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Economy

ASX 200 shares lift as inflation hits highest level in 20 years

| Bernd Struben

Over the three months to 30 June the CPI increased by 1.8%. That brings Australia’s annual inflation rate to 6.1%,…

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Opinions

Looking for value: The ASX shares this fundie is holding amid rising inflation

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some investments that could be well suited to the current climate.

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Broker Notes

Is the IAG share price a buy following the insurer's latest update?

| Zach Bristow

We examine analyst sentiment to see.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share just exploded 100% on a new discovery

| Bernd Struben

Cobre reported its first intersection of significant copper mineralisation at the Ngami Copper Project.

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Share Market News

Own Telstra shares? Here's the latest on the telco's new Microsoft deal

| Aaron Teboneras

Telstra is poised to boost its service offering to customers.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Woolworths shares? Here's what a top broker is saying about its latest acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Here's what a top broker is saying about Woolworths' new acquisition...

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Technology Shares

Up 50% this month, is it too late to buy Megaport shares?

| James Mickleboro

Megaport shares have been on fire this month. Can they keep going?

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Industrials Shares

2 under-the-radar ASX shares to pounce on right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

You can't just buy the stocks that everyone else has if you want to beat the market. Here's a couple…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to drop into the red on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Broker names 2 blue chip ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip ASX shares are highly rated by a top broker...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 ASX 200 shares bested the rest on Tuesday.

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Cryptocurrencies

2 things need to happen for a sustained Bitcoin price rally: experts

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have been smashed as liquidity has dried up amid aggressive central bank tightening in 2022.

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Share Fallers

After gaining 27% last week, the Novonix share price is struggling this week. What gives?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are the battery metals and tech company's shares floundering this week?

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Technology Shares

Top broker rates Xero share price a buy with 20% upside

| Tristan Harrison

This large ASX tech share could keep rising.

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Broker Notes

Morgan Stanley forecasts Magellan share price will sink 35%

| Brooke Cooper

The top broker holds a bearish outlook for most of the asset management sector.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

One of the most traded ASX 200 shares today is up 18%...

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Financial Shares

Own Macquarie shares? Here's what to expect from its Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie is expected to release its first quarter update later this week...

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Iress, Nitro, and Perseus shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie warns consensus earnings growth for ASX 300 shares in FY23 is 'optimistic'

| Bronwyn Allen

In fact, the top broker says a 10% fall in the value of ASX 300 shares seems more likely.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Arafura share price jumped 25% so far in July?

| Zach Bristow

The rare earths producer continues its gains today.

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Share Gainers

Why Myer, South32, Vulcan, and Zip shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a positive session...

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Share Gainers

Guess which tiny ASX lithium share is rocketing 35% on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

Dart Mining shares are seeing some action today.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 300 shares this fundie has been buying at bargain prices

| Brooke Cooper

Check which companies this fundie likes in the current climate.

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Share Gainers

Why are ASX buy now, pay later shares rocketing higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX BNPL shares on a rocket this Tuesday?

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Retail Shares

The Adairs share price has soared 20% in July. Why I think it's still a buy

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX retail share is an opportunity in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Why has the Nickel Industries share price surged 13% in a week

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving Nickel Industries shares higher this week?

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Broker Notes

Broker says Allkem share price can rise 60% from here

| James Mickleboro

Allkem shares could have upside of almost 60% according to one broker...

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BNPL shares

Zip share price soars 24% to break $1 mark for first time in 2 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Zip shares rocket as much as 24% this morning?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Maca share price leaps 23% on Thiess takeover news

| Brooke Cooper

Mining services giant Thiess has put forward a $350 million bid for the company.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Iress sinks on CEO exit, Flight Centre shares descend

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Rocks in their heads? How young investors helped make Pilbara Minerals one of the most popular shares of FY22

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium miners were in strong demand during FY22.

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Share Gainers

Andromeda Metals share price surges 15% on 'significant milestone'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer has signed a legally binding offtake agreement with Asia Minerals Resources.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own ANZ shares? Tech experts raise red flags over Suncorp integration

| Brooke Cooper

IT specialists reportedly believe the big four bank could struggle to integrate Suncorp's banking platform.

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Dividend Investing

Should investors buy NAB shares for the dividends? Here's what I think

| Tristan Harrison

How much will the bank pay in dividends over the next couple of financial years?

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Investing Strategies

2 'good value' ASX 200 shares offering what investors want right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Taking advantage of what other investors want is a basic axiom of investing, but surprisingly difficult in turbulent times.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares ready for growth in FY2023: expert

| Tony Yoo

Yes, this year has been pretty bad for mankind and investments. But remember that stocks aren't aware of global events…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Tuesday....

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Share Market News

Expert prediction: 3 ASX 200 shares that can 'do well' in volatile times

| Monica O'Shea

Which shares could do well in an environment dominated by rising interest rates?

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Pointsbet share price tumbled 10% today

| Tristan Harrison

Investors didn't bet on Pointsbet today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

We run through the ASX 200's biggest gainers on Monday.

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