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Share Gainers

Why APM, Block, Breville, and Superloop shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are charging higher on Monday...

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Industrials Shares

What's pushing APM Human Services shares 9% higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's what the company announced in its update.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price sinking 9% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The fund manager's shares continue their downward journey today.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Gold

Why did the Regis Resources share price sink 35% in June?

| James Mickleboro

This gold share was sold off last month...

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Materials Shares

The AVZ Minerals share price went nowhere in June. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

AVZ Minerals' stock spent all of last month in the freezer.

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Materials Shares

Why are these ASX 200 mining shares behind the eight ball today?

| Monica O'Shea

The ASX 200 is up, but not all shares are in the green.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are ASX 200 retail shares getting bought up today?

| Monica O'Shea

Shopping confidence increased in June.

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Energy Shares

'Well progressed' share buyback puts Whitehaven Coal shares on the front foot

| Aaron Teboneras

Whitehaven Coal shareholders seem pleased with the company's latest announcement.

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Energy Shares

Here's how the Woodside Energy share price performed over FY2022

| Sebastian Bowen

How did the ASX oil and gas company's shares go last financial year?

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International Stock News

5 surefire investments you'll thank yourself for later

| Mark Blank

Investing in skills, knowledge, and relationships is just as important as the investments you make in your portfolio.

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Technology Shares

The Block share price plummeted 28% in June. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The BNPL player's share price suffered amid broader market shifts in June.

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price lost 94% of its value in FY22

| James Mickleboro

Zip shares were the worst performers on the ASX 200 in FY22..

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Financial Shares

Why did the Magellan share price fall 17% in June?

| Tristan Harrison

Magellan is contending with a rapidly changing investment environment.

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Technology Shares

RPMGlobal share price strengthens 5% on software sales improvement

| Aaron Teboneras

The tech company's shares are flying higher on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bag the next Graincorp dividend? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 company's shares are going ex-dividend this week. Here's the granular detail...

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Technology Shares

Why did the Novonix share price slide nearly 36% in June?

| Zach Bristow

Tech shares continue to take a beating in 2022.

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International Stock News

3 things the world's smartest investors will do in the second half of 2022 to beat the market

| Keith Speights

Following these steps should make you one of those smart investors, too.

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Broker Notes

Down 10% in a month, could Boral shares be a buy?

| Zach Bristow

Some are still constructive on the construction player's shares.

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Retail Shares

How did ASX 200 retail shares perform in June?

| Brooke Cooper

Let's examine how the month just past treated ASX 200 retail shares.

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Retail Shares

Why did the Wesfarmers share price tumble 11% in June?

| Brooke Cooper

We check what was weighing on the conglomerate's stock last month.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Vulcan Energy share price crater 28% in June?

| Zach Bristow

Investors punished Vulcan last month.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Suncorp's update, Magellan sinks

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 has started the week strongly...

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Travel Shares

How did ASX travel shares perform in June?

| Zach Bristow

It hasn't been smooth sailing for ASX travel shares in the last month.

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Travel Shares

ASX 200 travel shares leap as Australia scraps COVID-19 vaccine mandates for international arrivals

| Monica O'Shea

What positive news could be boosting ASX200 travel shares today?

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Materials Shares

Up 138% in a year and 1800% in five years. Why did the Lake Resources share price soar in FY22?

| Monica O'Shea

How did the financial year pan out for Lake Resources?

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Share Gainers

This ASX All Ordindaries healthcare share is ripping 17% higher amid a new contract win

| Zach Bristow

Investors seem to like the contract win from this healthcare player.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bubs share price taking off today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Bubs shares are starting the week on a positive note.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block share price racing 5% higher?

| James Mickleboro

This ASX tech share is racing higher on Monday...

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International Stock News

Down 21%, is the stock market ready to recover in the back half of 2022?

| Matthew Frankel, CFP®

The S&P 500 just had its worst first half since 1970. What's next?

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Share Fallers

Why did the Evolution share price freefall 38% in June?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been another disappointing month for Evolution shares.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price have such a lousy FY22?

| Tristan Harrison

Although it paid big dividends during FY22, BHP’s total returns were negative.

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Gold

What's going on with the Firefinch share price?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is having a very tough time...

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Resources Shares

South32 crashes into bear market in June as recession fears bite

| Brendon Lau

The miner and metals producer has had a challenging month.

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International Stock News

Why Meta Platforms sank 16.7% in June

| Brett Schafer

The social media giant is warning about tough times ahead for the company.

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Retail Shares

Why did the Kogan share price go backwards in FY22?

| Tristan Harrison

The e-commerce business sank 75% last financial year.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price drops on takeover rejection

| James Mickleboro

Link has rejected a takeover offer from Dye & Durham...

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Share Market News

The rise and fall of the Soul Pattinson share price over the past year

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share has been through a lot of volatility in recent months.

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Bank Shares

Why did the Westpac share price crash 18% in June?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac shares were sold off last month. Here's why...

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Retail Shares

What's the outlook for Wesfarmers shares in July?

| Zach Bristow

As the cost of goods and services increases, consumers supposedly have less disposable income to spend on discretionary items.

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