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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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Share Market News

The Aussie stock market just wiped out all of 2024's gains! Time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

We're back to the start for 2024 after another negative session. Is there a way for investors to make the…

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Opinions

Seeing red? The ASX All Ord shares I'd buy on a down day

| Sebastian Bowen

With the markets taking a turn for a worse, here are the stocks I'm eyeing.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

There are some big results awaiting the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocking new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Matthew Farley

Which All Ords shares have recorded new 12-month highs today?

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Share Gainers

Why has the Liontown share price roared 30% higher in a week?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving Liontown shares higher lately?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Is the Bank of Queensland share price a smart ASX 200 bank buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this regional bank an underrated pick in the sector?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is it a problem for shareholders that Italians don't like Domino's Pizza?

| Brooke Cooper

The pizza chain appears to have fizzled out in Italy.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Appen, Boral, and REA shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having bad days...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today is up 10%.

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Technology Shares

What's going so wrong for ASX 200 tech shares on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 tech shares are leading the market's losses today. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why Graincorp, Imugene, iSelect, and Mayne Pharma shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Coles shares to pay 23% more dividends in FY23

| Brooke Cooper

The company's shareholders could be in for a good run.

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Share Market News

ASX investors are still feeling confident. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors are still confident in the markets. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share is rocketing 30% on a 'significant new discovery'

| Zach Bristow

Meeka Metals has set off in vertical fashion today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

iSelect share price explodes 75% on takeover news

| Bronwyn Allen

The iSelect share price is sky high after the company revealed a takeover offer from the owner of www.comparethemarket.com.au.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX 200 better buy: Wesfarmers or Woolworths?

| Cathryn Goh

Let's see how these ASX stalwarts stack up.

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Dividend Investing

I think these ASX 200 dividend shares look like good income picks after reporting

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these property plays have strong income potential.

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Share Market News

A2 Milk share price on watch amid FDA update

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's what the FDA said...

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Growth Shares

Why I think it's time to load up on these 2 ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

2022 looks like a good year for buying assets.

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Broker Notes

Here are 2 ASX lithium stocks analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These lithium stocks have been rated as buys today...

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Telstra dividend forecast through to 2024

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra dividend could be increasing in the near future...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 'high quality' ASX shares now going for a discount: Elvest

| Tony Yoo

While financial forecasts this reporting season might be scary, here is a pair of stocks that might resist the coming…

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Share Market News

Is the NAB share price a buy following the bank's latest update?

| James Mickleboro

Are NAB's shares in the buy zone after its update?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another big day is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Charter Hall Long WALE REIT share price isn't rocking the boat

| Raymond Jang

It's steady as she goes for this ASX real estate investment trust.

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Share Gainers

Why did the Pure Hydrogen share price pop 21% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Pure Hydrogen shares have such an amazing day today?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Tuesday was a particularly good day for these 10 ASX 200 shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Coronado Global, Lake, Megaport, and REA shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good day...

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Cryptocurrencies

Can the Bitcoin price reach US$30,000 again in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Rising interest rates have resulted in significantly less institutional investor interest in cryptos.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Once again, its ASX 200 lithium stocks that are dominating today;s volume charts.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, CBA, Mesoblast, and NAB shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares rocketing by more than 20% today

| Zach Bristow

Up we go in another day of double-digit gains for the ASX metals and mining equity bucket.

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Travel Shares

It's gained 60% in 2 years, does the Webjet share price still have room to grow?

| Brooke Cooper

The travel stock has blue skies ahead according to these brokers.

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Share Market News

In this most volatile of years, the ASX 200 is within shouting distance of turning positive

| Bruce Jackson

ASX 200 continues its recovery, now within shouting distance of turning positive for 2022.

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Share Gainers

Why is the BrainChip share price bouncing 6% higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's causing the BrainChip share price to pop on Tuesday?

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Share Gainers

Why is the Lake Resources share price powering up 17% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the Lake Resources share price on Tuesday?

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Financial Shares

Are AMP shareholders heading for a $1 billion pay day?

| Bernd Struben

AMP shareholders could benefit from buybacks following the successful divestment of AMP’s Collimate Capital business.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Incannex share price spiking 8% on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

The stock has caught a bid on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

OZ Minerals 'completely in play': Broker on BHP takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

BHP's bid for OZ Minerals may not be over...

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Travel Shares

'Downside is less severe': Why some brokers are still bullish on the Qantas share price

| Tristan Harrison

This airline could see its shares fly higher.

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