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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price is in the red today

| Bernd Struben

The newly acquired asset is forecast to produce between 95–115 thousand ounces of gold during Newcrest’s ownership in the 2022…

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How to invest

5 human urges that stop you from making money

| Tony Yoo

Investing is hard. Don't make it any more difficult than it already is by falling for these behavioural biases.

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Broker Notes

Is the QBE (ASX:QBE) share price a bargain after falling 19% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

Is QBE a bargain buy?

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Travel Shares

Why is the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price having such a volatile time in 2022?

| Aaron Teboneras

It has been a wild ride for Flight Centre shareholders in 2022.

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price has lost half its value in 15 years. How is the bank's turnaround strategy going?

| Zach Bristow

Here we take a closer look.

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Share Fallers

The AMP (ASX:AMP) share price has dumped 16% in under 4 weeks. What's happening?

| Zach Bristow

AMP is struggling again in 2022 on the chart.

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Healthcare Shares

2 of the best ASX healthcare shares to buy now, according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

Looking for ASX healthcare shares? Check out these medical giants...

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price the cheapest bank to buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Westpac be the cheapest bank to look at?

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Ask a Fund Manager

I'm still kicking myself for missing the ASX company with the perfect business model: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Monash Investors' Sebastian Correia recalls the stock that he missed even though he thought it was…

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees 40% upside for the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this broker likes A2 Milk...

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Dividend Investing

Broker names 2 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Check out these huge yields...

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Dividend Investing

Is the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price a buy for the 5% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Wesfarmers shares worth considering for the FY22 dividend yield of 5%?

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Opinions

Warning: Only 4 ASX shares just added to ASX 300 are profitable

| Tony Yoo

Growing market capitalisation is great, but that doesn't automatically mean they're great businesses.

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Economy

Should ASX investors brace for higher interest rates in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is likely to boost global inflation figures in 2022.

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Broker Notes

Is the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price chaos a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Nickel Mines shares were all over the place on Wednesday. Is now the time to buy?

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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 on Thursday...

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Blue Chip Shares

3 blue chip ASX 200 shares analysts are tipping as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are three quality ASX 200 shares rated as buys...

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Resources Shares

Is this still the dawning of the age of ASX commodity shares?

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look at what the market and the experts are saying.

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Share Market News

Four ASX nickel shares are in the green today. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

These ASX nickel shares had a great trading day

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX tech shares at 52-week lows despite tech rally

| Mitchell Lawler

These three companies slipped to new lows despite the tech sector being the best performer...

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Dividend Investing

Record $36bn in dividends could help ASX share market recovery

| Brendon Lau

Will all this money make its way back into the share market?

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Resources Shares

What happened to the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nickel Mines share price had a volatile day on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why did Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) shares bounce 14% higher on Wednesday?

| Zach Bristow

We analyse what's underlying the gains that were made today.

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Share Gainers

'Plenty to say' as Melbana Energy (ASX:MAY) races another 13% higher

| Zach Bristow

Another day in the green for the hydrocarbons player.

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Technology Shares

Why did the WiseTech (ASX:WTC) share price jump 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

WiseTech shares were on fire on Wednesday...

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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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Resources Shares

3 under-the-radar commodity prices soaring since the Ukraine crisis

| Mitchell Lawler

Increasing sanctions on Russia has led to a boom in commodity prices. Here's a look a few of the lesser…

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Small Cap Shares

3 small cap ASX shares tipped for big things by analysts

| James Mickleboro

Here are three exciting small cap shares...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

ASX travel shares rebound despite rising oil prices

| Monica O'Shea

ASX travel shares have had a pleasing day of trading on Wednesday.

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Healthcare Shares

4 ASX healthcare shares at 52-week lows

| Tristan Harrison

A number of ASX healthcare shares just hit 52-week lows.

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ETFs

3 popular ETFs for ASX investors to check out

| James Mickleboro

Here are three popular ETFs to watch...

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Bank Shares

Own NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? Here's why the bank is this brokers top pick

| Zach Bristow

Could it be the year for NAB in 2022?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the BHP (ASX:BHP) boss is still optimistic about China

| Monica O'Shea

The BHP boss is positive about the company's business relationship with China.

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Resources Shares

Beach (ASX:BPT) share price up: Oil prices predicted to stay higher for longer

| Tristan Harrison

The oil price is expected to stay higher for longer.

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Share Fallers

Why Aurelia Metals, Brambles, GQG, and Nickel Mines shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Cryptocurrencies

Will soaring commodity prices hold back the Bitcoin price in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

A growing list of commodities are now trading at all-time highs.

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Share Gainers

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price rebounds 15%, what's been happening?

| Mitchell Lawler

Shares in this biotech are bouncing back today...

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Dividend Investing

Want the dividends from these 5 ASX shares? You'd better be quick!

| Sebastian Bowen

These companies will go ex-div tomorrow.

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