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BNPL shares

These were the 5 top performing ASX BNPL shares of 2021

| Brooke Cooper

Invested in these shares in 2021? Pat yourself on the back, you picked a winner.

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Dividend Investing

Are these 2 excellent ASX dividend shares buys in January?

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks and Nick Scali are both compelling ideas for income.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Check out these top dividend shares for January...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week...

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Dividend Investing

3 qualities that makes Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) a strong ASX dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

Soul Pattinson is a strong contender as an ASX dividend share.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in January 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

Made some new-year's investing resolutions? Here are some expert stock picks to consider inviting to the party.

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Broker Notes

These ASX mining, tech, and bank shares could be buys in 2022

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be buys in 2022...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls on Friday but records 13% gain in 2021

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 was in fine form in 2021...

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bearish about these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these ASX shares as buys...

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Share Fallers

Why 4DS, Healius, Helloworld, and Humm shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the year in the red...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is rising 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Mesoblast tell ASX investors today?

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Sonic Healthcare share price (ASX:SHL) is up 9% in December

| Monica O'Shea

Sonic Healthcare is having a positive month as COVID-19 cases and demand for testing surges.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Big four banks fall, Bega Cheese jumps again

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 on New Year's Eve...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price hits new 52-week high on acquisition update

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the company's stock today...

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Share Gainers

Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price explodes 15% on battery recycling update

| Zach Bristow

A company announcement has been well received by investors. Here are the details

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Technology Shares

4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price plunges 9% amid ASX price query

| Zach Bristow

The share price of the semiconductor company is deep in the red in morning trading today.

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Broker Notes

Are these high-flying ASX shares buys today?

| Tristan Harrison

Pro Medicus is one of the ASX shares that has been flying higher. Are they buys?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the National Tyre (ASX:NTD) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are set to finish the year in the green...

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Share Gainers

Why Bega Cheese, Magnis, Mesoblast, and Neometals shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the year on a high...

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Share Gainers

The Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price jumped out the blocks today. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

An update after the market close yesterday has fired up the rare earths specialist's shares

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Amcor (ASX:AMC) share price to shoot higher in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Amcor has been tipped as a buy....

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Share Market News

Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price jumps 10% on 'game-changing' announcement

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for Magnis shares...

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Retail Shares

December has been pretty dire for the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the supermarket giant has been up to this month...

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Bank Shares

Here's why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price has climbed in December

| Zach Bristow

December has been kind to the banking giant.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price has leapt 12% in December

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are recovering from their November lows...

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Energy Shares

Why December has been such a stellar month for AGL (ASX:AGL) shares

| Aaron Teboneras

Can the AGL share price continue its positive run in 2022?

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price go backwards in December?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are struggling to stay afloat this month.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 shares that Morgans rates as buys...

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price to double in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Could Vulcan shares double again in 2022?

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Financial Shares

Own IAG (ASX:IAG) shares? Here are the key dates to pencil in for 2022

| Aaron Teboneras

Want to know when the company's 2021 announcements are expected? We have the details below.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what insiders have been buying...

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ETFs

Here are 2 fantastic ETFs for ASX investors in 2022

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs are highly rated for a reason...

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price a buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Westpac shares worth considering for dividend income?

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Travel Shares

Why didn't Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) shares enjoy any Christmas cheer in December?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this why the Flight Centre share price has dipped this month?

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Growth Shares

Analysts name 2 exciting ASX growth shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are highly rated for a reason...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares that could be top options for income investors...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Dividend Investing

Analysts rate these ASX 200 dividend shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these dividend shares....

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