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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 bank shares like CBA 'too expensive' right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are banks overpriced or good value today?

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on Coles vs. Woolworths share prices

| Bronwyn Allen

One stock is set for a 26% share price gain over the next 12 months while the other is destined…

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Resources Shares

Own ASX mining shares? Experts say an upswing in commodity prices has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

HSBC economists Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling explain why global commodity prices are rising.

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Share Market News

Will the Reserve Bank wait for the US Fed to cut interest rates first?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's when AMP thinks interest rates will be cut in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Eurozone.

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Growth Shares

How I'd use ASX growth shares to turn $1,000 into $10,000

| Kate O'Brien

Choosing the right growth shares can add plenty of bang to your buck.

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Share Market News

Investing in shares now 'part of the ladder' to buying a home

| Bronwyn Allen

Investing in shares can speed up the process of generating enough cash for a home deposit, expert says.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $20,000 in this ASX 100 dividend stock for $1,126 in passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on this 5.6% dividend stock...

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Record stock ownership amid landlords' exit

| Bronwyn Allen

Household wealth derived from owning shares just hit a record $1.4 trillion.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A much better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These shares are top picks in April according to its analysts.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares led the 11 market sectors last week amid yet another resetting of the ASX 200's all-time peak.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Growth Shares

I think this ASX growth stock has market-beating potential

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm betting that this investment will crush the ASX over the next few years.

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Opinions

3 compelling ASX shares I'd buy if the ASX crashes again

| Tristan Harrison

A big fall could open up a big opportunity.

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Opinions

Is Lovisa stock a good ASX investment in April?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the jewellery chain now too expensive to consider, or will I be looking to buy more?

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Dividend Investing

3 'forever' ASX dividend shares to build your wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

I think you can happily buy these three stocks to hold for your entire life today.

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Opinions

The best ASX shares to invest $10,000 in right now

| Tristan Harrison

I love investing in stocks for growth.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is everyone talking about Mesoblast shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX biotech share Mesoblast has been grabbing plenty of investor attention recently.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see huge value in these shares at current levels.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors ended the trading week on a sour note this Friday.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to beat inflation

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are two ASX dividend shares that I think can help protect against inflation.

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Share Fallers

Why Arcadium Lithium, Block, Capricorn, and Kogan shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price getting pulped on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Block share price on Friday.

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Share Gainers

Why Aurelia Metals, Elders, GQG, and Telix shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in style. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 ending the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is taking a beating on Friday. But why?

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Opinions

1 ASX growth stock down 65% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I like this beaten-up ASX growth stock a lot.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

The broker has very positive things to say about these shares.

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Share Market News

Own ASX 200 mining shares? Here's the 5-year forecast for commodity prices

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the official government price forecasts for 10 commodities from FY24 to FY29.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Opinions

COVID's lasting impacts for shares vs. property: AMP economist

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Shane Oliver outlines several of the pandemic's economic and investment impacts.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was all smiles on the share market today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price having such a cracker run today?

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 shares are trouncing the market this Thursday.

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IPOs

The newest ASX IPO stock just rocketed 50%

| James Mickleboro

This IPO has certainly been a success on day one.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Dividend Investing

2 safe ASX dividend shares that have paid income for decades

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two stocks are about as safe as it gets for dividend income.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Lindsay Australia, Meridian Energy, and Opthea shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

This ASX 200 stock is down 11% in under a month. Should you buy before it trades ex-dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can this popular ASX 200 stock recover from a recent slump?

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Share Gainers

Why Imugene, Liontown, Pointsbet, and Regis Resources shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a great session. But why?

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Gold

Would I be crazy to buy Northern Star shares at almost $15?

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to generate golden returns from this high-flying stock?

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Share Gainers

This ASX 200 uranium stock has turned $10,000 into $107,857 in just 5 years!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 uranium share is gearing up for full production at an opportune time.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares rebounding strongly on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own ASX tech shares, you're in for a treat today.

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Financial Shares

Suncorp share price hits new 52-week high amid $375m asset sale

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp is offloading another asset as it reshapes its business.

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Share Market News

Should I buy BHP or Rio Tinto shares in April?

| James Mickleboro

Is it a good time to invest in these two mining giants?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

3 Australian shares quietly crushing the ASX this year

| Tristan Harrison

These three stocks have smashed the All Ords index so far this year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to reality for ASX shares this hump day.

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Dividend Investing

Should ASX investors buy Metcash stock for its 5.7% dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Metcash's current dividend yield.

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