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Saxo Australian market strategist Jessica Amir
Investing Strategies

Sell your ASX shares in these sectors now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Generally the Australian market will bathe in the glory of overseas money, says this market strategist.

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ESG

Own ASX renewable energy shares? Here's why 'the energy transition will be good for us'

| Zach Bristow

Australia looks well positioned.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX 200 dividend shares analysts are recommending

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be top options...

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ETFs

Here's why the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF rose 7% in March

| Tristan Harrison

We check how one of the ASX's largest ETFs delivered such a good result last month.

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Dividend Investing

The CSL dividend is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

It’s pay day for CSL shareholders.

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Energy Shares

Why now is the time to sell Santos shares: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

The global push for green energy could hinder the longer-term outlook for ASX 200 energy shares focused on fossil fuels.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 2 exciting ASX shares to buy with 80% upside potential

| James Mickleboro

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

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Ask a Fund Manager

This ASX share changed me FOREVER: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Atlas Funds Management's Hugh Dive recalls his biggest regret, and the lesson he learnt that he…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a difficult day...

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International Stock News

Why Amazon stock rocketed off course today

| Rich Smith

The e-commerce and tech powerhouse wants to launch a new business -- in space.

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Resources Shares

Why did this ASX nickel share surge 11% today?

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX nickel share had a good day on the market on Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price fully valued in April?

| Tristan Harrison

NAB shares have risen in 2022. Could the bank now be fully valued?

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Share Market News

What is the highest the ASX 200 has ever been?

| Sebastian Bowen

How far are we away from the ASX 200's record, all-time high?

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Resources Shares

Is a bubble forming for ASX green metals shares?

| Monica O'Shea

One expert asks whether energy transition metals could be in a bubble.

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ETFs

Here are the 5 best-performing ASX exchange-traded funds over the March quarter

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs were on point over the March quarter...

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Retail Shares

Is this why the Temple & Webster share price surged over 6% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Shares in the online homewares retailer soared today. What’s going on?

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Financial Shares

The IAG share price has dumped 5% in 2 weeks. What's happening?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been weighing on the ASX 200 insurer's stock.

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Travel Shares

What happened to the Qantas share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ACCC released its outcome for its three-year long investigation...

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Resources Shares

Why has the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price gained 23% in 2 months?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors would be relatively pleased with the performance of the gold miner's shares...

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Energy Shares

Here's what happened to the APA share price in March

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove the APA share price last month.

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Share Market News

Why this broker thinks the Webjet share price can fly 26% higher

| James Mickleboro

This could be a travel share to buy...

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Cryptocurrencies

What's the outlook for the Bitcoin price in April?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investments should still be considered risky and highly speculative.

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Bank Shares

Could the CBA share price be heading back under $100 this month?

| Monica O'Shea

Are CBA shares overvalued? Let's see what the brokers say.

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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…

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Financial Shares

The QBE share price has gained 16% in a month. Is it still a 'relatively inexpensive' ASX 200 share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does the QBE Insurance share price have further to climb?

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Technology Shares

Tech recovery? Appen share price jumps 4% higher

| Tristan Harrison

Appen shares are up 4%, making it one of the leading performers on the ASX.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price leaps on 'unprecedented' lithium demand update

| Aaron Teboneras

Mineral Resources shares are off to a flying start this week.

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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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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX rare earths share has rocketed more than 120% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

Is this what's been driving the rare earths explorer's stock?

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Energy Shares

High voltage! Origin (ASX:ORG) share price up 3% to new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

Origin Energy shares are at a post-COVID high! Here's the deal...

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Share Gainers

Why has the Melbana Energy share price exploded 52% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

It's been a big one for Melbana Energy.

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Travel Shares

Here's why the Flight Centre share price is taking off today

| Monica O'Shea

Flight Centre is ascending to the skies today. Here are the details.

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Share Gainers

What's up with the Whispir share price today?

| Zach Bristow

Whispir extends gains today.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, IGO, Lynas, and Sayona shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Here's why ASX 200 shares still have 'a pretty good growth outlook'

| Bernd Struben

Rocketing commodity and energy prices have helped the Aussie market outperform global peers.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price tumbling 9% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this what's weighing on the lithium explorer's stock today?

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Technology Shares

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price soars 5% on Nearmap news

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the defence contractor update the ASX with?

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Resources Shares

These are the best ASX lithium stocks so far in 2022

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares have started 2022 strongly...

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Energy Shares

Here are the 5 worst-performing ASX hydrogen shares of the March quarter

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove these ASX hydrogen stocks lower last quarter.

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Alliance Aviation, Woodside, and Xero shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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