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Materials Shares

Bell Potter says buy Allkem shares now for 80% upside

| James Mickleboro

There could be some big returns on offer for investors in this lithium share according to Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are betting big on these ASX shares sinking from current levels...

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Broker Notes

Skydive then fried chicken: 2 ASX shares to party through an economic downturn

| Tony Yoo

Consumers don't have much spending power after all these interest rate rises, but these businesses seem to be doing just…

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Investing Strategies

Wilson reckons these 2 ASX 200 shares look ready for a massive 2023

| Tony Yoo

Experts say buy these stocks now and watch the businesses turn their fortunes around.

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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 index 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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Opinions

One of the most beaten-up ASX 200 shares of 2023 so far. Is it time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

This stock has been setting fire to its investors' portfolios in 2023 (not in a good way).

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Opinions

In search of deep value? I think these 3 ASX dividend shares could be a downright steal

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies could be what value investor dreams are made of.

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Real Estate Shares

Wilson analysts tip 2 small-cap ASX real estate shares to buy for juicy returns

| Tony Yoo

Interest rate rises are expected to halt soon, meaning these property stocks could stage a nice rally.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lynas share price down 25% in a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Lynas CEO exercised some performance rights this week, picking up almost 150,000 shares.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock outperformed all others on the index on Friday.

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Share Market News

Is the AFIC share price a standout investment right now?

| Tristan Harrison

The LIC AFIC has dropped – is this a good time to buy?

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Growth Shares

Jewellery and travel: Analysts say these ASX growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares tick a lot of boxes for analysts right now.

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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 slapped buy ratings on them.

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Cannabis Shares

Little Green Pharma share price shoots 13% higher after capital raise

| Bronwyn Allen

There's considerable excitement in the medicinal cannabis space as Australia becomes the world's first market to recognise psychedelics as medicines.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Mincor, Race Oncology, and Weebit Nano shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been selling these ASX shares on Friday.

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Share Fallers

Why is ASX All Ords healthcare share Race Oncology plummeting 10% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Its got something to do with the company's chief scientific officer and director.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Estia Health, Kingsgate, and St Barbara shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Don't bank on an RBA rate pause in April

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors will be tuning into the RBA on 4 April, when the central bank makes its next interest…

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Blue Chip Shares

Citi rates these 3 ASX 200 blue chip shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Citi has given the thumbs up to these blue chip shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Estia Health share price jumps 21% on takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

This aged care operator is in the crosshairs of a private equity giant.

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Opinions

I'm bullish about these 2 beaten-up ASX 200 shares and I'll tell you why

| Tristan Harrison

I think these lower share prices are appealing to jump on.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Weebit Nano share price sinking 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is taking a beating on Friday. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Medibank share price slumps as tech boss announces departure

| Brooke Cooper

The company's tech executive is retiring months after it battled a major cyber-attack.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend yields over 10%! Cheap ASX shares I'd buy for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Time to go shopping for these stocks with forecasts of massive dividends?

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Broker Notes

Buy these ASX 200 shares for 50%+ returns: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs sees major upside ahead for this lithium and tech share over the next 12 months,

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Broker Notes

'Big buy': Wilson's 2 surprisingly defensive ASX shares to cruise through 2023

| Tony Yoo

Defence doesn't mean giving up capital growth. Here's a couple of great examples.

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Broker Notes

Buy these 2 ASX health-tech shares that are ready to rocket: Wilson

| Tony Yoo

Consumers still want to stay healthy even through tough economic times.

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Resources Shares

Copper's so hot right now: Expert names best ASX mining stock to buy

| Tony Yoo

This important battery and circuitry ingredient has most of its production concentrated in one particular continent.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a difficult finish to the week for the ASX 200 index.

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Opinions

Telstra shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

What's the case for and against this iconic ASX 200 passive income provider?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price slide today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the drop in Fortescue shares today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 slumped on Thursday amid the US Federal Reserves' latest rate hike.

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Best Shares

Here is a pair of ASX 200 shares I would buy and never sell

| Sebastian Bowen

I would never have to worry about selling these two ASX shares.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Massive moves in the ASX lithium share space are propelling trading volumes this Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Buy this ASX nickel share for 60%+ upside: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

This could be the nickel share to buy according to Morgans.

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Dividend Investing

Is this the cheapest ASX 200 dividend share to buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors build impressive passive income with this stock?

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Growth Shares

This ASX 200 growth share's outlook is 'significantly strong': Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This company's strong outlook is getting analysts at Goldman Sachs excited.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares sinking today?

| Monica O'Shea

ASX lithium shares are falling over today.

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, National Storage, OFX, and Polynovo shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday.

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