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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining stock is booming 126% on a new lithium discovery

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining stock reported promising results from its maiden drill campaign at a WA prospect.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX lithium shares to buy right now: Wilsons

| Monica O'Shea

The broker is bullish on three lithium companies in particular.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 6%, guess which ASX 200 stock is the best performing so far today

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 healthcare share Imugene is leading the market today.

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Materials Shares

Down 25% in a year, why this fundie thinks you should buy Sayona Mining shares now

| Bronwyn Allen

This broker likes Sayona Mining's 'aggressive exploration campaign'.

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Financial Shares

Why is everyone talking about IAG shares on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

IAG had some big news for investors this morning, and they don't seem to like it.

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Materials Shares

Is it too late to buy Lynas shares following this week's surge?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX rare earths share is rising again today amid three brokers upgrading their ratings.

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Opinions

3 defensive ASX shares surrounded by wide moats I'd buy with $5,000

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors can secure massive returns over the long term if a company holds a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 300 shares being bought up by insiders

| Brooke Cooper

Those in the know were buying into these ASX 300 stocks last week.

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Technology Shares

'High growth rate': 2 ASX tech shares you need to look at right now

| Tony Yoo

If you think technology stocks are due for a revival soon, take a look at this pair that experts are…

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Resources Shares

'Buying opportunity': 2 ASX 200 mining shares ripe to snap up now

| Tony Yoo

This pair of resources stocks are selling for cheap with excellent prospects at the moment, according to experts.

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Cheap Shares

'Bright outlook': Buy these 2 ASX shares before they explode

| Tony Yoo

Like a pair of pants, buying stocks when they're heavily discounted is a prudent idea.

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Defensive Shares

The ASX shares to buy in high inflation times

| Tony Yoo

Fairmont Equities' Lauren Hua presents the stocks to grab when costs are spiralling.

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Healthcare Shares

What are brokers saying about the CSL share price in May?

| James Mickleboro

Is CSL a buy in May or should you stay away?

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Opinions

I'd invest $10,000 into these excellent ASX shares for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

I think these two ASX shares could be good winners over the next few years.

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price could offer a 20% return: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker is urging investors to buy this bank share following its results release.

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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 index on Tuesday.

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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 Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today  

| Brooke Cooper

This rare earths favourite outperformed all other ASX 200 shares on Monday.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 lithium stocks are dominating the share market's trading volumes today.

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Travel Shares

The Flight Centre share price just rocketed to a new 52-week high. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The travel giant has been on a roll lately.

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Share Fallers

Why Macquarie, Meteoric Resources, Pointsbet, and Syrah shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

It has been a difficult start to the week for these ASX shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Lynas, Piedmont Lithium, Westpac, and Woodside shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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Financial Shares

Up 23% in the past year. Is it too late to buy this ASX 200 insurance share?

| Brooke Cooper

Brokers are tipping as much as 18% upside for this ASX 200 insurance stock.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Fortescue's Twiggy could wipe this ASX 300 share from the bourse. Here are the details

| Brooke Cooper

Investors have been warned Wyloo Metals intends to delist Mincor if it fails to secure a 90% interest in the…

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium shares are off and racing today. What's behind the boost?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX lithium shares are smashing the broader market this Monday morning.

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Share Market News

Here's what you need to know about the 70 cents Westpac dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Westpac shareholders are going to get a bigger dividend.

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Opinions

Why I believe these 2 appealing ASX shares could turn $5,000 into $15,000

| Tristan Harrison

These two names have fallen heavily but I think they could be big opportunities.

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Travel Shares

Which ASX 200 travel share has already taken off by 48% in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

And one broker thinks there's more than 20% growth in the share price to come over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are going after these ASX shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index looks set to start the week with a bang!

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Share Market News

Fundie reveals the ASX All Ords stock trading at a 35% discount

| Bernd Struben

The All Ords stock recently reported an 89% increase in its half year revenues.

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Opinions

Follow the free cash flow: Could these unloved ASX shares be worth buying?

| Mitchell Lawler

Don't be misled by earnings. Review the free cash flow to help find real value.

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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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Bank Shares

Is it time to buy ANZ shares after its strong results?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time for investors to pounce on this banking giant's shares?

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Broker Notes

'We've learnt the hard way': 3 ASX shares that can grow in tough times

| Tony Yoo

The QVG team outlines how it finds companies that can generate earnings expansion even through difficult parts of the economic…

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Share Market News

Why did ASX lithium shares dominate the market on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Lithium prices have rebounded since the world's second-largest producer, Chile announced it was nationalising its industry.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

This tech stock outperformed all other ASX 200 shares on Friday.

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Block, Pilbara Minerals, and SSR Mining shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Alumina, New Hope, Virgin Money, and Vulcan Energy shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 mining stocks leaping to new 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own these resource shares.

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