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The Iran Ceasefire Rally Is On! But Investors Aren’t Responding In the Right Way

Add a new term to your vocabulary: The Iran Ceasefire Rally. The rally on the ASX yesterday, that saw our bourse rise over 2.5% in its best day in several months, occurred amidst a 2 week suspension of hostilities in Iran. And the ASX was not alone with Asian markets and North American futures rallying,…

ByNick SundichApril 9, 2026

Here Are 6 Questions Investors Need To Ask About Their Portfolio To Get The Best Possible Returns!

There are hard questions investors need to ask about their portfolio every now and again, because anyone telling you there's such a thing as a 'set and forget' investment is wrong. Markets evolve, company fundamentals shift, and macro conditions change, yet many portfolios are left largely unchecked. The most rational approach is to periodically interrogate…

ByNick SundichMarch 31, 2026

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

Activist investors: Here’s what you need to know about them and 4 famous Australian activists to watch out for

Hear the term 'Activist investors' and you might think of GetUp, the progressive activist group that forced Woolworths to hold an EGM in 2014 in an attempt to limit the maximum bets on poker machines to $1. Or perhaps even of ESG-focused fundies like Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF). The reality is a lot more complicated and…

ByNick SundichOctober 8, 2025

When investors are in a risk off mindset: Here are the 5 moves they usually make and why

Israel’s strikes on Iran, and the subsequent responses, led to the typical "risk off" moves professional investors usually make when faced with uncertainty. But what exactly does "risk off" mean and how relevant is it for retail investors? Should you be risk off too or should you ride out geopolitical uncertainty? Few would've predicted Israel would've…

ByNick SundichJune 18, 2025

How to stop the ASX decline? ASIC and investors have some radical ideas

Addressing the ASX decline is a question that has been considered for many months now. In 2023-24, more companies left the ASX in the past 2 years than any 2 year period since the 1990s recession - whether being brought out by private equity or a big industry player, delisting to a penny stock exchange…

ByNick SundichJune 6, 2025

Warren Buffett is retiring, will hand the top job at Berkshire to Greg Abel by the end of 2025. Here’s what you need to know

After many decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett is retiring. After founding his empire in 1965, he built it into a US$1tn+ empire owning many of America's best companies and profiting off them. But of course, all good things must come to an end - at least a tenure led by the…

ByNick SundichMay 5, 2025

Investing in Bitcoin in 2025: Here’s the ultimate investor’s guide!

We've compiled the ultimate guide to Investing in Bitcoin in 2025! Should you consider investing in it? What is the best way to go about it? What are the key risks? And what is this so-called 'halving event' that everyone is talking about? What is bitcoin? Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency (or a cryptocurrency), without…

ByNick SundichFebruary 27, 2025

The Australian Dollar and Election Volatility: Will the AUD Take a Hit?

What will the 2025 Australian federal election do to the Australian Dollar (AUD)? Governments that win elections create market uncertainty, which currency markets quickly respond to. Investor reaction to Australian political news drives changes in the AUD exchange rate before and after election day. Past elections consistently influenced the AUD due to investors responding to evolving…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 26, 2025

Crypto Under Trump 2.0: Will His Policies Fuel or Hinder Digital Currency Growth?

With the prospect of Trump coming back into the White House right on the horizon, the interest in his stance on digital currencies has escalated. During his time in the White House, Trump's administration was seen as undecided on cryptocurrency, as both critical measures and cautious regulations were entertained. However, new reports indicate that a…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJanuary 24, 2025

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Currency Forecast

The Iran Ceasefire Rally Is On! But Investors Aren’t Responding In the Right Way

Here Are 6 Questions Investors Need To Ask About Their Portfolio To Get The Best Possible Returns!

Our 5 ASX Predictions for 2026!

Activist investors: Here’s what you need to know about them and 4 famous Australian activists to watch out for

When investors are in a risk off mindset: Here are the 5 moves they usually make and why

How to stop the ASX decline? ASIC and investors have some radical ideas

Warren Buffett is retiring, will hand the top job at Berkshire to Greg Abel by the end of 2025. Here’s what you need to know

Investing in Bitcoin in 2025: Here’s the ultimate investor’s guide!

The Australian Dollar and Election Volatility: Will the AUD Take a Hit?

Crypto Under Trump 2.0: Will His Policies Fuel or Hinder Digital Currency Growth?

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