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Share Market News

Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5%, and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Melbana Energy (ASX:MAY) share price rockets 24% on 'significant' oil find

| Bernd Struben

Crude oil prices are trading at 7-year highs.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: ANZ disappoints, Magellan shares crushed

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Watch out! These 4 ASX shares have been tipped to disappoint during earnings season

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could disappoint during earnings season...

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Share Market News

Playside Studios (ASX:PLY) share price soars 21% amid NFT gold mine

| Mitchell Lawler

The Aussie game developer's first NFT project has been a massive success...

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Broker Notes

Top broker picks 6 ASX 200 shares with earnings surprise potential

| Brendon Lau

A leading broker picks its top half dozen this reporting season.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price frozen?

| James Mickleboro

Syrah is raising funds...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares to guide you through a torrid 2022

| Tony Yoo

Is all the current volatility making your stomach churn? Here is a pair of stocks that could stop your hair…

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Share Market News

Blimey: Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price in focus on possible £10 billion UK deal

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie may soon be signing up for a large £10 billion deal in the UK.

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Investing Strategies

This strategy for investing in ASX shares has an 82% success rate

| Tony Yoo

This tactic is pretty easy to do, but it has a phenomenal strike rate. Even in bad years for the…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling very positive about these shares...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price too cheap to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

Some investors believe that Westpac shares are a buy.

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Share Market News

4 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are four growth shares that are highly rated...

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Share Market News

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were sold off last week...

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BNPL shares

BNPL ASX shares in for a 'tough time': expert

| Tristan Harrison

BNPL ASX shares might be facing a tough time according to one expert.

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Broker Notes

SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price tumbles on broker sell rating. Here's why it is bearish

| James Mickleboro

SEEK is a sell according to one leading broker...

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Broker Notes

Why top brokers see further upside to the Nufarm (ASX:NUF) share price

| Brendon Lau

Even in the face of rising costs

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Broker Notes

Amcor (ASX:AMC) shares are 'a terrific defensive position': expert

| Aaron Teboneras

Amcor shares have slowly been on the rise...

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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 Friday.

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Share Market News

Freaky Friday: Why was the ASX 200 so indecisive today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Wha went on with the share market on Friday?

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Broker Notes

'Plenty of uplift': Here's why the Nitro (ASX:NTO) share price took off today

| Brendon Lau

Nitro Software shares hit back on Friday after two disappointing days on the ASX...

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Broker Notes

Here's why Transurban (ASX:TCL) shares could be in for some investor TLC

| James Mickleboro

This toll road operator's shares could be due some TLC from investors...

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Broker Notes

Stellar earnings beat but REA (ASX:REA) share price dips… Do brokers say buy?

| Zach Bristow

Could the REA share price be a good buy following its strong half-year report today?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's take a gander at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume so far today...

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Share Market News

Cryptocurrency crash fails to put a dampener on cash-raising fiesta

| Mitchell Lawler

Continuing to cash in while crypto is crashing...

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Share Fallers

Why Boral, Magellan, REA, and SEEK shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Broker Notes

Why is Meta's earnings miss bad news for the Appen (ASX:APX) share price?

| Zach Bristow

There could be trouble ahead for Appen following tech giant Meta's earnings results on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Carnaby Resources, News Corp, Piedmont Lithium, and PointsBet shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Friday...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that top analysts are loving right now

| Tristan Harrison

Some of the best analysts have named some ASX shares to buy.

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Broker Notes

Can the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price crack the $300 mark in 2022?

| James Mickleboro

Can CSL's shares climb beyond $300?

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Broker Notes

Why mighty ASX 200 mining shares could stumble this reporting season

| Brendon Lau

One broker believes ASX mining shares could struggle.

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Bank Shares

Looking to buy NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? Read what this broker says first

| Zach Bristow

See what this broker is saying about NAB in its most recent assessment.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 4 more of the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Here are four of the best ASX shares to buy in February...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: REA and News Corp impress, Boral plummets

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

Slick: Here's why the BetaShares Crude Oil Index ETF (ASX:OOO) has surged 18% in a month

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF has bucked the broader market...

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Share Gainers

Boom! Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price rockets 33% on 'major discovery'

| Bernd Struben

There's a good reason ASX investors keep an eye on junior explorer's drill results.

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