

oOh!media (ASX:OML) A$1.40 PEP Bid Arrives Unsolicited, and the Real Question is Whether It’s Enough

oOh!media (ASX:OML) has received an unsolicited A$1.40 per share takeover proposal from Pacific Equity Partners. The board is evaluating the non-binding offer.

ByCharlie YouldenApril 29, 2026

Here Are 5 ASX Stocks Threatened By Amazon! Is Their Defeat Inevitable?

There are several ASX Stocks Threatened By Amazon, and the recent financial reports lodged by the Great White Shark of Seattle with ASIC show the threat is ramping up. It is clear that Amazon is no longer merely an online bookstore operating on the fringes of Australian retail. In 2025, the company generated A$11.9bn in…

ByNick SundichApril 29, 2026

The 50% CGT discount on shares: Here’s how it works, and if it is under threat

The 50% CGT discount on shares is one of the key mechanisms that helps investors keep as much of their cash as they have earned on their investments. We felt that it was time to write a stand-alone article about this in light of the inflation crisis and how it could lead to investors seeking…

ByNick SundichApril 28, 2026

ASX Confession Season Is In Full Swing! Which Stocks Could Follow Cochlear In Downgrading Guidance?

ASX Confession Season got into full swing yesterday with Cochlear's guidance downgrade that saw over $4bn in shareholder value wiped out. It is that time that happens every year - a period that fund managers dread and short sellers quietly anticipate. It has no official name on the ASX calendar, no regulatory trigger, and no…

ByNick SundichApril 23, 2026

Small Cap ASX Lenders Deliver Quarterly Updates: MoneyMe, Harmoney and Plenti Show Momentum as Big Banks Shift Strategy

Australia's three listed small cap ASX lenders — MoneyMe (ASX:MME), Harmoney (ASX:HMY) and Plenti (ASX:PLT); each released quarterly trading updates to the market today, providing a timely window into the health of the non-bank lending sector. Taken together, the releases tell a consistent story. These companies are carving out positions that the major institutions appear either…

ByNick SundichApril 22, 2026

How To Read a Balance Sheet As An Investor: The 7 Questions Prudent Investors Need to Ask!

Knowing how to read a balance sheet is a key skill investors need to know, because the balance sheet is the most underrated document in an annual report. Most new investors skip straight to earnings - perhaps not knowing how importance the balance sheet is or having an appreciate but not knowing how to read…

ByNick SundichApril 21, 2026

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Could a Rolex Beat the ASX? Why Luxury Watches Are Becoming an Investor Asset Class in 2026

a2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) 63,078 tin recall looks financially contained

Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) A$18.1b Q3 sales, Middle East conflict adds cost pressure heading into Q4

G8 Education (ASX:GEM) Occupancy Down 7.9%, 40 Centres to Suspend and a Cost Reset Has Begun

oOh!media (ASX:OML) A$1.40 PEP Bid Arrives Unsolicited, and the Real Question is Whether It’s Enough

Here Are 5 ASX Stocks Threatened By Amazon! Is Their Defeat Inevitable?

The 50% CGT discount on shares: Here’s how it works, and if it is under threat

ASX Confession Season Is In Full Swing! Which Stocks Could Follow Cochlear In Downgrading Guidance?

Small Cap ASX Lenders Deliver Quarterly Updates: MoneyMe, Harmoney and Plenti Show Momentum as Big Banks Shift Strategy

How To Read a Balance Sheet As An Investor: The 7 Questions Prudent Investors Need to Ask!

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