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Materials Shares

Vulcan share price on watch amid landmark $76 million automaker investment

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share could have a good day on Friday...

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Dividend Investing

Here are the details about the Westpac dividend being paid today

| Aaron Teboneras

Westpac shareholders should check their bank accounts today.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The ASX share I hold to 'sleep really well at night': fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: U Ethical's Jon Fernie reveals why supermarkets are looking attractive for the next half-decade.

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Dividend Investing

Building up income: 2 ASX dividend shares I believe are buys

| Tristan Harrison

In a rising interest rate environment, I think ASX dividend shares are looking even better opportunities.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 dividend shares that experts rate as buys....

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Resources Shares

Here's why analysts rate these ASX 200 mining shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares rated as buys...

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price is struggling. When will cryptos see a bottom?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors may need to wait for the US Federal Reserve to ease the pace of its tightening before the…

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Broker Notes

Could ASX lithium shares be set for a boost?

| Bronwyn Allen

A top broker's upgrade on its lithium price forecast bodes well for ASX lithium shares, which have lost major value…

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price surge 5% on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The insurance stock has bounced back from a recent 10-year low.

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price underperform the other ASX 200 banks today?

| James Mickleboro

CBA shares underperformed the rest of the big four today...

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International Stock News

This Warren Buffett advice could save your portfolio in a bear market

| David Jagielski

Buying more shares of a distressed stock could just end up putting more of your money at risk.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Liontown share price slump 9% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough day on the ASX for the lithium developer. Here's what happened.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Mineral Resources share price tumble on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This mining share has taken a hit on Thursday...

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Communication Shares

'Just didn't cut it': Look out Telstra, a new high-speed start-up is coming for you!

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra is facing a fresh competitor. Here's what we know...

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Gold

The Northern Star share price has lost 7% so far this week. What's happening?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough week for the gold miner's shares. We take a look.

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Broker Notes

Down 70% in one year: Is the Magellan share price a turnaround buy?

| Tristan Harrison

After such a heavy fall, can the fund manager turn things around or is there more pain ahead?

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Energy Shares

What's going on with the Beach Energy share price on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

Beach shares are under pressure on Thursday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Technology Shares

Why is the Xero share price leaping higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero shares are shooting the moon today. What's gotten investors so excited?

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Share Fallers

Here's why this ASX 200 gold share is tumbling 15% to a 7-year low

| Bernd Struben

Permitting delays at one project and the decision to review the expansion of another project has put St Barbara under…

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Share Gainers

2 tiny ASX mining shares surging on new discoveries

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good day to own these ASX-listed small cap miners.

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Share Fallers

Why Cooper Energy, Lake Resources, Leo Lithium, and Zip shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having bad days...

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Resources Shares

How is the Lynas share price performing against its sector this month?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are offloading Lynas shares in June.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which ASX 200 shares could benefit from falling consumer confidence?

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer confidence is falling, creating more risk for consumer discretionary ASX 200 shares than consumer staples with pricing power.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Webjet share price tailgating the ASX 200 today?

| Zach Bristow

Volatility is continuing for the online travel agent on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Block, Bubs, and PayGroup shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on for m on Thursday...

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Financial Shares

Can Macquarie shares deliver an attractive dividend yield AND 30% upside in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Macquarie shares really heading for a 30% gain over the next year?

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre share price stumbles amid 'big blow' from new tax

| Brooke Cooper

Flight Centre's boss has labelled a new levy on Queensland businesses "another financial blow".

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Resources Shares

Here's why the BHP share price is in the red today

| James Mickleboro

BHP's shares are falling again on Thursday. What's happening?

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International Stock News

Is Amazon a buy after the stock split?

| Will Ebiefung

Shares in the e-commerce giant are now far cheaper (in price, not valuation). Here's why it might be time to…

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Technology Shares

Pointerra share price storms 18% higher on energy contract news

| Bernd Struben

The 3D geospatial data technology company announced two new US-based contracts.

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Opinions

Why I think these 2 ASX shares are ideal for growth investors

| Tristan Harrison

This current volatile period could be a great time to go hunting for compelling businesses with strong growth potential.

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Opinions

Why I think better buying opportunities could still be ahead for ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I believe one expert’s warning could mean too-good-to-ignore opportunities are getting close.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX software share just rocketed 150% on takeover news

| Aaron Teboneras

PayGroup shares are moving into uncharted territory today.

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Share Fallers

Own PointsBet shares? Here's what the SIG investment means for shareholders

| Zach Bristow

PointsBet shares are continuing south today despite news of a major new investment this week.

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ETFs

Is NDQ expensive or cheap compared to other ASX ETFs?

| Sebastian Bowen

The BetaShares NDQ ETF is a popular one on the ASX. But does it offer value?

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International Stock News

3 stocks Warren Buffett bought hand over fist as the market plummeted

| Jennifer Saibil

Do they belong in your portfolio?

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Gold

Stagflation and gold: Could it be an ideal match for ASX 200 gold miners?

| Zach Bristow

Gold prices continue sideways while mining shares are trading in the red.

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Materials Shares

The Lake Resources share price has crashed 50% since joining the ASX 200 on Monday. What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

Lake Resources shares are having a disastrous week...

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