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Share Gainers

Why is the Coronado share price leaping 9% on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

The metallurgical coal producer is having a good day on the market today.

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Opinions

Why a leading fund manager rates these 2 ASX 200 mining shares as buys

| Tristan Harrison

One fund manager thinks that these ASX shares are worth digging into.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium share is rocketing 27% on project news

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a very strong day...

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Share Fallers

Lake Resources share price continues to dive, down 24% in a week

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 lithium favourite has been struggling lately.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CBA share price edges higher amid acquisition rumours

| Bernd Struben

CBA already offers broadband and certain utility services.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price lifts amid latest competitive push

| Monica O'Shea

It's a better day on the market for ASX bank shares on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Up 18% today, why this ASX 300 share is going nuts

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 300 share is going nuts on Thursday...

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Capital Raising

Why is ASX lithium share Anson Resources on ice today?

| Brooke Cooper

The market is awaiting a further announcement from the lithium stock.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Global Lithium Resources share price rocketing 11% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Global Lithium shares are storming out the gates on Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 200 better buy: Cochlear or CSL shares?

| Cathryn Goh

Here's a bull case for each of these healthcare juggernauts.

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Broker Notes

Wesfarmers shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

One broker has tipped a near-20% upside for the Wesfarmers share price.

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Opinions

I think this exciting ASX 300 share is a buy in the sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think the Temple & Webster share price is a buy.

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Small Cap Shares

Broker names 2 small cap ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is bullish on these small cap shares...

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Investing Strategies

This ASX company with 190% profit growth pays a MASSIVE dividend yield

| Tony Yoo

Which Australian stock is rewarding investors with 7% income driven by 45% revenue growth?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a better day on Thursday...

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Share Market News

The Vulcan share price sank 7% today in ASX sea of red

| Matthew Farley

Lithium shares were down across the board this afternoon.

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Share Gainers

Here are 2 ASX mining shares that went absolutely gangbusters today

| Zach Bristow

There were two standouts from an otherwise red-filled day on the ASX.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares dump $60 billion in horror session. Here's how Wednesday unfolded

| Sebastian Bowen

Wednesday was a bloodbath for ASX shares and the ASX 200 Index. Here's what happened...

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Share Market News

Why did the WAM Capital share price outperform its sector today?

| Tristan Harrison

It seems investors are supporting WAM Capital over other LICs.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Only five ASX 200 shares closed Wednesday's session in the green.

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Share Market News

Fund manager names 4 emerging trends that could result in 'markedly improved' performance

| Bruce Jackson

Smallcap fund manager expects upside share price appreciation.

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Share Market News

Pointsbet share price closes lower after a tough day on the ASX

| Raymond Jang

Shares in the sports betting company took a beating after a tumultuous day on the market. What's happening?

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Share Market News

While the Qantas share price is stalling, Rex is surging 5%. What's happening?

| Raymond Jang

While shares in one airline are grounded today, the other is lifting off.

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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

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Once again, we have an ASX 200 lithium trifecta for our most traded shares today.

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Technology Shares

Altech share price explodes 31% on battery news

| Brendon Lau

The Altech share price is powering ahead as the company tables a new joint venture agreement.

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Share Fallers

Why Lake Resources, Lovisa, Megaport, and St Barbara shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Leo Lithium, Myer, Neuren, and Peter Warren shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market selloff...

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Share Gainers

Global Lithium share price shrugs off inflation woes to leap higher

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX lithium explorer is floating above a sea of red on Wednesday.

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ETFs

Here's why the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF has tanked 4% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF taken such a beating today?

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Share Fallers

The Lynas share price is sinking 5% amid market mayhem

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a rough day for the share market, including this miner.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Atlas Arteria share price remains on ice amid $3 billion cap raise

| Brooke Cooper

The company has also reaffirmed and added to its dividend guidance.

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Technology Shares

Smashed! Why is the Block share price down 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech stocks are coming in for some punishment on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares defying today's rout to surge higher

| Cathryn Goh

These ASX All Ords shares are bucking today's sell-off.

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Record Highs

Anson Resources share price surges to ASX all-time high on lithium news

| Brooke Cooper

Today has brought more good news from the company's Paradox Lithium Project.

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Opinions

Why I'm seriously considering buying these ASX shares following today's market crash

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s time to go hunting for opportunities.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Core Lithium share price tumbling 3% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in the lithium player are sinking in a sea of red today.

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Share Market News

The Arafura Resources share price is down 7% this morning

| Raymond Jang

Check out why shares in the rare earths explorer are struggling today.

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers share price drops 4%: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Wesfarmers share price in the buy zone after today's selloff?

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Share Gainers

In a sea of red, guess which ASX All Ords share is booming 12% today

| James Mickleboro

This All Ords share is having a stunning day despite the selloff...

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