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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

Morgans says these ASX growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth stocks have caught the eyes of analysts over at Morgans.

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Share Market News

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are forecasting big yields and even bigger gains from these dividend shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 index today.

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How to invest

Why I just sold my biggest ASX stock holding

| Tony Yoo

It's not always about money and the best returns. You need to be able to live with your investment decisions.

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Investing Strategies

The 3 best deals on the ASX today

| Tony Yoo

Grab these stocks while they're cheap before interest rates stop rising.

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Broker Notes

Are ASX short sellers right about the Flight Centre share price?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 travel share has been a frequent flyer on the top 10 most shorted stocks list since 2022.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd buy over CBA stock in December 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'd pick these top shares over CBA right now.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another happy day for most ASX 200 shares this Wednesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers share price rises amid latest acquisition news

| Tristan Harrison

The company has completed its latest acquisition.

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Broker Notes

Why Bell Potter just upgraded this ASX 200 share to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

This share is exposed to structural growth tailwinds according to its analysts.

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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 Market News

Here's why you might have just bought Healius shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Two of the most popular super funds just loaded up on this healthcare stock.

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Opinions

These 2 ASX 200 shares just hit 52-week lows: I rate them as buys

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks look too cheap to miss!

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Deep Yellow, EML, and Wildcat shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution, Fisher & Paykel, IDP Education, and Temple & Webster shares are jumping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rallies on latest Aussie inflation figures

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are optimistic following the October CPI data just released by the ABS.

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Opinions

Could CSL stock be a millionaire-maker at $261

| Mitchell Lawler

Does the exceptional biotech company still harness the power to make an investment today worth a million in the future?

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is rocketing on an 'unprecedented opportunity' with a global giant

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare stock is working closely with a giant in its field.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares under $5 ready to break the ASX mould

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping big returns from these shares over the next 12 months.

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Cheap Shares

3 of the best ASX shares to buy before they start to recover

| Tony Yoo

The ASX 200 has dived since reporting season, so there are bargains to be picked up right now.

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Opinions

Where to invest $6,500 in November 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I think it's a great time to start putting money to work.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

Retirees: 2 high-yield ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income

| Tony Yoo

Income investors have to be careful to not lose 40% of capital while raking in 20% yield.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy New Hope stock for its 10% dividend yield?

| Tony Yoo

These shares look cheap right now. But will they sink even further from here or are there brighter days ahead?

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Cheap Shares

'Indiscriminately sold': The ASX shares that are ridiculously cheap right now

| Tony Yoo

The experts at ICE Investors reckon the discounting of these stocks is 'unjustified'.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

This Tuesday was a good one for the share market...

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Share Market News

Should you buy this ASX 200 giant for your retirement share portfolio?

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 giant could tick a lot of boxes for retirees.

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Share Gainers

Why Collins Foods, Healius, Imugene, and Link shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a stronger day than most on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Select Harvests, Sayona Mining, Weebit Nano, and Woodside shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price just hit a 2-year low?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs says falling lithium commodity prices may hit Core Lithium particularly hard.

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Opinions

The top ASX shares I'd buy with $500 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I think putting $500 into any of these ASX shares today would be a great move.

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Broker Notes

Are ASX short sellers right about Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's see what some of the big brokers think.

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Opinions

School-leaver to retiree: ASX stocks I'd buy for each age bracket

| Tristan Harrison

If life is a journey, here are the stocks I'd pick up along the way.

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Share Gainers

Which ASX lithium stock has soared 246% in just a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

IPO investors are rubbing their hands in delight.

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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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Investing Strategies

Profit up 24%: 2 classic ASX 200 stocks looking good for 2024

| Tony Yoo

This pair has been a staple for many portfolios in the past, but experts reckon they're representing excellent value for…

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Cheap Shares

Down 23%, this ASX 200 stock is now ready for 'a turnaround story'

| Tony Yoo

All companies encounter difficult periods, but if it's temporary then it's time for shrewd investors to swoop.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a lacklustre start to the week for ASX shares today.

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs just put a buy rating on this ASX 50 share

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip could be a top option according to one broker.

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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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