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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 vs US stocks: Where the next decade of big winners may come from

| Leigh Gant

The ASX 200 or the US? Strong cases exist for both, but disciplined diversification often wins over decades.

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Share Market News

What Australia's shocking inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is facing an uphill inflation battle. Will the bank’s next move be to raise interest rates?

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Share Market News

Does the AI revolution justify today's high ASX 200 valuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says the ASX 200 has a P/E ratio of 21x compared to a 10-year average of 16x.

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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

Why is the CSR share price plunging 9% today?

| Zach Bristow

The broker's have weighed in with their opinions after CSR's earnings yesterday.

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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 Gainers

If you'd bought $10,000 of Pilbara Minerals shares 10 years ago, congratulations! Here's what you'd have now

| Aaron Teboneras

You won't believe how much you would have pocketed if you had bought Pilbara Minerals shares a decade ago.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Polynovo share price surging 35% in 5 days?

| Zach Bristow

Polynovo shares have sprouted shoots of green in recent weeks.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Australian Vanadium share price crashed 31% in a month?

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian Vanadium shares are falling out of the sky. What's gone wrong?

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Resources Shares

Falling ASX 200 mining shares 'an opportunity to invest in sector leaders': broker

| Bernd Struben

The big miners haven't yet performed as well as many analysts expected, given the big lift in commodity prices.

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Travel Shares

Broker says Webjet share price is a buy ahead of its FY22 results

| James Mickleboro

Webjet shares could be in the buy zone right now according to analysts...

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Technology Shares

Blockdown! Why is the Block share price crashing by 16% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Block shares are getting smashed today. Here are the details.

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Technology Shares

Why is the WiseTech share price slipping 5% lower today?

| Zach Bristow

Tech shares continue to face volatility this year.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: CBA's Q3 update impresses, Xero and Block crash

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a tough day on Thursday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CSL share price cracks under Vifor Pharma acquisition delay

| Mitchell Lawler

Regulatory delays are causing concern...

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Technology Shares

Zip share price tumbles 5% to another multi-year low

| Brendon Lau

The ASX tech sector is under pressure this morning.

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Broker Notes

How much further can ASX 200 tech shares tumble? Macquarie weighs in

| Brendon Lau

There could be more pain on the horizon for the tech sector...

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Cryptocurrencies

Is it 'game over'? Top crypto plunges 97% overnight in stablecoin rout

| Bernd Struben

With no government backing, digital assets depend on their users' confidence for much of their value.

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Technology Shares

Revenue up 400%: expert sticks by ASX share that's halved this year

| Tony Yoo

After a year of turmoil, there are many stocks that have prices decoupled from actual business performance.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares that could surprise you in a year's time

| Tony Yoo

Here are a couple of stocks that have different spins on the word 'quality', both of which could serve you…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a red day on Thursday...

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Small Cap Shares

Broker names 3 emerging ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three shares to consider according to Goldman Sachs...

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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 Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Broker says South32 share price is great value and one of the 'best' options for investors

| James Mickleboro

Big gains and even bigger dividends ahead for this mining giant according Morgans...

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Share Market News

Why has the Vulcan share price tumbled 25% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rough month for the lithium explorer and developer's stock.

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Broker Notes

Why does this broker see another 33% upside in the QBE share price?

| Zach Bristow

The insurer looks set to deliver considerable upside, according to more than one broker.

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Gold

If gold is regarded as a 'safe-haven' asset, why is the Newcrest share price still tumbling?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why hasn't gold and gold miner Newcrest been a better safe haven for ASX investors?

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Share Fallers

Why GrainCorp, Link, NAB, and Pendal shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on the slide on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Is there upside in the Bank of Queensland share price in May?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers have a mixed view of the bank's prospects.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares having a stellar run on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

These stocks are defying the index's slip to post notable gains.

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Share Gainers

Why CSL, Dicker Data, Lifestyle Communities, and Money3 shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a positive day...

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Broker Notes

Why are brokers so bullish on the Northern Star share price?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers see plenty of upside for the gold miner in 2022.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle share price tumbling 8% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Sezzle shares getting singled out for a thrashing today?

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Share Gainers

BrainChip share price rebounds to gain 5%

| Bernd Struben

The artificial intelligence company was queried by the ASX last week about the big moves in its share price.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price rebounding today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares are displaying some noticeable volatility today. Here's why the miner might be bouncing around...

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Share Fallers

The Link share price just tumbled 12% before being halted. What's happening?

| Zach Bristow

Shares sank hard before the halt was put in place.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Magellan names its new CEO, Link shares crash

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day for the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

The Origin share price is absolutely smashing the ASX 200 in 2022. Why?

| Zach Bristow

Origin's been a standout on the ASX so far in 2022, in contrast to previous years.

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra share price a safe haven buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Could shares in the telco giant provide safe harbour during the current volatility?

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Broker Notes

EML share price pummelled: Here's why this expert sees 100% upside

| Tristan Harrison

Shares in the payments company have been severely hurt in 2022 but one broker is very optimistic.

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Investing Strategies

How to deal with the current share market calamity

| Tony Yoo

This poem from 112 years ago tells you how to deal with massive stock market corrections, like we're seeing at…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Westpac share price is a buy: Broker tips 'strongest EPS growth in the sector'

| James Mickleboro

Westpac shares could be in the buy zone following its half-year results...

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