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Kevin Gandiya

Kevin Gandiya has been a Motley Fool contributor since late 2017. His personal investment goals are hopefully the same as yours: to build a rock-solid portfolio and hold on to a stock that spiffy pops! Outside of reading and researching he spends time with his family and many late nights cheering on Manchester United in the English Premier League.

Recent Articles

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Healthcare Shares

Orthocell shares soar 22% on landmark US breakthrough

| Kevin Gandiya

The company has been given approval to sell Remplir in more than 220 hospitals in the US.

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Healthcare Shares

Why Clarity Pharmaceuticals shares just fell 5% on today's announcement

| Kevin Gandiya

Investors are balancing Clarity's long-term potential against near-term uncertainty.

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Healthcare Shares

Forget DroneShield and EOS, this ASX healthcare stock is up 15x in a year!

| Kevin Gandiya

There is no doubt that 4DMedical is one of the hottest stocks on the ASX right now.

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Technology Shares

PEXA goes live with NatWest in the UK. Is this the breakthrough investors have been waiting for?

| Kevin Gandiya

Getting a major bank like NatWest live on the platform shows that PEXA can integrate into the UK system.

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Healthcare Shares

Clarity Pharmaceuticals shares are up 12% today. Here's what's driving the move

| Kevin Gandiya

Today's announcement moves Clarity a step closer towards commercialisation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Challenger jumps 4%, Pepper Money sinks as takeover collapses

| Kevin Gandiya

Bid rejected, premium gone. Here's why one stock fell while the other rallied

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Technology Shares

Electro Optic Systems just had its DroneShield moment. Here's what investors should know

| Kevin Gandiya

Stocks like EOS and DroneShield can deliver exceptional returns, but those returns come with volatility.

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Technology Shares

EOS shares rebound after yesterday's 16% plunge as insiders move to cash out

| Kevin Gandiya

EOS shares have been on a remarkable run, rising roughly 7x over the past year.

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Financial Shares

Pepper Money shares plunge 10% after Challenger slashes takeover offer

| Kevin Gandiya

The revised proposal comes just over a month after the original takeover approach sparked a strong rally in Pepper’s share…

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Growth Shares

Up 80% over the last month, EOS shares are near all-time highs. Should investors buy, hold or sell?

| Kevin Gandiya

Electro Optic Systems has been one of the most impressive growth stocks on the ASX over the past year.

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Materials Shares

Rare earth stocks are tumbling today. Here's why the Lynas share price is holding up

| Kevin Gandiya

Lynas has already been one of the best-performing resources stocks on the ASX over the past year.

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Earnings Results

IDP Education shares surge 12% on upgraded FY26 guidance

| Kevin Gandiya

Cost discipline and yield growth drive earnings resilience despite softer student volumes.

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Earnings Results

Iress shares surge 12% as profit beats guidance and margins expand

| Kevin Gandiya

Strong continuing business performance and upbeat FY26 outlook drive investor confidence.

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Earnings Results

Nine shares jump 4% as Stan and Premier League power profit growth

| Kevin Gandiya

Streaming momentum and disciplined cost control offset a softer advertising market.

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Earnings Results

Data#3 shares fall 6% despite steady profit growth

| Kevin Gandiya

Microsoft incentive changes weigh on margins as earnings remain skewed to second half.

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Earnings Results

Inghams shares plunge 13% as earnings slump and FY26 guidance cut

| Kevin Gandiya

Higher costs and supply chain disruption weigh on first-half profit.

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Earnings Results

IPH shares surge 10% as profit lifts and dividend jumps

| Kevin Gandiya

The result reflects improved performance in Canada and Asia.

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Technology Shares

Can HUB24 match Netwealth's stellar results tomorrow?

| Kevin Gandiya

HUB24 shares are up around 3% today reflecting optimism that it too could deliver strong results tomorrow.

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Earnings Results

Step One shares plunge 12% as inventory write-down wipes out half-year profit

| Kevin Gandiya

Sales were below management expectations despite promotional activity.

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Earnings Results

Netwealth shares surge 12% as record inflows power earnings growth

| Kevin Gandiya

Wealth platform momentum accelerates as funds under administration hit new highs.

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Earnings Results

Magellan shares surge 5% as dividend boost offsets earnings pressure

| Kevin Gandiya

The company announced a 50% increase in the interim dividend despite a 27% drop in NPAT.

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Earnings Results

Seek shares edge higher on HY results and sale of Employment Hero stake

| Kevin Gandiya

Seek also announced a record interim dividend.

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Financial Shares

GQG shares rise 4% as resilient earnings ease fund outflow concerns

| Kevin Gandiya

Funds under management increased during the year, despite US$3.9 billion in net outflows.

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Earnings Results

Bravura shares ease after first-half result, but remain up 30% this week

| Kevin Gandiya

The market may have already priced in much of the good news but its still been a good week for…

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Technology Shares

Bravura shares soar 23% on guidance upgrade

| Kevin Gandiya

Management expect both revenue and EBITDA to exceed the top-end of its previous guidance.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Pepper Money shares pop 25%, Challenger slips 3% on take-private deal

| Kevin Gandiya

The offer represents a meaningful premium to where the stock had been trading prior to the speculation.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares sink 6% despite positive EBITDA

| Kevin Gandiya

The December quarter delivered a sharp swing from prior quarterly losses but comes with caveats.

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Small Cap Shares

Up 64% in a year, can ASX small cap BetMakers keep rallying?

| Kevin Gandiya

The latest quarter was notable with a series of high-profile commercial wins.

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Small Cap Shares

ASX small cap Betr shares slide after H1 loss, confirms 10% share buyback

| Kevin Gandiya

Management attributed the loss to exceptionally customer-friendly racing and sports results during peak wagering periods.

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International Stock News

Microsoft shares slump as investors are split on the AI capex boom

| Kevin Gandiya

Microsoft’s capital expenditure jumped 66% year on year, driven by aggressive spend on AI infrastructure.

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Technology Shares

Meta shares soar as huge AI investments continue

| Kevin Gandiya

Meta now expects capital expenditure of US$115 billion – US$135 billion in 2026

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Financial Shares

ASX Limited shares keep getting cheaper, but the market still isn't convinced

| Kevin Gandiya

At roughly 20 times earnings, the ASX now trades below its own historical averages.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Domino's Pizza announces Board refresh as turnaround continues

| Kevin Gandiya

New Director hailed as one of the most experienced Retail Executives and Directors in Australia.

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Financial Shares

This ASX small-cap stock is up 56% in a year, so why did shares fall after today's update?

| Kevin Gandiya

Today's drop was despite the fintech lender delivering another strong quarterly update.

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Industrials Shares

Coventry Group shares fell today but is the turnaround finally taking shape?

| Kevin Gandiya

Management struck a cautiously optimistic tone in the latest trading update.

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Earnings Results

This ASX small cap has quietly crushed the market and its latest result shows why

| Kevin Gandiya

This small-cap industrial has once again shown why it’s become a quiet favourite among long-term investors.

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Financial Shares

Up 286% in 5 years, why are investors paying 100x earnings for HUB24 shares?

| Kevin Gandiya

Investors are paying for growth at scale, but the risks remain.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why Anteris shares are in a trading halt today

| Kevin Gandiya

The company is undertaking a US$300m capital raising.

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Materials Shares

Here's why Aurelia Metals shares are up 5% today

| Kevin Gandiya

When strong prices meet solid execution, the market pays attention.

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Share Gainers

Up 106% in December, this stock has one of the biggest Santa Claus rallies on the ASX

| Kevin Gandiya

EOS shareholders could hardly ask for a better Christmas present.

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