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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Brickworks share price sliding on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the Brickworks share price?

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Energy Shares

Rain or sunshine for ASX renewable shares in the March quarter?

| Mitchell Lawler

Was the green agenda on the menu for ASX investors in the first quarter? We take a look...

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BNPL shares

16 million new Zip shares just hit the ASX. Here's the deal

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip is welcoming 16 million new shares to the market today. Here's the tea!

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares starting the week with new 52-week highs

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX giants.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Core Lithium share price is in the green on Monday

| Monica O'Shea

Shareholders are bidding up Core Lithium shares on acquisition news out of the company today.

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Resources Shares

Lake Resources share price shoots 16% higher on lithium deal with Ford

| James Mickleboro

Lake shares are shooting higher after signing a lithium deal with Ford...

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yielding ASX 200 dividend shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX 200 dividend shares are both expected to pay solid yields in FY22.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: IGO increases Western Areas offer, BlueScope makes US acquisition

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Propel Funeral share price falls following $6m co-founder share sale

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's co-founders scooped up some extra cash following their share sale...

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Resources Shares

Hoping to bag the monster New Hope dividend? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

Last month New Hope announced a special dividend on top of its interim dividend. Here's what you need to know...

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Resources Shares

Macquarie tips 35% upside for Mineral Resources share price

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 mining services provider is capitalising on rocketing demand for lithium.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Carnaby Resources share price surging 8% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

News of an acquisition boosted the company's stock 8% higher this morning.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the 4DS Memory share price is rocketing 26%

| Aaron Teboneras

4DS Memory shares are off to a flying start for the week.

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International Stock News

Missed out on Ethereum? Here's what to consider buying instead

| Jeremy Bowman

The NFT boom is fading. Here's a cryptocurrency with a real value proposition.

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Healthcare Shares

ResApp share price rockets 28% on Pfizer takeover news

| James Mickleboro

ResApp has received a takeover offer from an industry giant...

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Resources Shares

Latin Resources share price surges 11% on 'very positive' lithium news

| Monica O'Shea

Here are the latest drilling results from the ASX mineral exploration company.

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Resources Shares

The Lynas share price has rocketed 50% in six months. Can it keep rising?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Lynas shares keep rising after a strong run over the last six months?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the JB Hi-Fi share price having such a rough start to the week?

| Brooke Cooper

The company scaled back its $250 million off-market buyback.

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Bank Shares

Here's how CBA shares stacked up over the March quarter

| Bernd Struben

The big banks remain in favour among income investors for their reliable dividend payments.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BlueScope share price jumps on $671m acquisition news

| Brendon Lau

The ASX steel company has announced a deal to buy a US business.

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International Stock News

Why Dogecoin is soaring today

| Keith Noonan

Elon Musk is giving Dogecoin another big boost.

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Resources Shares

IGO share price charges higher after lifting its Western Areas takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

IGO has returned with a better offer fro Western Areas...

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price entering a 'sweet spot'?

| Brendon Lau

The best may be yet to come for ASX bank shares including NAB, according to a top broker.

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Retail Shares

2 ASX shares with impressive global growth plans: experts

| Tristan Harrison

Global growth is a big part of the outlook for these two ASX shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 reasons the Bapcor share price could be an ASX 200 winner

| Tristan Harrison

The automotive parts and services business could be an interesting ASX 200 opportunity.

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Broker Notes

Experts say it's time to buy these 2 ASX 200 shares

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares are good opportunities, according to several brokers.

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares that brokers love

| Tristan Harrison

Nine Entertainment is one of the ASX dividend shares that brokers like right now.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price higher on lithium conversion facility update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rising today...

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Blue Chip Shares

Is the Telstra share price a buy for dividends and growth?

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra's updated capital management framework includes principles to maximise fully-franked dividends and invest for growth.

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Financial Shares

How did the IAG share price stack up in the March quarter?

| Brooke Cooper

The insurer's stock outperformed the ASX 200. Here's how.

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Bank Shares

How much are Westpac shares worth in April?

| Tristan Harrison

We check what the bank's shares could fetch this month.

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Dividend Investing

If you're keen to bag the Seven Group dividend, read this

| Aaron Teboneras

Time is running out to secure Seven Group’s latest dividend.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess how much you'd have today if you'd bought $10,000 of A2 Milk shares 5 years ago

| Aaron Teboneras

We look how much an investor would have pocketed if they bought A2 Milk shares 10 years ago.

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Dividend Investing

2 high yield ASX dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been tipped to provide big yields...

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Resources Shares

Up 20% in a month: Is the Fortescue share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue's short-term profitability can be dictated by the movement of the iron ore price, which has risen to above US$150…

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Resources Shares

Lake Resources share price on watch following lithium deal with car giant Ford

| James Mickleboro

Lake has signed a lithium deal with Ford...

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in April 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

These nest eggs could be worth a look at for your passive-income basket!

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Research Reports

ASX Earnings Insights: Motley Fool Halftime Report

| Motley Fool Staff

Trevor Muchedzi at The Motley Fool Australia presents the ASX Earnings Insights: Motley Fool Halftime Report. Scroll down to download…

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Share Gainers

The Rio Tinto share price rallied 19% in the March quarter. What's next?

| Zach Bristow

Interesting times ahead.

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