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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Share Market News

That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Investors may be left heartbroken after today's session.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for Valentine's Day

| Tony Yoo

Moomoo's Jessica Amir points out how the day of love has become a huge deal commercially, which means there are…

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Opinions

$20k of savings? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into a second income of $6,705 a month!

| Tony Yoo

The bank account doesn't have to be huge for you to start investing for a better future.

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Investing Strategies

2 top ASX bargain stocks that could be ready for a bull run

| Tony Yoo

This pair of previously maligned businesses are ready to make a run up the charts.

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Cheap Shares

2 'oversold' ASX shares to get onto right now at 'attractive entry levels'

| Tony Yoo

If the problem is temporary, it's the perfect opportunity for long-term investors to pick up a bargain.

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Small Cap Shares

3 'attractive' small-cap ASX shares ready to rocket in 2024

| Tony Yoo

They ended 2023 with a bang, but the gurus at IML reckon the smaller ASX businesses have more catching up…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wild day for investors on the ASX this Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

How is the BrainChip share price rocketing 27% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own BrainChip shares, you're in for a treat today.

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52-Week Highs

Big news: 15 ASX 200 shares smashing 52-week highs this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

52-week highs are falling like flies on the ASX 200 today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX tech stock is rocketing 16% on takeover news

| Mitchell Lawler

A pretty premium is being offered to acquire this little-known company.

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Share Gainers

Why Challenger, Hansen, JB Hi-Fi, and Temple & Webster shares are surging today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Why Breville, James Hardie, Seek, and Strike Energy shares are sinking like stones today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

How high could the ResMed share price climb?

| James Mickleboro

Can this rebounding stock continue to rise? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

If I'd invested $5,000 in this ASX mining stock a week ago I'd have $11,923 today!

| Bernd Struben

The little ASX mining stock has drawn rising interest from investors this past week.

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IPOs

Should you buy into an IPO or wait until shares start trading on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

IPOs can be exciting, but also dangerous for investors.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX lithium shares with cash to ride out the current depression

| Tony Yoo

The last 12 months have been a disaster for miners of the battery material. But this pair looks good for…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for investors on Tuesday.

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Investing Strategies

2 rejuvenated ASX 200 stocks with 'strong brands' ready to roar again

| Tony Yoo

When quality businesses can overcome temporary problems, it's an ideal time for investors to hitch a ride.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX stock picks with explosive potential

| Tony Yoo

In return for more risk, you could buy some stocks that have catalysts just lined up over the next few…

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Dividend Investing

Transform $50 into monthly income: The best ASX dividend stocks under $50

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I'd build an income portfolio that will pay out every month.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sobering start to the week's trading for ASX 200 shares today.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares could pop 9% on surprising results if history repeats itself

| Tony Yoo

Investors don't quite know what to do with the biotech giant ahead of its half-year results on Tuesday morning.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rinehart's next move: Why Liontown shares could be on the menu

| Tristan Harrison

Is Rinehart charging up a takeover bid?

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Share Market News

Why CSL, Fletcher Building, Skycity, and Wildcat shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough start to the week. But why?

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Bank Shares

3 top ASX bank shares hit 52-week highs today: Is there still value to be found?

| Sebastian Bowen

The banks are flying high, but is it too late to buy?

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Share Gainers

Why Audinate, Beach Energy, Calix, and JB Hi-Fi shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in a positive fashion. But why?

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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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Share Gainers

How big cost-cutting is hoisting the Appen share price 10% today

| Tristan Harrison

Can reduced spending save Appen’s profit goals?

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ETFs

2 excellent ASX ETFs I'd buy for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Diversification and growth could be exactly what retirees need.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares I'd buy for my child and hold 'til the 2030s

| Tristan Harrison

I like these simple, growth-orientated picks.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares this fund manager thinks are compelling buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be exciting picks.

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Opinions

Are Wesfarmers shares a good long-term buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is now still a good time to back this giant?

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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.

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Share Market News

1 ASX dividend stock down 60% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think future dividends could be big from this company.

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Opinions

I think this ONE factor gives ASX shares a huge chance to make big returns

| Tristan Harrison

Want strong returns? I’d look for this characteristic to help.

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Opinions

I've made 40% in 3 months on this ASX 200 stock, I still think it's a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Things are looking up for this business.

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ETFs

Want to invest in global winners? I'd buy this ASX ETF

| Tristan Harrison

I like this international diversified investment a lot.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares that could soar thanks to the RBA

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these stocks to have a stronger FY25.

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Dividend Investing

16% gross yield: The 3 hottest high-dividend ASX stocks to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Exclusive: Expert reckons a trio of shares are looking great for those seeking a strong flow of passive income.

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