Matthew Farley, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

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International Stock News

How has the Singtel share price responded to the Optus data breach?

September 28, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Optus' parent company has been trading lower since news of the hack was announced.

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Share Market News

Experts reveal 2 ASX shares primed for growth despite a slowing economy

September 28, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Find out which companies experts have picked on the back of their insulated earnings.

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Bank Shares

Why is AMP doing a share buyback but not paying dividends?

September 28, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Let's check what some analysts think about the financial services giant's capital plans.

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Technology Shares

Why did the BrainChip share price surge 7% today?

September 27, 2022 | Matthew Farley

The artificial intelligence company's shares have bounced back after two successive days in the red.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price gaining 4% on Tuesday?

September 27, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Investors may have refreshed their appetites for lithium and materials shares.

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven share price leaps 8% amid ASX 200 coal rally

September 27, 2022 | Matthew Farley

One broker believes coal shares will be strong performers looking ahead.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the Betmakers share price tumbled 25% in 2 weeks?

September 27, 2022 | Matthew Farley

We take a look at what's going on with the betting technology company's stock.

Materials Shares

3 ASX lithium shares that dropped by 12% or more on Monday

September 26, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Why are these companies doing so poorly?

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Materials Shares

Syrah Resources share price sinks 21% amid 'illegal action'

September 26, 2022 | Matthew Farley

It's been a tough day on the market for the graphite miner.

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Materials Shares

Arafura share price dives 13% in Monday's mining selloff

September 26, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Why are shares in the rare earths developer getting whacked on Monday?

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Materials Shares

Is the Mineral Resources share price a buy right now?

September 26, 2022 | Matthew Farley

One broker believes Mineral Resources shares are a hold -- for now.

Financial Shares

Why has the Macquarie share price been thrashed 10% in a fortnight?

September 26, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Macquarie reportedly lost a takeover bid for Suez Recycling and Recovery UK last week.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Qantas share price flying higher than the ASX 200 this month?

September 24, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Qantas shares are beating the market as the airline's operations return to almost full capacity.

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Materials Shares

The Fortescue share price has outpaced the ASX 200 today. Could green dreams be why?

September 23, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Investors may be keeping hopeful of the company's decarbonisation plans.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price in the doldrums this week?

September 23, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Sayona Mining slipped into the red while other ASX lithium shares rallied.

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Materials Shares

These three ASX lithium shares defied Wednesday's selloff

September 21, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Which ASX lithium shares managed to beat the market doldrums today?

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Materials Shares

3 ASX mining shares absolutely slaying the market today

September 21, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Which ASX mining shares are soaring higher this afternoon?

Bank Shares

The Bendigo Bank share price just hit a new 52-week low. What's going on?

September 21, 2022 | Matthew Farley

There's been an unwelcome milestone for shares in the regional bank in Wednesday trading.

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Financial Shares

Soul Patts share price jumps 5% on FY22 results

September 21, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Soul Patt's portfolio managed to beat the market in FY22.

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Earnings Results

Brickworks share price edges higher on $746 million profit result

September 21, 2022 | Matthew Farley

The building products manufacturing giant has just published its earnings card for FY22.

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Retail Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 retail shares as inflation begins to bite?

September 20, 2022 | Matthew Farley

High earners are expected to keep spending while those on lower incomes may opt to save.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price higher on Tuesday?

September 20, 2022 | Matthew Farley

It's been a better day on the market for financial shares today.

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Share Market News

Arafura share price lags All Ords on Tuesday amid $35 million loss

September 20, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Arafura has posted its annual report for FY22.

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Communication Shares

Could this prove to be a new cash cow for Telstra shares?

September 20, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Telstra shareholders can vote on a proposed company split next month.

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Materials Shares

3 tiny ASX mining shares leaping higher on new discoveries

September 19, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Which materials shares are gaining on Monday?

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Australian Pacific Coal share price is sinking 15% today

September 19, 2022 | Matthew Farley

The Australian Pacific Coal share price is dropping since releasing update for its Dartbrook joint venture proposal.

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Materials Shares

Down 19% since June, where to next for the Rio Tinto share price?

September 19, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Are Rio shares set for a recovery in a changing macro environment?