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Broker Notes

Why Liontown (ASX:LTR) could be a lithium share to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

This could be a lithium share to buy...

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Dividend Investing

Why Brickworks (ASX:BKW) shares are an ASX dividend favourite

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Brickworks dividend has a great reputation amongst ASX dividend investors.

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Resources Shares

Zenith Minerals (ASX:ZNC) share price rockets 24% on 'major' lithium deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are set to finish the week on a high note.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) share price dumping 5% today?

| Zach Bristow

The Boss Energy share price is sliding amid a sector and market-wide selloff today.

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ETFs

How did the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX:MOAT) more than double the ASX 200's returns in 2021?

| Tristan Harrison

The MOAT ETF strongly outperformed the ASX 200 last year.

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Retail Shares

The Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) share price slips despite record Christmas trading results

| Alice de Bruin

The jeweller's share price is not so sparkly today...

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Opinions

Why Scott Phillips says he will never sell this international share

| Mitchell Lawler

Warren Buffett's favourite holding period is forever. His company might make a good candidate...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Qantas cuts capacity, Afterpay hits 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is ending the week in the red...

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Share Market News

Why is Ellume hitting headlines today?

| Brooke Cooper

Brisbane-based diagnostics developer Ellume is back in the headlines.

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Resources Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) accused in court of 'cavalier attitude'. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Santos is embroiled in a legal case in the Northern Territory over its fracking operations.

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Record Highs

Why the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price is rocketing 21% to a new record high

| James Mickleboro

BrainChip is booming again...

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International Stock News

Why Solana could be poised to rally

| Joe Tenebruso

The smart-contract platform has a powerful advantage over its rivals.

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Healthcare Shares

Lumos Diagnostics (ASX:LDX) share price climbs amid RAT mania

| Monica O'Shea

Lumos share price rises amid RAT test drama

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Retail Shares

Why did the City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price just drop then pop 13%?

| James Mickleboro

City Chic's shares are on the move today...

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Healthcare Shares

AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price surges amid ambition to join scramble for RATs

| Brooke Cooper

The AnteoTech share price has started today on the right foot.

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International Stock News

2 reasons Tesla stock is toast today

| Rich Smith

Hackers and Cybertrucks and -- wait, where are the Cybertrucks? Oh, my!

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Financial Shares

Here's why the Pendal (ASX:PDL) share price is tumbling 6% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Pendal shares are falling on Friday...

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IPOs

Can Beforepay replicate Afterpay when it lists on the ASX on Monday?

| Tony Yoo

Shares for the payday advance provider are available for trade soon. What's the business like and who is behind it?

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Technology Shares

2 exciting ASX tech shares that actually jumped last month

| Tony Yoo

Technology and growth stock prices have been rolling downhill the past couple of months, but this pair has defied the…

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Travel Shares

How did the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price perform in 2021?

| Aaron Teboneras

Webjet shares had another eventful year in 2021.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price have such a lousy year in 2021?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here’s what impacted the CSL share price last year.

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Share Market News

How to invest in emerging markets on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's an easy way to add some exotic shares.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares given conviction buy ratings

| James Mickleboro

One area of the market that has been tipped to perform strongly this year is the mining sector. This is…

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Technology Shares

Down 14% in 10 days, is the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price now an undervalued buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Xero shares have fallen this year. Is it now a buy?

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Broker Notes

Own Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares? Jefferies says they'll outperform 'in the near term'

| Zach Bristow

Own Rio Tinto shares? You might be interested in what Jefferies just had to say about the company and the…

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BNPL shares

Here's how the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price performed in 2021

| Tony Yoo

The buy now, pay later provider has been the topic du jour for many get-rich barbecue stories the past few…

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Growth Shares

Analysts name 2 excellent ASX growth shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX growth shares that are rated highly...

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price is rated as a compelling buy

| Tristan Harrison

Baby Bunting shares are well liked by analysts right now.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin could hit 'death cross' soon! Expert explains why this is great

| Tony Yoo

A devastating crash could actually be a blessing in disguise, says one crypto expert, as sentiment is still high on…

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares analysts rate highly...

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Growth Shares

Is it too late to invest in Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Temple & Webster shares still an opportunity? Or is it too late?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough day for the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 outstanding ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips could be buys...

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Share Market News

The Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price is up 20% so far this week. What's going on?

| Monica O'Shea

This buy now, pay later company is rocketing ahead...

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Financial Shares

Why is the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price having a rollercoaster start to the year?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what's happening to the insurance group's shares so far in 2022.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Immuron (ASX:IMC) share price rocketed another 17% today

| Alice de Bruin

The biotech company is experiencing another healthy share jump today.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares Macquarie rates as buys

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie is feeling bullish about these growth shares...

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price on watch after cutting capacity due to the Omicron outbreak

| James Mickleboro

Qantas is cutting capacity in response to the Omicron outbreak...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price rocketed 32% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company just announced a major breakthrough...

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Resources Shares

How does the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) dividend stack up against other ASX 200 miners like BHP?

| Sebastian Bowen

How does the Newcrest dividend measure up?

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