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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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Share Fallers

Why the PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) share price is sinking 6% lower on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

This medical device company's shares are under pressure today...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is trading near record highs – time to worry about popping bubbles?

| Bernd Struben

Every bull run in history has been followed by a market correction. The big question is when.

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Share Market News

Why is the SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price frozen today?

| Kerry Sun

The ASX-listed online broker is looking to raise up to $12 million in capital. Here are the details

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Afterpay & Zip sink again, ARB shoots higher

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is struggling to push higher on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Spark Infrastructure (ASX:SKI) share price rallies 7% on confirmed bid

| Mitchell Lawler

A confirmed buyout proposal has added an extra 'spark' to this company's shares...

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Share Gainers

Why the Dateline Resources (ASX:DTR) share price is rocketing 150% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this ASX resources share is rocketing higher...

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Broker Notes

Down 99%, this ASX share could now be a bargain buy

| Tony Yoo

Who's game for a very contrarian bet? This will take courage, but one expert reckons this food giant can only…

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Share Gainers

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price higher on Discover investment & partnership

| James Mickleboro

This BNPL provider is rebounding on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Proteomics International (ASX:PIQ) share price is halted

| Nikhil Gangaram

The shares in the medical technology company were last trading at 99.5 cents.

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Cannabis Shares

Here's why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is surging 15% higher

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis company is on a high today...

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Share Market News

Canva valuation beats out Afterpay (ASX:APT), what's next?

| Mitchell Lawler

This Aussie tech darling is now worth more than Afterpay...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 leading ASX 20 shares rated as buys

| Tristan Harrison

Goodman is one of the ASX 20 shares rated as buys.

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Broker Notes

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price falls on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant has been downgraded by a leading broker...

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares are the latest buy ideas from top brokers

| Brendon Lau

Investors hunting for bargains will want to put these ASX shares on their watchlist, according to our leading brokers.

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price lower on Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this energy producer performed in the second quarter...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is down 64% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

It has been a disappointing 12 months for this former market darling...

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Capital Raising

EROAD (ASX:ERD) share price drives higher following transformational acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Here's why EROAD is raising funds...

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price outperformed Westpac over the past 3 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank has been a great performer in recent months. But will the good times continue to roll?

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Transport Shares

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price on watch after takeover bid rejected

| Marc Sidarous

The board says the offer is opportunistic and undervalues the company.

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Share Market News

Wilson Asset Management (WAM) thinks these 2 ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

WAM is a fan of Johns Lyng and Seven West Media.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares to snap up before reporting season: expert

| Tony Yoo

Here's a trio of stocks to consider grabbing before the August financial results period potentially rockets their prices upward.

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BNPL shares

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price just had its worst day since 17 February. Here's why

| James Mickleboro

It was a day to forget for the Zip share price...

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Share Gainers

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price has surged 3% this week

| Ken Hall

The Aussie iron ore giant shares are closing in on a new all-time high.

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BNPL shares

The Afterpay share price just had its worst day since February 2021. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay share price had a tough time yesterday. Apple is reportedly working on a buy now, pay later offering.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares with BIG yields

| Tristan Harrison

Adairs and Charter Hall Long WALE REIT are two ASX dividend share ideas with large yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another busy day for the ASX 200...

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Share Market News

ARB (ASX:ARB) share price on watch after reporting stellar FY2021 growth

| James Mickleboro

ARB was on form in FY 2021...

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Share Market News

2 All Ords shares this broker rates as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this leading broker likes these All Ords shares...

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded today?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Afterpay sinks, Macquarie Telecom soars

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose, though the Afterpay sank heavily.

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Broker Notes

Brokers give their verdict on the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers think of this tech share...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish on these ASX shares...

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Record Highs

Macquarie Telecom (ASX:MAQ) rockets 12% to new all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

Investors are flocking to this relatively unknown telco.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Weebit (ASX:WBT) share price is flying 11% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The chips are up today for the tech company...

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Share Gainers

Why the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price has leapt 40% in a month

| Kerry Sun

This cyber security stock is making a comeback.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price falls as Seven's hold nears 50%

| Brooke Cooper

It's the final countdown for Seven Group's takeover bid. Or is it?

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Share Market News

The Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price hit an all-time high today

| Zach Bristow

The lithium producer's share price has notched a new milestone.

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Share Gainers

Why the Infinity Lithium (ASX:INF) share price is skyrocketing 17% today

| Mitchell Lawler

Big bucks being spent on Spain's electric vehicle industry...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares this fund manager considers possible targets in the M&A frenzy

| Mitchell Lawler

Mergers and acquisitions are on fire at the moment. Which ASX shares could be in the crosshairs next?

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, PointsBet, Webjet, & Zip shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for these ASX shares...

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