Should you invest in Mastercard or Visa? It is a difficult question for investors to answer. These payment giants hold a virtual monopoly over the global payments system - American Express is a decent sized player, but is still no match for Mastercard (NYSE:MA) and Visa (NYSE:V).
The companies, headquartered in Purchase (in New York State,…
Financials
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…
Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) has a reputation as the 'millionaire's factory', and it did not just develop it by accident.
Despite it being a relatively young bank compared to the Big Four, it has grown into a company worth over $80bn. It oversees investments in over 30 countries, worth more than $900bn and is even challenging the…
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…
In this article we look at what Dividend reinvestment plans are, why directors participate in them and whether or not you should too.
Dividend reinvestment plans
Dividend reinvestment plans (DRPs or DRIPs) are a popular way for listed companies to reward shareholders by allowing them to reinvest their dividends directly into a company's stock or other…
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…
Everyone has been talking about the stock market in recent months due to the volatility brought on by Donald Trump’s tariffs, Congress’s budget talks, persistent inflation, rapidly changing tech valuations, and fears of a recession in much of the market.
As a result, many equity investors have been exploring new investment opportunities to hedge their stock…
The so-called Big Four Banks on the ASX are among the ASX's most prominent companies.
They are capitalised at nearly $400bn collectively, record among the largest profits of any listed company and are renowned for being the most significant dividend payers.
At the same time, they are among the most highly-regulated and scrutinised Australian companies.
So of all…
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to lower interest rates in 2025 has sparked renewed optimism among investors seeking opportunities on the ASX. This move is a routine adjustment and a powerful economic lever that could ignite growth in specific sectors, especially those linked to property and consumer finance. We’re not only talking about…
