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Energy Shares

Why did the Beach Energy share price outperform the ASX 200 last month?

| Brooke Cooper

The Beach Energy share price hit a 52-week high and a three-month low last month.

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Retail Shares

Down almost 30% in FY22: What's worrying investors about Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Why did the Bunnings operator fall so hard in FY22?

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Technology Shares

Why did the Appen share price sink 13% in June?

| James Mickleboro

The Appen share price was sold off again in June...

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Retail Shares

Down 16% in June: What put the JB Hi-Fi share price on sale?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors knocked almost a fifth off the price of this ASX retail share.

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Dividend Investing

Why experts rate these top ASX dividend shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares rated as buys...

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Energy Shares

Santos and Woodside on watch after oil prices crash 10%

| James Mickleboro

Oil prices have taken a major tumble...

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Technology Shares

How did Xero shares do in the 2022 financial year?

| Tony Yoo

The Kiwi software maker has been a favourite among investors over the past 5 years. But how has it done…

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Broker Notes

2 bargain ASX shares with good times ahead: expert

| Tony Yoo

Both individuals and businesses have some dark times coming. But which Australian businesses can fight through the economic downturn?

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX shares that could survive a recession: expert

| Tony Yoo

Interest rates have now risen 125 basis points in two months. So what are the best investments if Australia is…

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International Stock News

How far could the stock market fall? 2 indicators may hold the answer

| Sean Williams

These indicators suggest we're quite a ways from reaching a bottom.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a tough day on Wednesday...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that analysts are tipping as buys in July

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of dividend shares brokers rate as buys...

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Technology Shares

Top broker picks two ASX 200 tech shares for today's economy

| Bronwyn Allen

A top broker has revealed which two ASX 200 tech shares are likely to best withstand weaker demand in a…

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre completes turbulent journey in FY22

| Zach Bristow

It was a choppy year for the travel share.

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Gold

Here's why the St Barbara share price shone 8% brighter today

| Monica O'Shea

What's going on with the gold miner on Tuesday?

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price hit the brakes in FY22?

| Aaron Teboneras

Rio Tinto shares recorded one of its most volatile years on record.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Growth Shares

Analysts name 2 ASX growth shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be buys according to analysts...

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Travel Shares

The Corporate Travel share price hit major turbulence in June

| Tristan Harrison

The market punished this ASX travel share last month.

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Technology Shares

Xref share price tumbles 19% despite record result for FY22

| Bronwyn Allen

The HR tech company's share price plunged today despite stellar results.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Fineos share price roar 15% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This tech share was a strong performer on Tuesday...

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Retail Shares

Why the Adore Beauty share price fell another 20% in June

| Tristan Harrison

The sell-off turned ugly for this e-commerce business last month.

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Materials Shares

Own Liontown shares? Here are 3 takeaways from the company's investor presentation

| Monica O'Shea

What did today's presentation reveal?

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Resources Shares

Broker names 2 ASX mining shares to buy in FY23

| James Mickleboro

These ASX mining shares have been named as buys for FY 2023...

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Resources Shares

How did the South32 share price perform in FY22?

| Zach Bristow

Off to a new financial year for the diversified miner.

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Industrials Shares

Own Electro Optic Systems shares? Here's how the company is raising $17 million

| Bronwyn Allen

A share purchase plan for existing eligible shareholders will be open until 19 July. 

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Bank Shares

What's going on with ASX 200 bank shares on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

The RBA's latest rate hike seems to have boosted most ASX 200 bank stocks.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 is rallying after the RBA's rate hike today

| Brendon Lau

The benchmark index has lifted in the face of the interest rate hike today.

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Share Fallers

Why Ardent Leisure, Betmakers, Suncorp, and Ten Sixty Four shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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International Stock News

Why shares in Berkshire Hathaway fell in June

| Lee Samaha

The month marked a reversal of fortune for Warren Buffett's investment company.

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Share Market News

IOUpay shares issued a speeding ticket after rocketing 55% today. What happened?

| Aaron Teboneras

It has been a rollercoaster ride for IOUpay shareholders on Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside Energy share price leading the ASX 200 higher on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in this ASX 200 energy giant.

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Broker Notes

Could an 'immense' opportunity mean the Megaport share price is now a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is Megaport a tech share to buy due to its immense growth opportunity?

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Bank Shares

How did the Macquarie share price perform in June?

| Monica O'Shea

We check how June played out for the investment bank.

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International Stock News

Is it safer to pull your money out of the stock market or keep investing for now?

| Ryan Downie

Most investors should avoid selling in a bear market.

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven share price takes off despite climate legal challenge

| Brooke Cooper

A planned extension at the company's Narrabri underground mine is facing a new challenge.

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Investing Strategies

The surprising ASX shares to buy as interest rates rise: expert

| Tony Yoo

The Reserve Bank is expected to continue its rate-hiking until inflation is curbed. So which stocks are the best to…

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Bank Shares

CBA share price slips as analyst warns of $2 billion Klarna scratch

| Bronwyn Allen

The CBA share price is down today amid news of a massive potential writedown on the bank's stake in a…

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Share Gainers

Why Regis Resources, Sayona, Woodside, and Xero shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why did the Adairs share price fall 18% in June?

| Aaron Teboneras

June was a shocking month for shares in Adairs.

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