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Broker Notes

Buy these 2 ASX dividend shares supercharged by acquisitions: experts

| Tony Yoo

Forces beyond the control of Australian businesses have dominated stock prices in 2022. But these two companies have done their…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week in the red...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 2 ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say these ASX growth shares are buys...

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Resources Shares

Good times keep rolling for ASX lithium shares on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

The lithium trade is showing no signs of exhaustion.

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Share Gainers

Boom! Guess which ASX All Ords share has surged 50% this week

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why this ASX Ords share has skyrocketed.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 share outperformed all others on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price soars 7% to new highs

| Monica O'Shea

Investors are buying up the ASX lithium stock today. Let's take a closer look.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 more of the best ASX shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

These could be some of the best shares to buy according to Morgans...

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Share Market News

Could the RBA's latest interest rate decision signal a turning point for ASX 200 shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts weigh in on what this could mean for ASX 200 shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, De Grey Mining, Magellan, and Zip shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares smashing the benchmark on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Santos and Woodside are both charging higher today.

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Share Gainers

Why Lake, Pilbara Minerals, PointsBet, and PolyNovo shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 9% in a month, could the Woolworths share price turn around in October?

| Monica O'Shea

What's in store for shares of the supermarket giant?

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs names the ASX tech shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares have been named as buys...

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price sinking like a stone today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Hamish Douglass returned to Magellan this week. Can he turn things around?

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Record Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing all-time highs on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

Although the ASX 200 Index is shaky on Thursday, three companies are posting new records.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price best-value buy of the ASX 200 big four banks right now: expert

| Brooke Cooper

The smallest of the big four banks might just represent the best buy.

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Bank Shares

Has the Bank of Queensland share price got 25% upside baked in?

| Monica O'Shea

One analyst is optimistic on the regional bank's outlook.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price leaps 9% on new lithium deal

| Bernd Struben

The agreement involves Lake Resources' lithium Kachi Project, located in Argentina.

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Gold

40% upside: Expert picks 3 ASX gold shares attractive to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Strangely, gold stocks have suffered this year despite high inflation. One portfolio manager reckons the sector's now ready to rally.

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Technology Shares

'High quality': Analyst names 2 ASX tech shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Growth shares have boomed since the latest interest rate hike, but investors still need to be very selective about which…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Can the ASX 200 index extend its winning run?

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Technology Shares

Are ASX 200 tech shares staging a comeback?

| Bernd Struben

The biggest tech companies on the ASX have rocketed higher over the past two trading days.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares topped the lot on Wednesday.

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Gold

Are ASX 200 gold shares worth buying as an inflation hedge?

| Bernd Struben

Inflation and interest rates have rocketed across most of the developed world in 2022 after more than a decade of…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Why is ASIC suing these 2 ASX All Ordinaries companies?

| Brooke Cooper

Two ASX All Ords favourites are facing the regulator's wrath.

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Share Gainers

Why CBA, Flight Centre, Life360, and Link shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Cronos Australia, Pilbara Minerals, Sayona Mining, and Strike Energy are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have tumbled on dropped into the red on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 share with a massive dividend yield and 'huge amounts of free cash': experts

| Brooke Cooper

This stock trades with a 21% dividend yield right now, but how long can that last?

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Bank Shares

Can the CBA share price regain its $100 crown in October?

| Bernd Struben

Following the past two days' gains, the CBA share price is back trading above $97 on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Is the outlook for ASX 200 shares in Q2 brighter since the RBA's interest rate decision?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 shares are rallying for a second day on Wednesday. Here's why and what's next for the benchmark index.

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Share Market News

Macquarie reveals ASX 200 shares 'more likely to outperform in a bear market rally'

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker has named 10 ASX shares likely to do best in the bear market rally that may have…

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Broker Notes

Flight Centre shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Could Flight Centre shares really offer a 30% upside?

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Materials Shares

How did the Pilbara Minerals share price surge 25% during the 'worst month of the year'?

| Bernd Struben

September did indeed live up to its poor reputation for most share investors. But not all...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price jumps 7% on new buyout offer

| James Mickleboro

Link has received a new buyout proposal...

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Share Market News

Have falling ASX 200 share prices spooked the RBA?

| Bernd Struben

Is the RBA trying to engineer a soft landing for the economy and the ASX 200?

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Technology Shares

Why the Life360 share price is up 17% in two days and could keep rising

| James Mickleboro

LIfe360 shares have been on fire this week. Here's what's happening...

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in the first quarter of FY23

| Cathryn Goh

ASX resources shares topped the tables in 1Q23.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares to buy that you've not heard of: expert

| Tony Yoo

If you want to invest in a sector that people still need during economic downturns, here's a pair of small…

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