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Resources Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price powering down by 8% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

We check what's affecting the clean lithium developer's shares today.

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Resources Shares

Why this ASX mining stock just rocketed 56%

| Monica O'Shea

It's proving a very good day for mining share Ragnar Metals...

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Growth Shares

3 highly rated ASX growth shares analysts are tipping as buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been named as buys...

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares sliding to 52-week lows on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares have just hit new 52-week lows. What's going on?

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside share price just get hit with a 5% downgrade?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are keeping a close eye on Woodside's potential upcoming merger with BHP Petroleum.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX All Ordinaries mining shares smashing 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

What's driving these ASX mining shares to long-forgotten heights today?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Origin Energy share price having such a dire day?

| Mitchell Lawler

Origin Energy falls prey to a weak utilities sector...

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International Stock News

Elon Musk isn't wrong about Twitter Blue

| Rick Munarriz

Say what you will about the tumultuous weeklong fling between Twitter and Musk, the provocative billionaire had some good ideas…

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52-Week Highs

This ASX 200 share is defying today's sell-off to hit a 12-year high

| Tristan Harrison

Wholesale distribution company Metcash is having an auspicious day on the ASX.

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BNPL shares

Block share price in the red as Afterpay loss balloons 336%

| Monica O'Shea

Block has released the half-year results for the company it acquired earlier this year.

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International Stock News

Bitcoin could be worth $1,000,000 in 2030

| RJ Fulton

Finance titan explains why she is all in on Bitcoin.

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Dividend Investing

Is Boral an ASX dividend share?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's a breakdown on the company's recent dividend history.

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Share Market News

3 beaten up shares you might be surprised to learn are still part of the ASX 200

| James Mickleboro

Here are three shares clinging precariously to their ASX 200 status...

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Resources Shares

What's dragging the Pilbara Minerals share price 5% lower today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The lithium miner has revealed how its Pilgangoora project performed last quarter.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium share price clips gains today but remains up 110% for the year

| Zach Bristow

We only need to zoom out a bit to see today's loss pail in comparison to the upside Core Lithium's…

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ETFs

How diversified is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

We check the holdings of this popular exchange traded fund.

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ETFs

How is AFIC different from an ASX 200 ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at how a LIC such as AFIC compares to an ASX 200 ETF for passive investors.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, G8 Education, Nearmap, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are tumbling on Tuesday...

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Dividend Investing

Does APA Group have a dividend reinvestment plan?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check whether shareholders of APA can opt to receive shares instead of cash for their dividends.

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Healthcare Shares

The Paradigm share price is rocketing 22% today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Osteoarthritis affects approximately 16% of the population in the developed world.

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International Stock News

Why Polkadot, Cardano, and Solana all dropped today

| Travis Hoium

The risk-off trade has hit once again.

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BNPL shares

Zip shares hit new multi-year low. What's going on?

| Aaron Teboneras

Zip shares have been hit hard in recent times...

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price flies away from 'unfair and unworkable' flight credit claims

| Zach Bristow

The airline may be facing some turbulence over its credit policies.

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Share Gainers

Why Iress, Krakatoa Resources, Paradigm, and SE Advanced Materials are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a great day...

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Share Gainers

'Highly encouraged': Why this ASX energy share is soaring 7% today

| Mitchell Lawler

From cash burner to cash maker. 88 Energy is now a producer...

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Blue Chip Shares

'Our hard work is paying off': Here's why the future Telstra CEO is excited about the ASX share's ambitions

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the company's soon-to-be CEO is expecting the future to bring.

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International Stock News

Why Amazon stock slipped on Monday

| Eric Volkman

The company is floating an Amazon-sized stack of fresh debt.

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Resources Shares

Massive copper and zinc discovery sends this ASX mining share soaring 44%

| Monica O'Shea

This small cap miner is having a glorious day on the market.

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Broker Notes

Why are brokers talking about the Xero share price? Let's take a look

| Zach Bristow

We check whether the sentiment is bullish or bearish.

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Share Gainers

What's moving the Fenix Resources share price higher today?

| Bernd Struben

Resurgent iron ore prices helped bolster the company's balance sheet.

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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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Gold

How is the Newcrest share price tracking in 2022?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors remain upbeat on the gold miner's shares...

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 200 healthcare shares were chronically ill last quarter. Take a look

| Zach Bristow

They aren't exactly on the mend either.

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Resources Shares

How did ASX uranium shares perform last quarter?

| Sebastian Bowen

Uranium shares have been in focus this year. We take a look at how some of them fared over the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Pendal rejects takeover offer, Mineral Resources rises on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a tough day...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Coles share price slipping today?

| Brooke Cooper

The supermarket could soon be caught up in a mammoth court case.

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Share Gainers

Krakatoa Resources share price explodes 95% on major discovery

| Bernd Struben

Rare earths elements are in increasing demand as the world moves towards electrification.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Latin Resources share price is on ice today

| Aaron Teboneras

Latin Resources shares will be on close watch when the trading halt is lifted...

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International Stock News

Why Shiba Inu is plummeting today

| Keith Noonan

The popular cryptocurrency is now down roughly 73% from the high it hit last October.

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