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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Retail Shares

'Affordable luxury': 2 ASX retail shares picked to benefit from higher migration

| Bronwyn Allen

Emanuel Datt from Datt Capital reveals the ASX retail shares he thinks will do best over the coming years.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's top ASX shares?

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Gold

Could ASX 200 gold stock De Grey Mining really have 35% upside?

| Bronwyn Allen

De Grey Mining shares are down on Friday but broker RBC can see the light.

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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium share could rise 30%: analyst

| James Mickleboro

There could be big gains ahead for this lithium share.

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Share Market News

Viva Leisure shares surge 6% on shareholder discount program. Which other ASX companies offer ownership perks?

| Bronwyn Allen

High-tech health club operator Viva Leisure has introduced a 25% discount on club memberships for investors.

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Share Gainers

Why is this ASX All Ords share leaping 25% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors seem to love this strategic move.

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Opinions

This pair of ASX 200 shares are at the top of my watchlist for August. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two shares are a pair of the ASX 200's best businesses.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Flight Centre, Mesoblast, and ResMed shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very tough time on Friday.

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Share Gainers

Why Azure Minerals, Beach Energy, Dicker Data, and Melbana Energy are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a positive note.

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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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Bank Shares

ANZ share price higher despite ACCC blocking Suncorp Bank acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC has dealt this banking giant a blow on Friday.

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Earnings Results

Experts forecast the ASX 200 winners and losers this earnings season

| Bronwyn Allen

The consensus is for solid results but lower dividends and a weaker outlook.

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Share Gainers

'Valuation upside': 2 ASX shares to buy that are just starting to break out

| Tony Yoo

'Earnings tailwind': These stocks shot ahead last month and LSN analysts reckon it's just the start of something special.

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Investing Strategies

Is there an ASX stock I could buy to profit if the Aussie dollar rises?

| Tony Yoo

There is a way to invest to directly make returns if the local currency booms against the US dollar.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a busy finish to the week for the ASX 200 index.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another rough day for ASX 200 shares this Thursday.

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Bank Shares

This director is buying up Macquarie shares on sale. Should you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Three brokers reckon Macquarie shares are trading at a bargain price today.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Lake Resources share price crash another 23% in July?

| Sebastian Bowen

July was a brutal month for shareholders of this lithium stock.

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Share Market News

Should ASX 200 investors be worried about the US Government debt downgrade?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why a major ratings agency is more pessimistic about the US.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Morgans in August.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX shares Goldman Sachs tips to positively surprise this earnings season

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be ones to watch in August.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Strategic Materials, Calix, Sayona Mining, and Tietto shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday despite the market weakness.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares defying today's slump with new 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian share market is following the US lead today... down, down, down.

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris, Janus Henderson, Lindian, and Solvar shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's when economists expect the RBA to begin cutting interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 shares rallied when the RBA opted not to raise interest rates on Tuesday. Now, when can investors expect…

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 stock is diving on a $550 million write-down

| Bernd Struben

Despite a challenging year, the ASX 200 stock delivered earnings in line with guidance.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 dividend shares named as buys by brokers

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 dividend shares are rated highly for a reason.

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Opinions

3 ASX small-cap shares I think could become the blue chips of the future

| Mitchell Lawler

They might be small companies now, but give these quality businesses enough time and they could grow to be blue…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was pure chaos on the share market this Wednesday.

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52-Week Highs

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) hits all-time high. Too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s never too late to invest in some of the best businesses in the world.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Bronwyn Allen

Technology is a dominant theme among the ASX stocks hitting 52-week highs today.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the AGL share price is getting whacked on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

The energy giant's shares are losing steam fast, but why?

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Share Gainers

Why Calix, Codan, PSC, and Symbio shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a decent session despite the market weakness.

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A young male investor wearing a white business shirt screams in frustration with his hands grasping his hair after ASX 200 shares fell rapidly today and appear to be heading into a stock market crash
Share Fallers

Why AGL, Baby Bunting, Weebit Nano, and Westgold shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling more than most today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Drinks, tech, and mining are on the menu this week.

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A female broker in a red jacket whispers in the ear of a man who has a surprised look on his face as she explains which two ASX 200 shares should do well in today's volatile climate
Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks strong returns could be on offer with these ASX 200 shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX All Ords share is rocketing 18% following a takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Superloop has tabled an offer for this cloud communications company.

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