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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 bank shares like CBA 'too expensive' right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are banks overpriced or good value today?

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on Coles vs. Woolworths share prices

| Bronwyn Allen

One stock is set for a 26% share price gain over the next 12 months while the other is destined…

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Resources Shares

Own ASX mining shares? Experts say an upswing in commodity prices has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

HSBC economists Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling explain why global commodity prices are rising.

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Share Market News

Will the Reserve Bank wait for the US Fed to cut interest rates first?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's when AMP thinks interest rates will be cut in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Eurozone.

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Growth Shares

How I'd use ASX growth shares to turn $1,000 into $10,000

| Kate O'Brien

Choosing the right growth shares can add plenty of bang to your buck.

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Share Market News

Investing in shares now 'part of the ladder' to buying a home

| Bronwyn Allen

Investing in shares can speed up the process of generating enough cash for a home deposit, expert says.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $20,000 in this ASX 100 dividend stock for $1,126 in passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on this 5.6% dividend stock...

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Record stock ownership amid landlords' exit

| Bronwyn Allen

Household wealth derived from owning shares just hit a record $1.4 trillion.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week...

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Travel Shares

Is it too late to buy Qantas (ASX:QAN) and other ASX travel shares?

| Tony Yoo

Has travel stock had its run now, or will the post-COVID industry revival bring more joy to shareholders?

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price gaining 12%

| James Mickleboro

The IAG share price could be good value according to one broker...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) shares last week

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a good week for these ASX 200 shares...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE) share price leapt 113% this past week

| Zach Bristow

Alligator Energy shares cap off an outsized week. Here's the details.

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Share Market News

Why the Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price has lost 20% since July

| Aaron Teboneras

The medicinal cannabis producer's shares have fallen heavily in recent times...

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Share Gainers

The Tinybeans (ASX:TNY) share price has jumped 9% on Friday

| Nikhil Gangaram

It was a good day on the ASX for the Aussie tech company

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Share Gainers

West Wits Mining (ASX:WWI) share price surges 23% on project update

| Zach Bristow

West Wits' shares finish the week on a high. Here's the details.

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Retail Shares

Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price leaps another 14%, up 66% in a month. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

The Cettire share price continues to shoot higher.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Friday.

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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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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, AnteoTech, Cettire, & Vulcan shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a positive note...

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Best Shares

This week's top ASX share versus top altcoin winner revealed

| Bernd Struben

Younger investors are increasingly buying cryptos while older investors tend to stick to the stocks and bonds.

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Share Gainers

Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price surges 5% against tumbling resources sector

| Kerry Sun

The emerging rare earths and oxide producer is swimming against the tide today.

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Share Fallers

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price falls 3% to 3-month low

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk share price is out of form again...

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Share Market News

The next ASX 200 shares that could undertake a big capital return

| Brendon Lau

Capital returns have been a big theme on our market and a leading broker reckons this S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO)…

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Share Gainers

Lotus Resources (ASX:LOT) share price plunges 5% but is still up 26% this week

| Zach Bristow

The minerals exploration company's shares are on the move again today. Here are the details

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are flying around the markets today

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Share Market News

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price lifts following two positive updates

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough year for shareholders of this cannabis product developer but there's good news today.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie sees 18% upside in the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner could still be going higher from here...

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Resources Shares

Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price tumbles 6% but remains 12% higher for the month

| Nikhil Gangaram

The gold miner and lithium developer is having a tough day on the ASX

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IPOs

Are there new Vulcan shares about to hit the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

Will this be an IPO to get involved with?

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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price hits fresh lows amid advisory board resignations

| Sebastian Bowen

The lows just keep on coming for the financial services giant...

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Share Market News

Why this fund manager sees limited growth potential for ASX 200 banks

| Mitchell Lawler

Are the days of bountiful returns from bank shares numbered?

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are looking to finish the week as the top movers on the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX shares are leading the way?

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, IRESS, Newcrest, & Syrah shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on disappointing notes...

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Share Fallers

Why the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price is tumbling 8% today

| Zach Bristow

The coal magnate is facing a backlash today. Here are the details

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Share Market News

The Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price is down 3% on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The Soul Patts share price is falling today. It's down 3% right now.

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Share Market News

Audinate (ASX:AD8) share price lifts on annual report

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the audio tech company are bucking the downward trend of the broader market today

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tumbles but the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is green?

| Kerry Sun

Most sectors are in the red on Friday. So why is the Afterpay share price outperforming?

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Share Market News

Venture Minerals (ASX:VMS) share price crashes 33% on project update

| Aaron Teboneras

It has been a day to forget for Venture Minerals shareholders...

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Share Fallers

The Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is down 7% today. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is the recent weakness in the Mineral Resources share price a buying opportunity?

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Share Fallers

Toro Energy (ASX:TOE) share price slides 8% following yesterday's surge

| Ken Hall

Shares in the uranium exploration company are under pressure on Friday

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Fortescue crashes, IRESS sinks

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is ending the week in the red...

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Share Fallers

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price breaks below $100 for the first time since November 2020

| Kerry Sun

Rio Tinto shares briefly traded at a double digit figure this morning...

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Industrials Shares

This ASX share doubled this year, but plenty more to come: experts

| Tony Yoo

If you think there will be a construction boom in Australia after lockdowns lift, this stock could be right up…

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Capital Raising

Why the AMA (ASX:AMA) share price is lifting 5% on Friday

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are flying higher...

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) share price to keep rising

| James Mickleboro

Can this gaming company's shares keep rising?

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Gold

Australasian Gold (ASX:A8G) share price explodes 65% on project updates

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in the gold exploration company are soaring on the back of two positive project updates.

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Share Market News

Why the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price is slipping on Friday

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's dive in and take a look.

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