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…
Currency
Have you ever heard the term Dogs of the ASX? It can either allude to the worst stocks in the ASX generally, or perhaps the investment strategy of buying these worst performing shares at the start of a new year (either a calendar or financial year), thinking they will rebound.
Many will be considering this strategy,…
It is a New Financial Year, so it's time to outline 11 Top ASX Stocks to Buy in FY26. Why 11 you might ask? Because 11 is the number of 'GICS' (Global Industry Classification Sectors) on the ASX, and we're picking one from each sector.
Our 11 Top ASX Stocks to Buy in FY26!
Energy: Ampol…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Australian Dollar (AUD) has, in the recent past, regressed to the lowest level in the last five years, and many are heeding this situation. Any player in the global financial market has several questions and concerns regarding this change: What factors led to it, what effects are possible, and how to operate in such…
Will the RBA cut rates in February? That's the question on everyone's minds. The board will hold its first meeting for the year on February 17-18 and everyone wants to know if a rate cut will happen. Only time will tell. There are also some important metrics to be released in the next month including…
