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Nikhil Gangaram

Nikhil Gangaram is currently studying dentistry, however, his first love is the stockmarket which he believes to be the greatest wealth generator in the world. Nikhil has extensive experience in financial markets with a background in economics and having worked as an Australian equities trader for a proprietary firm. His investment philosophy has developed from being a short-term speculator to building long-term and sustainable portfolio returns. Nikhil hopes to help readers become better investors by focusing on stock selection and risk management.

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Energy Shares

The AGL (ASX:AGL) share price has bounced 10% this month

| Nikhil Gangaram

This is on top of the other numerous battles it has had to fight

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Blue Chip Shares

The Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price has surged nearly 30% in 2021

| Nikhil Gangaram

This comes after the medical recently hit a 52-week high.

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Resources Shares

May was a rollercoaster ride for the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shareholders in the ambitious lithium producer had to fasten their seat belts last month.

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Share Fallers

Why the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price tanked in May

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite encouraging sector tailwinds, shares in the aerial imaging company were hammered on the back of legal issues in the…

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price flew a little higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Could a new initiative and market conditions send the Qantas (ASX: QAN) share price soaring? Let's take a look.

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Technology Shares

Could this be why the Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price is up 9% today?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The technology company's shares are surging higher amid media coverage of a potential new deal with Chemist Warehouse.

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) share price?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Peninsula Energy Ltd entered a trading halt today at the request of the company. We take a closer look.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has halved in 2021

| Nikhil Gangaram

The former market darling is not having a great time of it in 2021. Let's take a look at what's…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price has halved from its all-time highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

The e-tailer was a major beneficiary of the pandemic but has fallen from grace in recent times.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price is up 22% this year

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite recent market volatility, the Domino’s (ASX: DMP) share price has remained resilient and is currently trading near all-time highs.

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Share Fallers

Why is the De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price plummeting today?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price has plunged 11% to become today's worst performer on the S&P/ASX200 Index.

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Share Market News

Is the Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price being smoked by the Federal Budget?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price has been under pressure today after the company released a response to yesterday’s Federal…

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Investing

The Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price has surged 80% in 2021

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Australian Ethical (ASX: AEF) share price is trading at all-time highs. Read on to find out why

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) share price is flying 16% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Noxopharm Ltd (ASX: NOX) share price is storming more than 16% higher after the company released a promising update…

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Raiz Invest (ASX: RZI) share price?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Raiz Invest Ltd (ASX: RZI) share price fell today after the company released its monthly metrics for April. At…

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Share Market News

Why the New World Resources (ASX: NWC) share price is tanking

| Nikhil Gangaram

The New World Resources (ASX: NWC) share price plunged in today's trading session. This comes after the company has emerged…

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Share Fallers

The A2 Milk (ASX: A2M) share price is at a 3-year low

| Nikhil Gangaram

The A2 Milk Company Limited (ASX: A2M) share price continued its demise yesterday, hitting a fresh, 3-year low. Shares in…

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Resources Shares

Peninsula (ASX: PEN) share price jumps on update

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Peninsula Energy Ltd (ASX: PEN) share price has jumped 4% higher in early trade after the company released its…

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Materials Shares

Why the Walkabout (ASX:WKT) share price is dropping 12%

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Walkabout Resources Ltd (ASX: WKT) share price has tanked 12% in morning trade after the company announced a management…

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Share Gainers

The Eagers (ASX:APE) share price is near all-time highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) share price is nudging all-time highs after the company released a promising update last week.

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Technology Shares

The DigitalX (ASX:DCC) share price is up 30% this week

| Nikhil Gangaram

The DigitalX Ltd (ASX: DCC) share price has surged almost 30% this week after the company reported a positive monthly…

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Investing

The Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price is back near all-time highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) share price is trading near all-time highs. After getting smashed last year, shares in…

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Healthcare Shares

What's happening with the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the Australian share market enjoying a strong recovery, the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has floundered. Let's take…

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Share Market News

The Raiz (ASX: RZI) share price is surging 9% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Raiz Invest Ltd (ASX: RZI) share price is flying more than 9% higher today, following a positive trading update from…

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Investing

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has nearly halved in 2021

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite being a market darling during Australia’s COVID lockdown last year, the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has nearly halved in…

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Investing

Here's why the Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) share price is frozen

| Nikhil Gangaram

Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) shares are in a trading halt pending an upcoming capital raise. Let's take a look at the…

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Share Market News

Why the SciDev (ASX:SDV) share price is flying 11% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The SciDev Ltd (ASX: SDV) share price is flying more than 10% higher today after the company announced a key…

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Share Gainers

The Auroch (ASX: AOU) share price bolts 35% in 2 weeks

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Auroch Minerals Ltd (ASX: AOU) share price is flying more than 21% higher today. At the time of writing,…

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Share Market News

Why the Hawkstone (ASX:HWK) share price rocketed 35% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Hawkstone (ASX: HWK) share price is rocketing today after positive results from the miner's initial metallurgical testing program.

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Share Market News

Why the Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price is falling today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is trading slightly lower today after the company released an update to the…

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Share Gainers

The Eagers (ASX:APE) share price is near all-time highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) shares are trading not far off their all-time high of $15.34. The Eagers share price…

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Share Fallers

What's happening with the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the surge in online shopping, the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has nearly halved after hitting all-time highs in late…

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Share Market News

Australian new-car sales surge 4 months in a row

| Nikhil Gangaram

Earlier today, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), released new vehicle sales figures for February 2021. Here are some…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price is charging 6% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Investors will be keeping a keen eye on the Raiz Invest Ltd (ASX: RZI) share price today. The extra attention…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price jumped 19% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price rocketed by nearly 19% today. We take a look at what's been happening…

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Share Market News

Why is the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price frozen?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Mesobalst (ASX: MSB) share price won't be going anywhere today after the company requested a trading halt pending a…

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Share Fallers

Orica (ASX:ORI) share price implodes 20% on updates

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Orica (ASX:ORI) share price has tanked around 20% in today’s trading session following two updates from the company. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price is tanking 27%

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price has tanked by 27% in morning trade after the company reported its first results since…

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Share Gainers

Why the Retail Food (ASX:RFG) share price is 5% higher

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX: RFG) share price is up more than 5.5% today. At the time of writing,…

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Share Market News

Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price down despite recording 10th consecutive net profit

| Nikhil Gangaram

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) announced its tenth consecutive half-year profit today.  Despite this news, at the time of writing,…

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