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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares having such a cracking Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in ASX 200 tech stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Healius disappoints, BHP and Fortescue storm higher

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is ending the week strongly...

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to secure the next WAM Capital dividend? Read this

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors on the lookout for the latest WAM dividend are almost out of time.

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Broker Notes

Could the Pilbara share price take off in June?

| Brendon Lau

Let's see what some brokers are saying.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price leaping 8% on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rollercoaster week for this ASX lithium stock.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price edges lower following NYSE debut

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares now also trade on the New York Stock exchange.

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Broker Notes

Xero share price has 19% upside potential, top brokers say

| Zach Bristow

Xero has pared gains this year, can it bounce from its lows?

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Materials Shares

When will Leo Lithium shares be roaring on the ASX boards?

| James Mickleboro

Leo Lithium shares are scheduled to hit the ASX boards in June...

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the NAB share price in June?

| Tristan Harrison

Do NAB shares have a good outlook this month?

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Retail Shares

Why experts rate the JB Hi-Fi share price a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers currently like the JB Hi-Fi share price, here’s why.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why was May such a shocker for the Adairs share price?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are pricing in further downside for consumer cyclicals.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Firefinch share price crashing 66% today?

| James Mickleboro

Firefinch shares are ending the week deep in the red...

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Materials Shares

It was an eventful month for Liontown shares in May. Here's what went down

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how the Liontown share price performed in May.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Healius share price sinking to a 52-week low today?

| James Mickleboro

Healius shares are ending the week in the red...

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Motley Fool Media

A fall for the ASX 200, energy prices soar and a win for trade. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Challenges with gas and a skittish ASX market, but it's not all bad news in the finance world today.

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Materials Shares

Was May a good month for the Pilbara Minerals share price?

| Brooke Cooper

May was ultimately a month of respite for the embattled Pilbara Minerals share price.

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Share Market News

Why did crypto prices get massacred in May?

| Bernd Struben

Rising interest rates and the collapse of Terra’s stablecoin saw most digital tokens sell off in May.

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Technology Shares

Silver lining for Appen shares following takeover turmoil

| Mitchell Lawler

Is there a bright side to Appen losing out on $1.2 billion?

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Pro Medicus share price to shoot 25% higher

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus' shares could be in the buy zone after it won another major contract...

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Broker Notes

What is the BHP share price forecast for June?

| Zach Bristow

Commodity segments are softening in some markets so how will the BHP share price fare this month?

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra share price in the buy zone after the telco giant's mobile plan increases?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with Telstra's shares this week?

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52-Week Lows

The carnage continues: Why the Zip share price has hit 7 multi-year lows in a month

| Aaron Teboneras

The Zip share price can't seem to catch a break.

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Investing Strategies

Buy these 2 ASX shares going for a 25% discount: Morgans

| Tony Yoo

This pair of stocks have lost more than a quarter of their valuation this year. But that just makes them…

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Broker Notes

Big chance to buy ASX share that benefits from rising interest rates: expert

| Tony Yoo

Strike while the iron is hot! Here's a stock that has plenty of tailwinds that's going for a temporary discount.

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Dividend Investing

Experts name the ASX 200 dividend shares to buy with big fully franked yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week on a very positive note...

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX growth shares with major upside potential

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be heading a lot higher...

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Share Market News

The Tesla share price has rallied 18% in less than a fortnight. What's going on?

| Monica O'Shea

Why has the Tesla share price risen so rapidly?

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Broker Notes

Aside from Goldman Sachs, what are other brokers saying about ASX lithium shares?

| Brendon Lau

Let's find out.

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52-Week Lows

3 high-quality ASX 300 shares trading at 52-week lows today

| Tristan Harrison

What's happening with these three ASX 300 shares?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Woolworths share price underperform on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

Today was a rough day for the supermarket giant's stock.

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Bank Shares

Why did the Bank of Queensland share price fall 7% in May?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's weighing the bank's shares down?

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Broker Notes

Where next for the Coles share price?

| James Mickleboro

Where is the Coles share price heading from here?

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Technology Shares

Weebit Nano share price rockets 7% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Weebit shares are heading north despite the broader ASX being in the red today.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX energy shares rocking new 52-week highs on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Russia’s war in Ukraine could see elevated energy prices for years to come.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares to buy according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are positive on these dividend shares...

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Bank Shares

What's dragging on ASX 200 bank shares like NAB on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX 200 bank shares are hurting on Thursday. What’s going on?

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Broker Notes

Why the ResMed share price could jump 25% from current levels

| James Mickleboro

ResMed shares could be great value according to one leading broker...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares defying the sell-off to surge higher

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why these All Ords stocks are outperforming on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Top broker names 2 of the best ASX shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

These two ASX shares are highly rated...

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