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Real Estate Shares

Here's why the Charter Hall (ASX:CHC) share price is leaping another 5% today

| Tristan Harrison

Charter Hall shares are rising again, with a new tenancy signed.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the IDT (ASX:IDT) share price halted today?

| Monica O'Shea

Trading in the pharmaceutical manufacturer is on hold pending an announcement.

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Retail Shares

Could Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) shares be a Christmas cracker of a buy?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the experts think.

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price crashes 21% after Novartis terminates agreement

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast shares are crashing today...

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price gains on new lithium partnership

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares remain in the spotlight amid a forecast boom in electric vehicle production.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price is rocketing 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are taking off on Tuesday.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Coles (ASX:COL) share price sinking 4% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be what's weighing on the Coles share price today?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Virtus Health (ASX:VRT) share price soars 30% on takeover bid

| Tristan Harrison

Virtus shares are rising after receiving a takeover approach.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price slumps on upped takeover terms

| Brooke Cooper

HUB24's offer to acquire Class has had a few amendments...

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Broker Notes

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price falls amid broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Altium's shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

ASX shares that could be impacted by AdBlue shortage

| Brendon Lau

Who will be the ASX winners and losers out of the AdBlue diesel crisis?

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Resources Shares

Is the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price a better buy than Allkem?

| Bernd Struben

With the growth in EVs, lithium miners are drawing ASX investor attention.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price enters halt as $16.7b Vifor deal expected to be announced

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are eagerly awaiting news on whether CSL will make a multi-billion dollar acquisition...

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Retail Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price sinks 7% amid 'one of the most challenging halves'

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths shares are being hammered on Tuesday...

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Technology Shares

Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price jumps 10% on strong US growth

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Top broker gives its verdict on the Siteminder (ASX:SDR) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is the Siteminder share price going higher?

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Resources Shares

Are Northern Star (ASX:NST) shares cheap? The CEO must think so, here's how many he snapped up last week

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's more on the CEO's latest purchase.

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Energy Shares

Could the worst be over for the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price?

| Brooke Cooper

Are AGL shares a buy for 2022?

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares just topped these end-of-year rankings

| Tony Yoo

Finally some good news for the buy now, pay later provider. But will it translate into a better 2022 for…

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Broker Notes

This broker is bearish on the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price

| James Mickleboro

Morgans isn't a fan of the company's plans or its share price...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Afterpay (ASX:APT) shareholders vote in favour of Square takeover

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay shareholders have had their say...

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Share Market News

Could this tasty morsel be next on the acquisition menu for Woolworths (ASX:WOW)?

| Tristan Harrison

The supermarket business may have an acquisition in mind.

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Technology Shares

Down 25% in six months, is the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price now a bargain buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Tyro shares have declined significantly over the last six months. Is it a buy?

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Ask a Fund Manager

Why these 2 ASX shares are top dogs in our fund: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Eley Griffiths Group's Nick Guidera reveals why one of his biggest holdings 7 months ago is…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with better yields than term deposits

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares to consider...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Technology Shares

Could the best be yet to come for the EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price?

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's why this fundie thinks EML could offer further upside...

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Share Gainers

Why did the G8 Education (ASX:GEM) share price lift today?

| Monica O'Shea

This childcare provider is weathering the COVID-19 storm

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Bank Shares

What is the outlook for the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

How are things look for ANZ in 2022?

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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 Monday.

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Financial Shares

The Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price has had a shocker this year. Could this help reverse the slide in 2022?

| Zach Bristow

The share price of the Australian fund manager is back on the radar after a horrendous year.

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Bluescope share price Man jumping from 2021 cliff to 2022 cliff
Share Market News

Could 2022 be a bumper year for the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price?

| James Mickleboro

What could happen in 2022 for Woodside's shares?

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Share Market News

Experts tip 2 beaten up ASX shares for gains in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

Could AGL and A2 Milk really be buys for 2022?

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Healthcare Shares

What is happening to the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price today?

| Monica O'Shea

Starpharma is complementing COVID-19 vaccines with its anti-viral nasal spray

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Resources Shares

Analysts tip Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price to shoot higher

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant could be a buy at current levels...

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Financial Shares

Why is the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price having such a good month so far?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie has exposure to both infrastructure and the green energy trend.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price getting attention today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia is backing telehealth with a $106 million investment...

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Broker Notes

Where next for the South32 (ASX:S32) share price after rising 54% in 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Can South32 shares keep rising?

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Resources Shares

Own ETFs Hydrogen ETF (ASX:HGEN)? Here's what you're invested in

| Tristan Harrison

ETFs Hydrogen ETF gives exposure to many world-leading hydrogen businesses.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares dominating trading volume today.

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