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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

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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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 Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

3 quality ASX All Ordinaries shares that defied today's sell-off

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies managed to keep their cool in a hellish market today...

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Share Market News

Why does the Bendigo Bank share price often fare worse than the ASX big four in downturns?

| Aaron Teboneras

The regional bank's shares had a tough time for much of the day.

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52-Week Highs

Guess which 2 ASX All Ordinaries shares smashed 52-week highs amid today's carnage

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove these shares to outperform on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why AUB, Block, BrainChip, and Pushpay shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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52-Week Lows

The Novonix share price just rebounded 13%. Is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Novonix has had a very volatile day. Is the company worth buying?

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Share Fallers

Why has the Firefinch share price tumbled 22% in a week?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the market has heard from Firefinch over the last 7 days.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price just got smashed. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

A few stablecoins aside, every single major crypto is significantly down since this time yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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Share Gainers

Why EOS, Pendal, PolyNovo and Xero shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market selloff...

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Technology Shares

Why did the Xero share price just rebound 6%?

| Tristan Harrison

Xero shares have recovered from a 52-week low and are now in the green.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Betashares Australian Strong Bear Fund (BBOZ) leapt 15% in a month?

| Bernd Struben

Bear funds are designed to gain when markets fall, although they'll lose value when markets rise.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Coles share price an inflation hedge?

| Tristan Harrison

The Coles share price has been rising. Can it be a hedge against inflation?

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Technology Shares

Why did the BrainChip share price just crash 17%?

| Sebastian Bowen

BranChip shares are getting punished today. Here's what we know...

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Travel Shares

When was the best ever day on the Flight Centre share price chart?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 travel shares have yet to fully recover from the pandemic sell-off.

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Cryptocurrencies

'Slow motion meltdown': How low will the Bitcoin price sink?

| Bernd Struben

All of the top-100 cryptos by market cap, save the stablecoins, are deep into the red today.

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Share Market News

ASX shares are tumbling, but is it an actual stock market crash?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what a market crash is and the lowdown on whether the ASX is experiencing one.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 more 'champion' ASX 200 shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Here are three more "champion stocks" for buy and hold investors...

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