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Cannabis Shares

Why did the Little Green Pharma share price flame 23% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Little Green Pharma shares were on fire on Thursday...

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Bank Shares

Has the ANZ dividend been growing?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX bank's shares are well known for their big dividends but have tbey been growing recently? We take a…

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Financial Shares

Why was the Pendal share price in freefall on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Pendal shares went ex-dividend today and investors will receive their interim payment on 1 July.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares rated as buys by experts amid inflation volatility

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is one of the ASX dividend shares liked by brokers.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ordinaries shares having a cracking day, despite the carnage

| Brendon Lau

A biotech and a mining share are enjoying big gains on a tough day for the ASX.

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Share Fallers

Why Nufarm, Pendal, Wesfarmers, and Westpac shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Share Market News

These 3 shares are topping the ASX 200 volume charts on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Retail Shares

Why are ASX 200 retail shares getting hammered on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The impact of international retail monoliths' disappointing earnings have seemingly spurred a sell-off of ASX 200 retail shares.

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Resources Shares

Why did this ASX copper share just pop then stop?

| Aaron Teboneras

Austral shares were on fire before being halted...

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Cryptocurrencies

Why is the Ethereum price down 48% this year?

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates increase the appeal of safer investment assets like bonds and cash deposits.

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BNPL shares

Zip just joined forces with another ASX 200 company

| Tony Yoo

A major airline now allows travellers to pay for their flight after they return home, in a landmark deal.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Woolworths share price sliding 7% today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Aussie investors heed Target's inflationary warning...

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Technology Shares

The BrainChip share price just plunged 8%, what happened?

| Sebastian Bowen

BrainChip shares were down 8% at one point today. What on earth is going on?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Coles share price is tumbling 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

Could recession talk be impacting the supermarket's stock?

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Resources Shares

Lake Resources share price tumbles again: Broker now sees almost 100% upside

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for Lake Resources' shares...

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Healthcare Shares

Next Science shares defy ASX market slump to surge 8%

| Aaron Teboneras

Next Science shares are set to finish Thursday's trading session on a high note.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares defying today's carnage to climb higher

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's boosting these ASX 200 stocks upwards today.

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Cryptocurrencies

Un-stable coin? Terra crypto woes continue with another 31% fall

| Bernd Struben

I'd think very carefully before going bargain hunting among stumbling altcoins.

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat, Arafura, Calix, and Strike Energy shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market selloff...

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Resources Shares

Hawsons Iron share price slumps 9% then rebounds following project update

| Brendon Lau

The iron ore explorer is another step closer to bringing its flagship project to life.

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ETFs

Here's why this ASX ETF is leaping 13% to a new 52-week high today

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX ETF is rocketing today. Here's how it is managing to defy the broader market.

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Healthcare Shares

How is the Polynovo share price managing to push higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Polynovo shares are defying the broader ASX market on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Novonix share price sinking 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

Novonix shares are tumbling lower on Thursday...

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Retail Shares

Why is the Wesfarmers share price tanking 7% on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

The retail giant's shares are taking a beating today. What’s happening?

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast share price dips amid latest class action news

| Brooke Cooper

The company is being taken to court by another unhappy shareholder.

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International Stock News

Nasdaq bear market: Should you buy the dip on these 2 growth stocks?

| Trevor Jennewine

These businesses are backed by compelling investment theses.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price dives to yet another multi-year low

| Sebastian Bowen

The Zip share price is copping another hammering so far this Thursday...

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Technology Shares

What's happening with ASX 200 tech shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Growth shares are more sensitive to interest rate hikes as they're often priced with distant future earnings in mind.

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Earnings Results

Webjet share price falls on earnings miss, but broker sees 'results as a positive'

| James Mickleboro

Webjet's earnings missed expectations but one leading broker remains positive...

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin are falling today

| Bram Berkowitz

Investors are trying to predict how the economy will fare in the coming months, and how fast the Federal Reserve…

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Strike Energy share price is avoiding the bloodshed today

| Aaron Teboneras

Strike Energy shares are in positive territory today while the broader ASX market slumps.

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Materials Shares

Calix share price bounces about on $16 million payday

| Mitchell Lawler

Another government grant is coming Calix's way...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Aristocrat's earnings beat, Webjet flops, retailers smashed

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is deep in the red on Thursday...

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Retail Shares

Why is the JB Hi-Fi share price being slashed 8% today?

| Tristan Harrison

JB Hi-Fi shares are down heavily. What’s going on?

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ETFs

Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF tumbles following Wall Street sell-off

| Sebastian Bowen

This Vanguard ETF is feeling the pain today. Here's why...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Beach Energy share price sinking 5% on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the Beach Energy share price? We take a look.

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Resources Shares

Arafura share price surges 18% on Hyundai deal

| James Mickleboro

Arafura has signed a deal with Hyundai and its shares are taking off...

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 tech share has $380 million in cash and no debt but has fallen 32% this year. Is it a bargain?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what experts are predicting for WiseTech stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine share price beating the sell-off amid 'made in China' push

| Brendon Lau

Let's take a closer look.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Reckon share price is booming 50% on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Following the sale of its Accountants Practice Management Group, the ASX software company will focus on its most profitable divisions.

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