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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Share Market News

That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Why Nuix, Smartgroup, Ventia, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on the ASX boards on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Mesoblast, PolyNovo, Pushpay, and Weebit Nano shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session despite the market selloff.

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Technology Shares

Broker tips 280% upside for Zip share price

| James Mickleboro

There could be huge returns ahead for investors if this broker is on the money with its recommendation.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 shares smashing new multi-year highs on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

The market's blues aren't holding back these two ASX shares.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 taking a tumble today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is sliding today after rallying yesterday on the back of the RBA’s 0.25% interest rate hike announcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Carsales share price on ice amid $500m cap raise and acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

Carsales is betting big on Brazil being a key driver of its future growth.

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Opinions

Does the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) hold the ticket to building long-term wealth?

| Tristan Harrison

Should Aussies use this ETF as their number one choice for becoming rich?

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Resources Shares

Lynas Rare Earths has plunged 20% in a month: Is it a buy?

| Tony Yoo

This former stock market darling is seeing its valuation head south. Is it a lost cause or an absolute bargain?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

47% upside: Expert names 2 entertainment ASX 200 shares to buy for cheap

| Tony Yoo

Will Australians still watch television and take a punt as the economy tightens up?

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Opinions

Pilbara Minerals shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

Which side of the order book makes a stronger argument on this ASX 200 lithium company?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a very red day for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares offering both growth and nice dividends: expert

| Tony Yoo

It's the golden combo that everyone wants, but are as rare as hen's teeth. But here are not just one…

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52-Week Highs

Qantas share price takes off to new multi-year high on Tuesday

| Tristan Harrison

The airline is reaching new heights. Why?

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52-Week Lows

Why did the Lynas share price just hit a 52-week low?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors aren't feeling great about Lynas shares this week. Here's why.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts off as RBA raises interest rates yet again

| Bernd Struben

With inflation still running hot, the RBA has increased the benchmark interest rate by another 0.25%, bringing the official cash…

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

An ASX 200 share's return from a trading halt is driving volumes this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Morgans warns that these ASX shares could disappoint in FY23

| James Mickleboro

Investors may expecting too much from these ASX shares in the second half...

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Lynas, Megaport, and Universal Store shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why InvoCare, Pentanet, Sayona Mining, and Weebit Nano shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 of the best ASX shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Morgans this month.

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Technology Shares

Weebit Nano share price just surged 7% on product commercialisation news

| Bernd Struben

Weebit Nano has released a new memory technology for the global semiconductor industry.

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Technology Shares

Megaport share price tumbles 10% on CEO resignation

| Sebastian Bowen

Megaport investors are not taking the news kindly.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 CEO just sold $5 million worth of his company shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to worry about this business after a share sale?

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Materials Shares

Broker gives its verdict on the Core Lithium share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this lithium miner's shares or should you keep your powder dry?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 200 stock InvoCare rallies 37% on takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The InvoCare share price is rising from the dead after receiving a takeover approach.

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Capital Raising

Sayona Mining share price charges higher following $55m cap raise

| James Mickleboro

Sayona Mining has raised funds to boost its lithium ambitions.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mineral Resources share price slides as Norwest takeover bid heats up

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources first announced its plans for an off-market takeover bid of Norwest Energy on 16 December.

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Value Investing

Expert reveals secret to spotting the best ASX value shares to buy

| Tony Yoo

This fund manager has been picking value stocks for decades, but doesn't use a simple price-to-earnings ratio valuation approach.

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Opinions

S&P 500 could rally for next 8 weeks: Wall Street analysts

| Tristan Harrison

Strength for US shares could lead to promising returns for the global share market.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It's a big day for the ASX with the RBA expected to increase the cash rate this afternoon.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX All Ords share just crashed 52% on a TGA update

| James Mickleboro

Today was a day that shareholders of this medical diagnostics technology company won't forget in a hurry.

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Opinions

Was I dumb to sell my TPG shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Do I regret not owning a piece of TPG as its profits begin to rebound?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's all about lithium on the ASX volume charts to start the week.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 director just bought 50,000 of their company's shares

| Tristan Harrison

An insider just went shopping for shares of their business. Should you?

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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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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech stocks like Xero having such a stellar start to the week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech stocks like Xero are having a good Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, BrainChip, Core Lithium, and Life360 shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very strong start to the week.

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Lynas, Myer, and New Hope shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a poor start to the week.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock has rallied 30% in 2023 and just hit an all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how rich has this tech stock made ASX investors?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 100% total return from Pilbara Minerals shares

| James Mickleboro

Investors could double their money with this lithium share if Macquarie is correct with its recommendation...

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