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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 Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Why has this ASX share you've never heard of soared 30% already this month?

| Tony Yoo

What does Bannerman Energy do, and why has its share price skyrocketed in March?

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Share Fallers

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price tumbles again, down 25% this week

| Zach Bristow

Why such a dislocation in base metal to share price?

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman says to buy these ASX coal shares right now

| James Mickleboro

These could be the ASX coal shares to buy now...

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here's why the telco faces new legal action

| Tony Yoo

A class action has been filed against the telecommunications giant. Could it derail its COVID-19 mitigation actions?

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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 today.

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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 Fallers

Why are ASX 200 oil shares taking such a beating today?

| Bernd Struben

Oil prices have retraced from 14-year highs.

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Share Fallers

Why Newcrest, Nickel Mines, Rio Tinto, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 may be charging higher but that hasn't stopped these shares from sinking...

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block (ASX:SQ2) share price soaring 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Block is building higher today...

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Myer, Paladin Energy, and Qantas shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are taking off on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares have been volatile. Is it a buy?

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BNPL shares

What's causing the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price to sizzle on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

The buy now, pay later company has revealed plans to slash its workforce.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Rio Tinto goes ex-div, tech and travel shares rebound

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on form again on Thursday...

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Energy Shares

Soul Patts urges AGL (ASX:AGL) board to give 'more thought' to takeover bid

| Mitchell Lawler

Major shareholder weighs in on AGL's rejection of the second takeover offer from Brookfield.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why the South32 (ASX:S32) share price is sliding today

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 shares are in the red today, but all isn't what it might seem.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price is in the red today

| Bernd Struben

The newly acquired asset is forecast to produce between 95–115 thousand ounces of gold during Newcrest’s ownership in the 2022…

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Broker Notes

Is the QBE (ASX:QBE) share price a bargain after falling 19% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

Is QBE a bargain buy?

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Share Fallers

The AMP (ASX:AMP) share price has dumped 16% in under 4 weeks. What's happening?

| Zach Bristow

AMP is struggling again in 2022 on the chart.

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Healthcare Shares

2 of the best ASX healthcare shares to buy now, according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

Looking for ASX healthcare shares? Check out these medical giants...

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price the cheapest bank to buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Westpac be the cheapest bank to look at?

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees 40% upside for the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this broker likes A2 Milk...

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Dividend Investing

Is the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price a buy for the 5% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Wesfarmers shares worth considering for the FY22 dividend yield of 5%?

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Economy

Should ASX investors brace for higher interest rates in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is likely to boost global inflation figures in 2022.

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Opinions

Warning: Only 4 ASX shares just added to ASX 300 are profitable

| Tony Yoo

Growing market capitalisation is great, but that doesn't automatically mean they're great businesses.

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Broker Notes

Is the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price chaos a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Nickel Mines shares were all over the place on Wednesday. Is now the time to buy?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Four ASX nickel shares are in the green today. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

These ASX nickel shares had a great trading day

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX tech shares at 52-week lows despite tech rally

| Mitchell Lawler

These three companies slipped to new lows despite the tech sector being the best performer...

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Dividend Investing

Record $36bn in dividends could help ASX share market recovery

| Brendon Lau

Will all this money make its way back into the share market?

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Share Gainers

Why did Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) shares bounce 14% higher on Wednesday?

| Zach Bristow

We analyse what's underlying the gains that were made today.

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Share Gainers

'Plenty to say' as Melbana Energy (ASX:MAY) races another 13% higher

| Zach Bristow

Another day in the green for the hydrocarbons player.

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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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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

ASX travel shares rebound despite rising oil prices

| Monica O'Shea

ASX travel shares have had a pleasing day of trading on Wednesday.

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Healthcare Shares

4 ASX healthcare shares at 52-week lows

| Tristan Harrison

A number of ASX healthcare shares just hit 52-week lows.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? Here's why the bank is this brokers top pick

| Zach Bristow

Could it be the year for NAB in 2022?

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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 Fallers

Why Aurelia Metals, Brambles, GQG, and Nickel Mines shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Cryptocurrencies

Will soaring commodity prices hold back the Bitcoin price in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

A growing list of commodities are now trading at all-time highs.

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