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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 bank shares like CBA 'too expensive' right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are banks overpriced or good value today?

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on Coles vs. Woolworths share prices

| Bronwyn Allen

One stock is set for a 26% share price gain over the next 12 months while the other is destined…

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Resources Shares

Own ASX mining shares? Experts say an upswing in commodity prices has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

HSBC economists Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling explain why global commodity prices are rising.

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Share Market News

Will the Reserve Bank wait for the US Fed to cut interest rates first?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's when AMP thinks interest rates will be cut in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Eurozone.

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Growth Shares

How I'd use ASX growth shares to turn $1,000 into $10,000

| Kate O'Brien

Choosing the right growth shares can add plenty of bang to your buck.

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Share Market News

Investing in shares now 'part of the ladder' to buying a home

| Bronwyn Allen

Investing in shares can speed up the process of generating enough cash for a home deposit, expert says.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $20,000 in this ASX 100 dividend stock for $1,126 in passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on this 5.6% dividend stock...

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Record stock ownership amid landlords' exit

| Bronwyn Allen

Household wealth derived from owning shares just hit a record $1.4 trillion.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Monday

| Mitchell Lawler

Kickstart your day with our earnings briefing.

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Bank Shares

The NAB share price is sinking this month. Time to pounce?

| Tristan Harrison

After a rapid drop in its valuation, NAB is looking much better value.

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Investing Strategies

Here are the best ASX shares to buy for the coming decade: Firetrail

| Tony Yoo

These are the biggest themes that will change the world over the next 10 years -- and the stocks that…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another big day is expected on the ASX 200 on Monday and there are some key results to look out…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Opinions

'Don't let the bears get you': Where will ASX shares end up in 2023?

| Tony Yoo

Goldilocks is doing her best to outwit the bears. Here's what one expert reckons will happen.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which insurance giant outperformed all other ASX 200 stocks today.

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Share Market News

If I invest $1,000 in AGL shares now, what could my return be this year?

| James Mickleboro

Will AGL shares power up your portfolio in 2023?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate this biotech, gold miner, and telco as buys...

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares rerated by brokers following earnings results

| Bronwyn Allen

We profile four ASX 200 shares that have been rerated by brokers this week.

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Broker Notes

Should I buy NAB shares after the ASX 200 bank's latest update?

| James Mickleboro

Is this banking giant a buy after its first quarter update. Here's what Goldman Sachs thinks...

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Earnings Results

ASX tech share Whispir dives 10% as half year revenues plunge

| Bernd Struben

While the United States market was said to be “challenging”, Whispir saw revenue in its Asian market increase 13% from…

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, Integral Diagnostics, Pilbara Minerals, and Zip shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Friday and are trading deep in the red...

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Piedmont Lithium, QBE, and Super Retail shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly despite the market weakness...

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Share Fallers

Why has the Sayona Mining share price crashed 20% in 2 weeks?

| Brooke Cooper

Exciting news released today hasn't managed to bolster the struggling lithium stock.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares 'do not look cheap' despite recent selloff: broker

| James Mickleboro

Is this banking giant in the bargain bin after tumbling this week?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mineral Resources share price slumps despite major Norwest takeover milestone

| Brooke Cooper

Let's take a closer look at what's unfolded.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Coles shares? Here's what the market is expecting from its half year results

| James Mickleboro

Coles has been tipped to post a disappointing half year result next week...

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Communication Shares

Broker gives its verdict on the Telstra share price post-results

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant's half year results went down well with analysts...

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Technology Shares

ASX company bosses punished for getting rich from misleading investors

| Tony Yoo

Court hands down record penalties against the software provider that left investors empty-handed.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech share price lower despite blockbuster $600m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

WiseTech is splashing the cash on a major acquisition...

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy with exciting global growth potential: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares are expanding globally, giving them big growth runways.

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Investing Strategies

Inflation refuses to die: Expert reveals where to invest your hard-earned

| Tony Yoo

Did you know $100 in your wallet from a year ago is now just $92.20? Which stocks are the best…

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Friday

| Mitchell Lawler

Start your day right with a cup of joe and find out which ASX stocks are sharing their financial news.

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Investing Strategies

'Attractive opportunities': Fund reveals why 2 ASX 200 shares are its biggest holdings

| Tony Yoo

Putting their money where their mouth is: check out the reasoning behind their support for these two stocks.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX 200 shares Firetrail Small Companies fund is overweight in right now

| Tony Yoo

It's a confusing time to pick stocks at the moment. Check out this trio and the reasons why analysts are…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 index be able to end the week on a positive note?

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Technology Shares

BrainChip share price rebounds 9% following speeding ticket

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX tech share has rebounded sharply following yesterday's crash.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Which ASX 200 share gained the most on the back of earnings today?

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 leap higher on rising unemployment data?

| Bronwyn Allen

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 3.5% to 3.7% in January.

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Share Fallers

What's going so wrong for ASX coal shares today?

| Brooke Cooper

ASX coal icons have updated the market on the NSW's price cap policy.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive post-earnings share price falls are driving volumes today...

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Materials Shares

This ASX 200 mining share has 90% upside: broker

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker believes this mining share could almost double your money in 2023...

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech stocks like Xero having such a cracking run today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The tech sector is smashing the ASX 200 today. Here's why.

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Travel Shares

Own Qantas shares? Here's what the market is expecting from its half year results

| James Mickleboro

Is Qantas going to fly in with another blockbuster result this month?

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Magellan, Sonic Healthcare, and Telstra shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday...

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price rocketing 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

With no news out, why is this BNPL share rocketing?

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Evolution, Perenti, and Whitehaven Coal shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

Top broker says CSL shares will hit $350, buy now

| James Mickleboro

CSL shares could be great value at the current level according to one leading broker...

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 200 shares soaring over 9% on strong results

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own these ASX 200 earnings winners?

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