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Materials Shares

Lithium price rebounds 25% in 2025: Which ASX lithium shares are a buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the latest broker ratings and 12-month share price targets on 3 popular ASX lithium shares.

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Materials Shares

ASX rare earths stocks rocketing on US$8.5 billion Trump deal

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into ASX rare earths shares on Tuesday following a historic US-Aussie agreement.

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Materials Shares

Platinum is outperforming even gold this year. So how can you get exposure on the ASX?

| Cameron England

We look at how you can take advantage of the surging platinum price on the ASX.

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Financial Shares

Which is better value right now, Soul Patts or Brickworks shares?

| Zach Bristow

Let's dive in and see what the experts have to say.

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Resources Shares

6 popular ASX 200 mining shares reporting next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Next week is major with some of Australia's most important companies reporting results to the market.

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Materials Shares

Why this expert thinks lithium could be a big deal for Rio Tinto shares

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what lithium could mean for Rio Tinto.

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Materials Shares

How much could $5,000 invested in BHP shares be worth in a year?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one leading broker believes could happen with this miner's shares next year.

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Materials Shares

Are ASX lithium shares prime real estate for value hunters?

| Tristan Harrison

Can these stocks recharge returns for investors?

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Recent Materials Shares News

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Materials Shares

Rare earths shares tank despite reports the US will buy into Aussie miners

| Cameron England

Positive rumours around rare earths trade deals didn't stop huge falls on the market on Friday.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto is a solid miner, but this ASX stock could rise 40%+

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping this stock as a top alternative to the mining giant.

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Materials Shares

What's Macquarie's price target on James Hardie shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The broker reveals its latest stance on the stock.

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Share Market News

 Does Macquarie rate Liontown Resources shares a buy, hold or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if the broker thinks this stock will roar higher or if investors should avoid it.

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Broker Notes

Where does Macquarie think Rio Tinto shares are going in 2026?

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) shares have been in the spotlight this week. That's because the mining giant released its…

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Materials Shares

Up 232% this year, should you buy Lynas shares amid the US-China rare earths standoff?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the soaring Lynas Rare Earths share price.

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Materials Shares

This ASX mining stock is up 180% this week on Donald Trump news

| James Mickleboro

The company is meeting with the government ahead of Trump's meeting with Albanese.

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Materials Shares

What's the outlook for the rare earths market, according to Macquarie?

| Samantha Menzies

Shares in rare earth miners have surged over the past month.

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Materials Shares

Are Lynas Rare Earths shares in danger of crashing 50%?

| James Mickleboro

Is this high flying stock about to get its wings clipped?

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Materials Shares

Which stock is Macquarie's top pick, with potential 63% upside, in the super-hot rare earths market?

| Cameron England

Some rare earths miners are fully-valued, but one is still looking like a good buy, Macquarie analysts say.

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Materials Shares

Lynas Rare Earths shares storm higher to 14-year peak: Buy, hold, or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

The rare earths miner's share price has surged over the past month.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto shares charge higher on solid Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the mining giant reported for the quarter.

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Materials Shares

This ASX rare earths stock is up 30% on massive news

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Materials Shares

Rare earths miners continue their record run following Trump's 100% tariff threat

| Cameron England

Shares in Australian rare earths companies continue to surge as the trade war between the US and China escalates.

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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium stock is sinking despite mega Glencore deal

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is on the slide on Monday despite the release of big news.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 gold shares sold off on Friday after gold price breaks through US$4,000 per ounce

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 materials sector led the market last week but the gold stock sell-off on Friday narrowed its gain.

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Materials Shares

Why does Macquarie prefer Rio Tinto over BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

These mining giants have come under the spotlight this week.

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Materials Shares

Australian rare earths companies trading at record levels as China tightens export controls

| Cameron England

Interntaional trade tensions spell good news for shareholders in Australian rare earths companies.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue is a solid miner, but this ASX share offers more upside

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on these miners.

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Materials Shares

Rare earths sales deal sends shares in All Ords miner to record high

| Cameron England

This mine developer has struck a 10-year sales deal, igniting interest in its shares.

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter just put a buy rating on this rocketing ASX lithium share

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about this emerging lithium stock.

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Materials Shares

Rare earths miner's shares hit new record on US deal announcement

| Cameron England

This miner's valuation is edging towards $20 billion on news of a new supply chain agreement in the US.

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Materials Shares

Platinum is outperforming even gold this year. So how can you get exposure on the ASX?

| Cameron England

We look at how you can take advantage of the surging platinum price on the ASX.

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Materials Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Here's some big news announced today

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant has big plans in the Pilbara.

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Materials Shares

Rare earths company leads ASX 200 gains and is up more than 200% for the year

| Cameron England

Rumours of new competition out of China have not dented interest in this rare earths stock.

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Materials Shares

1 magnificent ASX stock down 23% to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Could now be a good time to invest in this beaten down stock? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Why are Novonix shares rocketing 20% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is getting investors so excited about this stock today.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares soar amid strong week for materials sector

| Bronwyn Allen

One ASX 200 mining share ripped 32% higher on strengthened commodity prices alone last week.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price rises on 'more profitable' operating model for mine restart

| Bronwyn Allen

The miner's 'restart study' has identified ways to reduce mining costs by 40% and processing costs by 33%.

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Broker Notes

Up 121% since April, what's Macquarie's forecast for Liontown shares after Thursday's results?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just delivered its post-earnings forecast for Liontown shares.

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Materials Shares

Which ASX lithium stock is up 10% on new 'milestone'?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock thinks it could provide enough product for 500,000 electric vehicles each year.

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Materials Shares

Forget Fortescue shares and buy this ASX mining stock

| James Mickleboro

The iron ore giant could be heading lower while the other miner could be on the rise according to one…

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares rise on offtake agreement news

| Bronwyn Allen

Core Lithium is taking action to move its flagship Finniss Lithium Project toward a final investment decision.

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Earnings Results

Liontown shares tumble on FY25 results and $193m loss

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the lithium miner performed over the 12 months.

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Materials Shares

Are BHP shares a buy after this big decarbonisation news?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if this is the time to invest in the mining giant.

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Materials Shares

Top broker says this ASX lithium stock is a buy with 30%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer here according to one leading broker.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 rare earths miner, up more than 100% for the year, hitting new record highs?

| Cameron England

Lynas Rare Earths shares are hitting new records as the company lays out growth plans on several fronts.

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Share Market News

ASX Materials shares to buy and sell according to Bell Potter

| Aaron Bell

Which of these three share market winners does the broker prefer?

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Materials Shares

Glass half full as double-digit returns tipped for major bottle maker

| Cameron England

This manufacturer has weathered market weakness and is now looking cheap.

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium stocks rebounding today after Wednesday's bloodbath

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares are engineering a rebound on Thursday.

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