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Healthcare Shares

Why has the Atomo Diagnostics (ASX: AT1) share price surged 50% since Christmas?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be why the company's stock has taken off lately?

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares analysts rate highly...

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Resources Shares

Here's why ASX 200 mining shares could be in for a boost in 2022

| Bernd Struben

The big miners' profits are heavily influenced by the price of iron ore.

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Technology Shares

5 worst ASX 200 tech shares of 2021

| Tony Yoo

Remember how hot 'buy now, pay later' shares were? That's a distant memory as we usher in 2022, industry consolidation…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Pilbara Minerals hits record high, energy shares rise

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is starting the year strongly...

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Imricor Medical (ASX:IMR) share price is surging 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the company update the ASX with?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price is flying higher today

| Zach Bristow

The minerals and gold explorer's shares are off to a great start in trading in 2022.

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Healthcare Shares

Here are the 5 best performing ASX biotech shares of 2021

| Zach Bristow

It was a rollercoaster year on the ASX for the biotechnology sector. We take a look at the top performers

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International Stock News

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares jump to surpass landmark US$3 trillion market cap. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

Apple just keeps getting bigger...

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International Stock News

Can the Nasdaq keep soaring in 2022?

| Dan Caplinger

Gains are never a sure thing, but 2021's Nasdaq performance shows what's possible.

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Financial Shares

How the Macquarie (ASX: MQG) share price went in 2021

| Tony Yoo

Did Australia's leading investment bank put a smile on its investors' faces last year? And does the stock remain a…

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Technology Shares

Why is the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price leaping 7% on the first trading day of the year?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are making a positive start for 2022.

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Resources Shares

Why the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price is jumping 9% today

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner is firing on all cylinders on Tuesday...

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Healthcare Shares

Are AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) rapid COVID tests available in Australia?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's rapid testing device still isn't able to be used in Australia.

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Cryptocurrencies

The five best crypto performers of 2021 revealed

| Bernd Struben

While volatility remains an issue, the top tokens delivered some truly outsized gains.

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Share Gainers

Why the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price rocketed 650% in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Novonix shares were on fire in 2021...

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International Stock News

Can Tesla Lead EV Stocks Higher in 2022?

| Dan Caplinger

The electric car pioneer got off to a good start.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is charging 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is starting the year strongly...

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Technology Shares

5 best ASX 200 tech shares of 2021

| Tony Yoo

Yes, the top performer was a speculator, but there were plenty of technology businesses doing great work justifying their stock…

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International Stock News

Why Evergrande shares were suspended today

| Lee Samaha

The problems at China's embattled property developer just got worse.

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Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst performing ASX 200 shares in 2021

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were sold off in 2021...

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate these 2 top ASX shares as buys in January 2022

| Tristan Harrison

This month could be a great time for investors to look at ASX shares that have been rated as buys…

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 best performing ASX 200 shares in 2021

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were in fine form in 2021...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could be buys with yields above 4%

| Tristan Harrison

Inghams is one of the ASX dividend shares that could be a good idea for income.

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Broker Notes

Analysts tip A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) and this share as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX shares analysts think are buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Small Cap Shares

3 small cap ASX shares to watch in January

| James Mickleboro

Check out these small cap shares...

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Here are three highly rated ASX shares...

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Growth Shares

Potential buys: 2 excellent ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

City Chic is one high-quality ASX share as a potential investment.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 top ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be buys...

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Travel Shares

How did the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price perform in 2021?

| Aaron Teboneras

A year in review for the Qantas share price...

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ETFs

2 of the best ETFs for diversification

| Tristan Harrison

iShares S&P 500 ETF is one option that could provide excellent diversification.

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Share Gainers

How did the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price perform in 2021?

| Monica O'Shea

The Treasury Wine Estates share price was bubbling in 2021.

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Growth Shares

3 top ASX growth shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Check out these top growth shares...

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ETFs

3 high quality ETFs for ASX investors in January

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few ETFs that could be top options in January...

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BNPL shares

These were the 5 worst performing ASX BNPL shares of 2021

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX BNPL stocks suffered through 2021.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that could be buys for both growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares might be opportunities for growth and income.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in December

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form in December...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares rated as buys in January 2022

| Tristan Harrison

Adore Beauty is one of the ASX growth shares worth looking at in January 2022.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in December

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares had a tough month...

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