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Communication Shares

3 reasons I think the Telstra share price can beat the ASX 200 in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think investors can call on this telco to perform well.

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Share Fallers

Why did the AGL share price lag the ASX 200 on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shares in the utility company faired poorly today. Here's why.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

One ASX 200 share is up more than 11% today

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share surged 74% today on a new discovery

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this lithium share soaring ahead today?

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Opinions

Share market rally: How I'd invest $5,000 right now in ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

These three ASX shares are too good to ignore, in my view.

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Share Fallers

Why Elders, Flight Centre, Perpetual, and Telstra shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Monday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could the flurry of recent takeover bids mean ASX 200 shares are going cheap right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Bids are flying for businesses. Should investors be jumping on ASX 200 opportunities?

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Block, Core Lithium, and Fortescue shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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Bank Shares

3 reasons the Westpac share price is great value: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs says Westpac shares are great value for three reasons...

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Dividend Investing

Why I think these ASX dividend shares can double in 7 years AND pay income along the way

| Tristan Harrison

There could be an attractive mix of both growth and dividends from these three companies.

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Broker Notes

Why Wilsons is tipping 24% upside for the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price

| James Mickleboro

Telix shares could have major upside potential...

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares going nuts on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Iron ore miners like BHP are on fire today...

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Record Highs

Why did Core Lithium shares just crack a new all-time high?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day for Core Lithium investors today.

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Share Market News

Can you make money from ASX penny stocks?

| Tristan Harrison

Are the smallest shares the biggest opportunities?

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees 'downside risks' to the current Woolworths share price

| Brooke Cooper

The future looks cloudy for the Woolworths share price as one top broker tips the stock as a sell

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Share Market News

Are ASX share investors getting their mojo back?

| Tristan Harrison

After a rough period in 2022, Aussies seem to be getting more confident. Which ASX shares are investors going for?

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Bank Shares

Here's why the ANZ share price could be a good value pick for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Due to the low p/e ratio, ANZ shares offer sizeable income.

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Retail Shares

Goldman Sachs names the ASX retail shares to buy in the current environment

| James Mickleboro

These are the ASX retail shares to buy according to Goldman Sachs...

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares to buy in a sector ready to explode: expert

| Tony Yoo

The market is 50% higher since the pandemic crash, but one industry has merely travelled sideways. Now it's ready to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another solid session is expected from the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Technology Shares

Hub24 or Altium: Which ASX 200 tech stock is the better buy right now?

| Tony Yoo

If you had limited funds and you could only add one to your portfolio, this is your answer.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

3 'champion' ASX shares to buy and hold: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have been named as 'champion stocks' by Bell Potter...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Origin share price not rising closer to Brookfield's takeover price?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors seem to be leaving some money on the table with the Origin takeover bid. What gives?

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Energy Shares

Here's the good oil on what's coming up for ASX 200 energy shares

| Monica O'Shea

Could oil prices keep going higher?

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Share Gainers

8 All Ords shares that soared 10% or more today

| Bronwyn Allen

There's a real mixed bag in this list -- and not a lithium share in sight.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 ended the week on a high with these shares leading the way.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price having such a top run on Friday?

| Monica O'Shea

Why are Core Lithium shares rising today?

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Materials Shares

3 ASX 200 lithium shares smashing all-time highs on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

There's no stopping ASX 200 lithium shares today, with 3 new record highs.

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Share Fallers

Why Computershare, Jervois Global, Origin, and Whitehaven Coal shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out of the good times...

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Opinions

Why Wesfarmers shares could be a dirt-cheap buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Despite the recent gains, this large ASX retail share might be a big opportunity.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold and lithium dominate the ASX 200's trading charts today...

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Block, Nufarm, and Zip shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days on Friday...

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Financial Shares

Why did the AMP share price just crack a new 52-week high today?

| Brooke Cooper

The embattled financials giant has been on a roll lately.

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BNPL shares

Wowsers: Why the Zip share price is up 18% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip shares are on fire today, gaining a whopping 18%.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Technology Shares

Why is the BrainChip share price booming 6% on Friday?

| Matthew Farley

Its shares are lifting amid easing inflation in the US and the prospect of smaller interest rate hikes.

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Share Gainers

Why has ASX mining stock OD6 Metals rocketed 176% in 2 days?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at this rare earths explorer in more detail.

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Share Market News

ASX 200's pumping Friday, but Telstra's not. What's going on?

| Tony Yoo

While the rest of the stock market is partying, Australia's biggest three telcos are struggling after a federal court ruling.

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