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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland share price sinks 6% on half-year update

| James Mickleboro

The market hasn't reacted positively to Bank of Queensland's half year results...

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Share Fallers

Why has the Brainchip share price tumbled 13% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

Brainchip shares extend losses today.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Latin Resources share price powering ahead today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Latin Resources is boosting its balance sheet...

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Resources Shares

Lithium boom: Allkem share price hits record high on Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Allkem shares are on fire again today...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price having such a stellar end to the week?

| Brooke Cooper

Today is bringing a good end to a rough week for Pilbara Minerals' shares.

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price has leapt 14% since February. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are CBA shares a buy or sell today? Let's ask these major brokers...

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ESG

Maximise ASX share gains or invest ethically? The SUPER dilemma

| Bernd Struben

Renewable energy companies can't currently match the outsized gains posted by their fossil fuel peers.

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Materials Shares

Which ASX lithium shares does Macquarie tip to outperform?

| Monica O'Shea

Major broker Macquarie has shone the spotlight on four contenders for outperformance.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Bank of Queensland sinks, Allkem jumps

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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International Stock News

Forget the stock split — 2 bigger reasons to be excited about Amazon stock

| Parkev Tatevosian

The e-commerce giant is growing the more profitable segments of its business faster than the rest.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Uniti share price lifts to 52-week high on sweetened takeover deal

| Zach Bristow

Investors are flocking in to secure a spot.

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Healthcare Shares

Why does the Polynovo share price remain one of the most shorted on the ASX?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's been happening with the Polynovo share price of late?

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BNPL shares

Own ASX BNPL shares? These were the best performers of the March quarter

| Brooke Cooper

IOUPay was among the top-performing ASX buy now, pay later shares last quarter.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Kuniko share price is surging 26% higher today

| Zach Bristow

Results build on previous survey's conducted by the company.

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Bank Shares

How has the Bendigo Bank share price outperformed its ASX peers by 10% in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

The bank is one of the top-performing ASX 200 financial shares of the year so far.

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Communication Shares

Do experts think the Telstra share price is good value right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Telstra shares worth looking at?

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International Stock News

Why Rivian stock is soaring today

| Keith Noonan

Even with some recent recovery, the electric-vehicle stock still trades down roughly 60.5% year to date.

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IPOs

New ASX uranium share to hit boards next month and investors are already pouncing

| Brendon Lau

Introducing ASX uranium and lithium miner Aurora Energy Metals...

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Energy Shares

Here's why the New Hope share price is sliding 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

What's impacting New Hope shares?

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin and Ethereum were rising on Wednesday

| Eric Volkman

A rising stock market and ballooning inflation combine to push top cryptos upward.

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Resources Shares

How do you value the Fortescue share price in April 2022?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a whirlwind year for Fortescue shares.

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Resources Shares

Allkem share price on watch following record-breaking third quarter

| James Mickleboro

The lithium boom underpinned a record quarter for Allkem...

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Dividend Investing

2 strong ASX 200 dividend shares analysts love

| James Mickleboro

Here are two high yield dividend shares to check out...

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland shares in focus amid strong first half profit growth

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Bank of Queensland is performing in FY 2022...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy this month: expert

| Tristan Harrison

Which two shares does this expert like for the dividend rewards?

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Cryptocurrencies

How Bitcoin will hit $100,000 by the end of the year: expert

| Tony Yoo

Currently languishing at around $53,000, one finance guru thinks the flagship cryptocurrency is capable of doubling its value in less…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 today...

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Materials Shares

3 ASX lithium shares that rocketed between 10% and 24% today

| Monica O'Shea

These ASX lithium shares went gangbusters today.

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Growth Shares

3 top ASX growth shares that experts say are buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be in the buy zone right now...

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Technology Shares

Why did the Appen share price rise by a strong 5% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What went so right for this WAAAX share today?

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price lifts as company tells investors, 'We need your help!'

| Zach Bristow

The battered funds manager is being proactive at least.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why crypto investors are watching this key Bitcoin price level

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have been closely tracking risk assets, which have come under pressure as investors factor in multiple interest rate hikes…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy the dip in the Wesfarmers share price?

| Monica O'Shea

Could the Wesfarmers share price turn around its fortunes?

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Resources Shares

ASX mining share Firetail surges 54% on trading debut

| Aaron Teboneras

The mineral explorer got off to a red hot start on its opening day of trade on the ASX today.

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Energy Shares

Paladin Energy share price leaps 10% as uranium prices surge

| Monica O'Shea

Uranium prices are at their highest levels since 2011.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares scaling new multi-year peaks today

| Brooke Cooper

What's driven these ASX shares to long-forgotten highs?

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IPOs

This lithium miner is set to list on the ASX next month following its IPO, and counts a Tesla supplier among its key investors

| Zach Bristow

We could be in for a new ASX debutant...

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BNPL shares

This ASX BNPL share is now back below its IPO price for the first time since the COVID crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Sezzle shares have hit another new 52-week low today. What could be causing such distaste for this BNPL share?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Allkem share price having such a stellar day?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this boosting the lithium chemical company's stock today?

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