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Technology Shares

Block (ASX:SQ2) shares are now trading on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Block has arrived on the ASX...

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Technology Shares

The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price has fallen 20% since the start of the year. Is it a buy?

| Zach Bristow

Xero is leading the ASX tech sector in share price declines. Is this a buying opportunity?

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International Stock News

Expectations investing: A Q&A with Michael Mauboussin and Alfred Rappaport

| John Rotonti

A new edition of a seminal investing guide sparks a written conversation with the authors about their thoughts on alternative…

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Travel Shares

Why did the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price gain 7% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

Flight Centre shares have taken off in the past month. We take a closer look...

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Earnings Results

BKI Investment (ASX:BKI) share price slips as revenue surges 90%

| Sebastian Bowen

BKI just reported its half-year results...

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Energy Shares

Record quarterly sales can't stop the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price falling today

| James Mickleboro

Woodside had a strong fourth quarter...

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Technology Shares

Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price wobbles as cash receipts grow 125% in Q2

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's a closer look at how Whispir fared in the second quarter...

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Resources Shares

Why the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price is surging 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are reacting positively to the company's performance update.

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Energy Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) share price lower despite record FY 2021 performance

| James Mickleboro

Santos delivered a record performance in FY 2021...

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International Stock News

Can Ethereum reach $5,000?

| Rick Munarriz

The cryptocurrency almost hit $5,000 two months ago, but now it's not even close.

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Broker Notes

2 cheapie ASX shares looking pretty for 2022

| Tony Yoo

This year is no time to take gambles on speculators, says IML Investors Mutual. Here's a pair of stocks it…

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Resources Shares

4 reasons Goldman says the South32 (ASX:S32) share price is a conviction buy

| James Mickleboro

South32's shares could be among the best to buy in the mining sector...

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Energy Shares

The Origin (ASX:ORG) share price has hit 6 52-week highs in 2022. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been boosting Origin's stock lately.

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Resources Shares

Can the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price break the $30 barrier in 2022?

| Aaron Teboneras

Can the company's shares propel to uncharted territory this year?

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX growth shares with compelling potential

| Tristan Harrison

ELMO is one of the top ASX growth shares to consider for long-term growth.

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Technology Shares

Why did the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price have such a stellar year in 2021?

| Aaron Teboneras

What has been the driving force behind the BrainChip share price?

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price on watch amid record second quarter performance

| James Mickleboro

Zip's shares will be on watch today...

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Opinions

5 best shares to bet on electric cars right now

| Tony Yoo

Investors have now accepted that electric vehicles are the inevitable future. These stocks are the best ways to capitalise.

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Share Market News

2 excellent ETFs for ASX investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs provide investors with access to a range of exciting shares...

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares to buy that have plunged: experts

| Tristan Harrison

Xero is one of the ASX tech shares that have suffered declines recently.

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Financial Shares

Could this help take pressure off IAG (ASX:IAG) shares in the future?

| Brooke Cooper

IAG's boss has come out in support of a proposed disaster mitigation fund.

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Broker Notes

2 killer ASX shares to buy for a volatile 2022

| Tony Yoo

Experts are warning this year will see much turbulence in stock markets. Here are a couple of reliable names that…

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares with fully franked yields

| James Mickleboro

These two dividend shares offer investors attractive fully franked yields

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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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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs with strong growth potential

| Tristan Harrison

There are some wonderful ETFs to consider for the long-term.

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Growth Shares

Analysts name 2 fantastic ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two highly rated ASX shares...

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Retirement

2 excellent ASX shares for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be excellent options for retirees...

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Retail Shares

Why did the Universal Store (ASX:UNI) share price surge 7% today?

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the retailer were soaring today.

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Share Market News

ASX tech shares sink amid Megaport (ASX:MP1) crash and NASDAQ fall

| Monica O'Shea

ASX technology shares had a shocker today.

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Broker Notes

What are brokers saying about the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) 2022 production update?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what analysts had to say in response to Rio's update yesterday.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Viva Energy (ASX:VEA) share price up 10% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX energy share is stepping on the accelerator.

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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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Share Gainers

Playside Studios (ASX:PLY) share price rockets 18%. What's going on?

| Mitchell Lawler

Playside shares go for a ride amid big moves in the gaming industry...

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Broker Notes

Why Vulcan (ASX:VUL) could be a lithium share with 120% upside

| James Mickleboro

Is Vulcan a lithium share to buy? This broker thinks it is...

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52-Week Lows

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price hits new 52-week low. Down 37% in 6 months

| Brooke Cooper

Is this what's weighing on the Kogan share price?

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Share Gainers

Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price rockets 12% on 'record quarterly cash receipts'

| Zach Bristow

Pointerra comes in with a solid Q2 FY22 today.

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Technology Shares

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price edges lower amid senior leadership appointment

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are struggling to gain ground today.

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Share Market News

Here are 4 ASX shares insiders are putting their money behind

| Mitchell Lawler

Execs are having a hard time passing up on buying more shares in these four ASX-listed companies...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

Aston Minerals (ASX:ASO) soars 15% on new nickel-copper discovery

| Zach Bristow

Investors are backing the nickel story in Aston's case.

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