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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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Materials Shares

Sayona share price dives 8% despite lithium news

| Brooke Cooper

The company's share price is slipping despite a potential lithium find.

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Technology Shares

Block shares are back on the buy list for this big-name investor

| Sebastian Bowen

A whale has been buying Block shares this week. Here's what we know...

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Technology Shares

Why has the Mesoblast share price crashed 40% since April?

| Zach Bristow

The tech share extends losses today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price sinking 4% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Weaker demand for iron ore from China, the world’s largest importer of the industrial metal, is seeing prices come down.

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BNPL shares

Own Zip shares? Here's how much debt the company has and what this could mean amid rising interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Consumers pressured by high inflation and rising interest rates could drive renewed business to the BNPL sector.

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Bank Shares

Should you 'buy the dip' in ASX 200 bank shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

There's been a pretty major sell-off in ASX bank shares and the dip has really accelerated in June. Here's what…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Ramelius share price getting rained on today?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are selling at pace today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Pilbara Minerals' lithium price update, BHP tumbles

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 has been having a better day on Thursday...

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Economy

Will Australia plunge into a recession?

| Tony Yoo

AMP economist Diana Mousina gives her prediction on whether disaster looms for both ASX shares and the general population.

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Materials Shares

Leo Lithium share price fails to roar and sinks 26% following demerger

| James Mickleboro

Leo Lithium shares aren't roaring after their listing...

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Energy Shares

What's with the AGL share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's chair has outlined the company's next steps forward.

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