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Resources Shares

Here's why the Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price is rocketing 13% higher

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is charging higher on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker says the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is overinflated

| Zach Bristow

The Fortescue share price is rallying once more, however, not everyone is rosy on its outlook.

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International Stock News

Will Amazon shares hit $4,000 in 2022?

| Prosper Junior Bakiny

The company's current issues will do little to disrupt its long-term prospects.

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Healthcare Shares

The Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price has tumbled 25% in a month. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a tough month on the ASX for Mesoblast.

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price higher on FDA approval

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Cochlear's shares are rising...

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International Stock News

Top 5 stocks mentioned on Reddit's WallStreetBets right now

| Tony Yoo

Keep an eye on which shares are hotly discussed in the forum that brought the term 'meme stock' into the…

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Resources Shares

Attention Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shareholders: Here are the key dates to note in 2022

| Aaron Teboneras

Want to know when the company’s 2022 announcements are expected? Here are the details.

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International Stock News

Why Cardano is on the move higher today

| Chris MacDonald

Are things finally starting to turn around for this top-10 cryptocurrency?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What happened to the Coles (ASX:COL) share price in 2021?

| Monica O'Shea

The Coles share price shed value in 2021 amid COVID-19 variables.

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Technology Shares

The NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price has tumbled 12% so far this year. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy NEXTDC shares?

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Growth Shares

Up 480% in a year: Is it too late to invest in Cettire (ASX:CTT) shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Cettire shares have soared in the past year. Is it too late to invest?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these dividend shares are buys...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Afterpay-Block takeover approved: Here's what happens to your shares

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay will soon become part of Block. Here's what will happen to your shares...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Premier Investments is one leading ASX 200 dividend share.

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Technology Shares

Down 10% already in 2022. Is the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price now a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Altium shares an opportunity after dropping 10% in the first weeks of 2022?

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Retail Shares

Why did the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price have such a great year in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what moved the retail giant's stock last year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good day for the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX growth shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are three highly rated growth shares...

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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 Tuesday.

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Growth Shares

Here are Scott Phillips' top 5 ASX shares for 2022. Is it time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

We peer into five ASX investment opportunities as mentioned by The Motley Fool's chief investment officer...

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ETFs

2 excellent ETFs for ASX investors to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Here are two popular ETFs that could be long term buys...

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Retail Shares

There were the 5 best performing ASX 200 retail shares of 2021

| Brooke Cooper

Not all shares can be winners, but these ones sure were last year.

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Retail Shares

ASX 200 retail shares slump despite higher-than-expected sales

| Brendon Lau

It's been a tough day on the ASX for retail shares...

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Retail Shares

The City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price tumbled 8% today. What's happening?

| Monica O'Shea

This retailer may be suffering from Omicron fears.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Vmoto (ASX:VMT) share price is powering ahead by 10% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are zooming along.

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Dividend Investing

When did AMP (ASX:AMP) last pay a dividend and when might the next one be?

| James Mickleboro

What's happened to the AMP dividend?

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Record Highs

Why is the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price hitting all-time highs today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be the reason the lithium explorer's stock is soaring?

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price jump 12% to a multi-year high today?

| James Mickleboro

Syrah shares are on fire again!

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price shrugs off further questions over profit paybacks

| Monica O'Shea

The health insurer's shares hit a 52-week high today...

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Bank Shares

What made the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price so appealing in 2021?

| Mitchell Lawler

Putting the microscope on what catapulted the NAB share price in 2021...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the SDI (ASX:SDI) share price is falling 10% today

| Alice de Bruin

The dental manufacturer is gritting its teeth in a tough day of trading.

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Share Fallers

Why ARB, Inghams, James Hardie, and SDI shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why BrainChip, PointsBet, PolyNovo, and Syrah shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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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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Resources Shares

Own BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? Here's the lowdown on the miner's latest nickel play

| Aaron Teboneras

The Big Australian is investing for the future.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the ARB Corporation (ASX:ARB) share price sliding 9% today?

| Monica O'Shea

ARB shares are having a shocker of a day. We take a closer look...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price is outperforming the ASX today

| Brendon Lau

The Ramsay share price is beating the market gloom after striking a new agreement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price has plummeted since the Block takeover. How does the deal now stack up for shareholders?

| James Mickleboro

What's next for Afterpay shareholders?

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Dividend Investing

Dividend beasts: 5 ASX 200 shares with the highest dividend yield

| Mitchell Lawler

Passive income investors look no further. These shares are offering the highest dividend yields in the market...

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Investing Strategies

'Stop viewing cash as a safe investment': Ray Dalio

| Zach Bristow

When the hedge fund giant talks, many investors listen.

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