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Share Market News

Atlas Arteria receives a takeover offer

| Laura Stewart

The initial offer price of $4.75 per security is a 9.7% premium to the last close and up to 19%…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Brambles, CBA, and Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts rate these shares as buys? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market at the start of the week.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd much rather buy than an investment property

| Tristan Harrison

Certain ASX shares can offer exposure to real estate with more income potential.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

Down 43% this week, are Cochlear shares now the best bargain buy of the year?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst believes the historic selloff in Cochlear shares could present a unique buying opportunity.

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Share Market News

Nervous investors turn to ASX 200 defensives as global energy shock drags on

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX investors sought safety in defensive sectors last week.

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Broker Notes

Wesfarmers shares: Buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst delivers his verdict on Wesfarmers shares.

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Share Fallers

After falling 43% in a week, are Cochlear shares now a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Is this drop a warning sign?

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Cochlear, CSL, and DroneShield shares

| James Mickleboro

Are these hugely popular shares in the buy zone or not? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

How much do I need to invest in ASX shares to earn a $500 monthly passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

A $500 per month passive income is more achievable than you'd think.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise ~40% to 80%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are predicting big returns for these top shares. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a lacklustre end to the trading week this Friday...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 stocks that could rise 50%

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks the market is undervaluing these shares.

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Technology Shares

I was going to buy these ASX tech stocks. Now, I'm not so sure

| Sebastian Bowen

When the facts change, so should our buying...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Broker Notes

6 ASX 200 shares downgraded by brokers this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers have reduced their ratings on TechnologyOne, Macquarie, 4DMedical, and others this week.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks storming higher in this week's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks surging in this week’s tumbling market. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Fortescue, IGO, and Life360 shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Market News

Why Newmont, PLS and Fortescue shares are grabbing headlines on Friday

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue, PLS and Newmont shares are grabbing investor interest on Friday. But why?

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Share Gainers

This ASX stock just landed a $110 million battery project. Shares near record highs.

| Aaron Teboneras

Genusplus shares lift after a $110 million battery project win in South Australia...

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Share Gainers

Why Newmont, Nuix, PLS, and Vulcan Energy shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares I'd buy if the market dropped again

| Grace Alvino

Instead of reacting to market volatility, I think it helps to be prepared.

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Broker Notes

Could these ASX stocks really be set to double after crashing this week?

| Aaron Bell

These companies are expected to rebound.

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Broker Notes

Forget Rio Tinto and buy this ASX copper share

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could be a good alternative to the mining giant.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares newly upgraded this week

| Bronwyn Allen

After major company news this week, one stock fell 39% while the other spiked 17%.

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52-Week Lows

Can the beaten-down CSL share price ever reach $300 again?

| Aaron Teboneras

CSL is near decade lows. Can it ever climb back?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a subdued finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on CBA shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst forecasts headwinds for CBA shares. But why?

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Share Market News

5 years ago, $5,000 bought 118 BHP shares. How many would it buy now?

| Samantha Menzies

The mining giant also pays its shareholders very attractive passive income.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a lacklustre session on the ASX this Thursday.

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Financial Shares

3 ASX 200 financial shares to sell: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 financial shares are down 2.5% over six months and up 2.1% in 2026-to-date.

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about Cochlear and Northern Star shares?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these big names following their updates.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: NextDC, Hub24, PLS Group shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The market is pessimistic about the next round of talks between the US and Iran.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 200 shares with renewed buy ratings this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers have indicated continuing confidence in Cochlear, REA, and several other ASX 200 shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Deep Yellow, Develop Global, Resolute Mining, and Santos shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Thursday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear stock down 40%: How much has this cost ASX investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

One day can ruin years of success...

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Share Fallers

Why Black Cat, Mirvac, Qantas, and Temple & Webster shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about Core Lithium, Ampol and Santos shares on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Ampol, Core Lithium and Santos shares are making waves on Thursday. But why?

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