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Resources Shares

Why Lynas shares and one other ASX 200 rare earths miner are in this expert's 'core basket'

| Zach Bristow

Rare earths stocks have been getting attention as demand continues to soar for the group of metals.

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Materials Shares

How are ASX copper shares performing after Monday's surge?

| Monica O'Shea

How are ASX copper shares performing after yesterday's huge rise?

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Cryptocurrencies

Why an RBA-issued crypto-like currency could soon be a reality

| Brooke Cooper

The RBA is piloting a central bank-baked digital currency.

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ETFs

Expert names one of the best ETFs for ASX investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this could be one of the best ETFs to buy right now...

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Share Gainers

Why Coronado Global, Lake, Megaport, and REA shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good day...

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Resources Shares

'Phenomenal start': Here's why ASX gold share Tempus Resources just rocketed 53%

| Aaron Teboneras

Tempus Resources shares are on fire today.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Polynovo share price powering 6% on Tuesday?

| Matthew Farley

A government grant is set to boost the medical devices company's production capability.

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Cryptocurrencies

Can the Bitcoin price reach US$30,000 again in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Rising interest rates have resulted in significantly less institutional investor interest in cryptos.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Once again, its ASX 200 lithium stocks that are dominating today;s volume charts.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, CBA, Mesoblast, and NAB shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares rocketing by more than 20% today

| Zach Bristow

Up we go in another day of double-digit gains for the ASX metals and mining equity bucket.

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Travel Shares

It's gained 60% in 2 years, does the Webjet share price still have room to grow?

| Brooke Cooper

The travel stock has blue skies ahead according to these brokers.

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Share Market News

In this most volatile of years, the ASX 200 is within shouting distance of turning positive

| Bruce Jackson

ASX 200 continues its recovery, now within shouting distance of turning positive for 2022.

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Share Gainers

Why is the BrainChip share price bouncing 6% higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's causing the BrainChip share price to pop on Tuesday?

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International Stock News

Here are 2 safe Metaverse stocks for risk-averse investors

| Luke Meindl

These tech companies could benefit in a big way from the creation of the metaverse, but they're already highly profitable…

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is surging 43% on a new uranium find

| Raymond Jang

This mineral explorer had some good news for the market on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Could this development further energise ASX lithium shares in FY23?

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares are soaring today with the Lake Resources share price up 27% this afternoon.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Investors are betting on the Pointsbet share price today, it's up 7%

| Tristan Harrison

The betmaker is staging a strong recovery this week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here are 2 reasons why I like the Endeavour share price today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Endeavour share price has performed far better than the ASX 200 over the past year.

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Earnings Results

Coronado share price jumps on 3,200% earnings surge

| Matthew Farley

The company's half-year EBITDA eclipsed even its highest-ever full-year figure.

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Resources Shares

What could another acquisition mean for BHP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is going digging for a deal.

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Retail Shares

What's impacting ASX 200 retail shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

What is the latest consumer data showing?

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International Stock News

Tesla shareholders approved a 3-for-1 stock split — is the stock a buy?

| Trevor Jennewine

Tesla's share price has climbed 77% since its last stock split in August 2020.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price leaping 10% on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's proving to be another good day for ASX lithium shares.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Lake Resources share price powering up 17% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the Lake Resources share price on Tuesday?

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Energy Shares

ASX coal shares in the spotlight amid fresh supply warnings

| Monica O'Shea

Could this be an opportunity for Australian coal company's.

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International Stock News

This NFT-linked cryptocurrency just surged into a top-30 spot

| Chris MacDonald

Judging by Flow's price action of late, the NFT space could be one to watch right now.

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares a buy for income or are they a dividend trap?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Fortescue shares a 15.5% dividend trap right now?

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast share price slides 8% following $65m capital injection

| Zach Bristow

Mesoblast took a hit early in the session today.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price lags other ASX 200 banks following quarterly update

| Brooke Cooper

The NAB share price is slipping as the market digests the bank's earnings for the June quarter.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price climbs as $16 billion Vifor acquisition becomes effective

| Aaron Teboneras

CSL shares are in the green on Tuesday...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Don't believe everything the CEO says

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The CEO gilding the lily is often more persuasive than the person telling the unvarnished truth.

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Financial Shares

Are AMP shareholders heading for a $1 billion pay day?

| Bernd Struben

AMP shareholders could benefit from buybacks following the successful divestment of AMP’s Collimate Capital business.

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International Stock News

Why Polkadot, Solana, and Cardano are 3 altcoins in focus today

| Chris MacDonald

Investors appear to be increasingly focused on fundamental growth metrics in the crypto world.

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Travel Shares

Are we flying first class with Flight Centre shares?

| Zach Bristow

Analyst sentiment is mixed but tilted toward bullish.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Incannex share price spiking 8% on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

The stock has caught a bid on Tuesday.

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Earnings Results

News Corporation share price flies 6% higher on  FY22 earnings surge

| Raymond Jang

It's been a good year for the global media giant.

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Earnings Results

Megaport share price rises as revenue lifts 40%

| Monica O'Shea

Investors appeared to react positively to Megaport's results.

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Dividend Investing

Guess how much Woolworths shares have paid in dividends over the last 5 years

| Brooke Cooper

Those who have been invested in Woolworths shares over the last half-decade can pat themselves on the back.

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Energy Shares

AGL share price down amid Fortescue Future Industries hydrogen hub news

| Tristan Harrison

Hydrogen news is making headlines for AGL.

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