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Materials Shares

This 'monumental milestone' just sent the Elmore share price skyrocketing 52%

| Monica O'Shea

ASX investors are reacting with glee over Elmore's news today.

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Travel Shares

What's sending the Webjet share price 6% higher on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

Could March have marked the turning point for travel-focused companies?

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Share Gainers

Why is the Qantas share price flying 7% higher today?

| Zach Bristow

There's good news for the airline industry.

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Gold

Could interest rate hikes send the gold price into the mountains?

| Mitchell Lawler

The first increase to interest rates in 12 years are on the horizon... what does it mean for the gold…

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Industrials Shares

Why is the Transurban share price revving up on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The toll road operator's stock is higher following its latest quarterly update.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price lifts amid US listing plans

| Zach Bristow

Woodside has filed the paperwork to list on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Atomos share price just tumble 16%?

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Atomos announce to the ASX?

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs names 3 ASX 200 mining shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here are three mining shares that could be in the buy zone...

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Resources Shares

The South32 share price is closing in on its all-time high. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

What a year it has been for South32 shareholders...

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Technology Shares

Altium share price: Is it an ASX buy or a falling knife?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Altium share price a buy or a sell today?

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Technology Shares

Netwealth share price falls after third quarter update disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Netwealth shares are in the red on Thursday...

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Energy Shares

AGL share price in the green amid 'virtual battery' deal

| Brooke Cooper

AGL has taken another step towards its renewable energy transition.

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Energy Shares

The Paladin Energy share price has surged 19% in a week. Here's why these brokers are tipping more gains

| Monica O'Shea

Two experts explain how much further the Paladin share price can go and why.

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Energy Shares

These were the top 3 ASX energy shares of the March quarter

| Bernd Struben

Coal, oil and gas all traded at multi-year or all-time highs during the quarter.

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland share price sinks 6% on half-year update

| James Mickleboro

The market hasn't reacted positively to Bank of Queensland's half year results...

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Share Fallers

Why has the Brainchip share price tumbled 13% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

Brainchip shares extend losses today.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Latin Resources share price powering ahead today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Latin Resources is boosting its balance sheet...

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Resources Shares

Lithium boom: Allkem share price hits record high on Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Allkem shares are on fire again today...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price having such a stellar end to the week?

| Brooke Cooper

Today is bringing a good end to a rough week for Pilbara Minerals' shares.

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price has leapt 14% since February. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are CBA shares a buy or sell today? Let's ask these major brokers...

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ESG

Maximise ASX share gains or invest ethically? The SUPER dilemma

| Bernd Struben

Renewable energy companies can't currently match the outsized gains posted by their fossil fuel peers.

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Materials Shares

Which ASX lithium shares does Macquarie tip to outperform?

| Monica O'Shea

Major broker Macquarie has shone the spotlight on four contenders for outperformance.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Bank of Queensland sinks, Allkem jumps

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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International Stock News

Forget the stock split — 2 bigger reasons to be excited about Amazon stock

| Parkev Tatevosian

The e-commerce giant is growing the more profitable segments of its business faster than the rest.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Uniti share price lifts to 52-week high on sweetened takeover deal

| Zach Bristow

Investors are flocking in to secure a spot.

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Healthcare Shares

Why does the Polynovo share price remain one of the most shorted on the ASX?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's been happening with the Polynovo share price of late?

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BNPL shares

Own ASX BNPL shares? These were the best performers of the March quarter

| Brooke Cooper

IOUPay was among the top-performing ASX buy now, pay later shares last quarter.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Kuniko share price is surging 26% higher today

| Zach Bristow

Results build on previous survey's conducted by the company.

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Bank Shares

How has the Bendigo Bank share price outperformed its ASX peers by 10% in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

The bank is one of the top-performing ASX 200 financial shares of the year so far.

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Communication Shares

Do experts think the Telstra share price is good value right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Telstra shares worth looking at?

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International Stock News

Why Rivian stock is soaring today

| Keith Noonan

Even with some recent recovery, the electric-vehicle stock still trades down roughly 60.5% year to date.

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IPOs

New ASX uranium share to hit boards next month and investors are already pouncing

| Brendon Lau

Introducing ASX uranium and lithium miner Aurora Energy Metals...

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Energy Shares

Here's why the New Hope share price is sliding 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

What's impacting New Hope shares?

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin and Ethereum were rising on Wednesday

| Eric Volkman

A rising stock market and ballooning inflation combine to push top cryptos upward.

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Resources Shares

How do you value the Fortescue share price in April 2022?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a whirlwind year for Fortescue shares.

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Resources Shares

Allkem share price on watch following record-breaking third quarter

| James Mickleboro

The lithium boom underpinned a record quarter for Allkem...

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Dividend Investing

2 strong ASX 200 dividend shares analysts love

| James Mickleboro

Here are two high yield dividend shares to check out...

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland shares in focus amid strong first half profit growth

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Bank of Queensland is performing in FY 2022...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy this month: expert

| Tristan Harrison

Which two shares does this expert like for the dividend rewards?

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Cryptocurrencies

How Bitcoin will hit $100,000 by the end of the year: expert

| Tony Yoo

Currently languishing at around $53,000, one finance guru thinks the flagship cryptocurrency is capable of doubling its value in less…

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