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ETFs

Here are the 5 best performing ASX ETFs of 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

Which funds won the battle of the ETFs in 2021?

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price taking off on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be driving the Mesoblast share price higher today.

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BNPL shares

Why is Openpay (ASX:OPY) up 19% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Openpay is shaking up the buy now, pay later space today

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Share Gainers

Why is the Andromeda Metals (ASX:ADN) share price leaping another 18% today?

| Zach Bristow

Find out what's behind the moves today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's causing headaches for the Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price in the new year?

| Brooke Cooper

2022 hasn't been good to the Endeavour share price so far.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Appen, Liontown, and Nickel Mines shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

WAM (ASX:WAM) share price unmoved despite victory in PAF acquisition fight

| Zach Bristow

It seems investors are unnmoved by the listed investment company's takeover success.

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REITs

Irongate (ASX:IAP) share price slides as takeover rejected again

| Brooke Cooper

The third time has not been a charm in this acquisition attempt.

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Dividend Investing

Is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) dividend going to grow in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Will Telstra increase its dividend in 2022?

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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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Technology Shares

How is the Appen (ASX:APX) share price performing so far this year?

| Monica O'Shea

The Appen share price is having a tough start to the year, but could today signal the start of a…

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Share Gainers

Australasian Metals (ASX:A8G) share price leaps 20% on big lithium news

| Sebastian Bowen

This lithium share is on fire today...

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Share Gainers

61% spike: This just caused the Pacgold (ASX:PGO) share price to hit new peaks

| Zach Bristow

The ASX gold explorer is having a golden run today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Afterpay-Block deal approved, Fortescue downgraded

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a better day on Wednesday...

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Bank Shares

Could Macquarie (ASX:MQG) become Australia's second-biggest bank in 2022?

| Zach Bristow

With a monstrous year in 2021, Macquarie broke into the big 4 club as its smallest member.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Immuron (ASX:IMC) share price is rocketing 31% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are one of the best performers on the ASX today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Exactly who will own Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) following its takeover and why does it matter?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what Sydney Airport's takeover could mean for retail investors.

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International Stock News

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin surge higher as crypto markets recover

| Chris MacDonald

It wouldn't be a roller-coaster ride without the ups and downs.

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Broker Notes

Will the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price get back to its pre-COVID levels?

| James Mickleboro

Where next for the wine giant's shares?

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Bank Shares

Could this impact the performance of ASX 200 banks more than interest rates in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

The performance of ASX 200 banks may be impacted this year by one particular factor.

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Value Investing

Why is everyone talking about ASX value shares and how do you find them?

| Mitchell Lawler

Every dog has their day, and value shares are loving it...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price is rocketing 13% higher

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is charging higher on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker says the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is overinflated

| Zach Bristow

The Fortescue share price is rallying once more, however, not everyone is rosy on its outlook.

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International Stock News

Will Amazon shares hit $4,000 in 2022?

| Prosper Junior Bakiny

The company's current issues will do little to disrupt its long-term prospects.

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Healthcare Shares

The Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price has tumbled 25% in a month. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a tough month on the ASX for Mesoblast.

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price higher on FDA approval

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Cochlear's shares are rising...

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International Stock News

Top 5 stocks mentioned on Reddit's WallStreetBets right now

| Tony Yoo

Keep an eye on which shares are hotly discussed in the forum that brought the term 'meme stock' into the…

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Resources Shares

Attention Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shareholders: Here are the key dates to note in 2022

| Aaron Teboneras

Want to know when the company’s 2022 announcements are expected? Here are the details.

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International Stock News

Why Cardano is on the move higher today

| Chris MacDonald

Are things finally starting to turn around for this top-10 cryptocurrency?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What happened to the Coles (ASX:COL) share price in 2021?

| Monica O'Shea

The Coles share price shed value in 2021 amid COVID-19 variables.

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Technology Shares

The NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price has tumbled 12% so far this year. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy NEXTDC shares?

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Growth Shares

Up 480% in a year: Is it too late to invest in Cettire (ASX:CTT) shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Cettire shares have soared in the past year. Is it too late to invest?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these dividend shares are buys...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Afterpay-Block takeover approved: Here's what happens to your shares

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay will soon become part of Block. Here's what will happen to your shares...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Premier Investments is one leading ASX 200 dividend share.

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Technology Shares

Down 10% already in 2022. Is the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price now a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Altium shares an opportunity after dropping 10% in the first weeks of 2022?

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Retail Shares

Why did the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price have such a great year in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what moved the retail giant's stock last year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good day for the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX growth shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are three highly rated growth shares...

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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 Tuesday.

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