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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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Resources Shares

Why investors might be getting excited about Arafura shares

| Brendon Lau

It's been another day in the green for the natural magnet metals miner.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Which sector is dominating the ASX 200's trading volumes today? It starts with L and ends in -ithium.

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Share Fallers

Is the Electro Optic Systems share price now a massive bargain or a falling knife?

| Andrew Legget

Could Electro Optic Systems still make a comeback from here?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price soaring 11% today?

| Matthew Farley

There's been a wave of positive investor sentiment for shares in the battery metals and tech company on Thursday.

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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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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price strengthens amid boost in China's iron ore appetite in August

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the latest iron ore data.

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Record Highs

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price surging 6% to another all-time high today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Pilbara Minerals shares are entering uncharted territory today.

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Record Highs

4 ASX lithium shares hitting all-time highs on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX lithium stocks.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX mining shares soaring more than 20% today

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what these ASX explorers announced to the market.

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Share Market News

Why is ASX behemoth Soul Patts lending a hand to Electro Optic Systems?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has Soul Patts thrown Electric Optic Systems a lifeline?

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Capital Raising

Why is the Lithium Power share price on ice today?

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the explorer have been surging prior in days prior to the trading halt.

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Share Gainers

Imugene share price leaps 5% on trial news

| Zach Bristow

The HER-Vaxx story continues today with another positive update from the immuno-oncology company.

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Energy Shares

The Santos share price is under pressure today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 energy share was a clear winner of soaring oil and gas prices in the first half of…

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Technology Shares

Megaport share price soars 10% as ASX tech shares trump on Thursday

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's behind the surge in ASX tech shares on the market today.

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Technology Shares

Why the Xero share price is racing higher and could keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

Xero shares are on form on Thursday...

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares having such a top run on Thursday?

| Brendon Lau

ASX tech shares are surging back in Thursday morning trading.

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Share Gainers

'Outstanding economics': Anson Resources share price rockets 35% on lithium news

| James Mickleboro

Shares in the lithium explorer are hitting record highs today.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price charging higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX buy now, pay later share acquired Afterpay in January this year.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price surges 9% on ACCC takeover nod

| Zach Bristow

The compeition watchdog has given the green light, paving the way for the company's acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

FBR share price climbs amid Brickworks takeover rumours

| Tristan Harrison

Are these two businesses about to build a closer partnership?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tyro share price rallies 31% following rejected takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

The fintech has slapped back a a takeover offer valuing it at close to $700 million

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Travel Shares

'Reckless?' Why the $400 million Qantas share buyback is dividing experts

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 airline recorded an underlying loss before tax of $1.9 billion for the 2022 financial year.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 of the best ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be top options for investors...

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Opinions

How I'd invest my very first $1,000 in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX share ticks all the boxes as a beginner investment, which is why I'd be happy to…

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Share Fallers

2 ASX shares to buy as risk-reward plays after reporting season: expert

| Tony Yoo

Here's a pair of stocks that could give you a few more dollars to spend for Christmas.

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Technology Shares

4 ASX tech shares for the 'patient investor': expert

| Tony Yoo

These software companies have shown 'a newfound zeal in cost cutting'.

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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 rebound on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

Why is the NAB share price diving more than the other big 4 ASX banks today?

| Brendon Lau

This broker thinks any good news is already priced in to the NAB share price.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares defied today's sell-off to post notable gains.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price just dropped 8% despite Merge progression

| Bernd Struben

Only two of the top 100 cryptos by market cap are in the green over the past 24 hours.

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Share Market News

Could these 'little' businesses be a secret weapon for Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is growing in many different ways.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today just hit a new record high...

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Share Market News

The Bitcoin price just fell below US$19,000 What's happening?

| Bernd Struben

With the vast majority of altcoins sharply lower, the total crypto-sphere market valuation has sunk below the US$1 trillion mark.

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Record Highs

2 ASX All Ordinaries shares that defied today's sell-off to crack new highs

| Brooke Cooper

These stocks rocketed to new all-time heights on Wednesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Are Incitec Pivot shares set for a demerger?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is being split in two better than staying together?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price on the slide today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside shares are tanking today. What's gone wrong?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price slipping on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Nearly every ASX oil and gas share is in the red today.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price smashing the ASX 200 on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

The stock is one of the index's top performers today.

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Materials Shares

The Fortescue share price has cratered 13% in a week. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 giant has had a tough slog over the last seven days.

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Share Market News

Could this be a blow to the fortunes of Fortescue Future Industries?

| Bernd Struben

FFI has targeted producing 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030.

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