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Retail Shares

Why did the Kogan share price jump 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

Kogan's shares were on form on Wednesday...

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Small Cap Shares

Broker names 3 emerging ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three shares to consider according to Goldman Sachs...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Resources Shares

Broker says South32 share price is great value and one of the 'best' options for investors

| James Mickleboro

Big gains and even bigger dividends ahead for this mining giant according Morgans...

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ETFs

VAS: Were you better off buying the Nasdaq ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

VAS is a popular ASX ETF. But would investors have done better with a Nasdaq fund?

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Technology Shares

These 2 ASX tech shares have escaped obliteration so far this year

| Mitchell Lawler

These tech companies have charged forth despite a bitter tech winter.

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Retail Shares

Something's afoot! Why is the Accent share price leaping 6% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Was insider buying behind the footwear retailer's gains today?

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Share Market News

Why has the Vulcan share price tumbled 25% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rough month for the lithium explorer and developer's stock.

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Broker Notes

Why does this broker see another 33% upside in the QBE share price?

| Zach Bristow

The insurer looks set to deliver considerable upside, according to more than one broker.

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Resources Shares

Down 20% in a month, is the Pilbara Minerals share price a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Why have Pilbara Minerals shares fallen so much, and what do brokers think?

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Financial Shares

This ASX All Ordinaries share just leapt 7% on a $15 million share buyback

| Aaron Teboneras

Money3 is returning value to shareholders.

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Gold

If gold is regarded as a 'safe-haven' asset, why is the Newcrest share price still tumbling?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why hasn't gold and gold miner Newcrest been a better safe haven for ASX investors?

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Technology Shares

Is the Altium share price now great value after dropping 30% in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

We check the credentials of this software provider.

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Share Fallers

Why GrainCorp, Link, NAB, and Pendal shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on the slide on Wednesday...

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Energy Shares

What's happening with ASX 200 energy shares this week?

| Bernd Struben

US oil production forecasts have been scaled back, but global demand may fall enough to send energy prices lower.

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Broker Notes

Is there upside in the Bank of Queensland share price in May?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers have a mixed view of the bank's prospects.

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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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Travel Shares

Broker says Flight Centre share price could takeoff and rise 24%

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre shares could be in the buy zone right now...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares having a stellar run on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

These stocks are defying the index's slip to post notable gains.

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Financial Shares

Strategic Elements share price rockets 60% on 'breakthrough' news

| Monica O'Shea

What's causing this share to surge so high today?

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Share Gainers

Why CSL, Dicker Data, Lifestyle Communities, and Money3 shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a positive day...

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Dividend Investing

Time is running out to secure dividends from these 3 ASX 200 shares

| Mitchell Lawler

The clock is ticking to sign up for these dividends.

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Broker Notes

Why are brokers so bullish on the Northern Star share price?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers see plenty of upside for the gold miner in 2022.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle share price tumbling 8% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Sezzle shares getting singled out for a thrashing today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's with the Woolworths share price on Wednesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

It has been an up and down day for Woolworths shares...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Wesfarmers share price beating the ASX 200 this week?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this why the conglomerate's stock is outperforming?

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Share Gainers

BrainChip share price rebounds to gain 5%

| Bernd Struben

The artificial intelligence company was queried by the ASX last week about the big moves in its share price.

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Energy Shares

Is Cannon-Brookes getting ready to pitch a third takeover bid for AGL shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Will Mike Cannon-Brookes make a bid for AGL after shareholders vote on the company's planned demerger?

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Healthcare Shares

What is driving the CSL share price higher today?

| James Mickleboro

CSL shares are having a good day...

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Materials Shares

Galileo Mining share price explodes 150% on major discovery

| Monica O'Shea

Shares in the base metals explorer are skyrocketing today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price rebounding today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares are displaying some noticeable volatility today. Here's why the miner might be bouncing around...

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Dividend Investing

The NAB share price is in reverse today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

NAB shares are trading ex-dividend on Wednesday.

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Earnings Results

Dicker Data share price charges higher following stellar Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data continued its impressive form during the first quarter..

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares in the green today?

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates out of the United States and sluggish demand from China saw iron ore prices tumble this past…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Do Coles shares offer a dividend reinvestment plan?

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles is a popular dividend share on the ASX. But can investors reinvest their dividends?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Airtasker share price edging higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Airtasker has deferred its latest capital raise and acquisition.

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Bank Shares

Why the Judo share price is defying the ASX selloff to charge 6% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The challenger bank was the first new bank to join the ASX in 30 years.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lynas share price storming higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Lynas shares are back on form on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

The Link share price just tumbled 12% before being halted. What's happening?

| Zach Bristow

Shares sank hard before the halt was put in place.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the Medibank dividend be in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors may be wondering how large the Medibank dividend yield is going to be.

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