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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price leaping 10% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be boosting the Novonix share price higher today.

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Share Market News

Three trillion reasons why young investors need to be taken seriously

| Mitchell Lawler

A generation of investors that are possibly more astute than given credit for...

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocking new 52-week highs today

| Tristan Harrison

Bubs Australia is one of the All Ords shares that soared to a 52-week high today.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares off to a cracking start to the week

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX 200 shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Elders, Predictive Discovery, and Yancoal shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Monday...

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Share Fallers

Why has the Northern Star share price fallen 10% in a month

| Aaron Teboneras

The month of May hasn't been great for Northern Star shareholders.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price sliding on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

The energy index might be weighing the Santos share price down today.

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International Stock News

Amazon shareholders approve 20-for-1 stock split. Here's what investors should know

| Charlene Rhinehart, CPA

Amazon's stock split will take place on June 3, but don't expect to wake up to riches overnight.

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Share Gainers

Why Alkane Resources, Block, Bubs, and Telix shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on fire on Monday...

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price largely unfazed by ASIC law suit

| James Mickleboro

ANZ's shares are trading largely flat on Monday despite being hit with a civil proceeding...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price bouncing back on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

What has boosted the Woodside share price out of the red?

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Paradigm share price surging 6% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

A new successor has been found to lead the company.

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Resources Shares

Liontown Resources share price leaps 4% amid Tesla offtake extension

| Mitchell Lawler

Liontown gets a little more time to secure a definitive agreement with Tesla...

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Vulcan share price is charging 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share has started the week strongly...

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International Stock News

In long-term investing, market volatility should be an afterthought

| Stefon Walters

Keep your eyes on the long-term prize.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Core Lithium share price surged 6% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Core Lithium shares are off to a flying start on Monday.

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Energy Shares

AGL demerger news 'huge day for Australia': Mike Cannon-Brookes

| Brooke Cooper

Cannon-Brookes is heralding the shelving of AGL's demerger plan.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: AGL demerger scrapped, A2 Milk jumps

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a strong start to the week...

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ETFs

Why now could be a good time to invest in Vanguard Msci Index International Shares ETF

| Tristan Harrison

This low-fee ETF could be a compelling investment to consider.

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International Stock News

Let Dividend King stocks lead you to the promised land

| Stefon Walters

Consistency wins over time.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the A2 Milk share price climbing 11% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

Could news from a peer be driving the A2 Milk share price higher today?

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Energy Shares

AGL share price deflates 4% in light of new future

| Mitchell Lawler

The 185 year-old company will remain intact, but will need to find a new way forward...

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block share price surging 8% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Block's shares are on fire on Monday...

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Elders share price in reverse today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Elders share price is dropping after trading ex-dividend today.

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ETFs

2 ETFs I'd buy in June 2022

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve got my eyes on some leading ETFs that could be opportunities in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Why these ASX coal shares could be 'bigger than Ben-Hur': fundie

| Brendon Lau

The future of ASX coal shares could be burning bright despite coal falling out of favour with many investors.

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Dividend Investing

Experts say these 2 ASX dividend shares are buys

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares could be opportunities according to experts.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Yancoal share price is crashing 15% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Yancoal shares are sinking on Monday...

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International Stock News

Is Apple an excellent dividend stock to buy?

| Parkev Tatevosian

The company does not have a long history of payouts, but it has the qualities of an excellent dividend stock.

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Technology Shares

I think these 2 ASX tech shares are buys in May

| Tristan Harrison

May 2022 seems like a good month to consider ASX tech shares.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price charges higher: Can this tech share keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Xero is on form on Monday. Where next for its shares?

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Opinions

This top fund manager thinks these 2 ASX shares are buys

| Tristan Harrison

The investment team at WAM have identified two compelling ASX shares.

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BNPL shares

'Intestinal fortitude' or just wishful thinking? Why do some investors stick with Zip shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Is there still something to like about Zip shares?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price rockets 77% on US deal with Biden Administration

| James Mickleboro

Bubs shares have started the week very strongly...

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Technology Shares

My #1 ASX share idea for May 2022

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share is my preferred pick because of its global growth potential.

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Energy Shares

AGL share price on watch as demerger scrapped

| Mitchell Lawler

The energy giant has given up on its plans to split in the face of unrelenting opposition.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Galileo Mining share price shot to the stars in May?

| Aaron Teboneras

What a month it has been for Galileo Mining shares.

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Share Market News

The corporate cop is suing ANZ: share price on watch

| Tony Yoo

The bank allegedly misled 165,000 credit card customers. And it's still doing it, according to ASIC.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why I'd buy these 2 ASX 200 shares

| Tristan Harrison

I believe that both of these ASX 200 shares are good buying options.

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