Which stocks are best to look at in April 2021?

  Highlights COVID-19 ARDS stemming from COVID-19 infection is a leading cause of death among COVID-19 patients. Mesoblast Limited (ASX: MSB) is developing and testing remestemcel-L for reducing the mortality occurring due to COVID-19 ARDS in adults. As a next step, the company is expected to resubmit the current Biologic License Application (BLA) with a six-month review period. Rising coronavirus cases are increasing, posing a grave threat, especially in Queensland and Western Australia, as the number of cases topped 800 in the past few days. However, with the surge in COVID-19 cases, diseases or symptoms arising from the infection also take a toll on humans. For example, In COVID-19 ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome), the organs are deprived of oxygen as the air-sacs of the lungs are filled with fluids. ARDS has been identified as the leading reason for death for ventilator-dependent COVID-19 patients. Mesoblast Limited ( ASX: MSB ) is an Australian biopharmaceutical comp...

Some investors are inclined towards regular cashflows from their investments in the form of  dividend . When a company makes a profit, it shares a part of those profits with the  shareholders , which is called a dividend. However, companies are not obligated to pay dividends despite a profit. Also, the payout ratio, which is how much dividends are to be paid out of profits is decided solely by the management of the company. Most of the times, a company does not distribute all of its profits in the form of dividends as, some part has to be retained for future needs.   Image Source: Copyright © 2021 Kalkine Media Investors prefer dividends mainly because of two reasons. First, it is a passive source of income, and second, it provides a margin of safety for the investment by the amount of dividends received. For example, if an investor receives AU$5 dividend on a AU$100 share, they would still be at breakeven, despite the stock falling to AU$95, as they have already poc...

  Summary Stocks priced under 80 cents fall under the penny stocks category. These highly volatile stocks can offer significant upside potential. Although an attractive option for risk-takers, risk-averse investors generally stay away from penny stocks, given the high volatility attached. Some of the high-performing stocks priced under 80 cents include In the current period of uncertain economic scenario, share prices are fluctuating at a higher rate. The fluctuations are apparent given the high volatility, primarily due to the COVID-19  pandemic . However, there are some low-priced stocks, called  penny stocks , that are affordable and offer a ray of hope given their potential to offer impressive returns. These stocks do carry significant risk and thus are not appealing for all market participants. Copyright © 2021 Kalkine Media This article would walk you through 7 ASX-listed shares priced below 80 cents. GOOD TO KNOW:  How do I start trading penny stocks in Austra...

  The S&P Goldman Sachs Commodity Index (GSCI) has been on a trajectory of growth since the start of the year 2021. As per trading on a contract for difference tracking the benchmark market for this commodity, the index has gained as much as 30.86% or 610.10 points. Commodity prices have been rallying, with the prices of crude oil, precious metals, and base metals on fire since the beginning of 2021. However, increasing number of new infections caused by the Delta variant of coronavirus is likely to cap the commodity price gains.  Good Read:  APAC markets a mixed bag; commodity price swings in focus 10 hottest ASX-listed gold space players Source:   © Theohudayanto | Megapixl.com In the precious metals space, the prices of gold continue to follow an upward trajectory, recently trading near their one-month high at US$1,808 per ounce. The trend is attributed to the growing demand for yellow metal amid increasing uncertainty, owing to rising cases of the new variant...

  Summary SaaS is a cloud-based service in which, instead of downloading software, one can gain access to an application through an internet browser. COVID-19 pandemic has made SaaS an in-demand service, with several SaaS providers gaining popularity as many businesses have moved their operations online. SaaS offers considerable benefits, including accessibility, compatibility, as well as operational management. Xero Limited, WiseTech Global, Infomedia, Whispir and Dubber are some of the key SaaS companies. Software as a Service, or  SaaS , is a cloud-based service that has grown in popularity as subscription media. As a result, ASX SaaS shares have become a hot area in the past few years. Expanding business through a SaaS revenue model can certainly be a very lucrative option. Companies can opt for such a model via collaboration with a well-known ASX-listed SaaS player. Copyright  ©  2021 Kalkine Media In the case of SaaS, instead of downloading software, one can ac...