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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing day for investors on the ASX 200 today.

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Growth Shares

Buy these ASX 200 growth shares for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares to provide big returns for investors.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares just got hit with a broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Westpac has lost one of its biggest bulls.

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Share Fallers

Why APA, Bega, Transurban, and Weebit Nano shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Two ASX 200 retail shares and a big four bank stock have received broker upgrades.

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Next Science, Macmahon, and Pointsbet shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session on Thursday.

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Opinions

How I invest in ASX shares and still get a good night's sleep

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve deliberately positioned my portfolio to be resilient.

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Share Market News

Transurban share price dips on ACCC probe

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC has concerns over a potential acquisition.

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the RBA next Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Expectations for another RBA rate hike in July throwing up headwinds for ASX 200 shares have changed dramatically over the…

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making investors smile on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are beaten-up Bega shares a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this beaten down share? Or should you keep your powder dry?

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ETFs

The Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS) just hit a new 52-week high. Too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The global share market continues to rise.

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Broker Notes

'Compelling' decarbonisation ASX share to buy for dirt cheap right now

| Tony Yoo

This is a rare buying opportunity for a green technology provider, says one expert.

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 stock has plunged to a 10-year low

| Mitchell Lawler

Rising costs are battering this well-known ASX 200 company.

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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 on Thursday.

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Opinions

With $5 a day, here's how I'd start earning passive income for life with ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

If you can put aside the price of a cup of coffee everyday, I can take you to the promised…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a top day for ASX investors on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Elders, Harvey Norman, Latin Resources, and Ramsay shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong day on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Bega Cheese, Capitol Health, Centaurus Metals, and Seek shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares surging more than 10% today

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX All Ordinaries shares are trouncing the benchmark index today.

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ETFs

15 ASX ETFs smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a phenomenal day for ASX ETF investors.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names 3 more of the best ASX shares to buy for FY24

| James Mickleboro

Here are three buy-rated shares from very different sides of the market.

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Opinions

Navigating the ASX All Ords to discover diamond companies

| Mitchell Lawler

If I wanted to beat the benchmark, I'd take a look at this little-discussed metric to locate winning investments.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 surges higher on latest Australian inflation print

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 leapt higher as investors priced in lower odds of another RBA rate hike in July following the…

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Technology Shares

Pointsbet share price jumps as bidding war heats up for US operations

| James Mickleboro

Pointsbet's US operations are attracting a lot of interest.

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Investing Strategies

Better interest rate relief stock: Goodman Group or Macquarie shares?

| Tony Yoo

If you were to buy right now, this is the investment that I think will do better once the Reserve…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another good day for the ASX 200 index.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX All Ords buy-the-dips you may have missed and the ones brokers recommend now

| Bronwyn Allen

We review a few of today's buy-the-dip opportunities among the 500 ASX All Ords shares.

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Tax

5 things ASX investors need to know for tax time

| Tony Yoo

Many Australians skip over these issues, but they could easily burn you later.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was finally back in the black this Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why BCI Minerals, Collins Foods, Dexus, and Sonic shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are recording solid gains on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Legend Mining, Medibank, Starpharma, and Weebit Nano shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 200 shares that brokers say have 40% (or more) upside in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers say these five ASX 200 stocks are going to rip up the charts in FY24.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Pointsbet share price halted for 'material transaction'

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares have been halted ahead of an announcement.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's how these Aussies plan to spend their tax returns

| Bernd Struben

Survey results from online investment platform Sharesies offer some unique insight into how Australians intend to spend their tax returns.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names 3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy for FY24

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for the new financial year.

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Broker Notes

The ASX share with 'attractive dividend yield' trading at a 'meaningful discount'

| Tony Yoo

An expert recommends a stock that's now trading for less than what the company's real estate assets are worth.

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Broker Notes

'Significant potential': 2 ASX shares to buy for 'strong growth'

| Tony Yoo

Experts pick out a pair of stocks to add to the portfolio during a time of great economic and political…

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