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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price deliver such lacklustre gains in February?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares didn’t do much in February 2022. What happened?

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Share Gainers

Why has the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price rocketed 21% in a week?

| Bernd Struben

Western nations are keen to secure rare earths sources outside of China.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX energy shares smashing 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what boosted these ASX energy shares to new 52-week highs today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is Macquarie (ASX:MQG) gearing up to ink its next big deal?

| Zach Bristow

The Aussie investment bank could be making another appearance on the acquisition trail.

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Economy

ASX 200 shrugs off today's RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is maintaining its dovish policies for now.

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Share Fallers

The Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) share price has lost 17% so far this year. Is it a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Soul Patts be a buy today?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Energy Shares

The company's CEO just sold $2.8 million worth of Santos (ASX:STO) shares. Should investors be worried?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Santos CEO received a payday...

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Energy Shares

Why did the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price surge 20% in February?

| Monica O'Shea

The month just been was a good one for the coal miner. We take a closer look.

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ESG

'A lot of headroom to grow': Is 2022 the year ASX investors turn to ESG shares?

| Brooke Cooper

The future looks bright for ESG investing in Australia.

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Share Fallers

Why Dubber, Evolution, Sandfire, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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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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Earnings Results

Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) share price soars 23% as earnings stage a comeback

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the regenerative medicine company are on the move today.

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Resources Shares

How might the conflict in Ukraine impact the iron ore price?

| Mitchell Lawler

One steelmaker is already looking for alternatives...

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Share Gainers

Why IDP, IGO, Sayona Mining, and Yancoal shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Tuesday...

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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
Share Market News

3 ASX tech shares going gangbusters today

| Tristan Harrison

Some of the leading ASX tech shares are jumping higher today.

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How to invest

Fretting over ASX share market losses? Expert explains how to 'embrace uncertainty'

| Zach Bristow

Hear what this expert has to say on how to navigate the current investment landscape.

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Gold

Here's why ASX gold shares just had their best month in 2 years

| Bernd Struben

Gold prices rose sharply in February as investors sought out haven assets.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Block (ASX:SQ2) share price is surging 13% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Block shares are hitting their stride today...

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Healthcare Shares

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price lifts on Omicron study results

| Zach Bristow

Omicron has been dealt another blow thanks to Starphama's latest study results.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's going on with the Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Domino's shares are defying traditional norms...

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ESG

Tell him he's dreamin': Are the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) green hydrogen plans realistic?

| Bernd Struben

Green hydrogen could offer a new clean energy alternative.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price enjoying green start to the week as Joyce says 'we're seeing huge demand'

| Monica O'Shea

Travel demand is on the rise, spelling good news for the airline's shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price falling following Zip's takeover offer?

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle shares are falling despite the company accepting a takeover offer from BNPL rival Zip Co.

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Technology Shares

Why has the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price rocketed 22% in a week?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a big week for Tesserent stock.

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International Stock News

Can Shiba Inu reach $1?

| Rich Duprey

A monstrous jump in the dog-themed cryptocurrency seems unlikely.

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Broker Notes

Why is the Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price fizzling 11% today?

| Brendon Lau

The resources company isn't having a great Tuesday.

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Earnings Results

Yancoal (ASX:YAL) share price surges 15% as dividends merrily return

| Zach Bristow

The coal miner has released its FY21 results. Here are the details.

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price has struck out this morning

| Zach Bristow

Investor's simply aren't interested in Strike shares so far today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Zip shares tumble, AUSTRAC takes aim at Crown

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a strong day...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Party pooper? Why the Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price is slumping today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Endeavour shares falling today?

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Resources Shares

Why is the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price rocketing 8% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the IGO share price higher on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price lights up 18% as lithium resource doubles

| Mitchell Lawler

More lithium than first thought...

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Resources Shares

The latest Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) dividend is the biggest in Australian history. What's next for the miner?

| Zach Bristow

If commodities stage another rally, there could be positive signs for the miner.

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Resources Shares

Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price buzzes 8% higher on lithium project news

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving the lithium miner's shares higher on Tuesday?

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Share Gainers

Why did the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price leap 8% in February?

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP shares picked up their game in February...

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Capital Raising

Why is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price sinking 11% today?

| James Mickleboro

Zip's shares are under pressure today...

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Investing Strategies

What happens to PE ratios when interest rates rise?

| Tony Yoo

Inflation will only be magnified now that there's a war in Europe. Here's what to do with your stock portfolio,…

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock popped today

| Rich Smith

Panasonic plans to ramp production of Tesla's new 4680 rechargeable battery.

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Bank Shares

Here's how the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price performed in February

| Bernd Struben

Banks are eyeing the prospects of higher interest rates in the year ahead.

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