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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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Resources Shares

'Long growth runway': 2 ASX mining shares cashing in on the green energy transition

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks may not be the obvious investment when it comes to the shift to net zero, but those companies…

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Forget Pilbara Minerals shares! I'd buy this ASX lithium share instead

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd choose this unconventional pick for lithium exposure today.

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Cheap Shares

Down 70% in 2 years: 2 ASX 200 shares to buy for dirt cheap now

| Tony Yoo

The market turned on these stocks but experts reckon they are set for massive turnaround stories.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It's a big day of earnings on Tuesday. Here's what to expect.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a cold start to the trading week for the markets today.

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares an opportunistic buy for income?

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ shares might be a buy for dividends, but not much else.

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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 Fallers

Why Beach, Bendigo Bank, Elders, and Lendlease shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why Baby Bunting, Carsales, GWA, and Imugene shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here are 3 reasons to buy Coles shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I reckon shares in the supermarket giant are a good buy and here's why.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords share zipping 10% ahead today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are scrambling to buy this share on Monday. But why?

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Opinions

Are BrainChip shares finally cheap enough to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

When will BrainChip be cheap enough to buy?

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Opinions

3 reasons why I would consider buying IAG shares now

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a stronger environment for insurers these days.

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Opinions

3 unloved ASX shares I think have been mispriced by the market

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these fallen stars can rise again.

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Investing Strategies

'Amazing result': 2 ASX shares QVG is excited about right now

| Tony Yoo

One might have an excellent reporting season, while the other might be lukewarm. But both are long-term winners.

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Opinions

Opinion: These will be the 5 biggest ASX 200 shares by 2030

| Tristan Harrison

The top of the ASX 200 could look quite different in seven years.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Dividend Investing

'Undervalued': 2 ASX 200 dividend shares QVE is milking for further gains

| Tony Yoo

Don't be distracted by short-term stock price movements. The future is the only thing that matters.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a poor start to the week.

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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. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Opinions

Asking 2 questions will help you pick winning ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

How do you turn the noise on short-term distractions? One expert reveals a simple way to focus on the long…

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Broker Notes

Brokers say these ASX 200 shares have at least 30% upside

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for these shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 ended the trading week on a sour note today.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says QBE shares are dirt cheap

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant has been tipped to generate big returns for investors.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Energy Shares

Up 40% in 2023, is it too late to make money from AGL shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Will AGL be able to power its profit even higher?

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Azure Minerals, Beach, and Lake Resources shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough finish to the week.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Cettire, Nick Scali, and Star shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly.

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Share Fallers

Why is the AFIC share price tumbling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a happy reason why AFIC shares are dropping today.

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Share Market News

This ASX stock's rocketed 726% since July last year. Now look what the founder's done

| Tony Yoo

Boom online retail platform saw a curious move from the chief executive on Thursday night.

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Opinions

2 contrarian ASX share investment decisions that have paid off big for me

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve made good money with these two unloved picks.

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Materials Shares

These ASX lithium shares could rise 30%+: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares have been tipped to smash the market.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares up 500% to 2,000% in a year

| Bernd Struben

I don’t own any of these ASX mining shares. But I sure wish I’d bought some of their stock a…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week with a small decline.

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Financial Shares

2 ASX finance shares (not the big banks) Celeste is riding to the moon

| Tony Yoo

These stocks could be a handy way to cash in while consumers and businesses are struggling with high interest rates.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

We had some impressive gains on the ASX 200 this Thursday.

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Financial Shares

Are Suncorp shares a buy after its FY23 results?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying Suncorp shares? Let's find out.

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52-Week Highs

7 ASX 200 shares dodging the doldrums to crack new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares hitting new highs today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's what a top broker is saying about A2 Milk shares

| James Mickleboro

Is this infant formula a buy? Let's see what a top broker is saying.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Appen, Downer, and Rio Tinto shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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