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Bank Shares

Looking to buy NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? Read what this broker says first

| Zach Bristow

See what this broker is saying about NAB in its most recent assessment.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 4 more of the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Here are four of the best ASX shares to buy in February...

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Earnings Results

Read all about it: News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price leaps on record quarter

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the entertainment giant are soaring today...

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Energy Shares

Own AGL (ASX:AGL) shares? Here's what to look for when the company reports next week

| Brooke Cooper

Here are some of the key points to look for in AGL's half year report.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: REA and News Corp impress, Boral plummets

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

Slick: Here's why the BetaShares Crude Oil Index ETF (ASX:OOO) has surged 18% in a month

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF has bucked the broader market...

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International Stock News

Meta Platforms' plummeting stock: Is it a buy?

| Daniel Sparks

Sure, some of the company's headwinds may be worse than expected. But the stock's big drop may more than compensate…

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Materials Shares

Did the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price really just collapse 40%?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the Boral share price today?

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International Stock News

Is Bitcoin using lots of energy actually a good thing?

| Keegan Francis

Bitcoin is notoriously energy-intensive. Here's why that's not necessarily a bad thing.

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Share Gainers

Boom! Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price rockets 33% on 'major discovery'

| Bernd Struben

There's a good reason ASX investors keep an eye on junior explorer's drill results.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX:CBA) shares? Here's how the bank is investing in BNPL-style home loans

| Bernd Struben

We look at the Commonwealth Bank's latest investment.

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Broker Notes

What are analysts saying about Telstra's (ASX:TLS) $1.6bn 'nation-building' projects?

| James Mickleboro

Telstra has some big plans...

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International Stock News

Why Snap stock just collapsed

| Rich Smith

Meta Platforms' fumble is taking down more stocks than just its own.

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Earnings Results

'Solid performance': WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) share price spikes after portfolio update

| Zach Bristow

WAM Capital is the latest to report its performance for the year ending 31 December 2021.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Playside Studios (ASX:PLY) share price on pause today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The video game developer’s shares will be on close watch when the trading halt is lifted.

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Bank Shares

Hunting for ASX shares? Experts say to avoid this sector in 2022

| Brooke Cooper

An expert has warned investors to be cautious of this sector in 2022.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet is having a good finish to the week...

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Earnings Results

REA (ASX:REA) share price higher after smashing first half expectations

| James Mickleboro

REA was on form during the first half...

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International Stock News

Why Meta shares cratered on Thursday

| Daniel Sparks

In just one day, about a fourth of the Facebook parent company's market capitalization has evaporated. Here's what investors should…

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Investing Strategies

Why NOW is the time to buy ASX shares: expert

| Tony Yoo

Think about this: business performance is usually less volatile than share price. So investors must take advantage when they go…

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price good value after its first quarter update?

| James Mickleboro

Is it a good time to buy Westpac shares?

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Industrials Shares

Down 20% in 2022, is the Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price a bargain buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Ansell shares have suffered in 2022. But is it now an opportunity?

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Share Market News

2 sold-off ASX tech shares that are opportunities: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX tech shares have been sold off, but could be opportunities.

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Investing Strategies

Should you buy ASX shares now or wait just a little bit?

| Tony Yoo

During market corrections, investors always grapple with the question of when to go bargain hunting.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares with attractive 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

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

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Bank Shares

What can the Westpac results tell us about the outlook for ASX 200 bank shares?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what brokers were saying about the other banks in response to Westpac's earnings.

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Growth Shares

2 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Are you interested in adding some ASX growth shares to your portfolio this month? If you are, you may want…

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Broker Notes

4 reasons to buy these ASX media shares this month: UBS

| Brendon Lau

A leading broker is bullish about media shares.

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Share Market News

Why did ASX 200 tech shares get annihilated today?

| Monica O'Shea

The technology sector had a shocker today. Here are the details...

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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 Thursday.

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International Stock News

Why is Twiggy suing Facebook? Hint: It involves cryptocurrency

| Mitchell Lawler

Cryptocurrency has caused another headache for Facebook...

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Healthcare Shares

The Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price jumped 6% today. Here's why

| Alice de Bruin

Investors responded well to the healthcare company's step forward today...

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Broker Notes

This is the ASX 200 tech share to buy in times of inflation: Expert

| Brooke Cooper

Could Computershare be a buy in a high interest environment?

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Share Fallers

Green light, red light! Why did the Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price plunge 13% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Ethical shares continue to be very volatile.

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Bank Shares

Does the Westpac (ASX:WBC) corporate shake-up go far enough?

| Mitchell Lawler

Two Westpac corporate execs are waving goodbye with the bank's latest disruption...

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price slides again. Here's what crypto investors are watching

| Bernd Struben

Expectations of interest rate rises saw most cryptos tumble.

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX 200 shares have tumbled into the buy zone: Expert

| Brooke Cooper

This expert thinks these ASX 200 faves are trading at bargain prices...

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Broker Notes

Why this broker thinks the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) dividend will come under significant pressure

| James Mickleboro

Are Fortescue's generous dividend payments coming to an end soon?

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How to invest

Should you buy or sell in a market crash? Here's what Warren Buffett says

| Sebastian Bowen

What would Buffett do...?

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