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How to invest

Here's a quick way to ride out the sell-off in ASX shares

| Mitchell Lawler

It's time to pull out those trusty investment principles...

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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 Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Is the Wisetech (ASX:WTC) share price a bargain after plunging 26% so far this year?

| Zach Bristow

The recent pullback has opened up the doors for investors to jump in. Is it the right time?

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price soared 8% today

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the healthcare company surged after the company released a quarterly update.

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Broker Notes

Why broker thinks falling ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price is a buying opportunity

| Brendon Lau

This broker is expecting a strong year from the sleep disorder treatment devices company.

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How to invest

3 reasons not to panic in this ASX 200 correction

| Sebastian Bowen

Corrections can be scary, but can also give us some buying opportunities...

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Gold

ASX gold shares fall hard. Is now the time to buy?

| Bernd Struben

Many investors see gold as a store of value in inflationary times.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Industrials Shares

Why has the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price tumbled 12% so far in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be weighing on the toll road operator's shares.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Westgold (ASX:WGX) share price down 8% despite record gold production?

| Alice de Bruin

The gold miner's shares are not sparkling today...

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Technology Shares

ASX tech shares are plummeting today but this one just hit a 9-year high

| Monica O'Shea

The Xref share price was flying this morning before retreating.

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Share Gainers

Why Beach, Jumbo, Premier Investments, and Western Areas are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the selloff...

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX small cap shares landing on an expert's buy list

| Mitchell Lawler

The market is falling, but these 3 small-cap names have been labelled a buying opportunity...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price slightly retraces following Myanmar withdrawal

| Aaron Teboneras

Woodside has called its time on the Southeast Asian country.

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Share Market News

Bargain bonanza? Scott Phillips' advice for a glass-half-full approach to falling ASX share prices

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 may be down and out but all is not lost...

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Earnings Results

In a sea of red, this ASX All Ordinaries share is hitting 2-year highs. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how one All Ordinaries share dodged this week's carnage.

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ETFs

Is VAS (ASX:VAS) really the best ASX ETF on the share market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why investors can't seem to get enough of the VAS...

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Share Market News

It's official – ASX 200 sinks into correction territory

| Bernd Struben

A market correction is referred to as any pullback exceeding 10%.

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Share Fallers

Why Evolution, Cettire, Hipages, and Kogan shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are deep in the red...

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Earnings Results

Why is the Silver Lake (ASX:SLR) share price plunging 13% today?

| Zach Bristow

The market was searching for more from Silver Lake today...

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Technology Shares

From hero to Xero (ASX:XRO): share price tumbles 8% to hit 52-week low

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going wrong with Xero shares? We take a closer look.

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Materials Shares

Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) share price jumps on quarterly results

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the exploration company have been enjoying a strong day on the ASX.

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Healthcare Shares

Own CSL (ASX:CSL) shares? Here's why the company is moving on from COVID research

| Bernd Struben

Coronavirus variants are proving resilient against a range of vaccines.

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Broker Notes

Broker sees 42% upside for the Accent (ASX:AX1) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is Accent a bargain buy?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could this signal the next big acquisition for Wesfarmers (ASX:WES)?

| Zach Bristow

The conglomerate could be making another drift into healthcare.

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Bank Shares

What to expect from the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) Q1 update next month

| James Mickleboro

ANZ's Q1 update is coming soon...

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Economy

ASX share market on watch: Is the RBA going to increase interest rates in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the RBA increase interest rates in 2022? What would this mean for ASX shares?

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Cryptocurrencies

Is winter coming for the crypto world? A bull and bear case

| Mitchell Lawler

The climate is colder across crypto markets, but what do experts expect in the future?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) share price leaps 6% on acquisition announcement

| Aaron Teboneras

Jumbo Interactive is set to add another UK-based business to its growing portfolio.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price tumbling 5% on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a rough day on the ASX for healthcare stocks.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price leaping ahead today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are defying the market today. We take a closer look.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price falls amid rollercoaster day for ASX travel shares

| Monica O'Shea

ASX travel shares started the session strongly before fading out in early afternoon trading.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price sinking 10% today?

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX under pressure, investors are keeping a close eye on reporting results.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Atomo (ASX:AT1) share price is rocketing 17% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Atomo is cementing its presence across key markets.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price to sink 30% and warns of dividend cuts

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares could be vastly overvalued according to some analysts...

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Financial Shares

Own AMP (ASX:AMP) shares? The company is rumoured to be on the hunt for assets

| Brooke Cooper

The embattled financial services company might be on the hunt for assets.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Premier impresses but Kogan disappoints again

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having another difficult day...

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Share Fallers

OZ Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price slips despite record $2 billion revenue

| Zach Bristow

The Aussie mining company's shares are struggling today. Here are the details...

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Share Fallers

Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price melts 31% in 2 weeks. What's going on?

| Zach Bristow

Investors have punished the company this year. Or are they just taking risk off the table?

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