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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough session for ASX investors this hump day...

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX 200 stocks can rise 30%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of these shares.

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Opinions

Want to start investing? These 3 ETFs can be a great first step

| Mitchell Lawler

The first step can be the most important, but it doesn't need to the hardest.

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Materials Shares

Down 28% in 2024, why this ASX 200 lithium stock could now be 'deeply undervalued'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 lithium stock has drawn plenty of investor attention over the past month.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on a red-market day

| Sebastian Bowen

These lucky shares are defying the market today.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, DroneShield, PWR, and Webjet shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Opinions

Is the ASX now entering the 'best period for sharemarket returns'?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market could be a great place to be invested.

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Emeco, Mineral Resources, and Plenti shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 300 shares going gangbusters on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up these three ASX 300 shares today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX All Ordinaries stock just crashed 24%!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the ASX All Ords company today. Let’s find out why.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 200 stock slides on huge $13 billion buyout news

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are mulling over the $13 billion merger implications on Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Here are the latest broker rating changes on 3 prominent ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

Brokers have delivered a mixed bag this week.

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Share Market News

One ASX 300 director buying up shares in bulk (and 3 selling-off!)

| Zach Bristow

These insiders are getting busy towards the end of the year.

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Financial Shares

'Strong momentum': 2 ASX financial shares backed by top fundie for 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial shares had a strong trading session on Tuesday with several new price records set.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the Australian share market continue climbing today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

The best Australian shares to buy with $7,000 right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could give you a good return on investment.

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Opinions

1 ASX stock I bought for my superannuation fund and another I'm planning to buy

| Tristan Harrison

I believe in these ASX shares for the long-term.

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Opinions

3 reasons the Guzman y Gomez (GYG) share price could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think spicy growth could continue.

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Record Highs

17 ASX 200 shares that smashed new record highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky stocks?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a huge Tuesday for ASX shares, with the index resetting its record high.

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Share Market News

Here's why Morgan Stanley says the record-high ASX 200 has more room to run

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker also thinks investors should prepare for a rotation out of ASX bank stocks in 2025.

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How to invest

I'm fine with a stock market crash. You might be too

| Mitchell Lawler

This article might leave you longing for a ride to the downside.

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Record Highs

Big news: ASX 200 hits new 8,400-point record

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has shot the moon this Tuesday.

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Growth Shares

How to maximise $10,000 by investing in 2 ASX growth shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are my best growth ideas on the ASX right now.

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Share Market News

What ASX 200 investors just learned from the RBA's interest rate minutes

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 Index investors get interest rate relief before Christmas?

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Gold

Why are ASX gold shares rebounding today?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX investors are going for gold today.

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Share Fallers

Why Elders, KMD, Lovisa, and Telix shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Meteoric Resources, Resolute Mining, Sonic Healthcare, and TechnologyOne shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are getting excited about these shares on Tuesday.

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which 2 ASX small-cap shares just rocketed 50%+ on big news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these two ASX small-cap stocks through the roof on Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did this ASX 200 stock just crash 11%?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors appear nervous about a $475 million acquisition.

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Share Market News

Sayona Mining shares on lockdown ahead of lithium deal tea

| Mitchell Lawler

Are two project partners ready to join forces for good?

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Broker Notes

Top broker says buy ResMed and this ASX 200 share

| James Mickleboro

Ord Minnett was impressed with their quarterly updates from last month.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX All Ords shares just upgraded by top brokers (one with 44% upside!)

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers forecast some outsized gains ahead for these two ASX All Ords shares.

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52-Week Highs

Why is this ASX stock jumping 10% to a decade-high today?

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Opinions

Here's why I might change my mind and buy Woodside stock

| Tristan Harrison

I think this beaten-up energy stock is looking appealing.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 share Goldman Sachs says is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock is being tipped as a buy by analysts.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Coles shares in November

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors own the supermarket stock or avoid it?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good day is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a healthy start to the trading week for ASX investors this Monday.

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