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Industrials Shares

Why is the BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price surging?

| Tristan Harrison

It's proving a very good day on the ASX for BlueScope Steel shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, Firefinch, JB Hi-Fi, and Piedmont Lithium are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Cryptocurrencies

Why this lesser-known crypto left Bitcoin in the dust this week

| Bernd Struben

Cardano has been labelled an Ethereum challenger for years due to its innovative smart contract platform.

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) tipped for both share price and dividend boost

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts reckon that both the BOQ dividend and share price could rise from here.

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker tips 30% upside for the NextDC (ASX:NXT) share price

| James Mickleboro

NextDC shares have been tipped to shoot higher from here...

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Broker Notes

BHP share price higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

BHP shares are a buy according to one broker...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Premier's record dividend, BHP upgraded

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is ending the week in a positive fashion...

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Travel Shares

What was the highest ever Qantas share price?

| Bernd Struben

2019 saw Qantas hit a series of record closing highs.

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Bank Shares

Top broker gives its verdict on the NAB share price

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares could be in the buy zone...

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Financial Shares

The ASX share price has slumped 13% this year. Is it still overpriced?

| Bernd Struben

The listed exchange group trades at a higher forward P/E ratio than its international peers.

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX shares that value investors could love: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

Shaver Shop and Inghams are two ASX shares that could be attractive options for value investors.

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Small Cap Shares

5 profitable small-cap ASX shares to buy right now: Wilsons

| Tony Yoo

With volatility all around the world, experts warn investors to stick with profitability. Here are some smaller businesses that are…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rise on Friday...

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Small Cap Shares

7 small-cap ASX shares that have been oversold: Wilsons

| Tony Yoo

This bunch of smaller companies haven't essentially changed their performance or outlook, yet have been punished by investors.

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Industrials Shares

Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) shares down 12% today but up 40% in a month

| Bronwyn Allen

The Electro Optic Systems share price slumped today after a month of spectacular gains.

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Share Gainers

This ASX uranium share has rocketed 157% in a month. What's the deal?

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this ASX uranium share on fire lately?

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price climbs as oil extends rally. What's next?

| Zach Bristow

It was aother day in the green for the oil and gas giant.

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Bank Shares

The Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price has struggled in 2022. Could this be set to change?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what analysts reckon.

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Share Fallers

The Zip share price is down 7%, close to March 2020 lows

| Tristan Harrison

Zip shares keep dropping. It’s almost back to the March 2020 valuation.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

The Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is up 9% in a week. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a great week for Rio Tinto investors...

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Share Fallers

Why Aurelia Metals, Janus Henderson, ResMed, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form today...

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Dividend Investing

Does the WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) share price really offer a 10% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

We take a look at this listed investment company's dividend yield.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX mining shares smashing 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might have boosted these ASX mining shares to long-forgotten highs.

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Share Gainers

Why Brickworks, JB Hi-Fi, Mesoblast, and Sayona shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Uniti (ASX:UWL) said to be 'considering' Macquarie cash bid of $5 per share

| Zach Bristow

Another entrant into the acquisition race for Uniti.

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Share Market News

Is Moderna listed on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can ASX investors buy Moderna shares?

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Share Gainers

The AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price has boomed a whopping 36% in a week. What's the deal?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be why the lithium explorer's stock is surging this week?

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Share Fallers

'Conflict of interest': Why the Noumi (ASX:NOU) share price is falling today

| Zach Bristow

Noumi is in the spotlight again. We take a look at its latest announcement.

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Broker Notes

Why has Macquarie downgraded these 2 ASX shares?

| Brendon Lau

It's a mixed trading day for two ASX shares today.

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Communication Shares

Buyback bonanza! Why the Southern Cross Media (ASX:SXL) share price is up 8% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Southern Cross shares are rising today after some big news from the company.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price to rise 40%

| James Mickleboro

Nickel Mines shares could be heading higher from here...

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Broker Notes

Down 8% since February, is the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price a buy?

| Zach Bristow

Could this be the year for AGL?

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Resources Shares

Could the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price have 130% upside? Broker weighs in

| Monica O'Shea

Why do analysts believe Firefinch is undervalued? We take a look.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Brickworks impresses, Uniti confirms takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Experts name 3 of the best ASX lithium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These lithium stocks are hot property...

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Financial Shares

Janus Henderson (ASX:JHG) share price falls following new CEO appointment

| Bernd Struben

The global fund manager revealed its new chief executive officer this morning.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price slips on acquisition news

| Zach Bristow

Investors don't appear to be impressed by the latest update...

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Broker Notes

Is a dividend boost on the cards for Bluescope (ASX:BSL) shares in FY22?

| Zach Bristow

FY22 is set to be a year of record breakers from Aussie miners.

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