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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares like Liontown having such a bumper session today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are defying the broader market on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

This ASX All Ords stock just surged 88% in less than 3 days! Any guesses?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock is drawing intense buying interest from investors this week.

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Share Market News

Why is the Telstra share price falling on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

The telco giant's shares are under pressure. But is it good news really?

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Share Gainers

This small-cap ASX stock just rocketed 39%. What's doing?

| Tony Yoo

A stock no one has heard of is lighting up trading screens on Wednesday. You might hear this name more…

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Pilbara Minerals shares today?

| Bronwyn Allen

We canvas the experts' views on this ASX lithium stock following last week's FY24 half-yearly report.

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Broker Notes

3 no-brainer ASX shares to buy under $30

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are top buys for investors right now.

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Dividend Investing

Is this the best high-yield ASX dividend stock for you?

| Tony Yoo

This retailer hasn't had the best reporting season, but does that present a buying opportunity for the long-term income hunter?

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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 decent session for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

If you'd put $30,000 in this ASX retail stock 11 months ago, you'd have $116,000 now

| Tony Yoo

When battered stocks make a comeback, it happens very quickly. Here's a prime example.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Woolworths share price too good to pass on?

| Tony Yoo

The supermarket chain has had a shocker this month. So is it time to pounce?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 somehow managed to snatch a gain this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 300 shares receiving broker upgrades today (one with 25% potential upside)

| Bronwyn Allen

This trio of ASX 300 stocks released their earnings results for 1H FY24 yesterday.

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Record Highs

How did the Brickworks share price just hit an all-time high?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is building up investor excitement.

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Share Gainers

Why Coles, G8 Education, Helia, and Reece shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, DGL, Weebit Nano, and Zip shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being hit hard on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

This ASX All Ords stock's founders just sold 40 million shares, and the stock dove 14%

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords share's founders just cashed out $30 million.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 ASX shares rocketing up to 20% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Takeover offers have been put on the table for these companies.

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Cheap Shares

This overlooked ASX 200 share is up 160% in a year but still dirt cheap! Should I buy it?

| Tony Yoo

This tech stock is going absolutely gangbusters but many experts with long memories still consider it great value.

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Share Market News

Analysts think these ASX 200 shares are dirt cheap buys

| James Mickleboro

Could these shares be bargain buys for investors?

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ETFs

2 excellent ASX ETFs to buy for growth

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these funds offer a lot of exposure to technology.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares showing 'strong growth' that offer value right now

| Tony Yoo

This pair of quality stocks have upward momentum that can't be denied right now, rising 38% and 15% since the…

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Dividend Investing

I'd target a $1,000 passive income from $10k with this ASX high yielder

| Tony Yoo

The Australian stock market is fortunate enough to have many high-dividend payers. Here's one example.

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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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Retirement

3 stocks I'd buy and hold inside a self-managed superannuation fund

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are some of my best picks for an SMSF investor.

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Share Gainers

Why Alumina, Kogan, Mayne Pharma, and Suncorp shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Monday.

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Share Fallers

Why Nanosonics, NIB, Santos, and TPG shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Share Market News

Aussie Broadband share price rises on 1 million customer-strong merger

| Tristan Harrison

Aussie Broadband wants to link up with Superloop.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Alumina shares leap 8% on Alcoa takeover bid

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Alumina share price soaring following confirmation of Alcoa’s takeover intentions.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $10,000 right now in ASX 200 shares

| Tristan Harrison

I would invest in these stocks in a heartbeat.

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Growth Shares

I'd buy these great ASX growth shares in March

| Tristan Harrison

Growth stocks could achieve strong returns.

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Technology Shares

Tech treasures: 2 undervalued ASX software stocks to watch in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s a good time to look at these tech names.

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ETFs

The pros and cons of buying the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS)

| Tristan Harrison

There are both positives and negatives to this ETF.

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Opinions

I think this ASX small-cap share can soar in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could keep travelling higher over time.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking deep into the red.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

On Friday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) ended the week on a positive note. The benchmark index rose 0.4% to 7,643.6…

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

For the sake of your stock portfolio, look out for these developments over the next few days.

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Share Market News

Morgans says these ASX shares are buys (with special dividends to come)

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these shares.

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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. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 30% to 50% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of these shares according to analysts.

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