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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Growth Shares

Lucky 13? Why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price is leaping 13% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Kogan shares are on fire today...

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Financial Shares

Down 80%, what's gone so wrong for Magellan (ASX:MFG) shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan has had a stunning fall from grace. Let's look at why...

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech shares are leading the pack today?

| Bernd Struben

Technology stocks in Australia are following their US counterparts higher today.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price missing out on all the fun today?

| Monica O'Shea

What's happening to Woodside shares today? Oil and gas prices could be partly to blame...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price is up 9% today

| James Mickleboro

BrainChip shares are having a great day!

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Healthcare Shares

The Imagion Biosystems (ASX:IBX) share price just exploded by 60%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

What a turnaround! Imagion shares are skyrocketing after hitting a 52-week low yesterday.

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Dividend Investing

This high-yield ASX 200 dividend share is swimming in cash

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this ASX dividend share has something special...

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Share Gainers

Why Ampol, EML, Vulcan, and Zip shares are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on fire on Thursday...

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Technology Shares

Why has the Appen (ASX:APX) share price flamed 8% higher in 2 days?

| Zach Bristow

Are tech shares staging a comeback? The rise in the Appen share price might suggest so.

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Financial Shares

How is the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price performing against the financial sector lately?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a whirlwind for AMP shareholders.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ords shares jumping more than 15% today

| Bernd Struben

Technology shares are enjoying a particularly strong day.

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Share Gainers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price jumps as iron ore price soars

| Tristan Harrison

It's proving a good day on the ASX so far for one of the world's largest iron ore miners.

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Healthcare Shares

Do ASX biotech shares offer 'good buying' after the sell-off? Experts weigh in

| Bernd Struben

After some strong support in early 2021, biotechnology stocks took a beating over the past 6 months.

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BNPL shares

Why the Zip share price is surging 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Zip shares are having a stellar day...

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Energy Shares

Why the Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is outperforming the energy sector today

| Monica O'Shea

Ampol has received clearance from the New Zealand Commerce Commission to acquire Z Energy.

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ETFs

The ASX is set to welcome a new Quality ETF. Here's what we know…

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX to welcome yet another new ETF soon...

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International Stock News

Why Alibaba, JD.com, and Didi stocks rocketed higher on Wednesday

| Danny Vena

A broad relief rally buoyed many Chinese companies.

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Share Gainers

Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price surges again, up 50% in 7 days. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been an amazing week for Electro Optic Systems shareholders.

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Healthcare Shares

Own Medibank (ASX:MPL) shares? Now you own a piece of this tech start-up

| Monica O'Shea

What new investment did Medibank announce today?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Block and Zip shoot higher, Ampol's acquisition boost

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a very good day!

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Broker Notes

Are Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares cheap right now? Read what analysts say

| Zach Bristow

Don't forget what we mean by cheap here...

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Share Gainers

The Block (ASX:SQ2) share price is soaring 11% today. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

The fintech's shares are on the rise. Let's take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Can the South32 (ASX:S32) share price crack $6 this year?

| Tristan Harrison

Experts say the company is well-positioned for growth.

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Resources Shares

Poseidon Nickel (ASX:POS) share price surges 13% higher on 'wonderful news'

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for Poseidon Nickel shares...

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Gold

Is the party over for ASX 200 gold shares?

| Brendon Lau

Gold shares have been supported by the rising gold price in recent weeks.

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International Stock News

Why did Tesla stock pop today?

| Rich Smith

That's an excellent question. Next question, please.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

'Highly opportunistic': Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price higher despite Turquoise takeover setback

| Zach Bristow

The mining company is facing a fresh hurdle ahead of a proposed acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Jindalee (ASX:JRL) share price rockets 18% on 'huge lithium' find

| Zach Bristow

Check out the latest lithium find from Jindalee.

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Share Gainers

Why is the 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price rocketing 30% today?

| Bernd Struben

Seven million Australians live with or are impacted by lung disease.

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Dividend Investing

Want to secure the biggest ever dividend from this ASX 200 share? Here's why you need to buy today

| Aaron Teboneras

What’s sending Carsales shares into positive territory today?

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ETFs

2 beaten down ETFs for ASX investors to check out

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs have tumbled in 2022...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares open with a bang following US interest rate rise

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is lifting off on Thursday...

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Financial Shares

Why 'now is the time' to buy QBE (ASX:QBE) shares: fundie

| Bernd Struben

Rising interest rates could see a big lift in the insurance giant's profits.

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Motley Fool Media

Few losers after a good day on the ASX. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The Motley Fool's Scott Phillips looks at the winners and losers on a day of gains for the ASX, while…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price climbs amid reports Vocus will make a play

| Zach Bristow

Shareholders suggest a Vocus deal would provide more 'unity' versus the current offer.

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Is Warren Buffett's best in the past?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Just because a company’s shares look expensive on a ‘price per share’ basis, don’t believe it.

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Bank Shares

Expert: NAB shares 'top pick' in the banking sector

| Tristan Harrison

WAM has named NAB as its top pick for the WAM Leaders investment portfolio.

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Broker Notes

Renewable energy shift 'is about to accelerate' making Vulcan (ASX:VUL) shares a buy: Broker

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan shares could be in the buy zone....

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Dividend Investing

The Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price has only added $4 in 8 years. Have the dividends been worth it?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much to Woolies' dividends weigh in the company's total returns?

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