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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price down 14%?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium's shares have taken a hit on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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52-Week Lows

3 high-quality ASX 200 shares trading at 52-week lows right now

| Brooke Cooper

The recent sell-off may have created buying opportunities for these ASX 200 shares.

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REITs

Why ASX-listed property shares could be on the chopping block

| Bronwyn Allen

A top broker has cut its price targets on Australian REITs but also sees some opportunities in the sector.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lake Resources share price tumbled another 13% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Lake Resources share price getting yet another hammering today?

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Record Highs

Amid today's sell-off, guess which ASX All Ordinaries share just hit an all-time high

| Brooke Cooper

This stock is defying today's downturn.

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Share Market News

Could China 'steel' the show for the iron ore price?

| Zach Bristow

Iron ore extends its losses on Wedensday.

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International Stock News

These 3 cryptos are feeling the Elon Musk effect today

| Chris MacDonald

Elon Musk's power in the crypto community remains unparalleled.

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Gold

Only 1 ASX 200 gold share has gained in 2022. Can you guess which one?

| Bernd Struben

The gold price rocketed higher in March, boosting the ASX miners, but gold has since retraced to its 1 January…

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Share Fallers

Why Blackmores, Lake Resources, St Barbara, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being hit hard on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Why is the Blackmores share price sinking 8% to a 52-week low?

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores shares have the blues on Wednesday...

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Energy Shares

ASX utilities shares electrifying the market as suspension begins to unwind

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX utilities shares like AGL beating the market today?

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Energy Shares

How attractive is the Santos dividend right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check the oil and gas giant's dividend after such a strong year.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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International Stock News

Why Cardano might be one of the safest cryptos to hold in a bear market

| Dominic Basulto

As Cardano continues to build for the future, it is finally starting to fulfill some of its early promise.

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Bank Shares

What's going on with the Westpac share price this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX bank shares are rallying this week but Westpac is trailing its big four rivals.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price plunging 6% on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

The stock has handed back the gains it recorded yesterday.

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Share Gainers

Down 28% this year, is the Wesfarmers share price at a turning point?

| Zach Bristow

Question is, did the share find a bottom last week or not?

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Opinions

'Price makers': 3 ASX 200 shares that can pass on rising costs in an inflationary environment

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation is widespread in the economy. But some businesses are raising prices to compensate.

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Financial Shares

Medibank share price climbs amid 'cash give back'

| Aaron Teboneras

Medibank is keeping to its promises.

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Share Gainers

Why Ampol, Downer, Fletcher Building, and REA shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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International Stock News

Volatility index spikes: Should you buy stocks now or wait?

| Chuck Saletta

When Wall Street gets nervous, stocks can fall. That can bring opportunity for well-prepared investors.

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Travel Shares

What's dragging on the Qantas share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

Qantas share price is lower amid the release of unfavourable data.

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Broker Notes

Down 33% in a month, is the Megaport share price in 'value' territory?

| Zach Bristow

Calling a value play might be tricky in this current market.

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Defensive Shares

Has 2022 proven Woolworths is a defensive ASX share?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check whether the supermarket giant has lived up to its reputation as a defensive share.

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Materials Shares

Is this why ASX lithium shares are being crushed today?

| James Mickleboro

Lithium shares have taken a tumble on Wednesday...

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Cryptocurrencies

What to expect from the Bitcoin price following last week's thrashing

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates and bad news cycles have impacted investor sentiment on cryptos.

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BNPL shares

Humm share price tumbles 4% as majority of board exits

| Brooke Cooper

All bar one of the Humm board will walk away after the sale of its BNPL division failed.

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Opinions

This expert thinks these 2 ASX 200 shares are great buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager is seeing plenty of opportunities on the ASX right now.

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International Stock News

Why Shiba Inu popped today

| Bram Berkowitz

The cryptocurrency rose more than the broader sector.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: St Barbara and Zip drop to multi-year lows

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is edging higher on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price has fallen 15% in 2 weeks. So, is the Rio Tinto share price a buy or sell?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the allure of big dividends enough to buy Rio Tinto shares today?

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Bank Shares

What's boosting the Bendigo Bank share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Bendigo Bank shares are heading north today while its sector is in the red. Here's why.

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Opinions

3 reasons why I think the Soul Pattinson share price is an excellent buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

One of the oldest ASX shares is one of the market's leading opportunities right now, in my opinion.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock soared today

| Chris Neiger

Elon Musk's clarification about the electric vehicle company's layoffs sent the stock higher.

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Industrials Shares

Cleanaway share price slides amid revised costs from flood damages

| Zach Bristow

Cleanaway's having to clean up its Ipswich site after the floods.

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Growth Shares

Goldman Sachs names 2 mid cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mid cap shares that could be buys...

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Gold

Why is the St Barbara share price crashing 14% to a multi-year low?

| James Mickleboro

St Barbara isn't glittering on Wednesday. Here's why this gold share is sinking...

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Energy Shares

This ASX coal share is flying higher today after CEO speaks his mind

| Bernd Struben

Coal producers in Queensland are looking at paying the highest royalties in the world.

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Resources Shares

Iluka share price lifts off on rare earths refinery progress

| Bernd Struben

The Western world is keen to secure rare earths supplies outside of China.

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