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Technology Shares

2 fantastic ASX tech shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two tech shares that are highly rated...

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Energy Shares

Why has the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price leapt 6% in a week?

| Monica O'Shea

Rising oil prices have no doubt played a part in Beach Energy's stellar week. Let's take a look.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Broker: The Coles (ASX:COL) dividend will keep rising

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Coles keep the dividends coming this year?

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Growth Shares

Here are 3 ASX growth shares analysts are tipping as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are three growth shares to buy...

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ESG

Own AGL shares? Here's why the company has been making news this week

| Bernd Struben

Australia has so far lagged much of the developed world in EV adoption.

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Travel Shares

Why has the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price surged 9% in two weeks?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check what might be behind the boost to the online travel agency's shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price is on ice today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are in a trading halt...

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Share Gainers

Woodside (ASX:WPL) shares spike as oil rises back above $100/barrel

| Zach Bristow

Woodside is capitalising as the price of oil gathers pace once again.

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Investing Strategies

What is a 'dead cat bounce' and is the ASX 200 in one right now?

| Zach Bristow

What's next in store for the large end of the market?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price is tipped to outperform

| Monica O'Shea

Experts forecast some sparkle to come for the ASX wine company.

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Share Market News

How rising inflation will impact ASX retail investors: expert

| Bernd Struben

Australia's official cash rate has moved lower for more than a decade, but that's about to change.

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Healthcare Shares

Time is running out to secure this ASX healthcare share dividend

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors only have until the end of trading today to get hold of the latest Virtus Health dividend.

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Financial Shares

Lucky 13? The QBE Insurance share price is now up 13% in 2 weeks

| Sebastian Bowen

QBE shares are staging quite the recovery...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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International Stock News

3 reasons to buy Netflix, and 1 reason to sell

| Parkev Tatevosian

No investment decision is without pros and cons.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Today is the last hurrah for API. What does this mean for Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s the last day of trading for API shares. What does this mean for Wesfarmers?

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Gold

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) shares in focus: The miner's plan to create 'over $100 million of additional free cash flow'

| Zach Bristow

Newcrest shares are well in the green since trading restarted iin January.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price has rallied 11% in 2 weeks

| Zach Bristow

Financials are strengthening once more -- and BOQ is one of the beneficiaries.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Atlas Arteria, Block, and Boral shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Communication Shares

Hoping to bag the Seek (ASX:SEK) dividend? Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

The Seek dividend received a much welcomed boost last month…

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ETFs

What kind of dividends does the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (ASX:VAS) pay?

| Sebastian Bowen

What dividends does VAS have under the hood?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price underperforming BHP today?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is not faring as well on the ASX as its big rival. What is happening?

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Share Gainers

Why Beach, BHP, New Hope, and ResApp shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX healthcare share is surging 17% on a new FDA ruling

| Monica O'Shea

Biotechnology company Noxopharm has provided some good news about one of its drugs.

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International Stock News

1 investing strategy to grow your money like magic

| Adam Levy

Just keep this one thing in mind as you make an investment decision.

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Record Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing multi-year highs on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

It's been a great morning on the market for these ASX 200 shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price pushes higher on US$1.35bn proposal for Asian JV

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay has received an offer for its joint venture...

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Technology Shares

This quality ASX 200 share is trading on its 'cheapest multiple for the past 5 years'

| Tristan Harrison

A leading investor reckons that SEEK looks good value.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price is up 5% today. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are shooting the moon today. Let's see what's happening.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price having such a stellar run this week?

| Monica O'Shea

What new hydrogen deal did this ASX hydrogen share announce this week?

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Share Gainers

This ASX gold miner just struck lithium, and its share price is surging 31%

| Bernd Struben

Lithium prices have surged amid a booming global market for batteries.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: BHP and New Hope storm higher, Boral slumps

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a strong day...

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Financial Shares

Is the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price heading for $250?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Macquarie shares going to reach $250 soon? One broker weighs in.

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International Stock News

Where will Meta Platforms be in 3 years?

| Brett Schafer

The social media giant is investing heavily to grow its metaverse segment. Will that bet pay off?

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52-Week Lows

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price hits 52-week low following guidance update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are in the red on Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX battery metals share has rocketed 100% in a week

| James Mickleboro

This battery metals company's shares are taking off. Let's take a closer look

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Share Gainers

Here's why the ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is skyrocketing 60% today

| Bernd Struben

More than 2 years after the WHO declared a pandemic, COVID-19 remains a prevalent virus.

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Share Market News

Why is the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price on ice today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Piedmont shares are halted today. Here are the details...

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Share Market News

How does Australia's ban on alumina exports to Russia impact Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO)?

| Monica O'Shea

Australia has banned alumina and aluminum exports to Russia.

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