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Share Market News

Expert tips 3 leading ASX 200 shares to buy on the dip

| Bernd Struben

As prices come under pressure, valuations are beginning to look more appealing.

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Motley Fool Media

The week ahead: Confidence, ASX earnings, tech in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Why are measures of business and consumer confidence so important?

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ETFs

Why these 2 ASX ETFs are in major correction territory

| Sebastian Bowen

These two ASX ETFs haven't gained back territory as quickly as the rest of the market.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Healthcare Shares

Leading broker says Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

It could be time to buy Pro Medicus shares...

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, GrainCorp, James Hardie, and Nitro shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Monday...

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Energy Shares

Could AGL (ASX:AGL) be gearing up for a major capital raise?

| Aaron Teboneras

There's speculation the energy company may launch a capital raise this year.

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Technology Shares

Are ASX tech shares 'yesterday's growth spot'?

| Brooke Cooper

One expert is predicting tough times for ASX tech shares.

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Share Gainers

Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price rips 15% higher as it taps into $150b opportunity

| Mitchell Lawler

Cettire has its sights set on a bigger opportunity...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why does the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price have the blues today?

| Brooke Cooper

A new brand fails to fire up the supermarket giant's share price today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Financial Shares

Who is Chris Mackay, Magellan's (ASX:MFG) new CIO?

| Sebastian Bowen

Who's going to run Magellan's ship instead of Hamish Douglass?

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How to invest

This is 'the only free lunch in investing': expert

| Bernd Struben

Rising inflation figures are roiling global share markets.

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International Stock News

3 ways to stake your claim to the $30 trillion Metaverse

| Sean Williams

The metaverse may be the biggest investing opportunity over the next 10 to 15 years.

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Broker Notes

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price sinks as top analysts respond to Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Investors appear deflated by the bank's first quarter earnings results.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price stutters despite new fintech partnership

| Aaron Teboneras

CBA shares are in negative territory on Monday...

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Travel Shares

Why are ASX travel shares Flight Centre (ASX:FLT), Qantas and Webjet lifting off today?

| Monica O'Shea

Time to primp your guest rooms? Could Australians be welcoming international family and friends back soon?

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IPOs

Are ASX IPOs in for a struggle in 2022 following the boom?

| Brendon Lau

It could be a tough debut for ASX newcomers this year.

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Share Gainers

Melbana Energy (ASX:MAY) share price rockets 24% on 'significant' oil find

| Bernd Struben

Crude oil prices are trading at 7-year highs.

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International Stock News

Are index funds all you need to retire a millionaire?

| Matthew Frankel, CFP®

Do you need to beat the market to produce life-changing wealth?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'Bumper crop': Graincorp (ASX:GNC) share price rockets 13% on guidance update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are starting the week off on a positive note.

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ETFs

BetaShares just launched a new ASX ETF. Here's what's under the hood…

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX has a brand new ETF to welcome today...

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Coronavirus News

Why are ASX COVID test shares climbing today?

| Monica O'Shea

COVID-19 tests are in focus again today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: ANZ disappoints, Magellan shares crushed

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that could make it rain dividends: experts

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few ASX 200 shares that are predicted to make it rain dividends.

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Financial Shares

Could IAG (ASX:IAG) shares become suddenly sexy amid rising interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

The insurance sector tends to benefit from higher interest rates.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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International Stock News

The most important thing you need to get through a stock market correction

| Maurie Backman

It could be your ticket to surviving another round of volatility.

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Technology Shares

'Plenty of bargains' following ASX tech shares sell-off: expert

| Brooke Cooper

According to experts, these ASX tech shares are ripe for the picking.

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Materials Shares

James Hardie (ASX:JHX) share price up as company cements trading gains

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are climbing today.

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Earnings Results

Rocketing returns trump souring outlook: Argo Investments (ASX:ARG) share price lifts on results

| Bernd Struben

Income investors should be pleased with the bump in dividends.

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polkadot, and Solana jumped this weekend

| Travis Hoium

Some bullish news from the market and Washington D.C. is helping crypto values this week.

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Broker Notes

Watch out! These 4 ASX shares have been tipped to disappoint during earnings season

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could disappoint during earnings season...

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Share Market News

Playside Studios (ASX:PLY) share price soars 21% amid NFT gold mine

| Mitchell Lawler

The Aussie game developer's first NFT project has been a massive success...

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price has underperformed the ASX 200 by 10% over the last 6 months. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what has weighed on the Bank of Queensland's stock lately.

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Broker Notes

Top broker picks 6 ASX 200 shares with earnings surprise potential

| Brendon Lau

A leading broker picks its top half dozen this reporting season.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price frozen?

| James Mickleboro

Syrah is raising funds...

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Financial Shares

Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price sinks 11% as Douglass steps down for 'medical leave'

| James Mickleboro

Magellan's shares are falling again...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price has hit multi-year lows in 2022. Is now the time to catch the cream?

| Aaron Teboneras

Can A2M shares recover from their heavy losses?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Price check: Woolworths (ASX:WOW) shares have already dropped 8% in 2022. Can they recover?

| Aaron Teboneras

Will Woolworths shares make a comeback in 2022?

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