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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 stocks notching up new 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own this ASX 200 trio.

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Energy Shares

Why did this ASX energy share just rocket 28%?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look at what is going on with this energy share today.

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Materials Shares

Are Lake Resources shares a cheap buy right now?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time for investors to pounce on this beaten down lithium share?

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Share Market News

Why did the Paladin Energy share price just crash 22%?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium share is having a day to forget on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

'Honeymoon over' but Wesfarmers share price lifts on healthy news

| Tristan Harrison

The company has revealed the progress it has made with its various businesses.

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Technology Shares

Bombshell confession: ASX tech company admits it 'likely' trapped customers illegally

| Tony Yoo

Contracts renewed for a further 12 months without their knowledge, plus termination fee to get out of it.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price crashing 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is back trading again on Tuesday after a halt last week.

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Technology Shares

Everyone's talking about AI again. Which ASX shares can I buy for exposure?

| Tony Yoo

These are the Aussie stocks that have the best chance of cashing in on the new-found interest in artificial intelligence.

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Broker Notes

Is the IDP Education share price a bargain buy after crashing 16%?

| James Mickleboro

Has yesterday's selloff created an attractive buying opportunity for investors?

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Investing Strategies

'Attractive entry point': Buy these 2 ASX 200 shares now to 'outperform'

| Tony Yoo

If you're buying shares in specific companies, you want to beat the index. Here's a pair of stocks that experts…

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Resources Shares

Top ASX lithium share to ride on the coattails of decarbonisation

| Tony Yoo

If you want to cash in on the transition to a cleaner future, Milford analyst Roland Houghton has the best…

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Financial Shares

Here's what this broker is saying about Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Is this investment bank a top option or should you keep your powder dry?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 healthcare shares to grab for 'attractive outlook'

| Tony Yoo

Australia's health industry has a lot going for it, so take note of these experts' stock tips.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 be able to build on yesterday's stellar gain?

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Opinions

Is it time to be a bull or bear on Westpac shares?

| Motley Fool Staff

Down more than 10% this year and paying an attractive dividend yield, is it worth buying shares in this banking…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own today's best performing ASX 200 stock?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big share price gains are driving ASX trading volumes this Monday,

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Share Fallers

What's sending the IDP Education share price down 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a terrible start to the week for this ASX 200 share.

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Defensive Shares

Buy this ASX 200 stock for its defensive earnings: Citi

| James Mickleboro

Citi thinks investors should be taking a punt on this ASX 200 stock.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Leo Lithium, Select Harvests, and Smartpay shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising more than most on Monday.

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Share Fallers

Why ALS, IDP Education, Predictive Discovery, and Telix shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times on Monday.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX Harley-riding insider is buying up his company's shares hand over fist

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX chair has been on a massive spending spree in May.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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Share Market News

Could a US debt ceiling resolution actually cause a stock market crash?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating news that the US debt ceiling may be lifted, avoiding a catastrophic default. But could…

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 300 share can deliver huge returns for investors

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 300 share could be destined to generate big returns for investors.

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Small Cap Shares

Strong potential: Why I'd buy these 2 ASX small-cap shares

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks could grow revenue and profit significantly in the next few years.

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Share Market News

How to generate a second income of $2,000 a month with ASX dividend shares!

| James Mickleboro

The share market is a great place to earn a second income. Here's how to do it.

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Opinions

One ASX share I'm holding to build wealth AND passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s one investment where the returns could flow in the coming years.

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Opinions

This is my #1 ASX growth share to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing this ASX healthcare share as an exciting opportunity.

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Share Market News

Here 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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Opinions

Why the ASX share market could be the best place to invest for the next decade

| Tony Yoo

Here are the themes that will rule the next few years, and three Aussie stocks that will take advantage.

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Resources Shares

Finger on the trigger: When to buy 4 blockbuster ASX mining shares

| Tony Yoo

'The best time to start buying resource stocks is when the macro backdrop looks bad.'

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the biggest events to rock the stock market in the coming days, according to eToro's Josh Gilbert.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a great day for investors 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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Broker Notes

How this fundie plans to keep investing through a recession

| Bronwyn Allen

There are still fears the United States could go into a recession this year.

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto shares go back to the future with copper

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 mining giant Rio Tinto is expanding its copper mining segment.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy this ASX 200 share with a 'long-term moat': Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time pounce on this ASX 200 share according to Goldman Sachs.

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Investing Strategies

Games people play: 2 ASX 200 shares for 'a winning edge'

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are the best bets for an economy that's slowing down, according to Wilsons' Rob Crookston.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling very positive about these three shares and have put buy ratings on them.

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