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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to rise strongly from where they trade today.

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Broker Notes

The best ASX shares to invest $500 in right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why analysts think these shares would be great options for a $500 investment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It could be another tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price on watch after Anglo American takeover update

| James Mickleboro

BHP is seeking an extension to its deadline to get a deal over the line.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was carnage on the ASX this hump day.

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Cheap Shares

How I'd try to turn an empty portfolio into $300k by buying cheap ASX shares, starting now

| Sebastian Bowen

If I was looking for cheap ASX shares today, here's what I'd buy.

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Broker Notes

Domino's share price is set to soar 22%, say top brokers

| Zach Bristow

Serving up another positive view for the pizza giant.

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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

Why Alligator Energy, Data#3, Fisher & Paykel, and IPD shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market sell-off on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Neuren, Peter Warren, and Qantas shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Up 20% in 2024, why this ASX 200 healthcare stock just hit a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

This healthcare stock has been on fire over 2024.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just plunge on the latest Aussie inflation print?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button following the April CPI data. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Should you buy BHP shares now before tonight's Anglo American takeover reveal?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors should know tomorrow morning whether BHP will become the largest copper miner on Earth.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

I really like these three blue-chip stocks.

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Broker Notes

Holidays on hold: How will this affect ASX travel shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

A new survey shows many Australians are delaying holidays due to cost-of-living pressures.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares that could help set you up for life

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two investments can help anyone achieve financial independence.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a drop back to reality for ASX investors this Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX All Ords share is diving 11% to record lows today

| Mitchell Lawler

A more cautious spender is throwing a spanner in the works of this automotive dealership.

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Elders, Peter Warren, and Serko shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Playside Studios, Pro Medicus, Strike Energy, and Winsome shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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Best Shares

4 ASX 200 shares being scooped up by insiders

| Kate O'Brien

Insiders at four companies have made notable purchases recently.

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Opinions

ASX growth stock on the cusp of profitability: My multibagger pick

| Mitchell Lawler

I'm hoping to buy this small-cap stock and turn $5,000 into $20,000.

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Broker Notes

ASX investors may choose supermarkets over Wesfarmers shares after ACCC inquiry: broker

| Bronwyn Allen

Goldman Sachs says ASX supermarket shares are trading at attractive valuations.

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Broker Notes

One ASX stock to buy and one to sell

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks one of these stocks is a buy and one is a sell.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

Forget lottery tickets, I'd buy these ASX shares instead

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd buy these two shares over a Powerball ticket any day.

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Opinions

If I had to own only one ASX 200 share forever, this would be it

| Tristan Harrison

This is one of my portfolio’s biggest positions.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back to the races today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Dividend Investing

Beat the bank! 2 ASX stocks worth buying to make more money than interest on savings

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd rather buy these two stocks than open a term deposit today.

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Lendlease, Neuren, and Sayona Mining shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Genetic Signatures, Retail Food Group, Smartpay, and St Barbara shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week deep in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX All Ords stocks turned $500 into at least $16,500 in less than a decade!

| Bernd Struben

These ASX All Ords shares delivered explosive returns over the last five years.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare share just rocketed 11% on 'groundbreaking trial'

| Bernd Struben

Up 67% in a year, investors are sending the ASX 200 healthcare share soaring again today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price marching higher amid fast approaching $75 billion takeover deadline

| Bernd Struben

BHP is still in negotiations over its acquisition proposal for Anglo American.

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Share Market News

Lendlease share price leaps 9% on plans to bring $4.5 billion back home

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Lendlease share price soaring on Monday.

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Opinions

1 popular ASX 200 share I wouldn't touch with 2 bargepoles!

| Tristan Harrison

This stock doesn’t appeal to me at all.

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Broker Notes

3 high-quality ASX shares tipped to generate strong returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think investors should be checking out these top stocks before it's too late.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX All Ords stock for a 30% gain and 6% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be snapping up this dirt cheap stock.

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