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Share Market News

Buying shares and 5 other ways investors intend to spend tax cuts: report

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what Aussie investors plan to do with their tax-cut savings.

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Materials Shares

Down 79% in FY 2024, can the Sayona Mining share price rebound in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Sayona Mining shares got smashed in FY 2024 with investors now looking ahead to FY 2025.

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Share Gainers

Why Immutep, Kingsgate, Netwealth, and Ora Banda shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why GR Engineering, Infratil, Paladin Energy, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Record Highs

ASX 200 re-writes history. Which companies are leading the charge?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is finishing the week with a bang.

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Share Market News

Why did the Nasdaq Index take a dive on promising US inflation data?

| Bernd Struben

Cooling US inflation sent the Nasdaq Index tumbling overnight. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The market looks set to rise again despite wobbles on Wall Street.

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Dividend Investing

Why I keep buying shares of this 5%-yielding ASX dividend stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I bought shares of this blue-chip stock when they were yielding over 5%.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed a day to remember this Thursday...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing over 10% today

| Zach Bristow

Investors are buying these shares with fever today.

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX mining stock just explode 203%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX mining stock to the moon on Thursday. But why?

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How to invest

7 tips for successful ASX shares investing: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Shane Oliver shares what he has learned over 40 years in the game.

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Share Fallers

Why Hub24, Netwealth, Pantoro, and WA1 shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

Big ASX news: Newmont shares hit new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own Newmont stock, you're in for a treat today.

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Share Gainers

Why Ora Banda, Paladin Energy, Seven Group, and Telix shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are shining brightly on Thursday. But why?

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Best Shares

The 5 most popular ASX shares bought by investors

| Bronwyn Allen

The favourite stocks comprise 4 exchange-traded funds and an ASX lithium share.

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Record Highs

CBA and 7 other ASX 200 shares smashing new highs on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of these stocks will be smiling widely today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares lift amid backing for $130 million Synlait loan

| Bernd Struben

A2 Milk is throwing its support behind the $130 million Synlait shareholder loan.

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Record Highs

Why is the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price rocketing 15% to a record high?

| James Mickleboro

Good news out of the United States is giving this radiopharmaceuticals stock a boost.

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Opinions

Which ASX shares could soar if AI falls into a $500 billion hole?

| Mitchell Lawler

The math ain't mathing for one professional investor.

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Materials Shares

Why is the WA1 share price crashing 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock is having its wings clipped today. What's happening?

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Opinions

2 cheap ASX shares near their lows I'm thinking of buying now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are so cheap that I’m thinking about buying them

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Share Market News

Why ASX investors are 'flocking back' to BHP shares and these other top stocks

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares led the charge with the biggest increase in Aussie retail investor holdings in Q2.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Would I be crazy to buy DroneShield shares now at over $2?

| Bernd Struben

After soaring more than 700% in a year, can DroneShield shares keep flying high?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

After yesterday's gains, the ASX 200 was back to reality this Wednesday.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX All Ords shares (and one ETF) smashing new highs while the market sinks

| Sebastian Bowen

These lucky stocks are bucking the market today.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Imugene, Red 5, and Telstra shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are outperforming on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Incitec Pivot, Kogan, Insignia, and Resimac shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Can ASX 200 investors expect a Fed interest rate cut in September?

| Bernd Struben

A Fed interest rate cut in September would offer some tailwinds for the ASX 200 in Q4.

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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 Gainers

2 ASX shares roaring higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

Investors are pleased with these announcements. Let's find out why.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares close to 52-week highs I'm thinking about buying

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks look very exciting to me.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how ASX investors can build a meaty second income starting from scratch

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my roadmap for new investors chasing a second source of income.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX small-cap shares that soared 250% to 675% in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX small-cap shares can offer potentially higher price growth but typically involve more risk.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which stocks and suburbs delivered the best growth in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the top 10 stocks and best city vs. regional markets in FY24.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd give a wide berth to in today's stock market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'd avoid these two ASX shares like the plague right now.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors finally caught a break this Tuesday.

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